Title: Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" Riverside villa in Fukusaki with free breakfast ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107074500/107074474/fb279e6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107074500/107074474/889cb626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107074500/107074474/ab62d44a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107074500/107074474/bf7d5faf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107074500/107074474/938f2283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" and take advantage of free breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and a playground are available to all guests. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Breakfast included - Outdoor space - Air conditioning £973 14 Nov - 15 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" Himeji Castle’s back parlor-like　400-year-old inn ”Tetsu-juro”【former Oguni’s residence】 The 400-year-old nationally registered tangible cultural property accommodation facility ‘Tetsu-juro’. Former Oguni house is the birthplace of Tetsu-juro Oguni, who’s family was village headmen during the Edo period. He was executed as a substitute for farmers during the Bantan Uprising in 1871. This place is also known for a clinic which contributed to local medical care from the Meiji to the Showa period. This inn was named after Tetsu-juro. In 2007, the main house, row-house gate, clinic and earthen walls were registered as a National Cultural Property for the first time in Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture. 【About the room】 Living room 8 tatami, bedroom 8 tatami, Japanese-style room 8 tatami, Japanese-style room 6 tatami, entrance hall (for displaying piano, books, etc.) 8 tatami, 2 toilets, bathroom. Renovated into a comfortable space so you can relax and enjoy the history. ※1. Enjoy the illuminated Japanese garden while enveloped in the scent of cypress in our cypress-made, gourd-shaped bathtub. ※2. All flooring uses cypress wood, making it pleasant to walk barefoot. Combined with the scent of cypress, fully enjoy this healing space. 【How to spend time at former Oguni’s residence】 The restaurant of “Tai-no-Yume”sea bream soba and Uwajima sea bream sushi, and “Hitotsubu” bakery, both　located in a separate building on the premises, are also recommended! Reservation required ・Aroma massage ・Foot massage ・Flower lesson ・BBQ Light mountain climbing 　・Mt. Kamusaki ・Mt. Nagusa 【Japanese culture experience】 We offer the following trial courses: Experience wearing a kimono Tea ceremony experience Fresh flower experience Earthen wall repair experience 【　Access　】 Car: Himeji Castle 25 minutes, Train: Himeji Station to JR Fukusaki Station (25 minutes) \*1 km, 14 minutes walk from JR Fukusaki Station (pick-up and drop-off available, reservation required) 【About Fukusaki Town】 Fukusaki is also the birthplace of Kunio Yanagida, the father of Yokai research. It is fun to spot the many yokai that live in the town, such as the kappa Kajiro in Tsujigawayama Park and the yokai bench! 【　Surrounding tourist spots　】 Himeji castle Takeda castle ruins Japan Toy Museum Ikuno silver mine ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car available - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Music library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 accessible parking spaces - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Meal delivery service - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Next to a golf course - On a river ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Mountain climbing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number M280037134 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.96857%2C134.75528&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yNcAKnCjWTiR-yFhUeifRLdwseM=) 福崎町, 兵庫県 #### What's nearby - Himeji Central Park - 16 min drive - 9.1 miles - Sonoda Racecourse - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles - Himeji Castle - 22 min drive - 13.8 miles - Taiyo Park - 24 min drive - 14.5 miles - Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple - 28 min drive - 15.4 miles #### Getting around - Fukusaki Station - 15 min walk - Kobe (UKB) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪コメダ珈琲店 福崎店 - ‬4 min drive - ‪マクドナルド - ‬4 min drive - ‪市川の里千代 - ‬5 min drive - ‪鯛の夢 〜鯛そばと宇和島鯛めしのお店〜 - ‬1 min walk - ‪餃子の王将福崎インター店 - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn"? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" on 14 Nov 2025 start from £973.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fukusaki-Hotels-Himeji-Castles-Back-Parlor-Like400-Year-Old-Inn-Tetsu-Juroformer-Ogunis.h107074474.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn"? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn"? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tetsu-juro (former Ogunis ) , Himeji Castles back parlor-like"400-year-old inn" located? > Situated in Fukusaki, this golf villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Japan Toy Museum, Himeji Central Park and Myoshoji Temple. Harukawa Shrine and Kodama Shrine are also within 9 miles (15 km). Fukusaki Station is 15 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? 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