Guesthouse MADO – Hostel

Stayed here two nights while travelling through Japan. This is a great place to stay on Arimatsu with lots of historic charm. The host was so sweet and accommodating. He was frequently available in the guest house and was very apologetic when. He couldn't be there for a few hours. He gave great recommendations for food and sights around Arimatsu. When he learned that we were interested in Japanese crafts he suggested a trip to a pottery village called Tokoname that was one of the highlights of our trip. Stayed in the mixed dorm with my girlfriend and we had the place to ourself one night. There are small privacy screens between the beds. While there was no curfew all other guests were respectul. Noise was not a problem either at night or in the morning. The shared spaces and bathroom were very clean. The showers are in a separate small building in the backyard, with separate private stalls for men and women. The shower seemed new and was very clean. I highly recommend staying in Arimatsu, especially if you are interested in traditional Japanese textiles. The guest house was very close to the Shibori Museum and some speciality Shibori shops. It is a nice respite from Japanese cities while being easy to get to.