Kyo-no-sato 京の里

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kyo-no-sato in Kyoto offers family rooms with tatami and parquet floors. Each room includes air-conditioning, a bath, and a work desk. Guests can relax in the lounge or enjoy the garden views from the seating area. Modern Amenities: The homestay provides free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Paid on-site private parking is available for guests. Convenient Location: Located 55 km from Itami Airport, Kyo-no-sato is near attractions such as Shugakuin Imperial Villa and Ruriko-in Temple, both 4 km away. Other points of interest include Heian Shrine and Kinkaku-ji Temple, each 10 km from the property. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the friendly host and the serene garden setting. The homestay is highly rated for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
1 single bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Valentina
Japan Japan
“The accomodation is in a quiet neighbourhood. It is relatively easy to get from there to the city centre. The owner is always ready to help.”
Rautmann
France France
“The location was very convenient for visiting the Kurama temple and the Kibune shrine. The public transport was very close to the accommodation, and there was a convenience store very close by as well. The house was very clean and tidy. The owner...”
Remigiusz
Norway Norway
“Lovely old lady. Nice house. Nice room. Good location. She doesn't speak english but its not a problem since we live in era of smartphones and everyone can use google translate, but knowing japanese surely is a plus! And she likes to chat about...”
Marcus
Germany Germany
“I felt like home! Thank you very much! Got a very good experience about Japan also because of you!”
Dauchel
France France
“thé manager drive us from and to thé city. Thé justesse is very kind and she likes t’allongeât with people. It is near mountains and thé suburb is Nice. There are a lot of facilitiez and train and bus are very close.it is 30mn to thé city center.”
Instavisor
Norway Norway
“You live in Lady's house so follow her rules and you will be fine. She is a little strict, yes, but she is also a kind and wonderful person. Here is your chance to live in a Japanese home and talk in Japanese language. Haven't learned any? No...”
Kirsten
Netherlands Netherlands
“The host is very nice and hospitable. The room was nice and comfortable and facilities were clean and good”
Geoffrey
Japan Japan
“I was made to feel so welcome by the landlady. It was a memorable stay as I loved learning about Kyoto and the Japanese way of life from her. I enjoyed catching up with her at the end of each day about the places I had visited. The house is...”
Johanna
“Sawada-san is very kind, she really looks out for you and she have lots of great tips. I'm doing my very first big solo-travel and to know someone is there helped me a lot. Very nice would highly recommend! ✨🌸”
Travers
France France
“La personne qui s'occupe de l'hébergement est très gentille et compréhensive malgré un jour de retard de ma part.”

Hosted by Yumiko Sawada

9.3
Host review score
Yumiko Sawada
Stay in a traditional Japanese home with a kind host! Private rooms and guests share the living room, kitchen, and bath with the host. Perfect for guests who want a home stay experience! The host is an older Japanese woman who used to be a host at a traditional Japanese Ryokan. She hopes to welcome guests from all over the world and share travel tips about Kyoto. Supermarkets, convenience stores, and local sightseeing spots are a short walk away. Explore a different side of Kyoto!
Local sightseeing spots include: Chogen-ji temple, Daiun-ji temple, Miyake-hachimangu shrine, Kyoto International Conference Center, Kifune shrine (20 min train ride) Shopping: Supermarket (5 minute walk) Convenience store (2 minute walk) Liquor store (5 minute walk) Various restaurants within a 10 minute walk.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 04:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kyo-no-sato 京の里 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

License number: M260022935