About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
2 train stations only 5 & 10 mins on foot, located between Osaka and Kyoto (20-30 mins train ride to each downtown respectively).
Public transport is so convenient that we have never owned a car here.
We're a bilingual family (English/Japanese), and we love learning different languages, so we love meeting people from all over the world.
Our kids are 10 and 15. We always enjoy helping our guests with recommendations, direction and other issues they may face in Japan.
My husband is a photographer/guide in Kyoto and loves literature & languages, so you can ask him for tips about Kyoto. My son loves PC games. My daugher loves painting and colors. I love food, slow life, cosy family time and nature.
Our house is modern, large (about 200 sq. metre / 2100 sq. feet.) & green (runs on solar energy) with a large living, dining room.
The neighbourhood has many traditional style houses, narrow streets, a 1300 year old temple and a shrine. A quiet place to stay and enjoy local life, but Kyoto and Osaka only a few minutes away.
I also hold culture classes at home [tea ceremony+calligraphy+kimono], and cooking classes [making sushi+tempura] as part of Airbnb experiences, which you can join at at a lower price than non-homestaying guests.
We do not provide dinner, but we offer a light breakfast of toast and coffee.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
+A perfect location to explore cities like Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and even Hiroshima (2 hrs), Himeji (1 hr) and easy access to Tokyo (3 hrs by train).
+Attractions include 1000 temples and shrines in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara
+Universal Studios Japan (40 mins on train)
+Kansai International Airport (72 mins) and easy train access.
+Osaka Aquarium (world's largest) 1 hr away.
+Expo City & Park (20 mins away)
+Itami airport (40 mins)
+Shinkansen Station (Shin-Osaka) 15 mins on train.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Library
- Restaurant
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
- Check-in after 4 PM, Check-out before 10 AM
- Returning home before 10 PM
- Quite Hours from 11PM-7 AM
- Take off your shoes inside the house
- No cooking apart from using a kettle or microwave
- We need to make photocopy of your passport or ID and register your details on a book (these are required by Japanese Law under our homestay registration with the local government).
-use of kitchen is okay for preparing food for small kids, babies. Use of kettle for boiling water is also fine.
Registration Number: M270011937
Cancellation Policy:
Homestay.com collects 25% of the price of the stay on your behalf at time of booking. Homestay.com will transfer this deposit to you 2 business days after their scheduled arrival. (less a small service fee). If a guest cancels more than 7 days in advance they will be refunded this deposit. To avail of this option, you need to register your bank details with Payoneer.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
40 Reviews
May 2024
We had an amazing time with Matt and Aikiko and their children. The home is beautiful, the hosts are considerate and generous, and the quiet neighbourhood was a nice change from the big city while close enough by train to shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend.
April 2024
What a wonderful, good natured family with a fabulous sense of humor I truly appreciated!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Room/Beds were perfect, nice cross breeze, fabulous working AC & such fun spirited family. Akiko took time out to accompany us to store & share her knowledge, which is so appreciated. We also took part in her Calligraphy/Kimono/Tea Ceremony class (which I HIGHLY recommend).
I do so hope that upon my return to Japan, they will still be Hosting, as I will be planning around their availability :)
Thank you again for having us & hope to see you again in near future!!!Host reply
March 2024
Akiko and her family are wonderful hosts and a true delight to visit. Their very comfortable house is located in a pleasant neighborhood with easy access to Kyoto and Osaka. We have stayed in many places around the world but this was a highlight for us in many ways. We learned a great deal about Japanese culture and enjoyed getting to know this family who are very hospitable and kind. Would highly recommend this home stay.
Host reply
January 2024
This is the perfect homestay experience for those seeking a peaceful base to explore Kyoto and Osaka from. Akiko was really helpful with how to get to places and supplying visit suggestions when I arrived. The room was spacious and welcoming.
Thanks Akiko!November 2023
Ikiko and Matt were great hosts!
They made us feel at home right away and made sure we have all we need.
With their warm hospitality, they let us experience the life of a Japanese family.
We had great conversations about culture, tradition, religion in Japan and in Israel and we were very lucky to meet their lovely kids and talk to them.
We will definitely stay with them again and meanwhile we will stay in touch!
Thank you again!October 2023
Akiko und Matt sind fantastische Gastgeber. Wir (4 Personen) hatten eine wunderschöne Woche mit tollen Gesprächen. Schon bei der Ankunft wurden wir sehr herzlich empfangen. Akiko und Matt haben uns einen echten Familienanschluss angeboten und uns Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und das Zimmer gut. Die Betten waren sehr bequem. Der Anschluss an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel super. Es ist rundherum eine klare Empfehlung und wenn wir noch einmal Urlaub in Japan machen, würden wir definitiv wieder bei Matt und Akiko wohnen wollen.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für allesOctober 2023
Sehr angenehme Familie, praktische Location, prompte Kommunikation
September 2023
We had a great stay at Akiko and her family. The place is located perfectly between Kyoto and Osaka and there is both JR and local trains. The room is cosy and includes a AC, and we also enjoyed sleeping on a futon. Akiko is a very kind host that helped us with recommendations for our stay, she also hosts class but we did not have time to attend them. Would definitely come back :)
September 2023
Akiko and her family are really nice and the room is clean and spacious. They were very accommodating and thoughtful, I can definitely recommend staying here and if I'm ever in Osaka/Kyoto again I'd stay here again!
August 2023
Outstanding Stay with a warm Family.
Our five-night stay with the family was simply fantastic. The room was perfect - comfortable and cozy.
What truly made this stay exceptional was the warm hospitality of the family. They welcomed us and provided useful tips and advice for our trip, enhancing our experience in Japan.
We definitely would book this place again, if we would travel in this area.
Thanks to the family for an unforgettable experience!
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) and a 25% deposit using a choice of payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal. The deposit is collected in advance on behalf of the host to protect against no show or late cancellations (within 7 days of arrival). You then pay your host the balance due on arrival. The 25% deposit payment is made to the host 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. This deposit payment will only be refunded if you cancel the booking at least 7 full days prior to arrival.
When can I share my contact details?
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