Kyo-no-sato 京の里

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 bathroom with free toiletries. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, electric kettle, and a hairdryer. Paid on-site private parking is available for guests. Convenient Location: Located 34 mi from Itami Airport, Kyo-no-sato is near attractions such as Shugakuin Imperial Villa (2.4 mi) and Heian Shrine (5 mi). Guests appreciate the friendly host and the mountain views from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Private Parking Available On Site

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2 futon beds
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Joyce
United States United States
“The hostess was very kind and went out of her way to make my stay in Kyoto enjoyable. She picked me up from the train station and gave me tips on navigating the city and sites. The area is very peaceful and quite beautiful, a welcome respite...”
Elijah
United States United States
“This is a wonderful homestay where you stay in a local Grandma's house. She only speaks Japanese, but is kind and warm, always willing to have a conversation or answer questions. You can also wash your clothes for ¥500. It is very traditional and...”
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.”
Atsuya
Japan Japan
“清潔、静かでよく寝られる事。 女将さんの的確で親身なアドバイスは、京都旅行を楽しい物にしてくださり助かりました。”
Yoko
Japan Japan
“追加料金がかかりますがスーツケースがあるときは国際会館まで迎えに来てもらえます。その時に周辺のコンビニなど教えてもらえました。荷物が重くなければ国際会館まで歩いて行けるので便利でした。”
熊谷
Japan Japan
“仕事で京都を訪れたため、通常のチェックイン・チェックアウト時間とは合わず、無理をお願いして時間を調整してもらいましたが、快く対応してくださいました。 お部屋は清潔で、お布団もふかふか。おかげでゆっくり休めて、元気に帰ることができました。”

Hosted by Yumiko Sawada

9.5
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

Area info

Amenities of Kyo-no-sato 京の里

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 04:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

License number: M260022935

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