K's House Ito Onsen

I enjoyed my stay at K's House - the building is beautiful and well maintained. Both the private and public onsen were very clean. We got to have a real Ryokan experience but on a budget. We stayed in room 205, overlooking the Itoo River, and it was beautiful. My only complaint is that our in-suite toilet had a very strong stench of urine, more than any of the public toilets. It made me feel like they weren't really clean and I preferred using the public ones next to the private onsens as they didn't smell bad at all. The walls are also quite thin so you're dependent on other guests keeping down the noise. Ito itself is a very calm town. There wasn't a whole lot to do but we got the rest we needed and ate some very good sushi.

Absolutely enchanting! What a lovely and unique experience. The town itself is quiet and not much going on, so this stay was great just to relax and enjoy the onsen and the Japanese architecture including the museum next door. The hostel itself was decorated beautifully, onsen clean, lounge areas relaxing, and the kitchen was stocked with many amenities including ice. We enjoyed a leisurely stroll on the trail next to the river. The only two downsides we could think of: There were some mosquitoes, so beware. Although there is some mosquito repellent in one of the lounge areas, I’m not sure what it’s made of, but it makes your skin feel very tight and prickly. After 24 hours, it still hasn’t washed off and feels weird. I don’t recommend using that spray (pictured). Otherwise, great stay for my family of 5!

I can wholeheartedly recommend K's House Ito Onsen to anyone looking for a authentic experience that is still cozy. The building and it's location are absolutely gorgeous and the staff is extremely friendly and accomodating. A very welcome surprise was that the stuff is very proficient in speaking English, especially considering that Ito itself is a bit less tourist-y than a large part of Japan. Basically everything you might need for your stay (e.g. toothbrush, towel, shampoo, etc.) is provided or available to purchase for a very low price. The unironically only potentially negative point I have is that the building is somewhat old and made out of wood and thus not the best noise isolated, so you will likely hear people walking around occasionally and the wind outside can be loud at times. I however am normally not a heavy sleeper and wasn't bothered enough to wake up from these noises. I highly encourage everyone to try the authentic hot spring baths that are included in the normal service while staying there. There are two gender separated "public" baths accessible to every guest staying at the accomodation and multiple private baths for 1 (maybe 2) people that are first come, first served which are really enjoyable, especially as a light first time experience.

Beautiful hostel in a traditional Japanese style building. The staff is very cool and speaks English very well. The location is good since Ito is not a big town so you can easily walk everywhere (train station is 10 mins walking). The hot bath is beautiful, the best one I've seen in Japan 😄

We stayed here last week with our Grandaughter for 3 nights.|Our room was a traditional Ryoken style which was very comfortable. While the futon bedding wasn’t real thick, we all slept really well.|Our room had a bacony which overlooked the river. It was very nice. You could sit on the patio and enjoy the peacefulness of the river as it flowed below.|We also tried the private Onsens. Unfortunately, the private ones are only for a single person. While they have group Onsens, you have to be naked to partake which would be weird with your Grandaughter.|We really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay here again.|Thank you K’s Kyoto.

This was the best hostel experience I ever had. The hostel is beautiful and peaceful, great location. The staff is really really nice. Everything is clean, equipped kitchen, free coffee. The onsen is awesome, you have 2 private and 2 public (women and men), everytime i went to the public one it was empty. Everything in the hostel is well thought out for the comfort of guests, and it is just a lovely place to hang around. Must visit for a few nights if you are in japan

Plus points + Location is great, accessible from train station and there's bus stop nearby + Lots of great food options and restaurants walking distance. Lawson only 200m away. + Room is huge with beautiful serene view. + Common rooms very warm and welcoming. + Kitchen is complete and very useful. + Got washing machine and dryer that we can use for only ¥500. + Private onsen available (first come first serve) + Staffs are friendly and helpful. Minus point - Old wooden house so even walking can make cracking sound. - During winter or transition between winter to spring, could be cold in some area. - Be careful with the stairs from level 2 to level 1 lobby area, my husband and I both slipped one step and end up fall from stairs (on different day). Overall stay is pleasant and enjoyable. We would love to stay there again when we comeback to Ito. It is recommended place to stay if you happen to visit Ito.

Great experience for reasonable price. The rooms are nice and they provide lots of information and services. The Onsen was great and they also offer a private bath. There was a cute viewing room right at the top that looks over the river. The shared spaces are nice as well and the kitchen was good too. Would recommend to anyone going to the area.

K's House Itō Onsen was a fantastic place to stay. The 100+ year old wooden building is gorgeous inside and out. Our tatami room was on the third floor and had sliding shoji doors that opened into a small engawa overlooking a view of the river. The private onsen (for hotel guests only, but shared amongst them) in the basement is a highlight and the reason we chose to stay there. The location is great--close to the train station (3 minute cab ride) and surrounded by great bars and restaurants. All the staff were wonderful and helpful too.

It was a lovely stay. We slept on the Tatami mats with the Traditional Futon. It was clean and neat. The staff were great. Our room overlooked a calm river. I highly recommend and hope to come back.

K'a House Ito Onsen is a beautiful 100-year Old onsen which has been converted into a hostel, so it's so much more than what I'd expected. Location wise, it's near the JR station and also the Orange Beach. The interior is lovely and there's a comfortable lounge with a kotatsu where boarders gathered in the evening to chat and share tidbits. We enjoyed making friends from other countries and sharing travel stories. We had a good room which came en-suite with a bath and toilet. At night, we laid out our futons and had a bath at the Onsen before retiring for the night. We also stored our luggage here while we went exploring Jogasaki Coast and Mount Omuro. K's House had the itinerary posted on the kitchen noticeboard and we followed the advise for a really great day out.

Absolutely Amazing hostel! I cannot believe I was able to stay here for hostel prices. This is a beautiful 100 year old building turned into a hostel. The entire place is Japanese rokyan style and has a built in onsen (which is incredible). They will also provide you with japanese robes, have towel rentals, laundry facitlies and a kitchen (they also give you free jam in the mornings for your toast which is awesome! High recommend staying here if you travel to Japan - super relaxing experience!