Information:
This property serves as a base for sightseeing at the World Heritage Site of Mt Koya, sightseeing in Osaka city, and trekking to Mt Kongo.
Travel a little further to explore Nara and Wakayama!
1: This property is run by a single female owner and is a home-stay facility for women only and families (children under 13 are welcome, regardless of gender). Male-only groups are not permitted.
2: This property is for single groups only and will not be shared with other groups.
3: Meals are not provided at this property.
Guests are required to eat outside or prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen. Kitchen utensils are available for use.
A rare Scandinavian log cabin guest room!
Kawachinagano is approximately 30 minutes by train from Namba, Osaka!
Recommended for those seeking a quieter environment away from the hustle and bustle of a big city!
Kawachinagano, where TOP HILL is located, is located in southern Osaka Prefecture, on the route connecting Osaka and Mt Koya.
It's not a town with all the conveniences of a big city.
However, it's only a 30-minute train ride from Namba in Osaka to the nearest Kawachinagano Station, and
◆Access (from the nearest station):
Nearest station: Nankai Railway or Kintetsu Railway: Kawachinagano Station (NK69, O23)
From Kawachinagano Station to Top Hill, it's a 5-minute taxi ride (700-800 yen), approximately 1.5 km away.
Walk: 1.2 km, approximately 15 minutes.
◆Travel time from the nearest Kawachinagano Station to major stations (excluding transfer times):
Namba Station: Approximately 30 minutes / Osaka-Umeda Station (JR Osaka Station): Approximately 45 minutes / Abenobashi Station (JR Tennoji Station): Approximately 40-45 minutes / Shin-Osaka Station: Approximately 50 minutes
◆From Kansai International Airport (KIX):
42km by car, approximately 55 minutes
Nankai Railway / KIX - Kawachinagano (transfer at Tengachaya or Shin-Imamiya): Approximately 60-70 minutes.
Although I'm not fluent in foreign languages but i have experience living abroad and had hosted numerous international students on long-term and short-term homestays in the past.
I understand that there are many shortcomings, but I would be happy to support you during your stay in Japan.
We look forward to your visit.
Thanks
Daily Life
Izumiya Supermarket/ 7-8min on foot
Bank and post office/ Located in front of Kawachinagano Station
Restaurant/ Located in front of Kawachinagano Station
Nearby tourist attractions
・Mount Koya, a World Heritage Site/44km 80min by train
・Mount Kongo trekking/ 11km 30 min by local bus
・Mozu Kofun Group a Wold Heritage Site / 22km 30min by train
・Mount Yoshino a Wold Heritage site (Nara)/ 44km 70min by car, 120min by train /Famous for cherry blossoms
・Universal Studios Japan/ 60min by train
Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden (3.4km) / Kansai Cycle Sports Center (8km) / Sakai Harvest Hill (14km) / Takihata 48 Waterfalls (approx. 15km) / Kanshinji Temple (3km) / Kongoji Temple (7km) / Wakayama Castle (57km, 70 minutes by car)
Train travel time from Kawachinagano Station, the closest station to Top Hill, to major stations (excluding transfer times):
Namba Station: approx. 30 minutes / Umeda Station (JR Osaka Station): approx. 45 minutes / Abenobashi Station (JR Tennoji Station): approx. 40-45 minutes / Shin-Osaka Station: approx. 50 minutes / JR Nara Station (transfer at Shin-Imamiya Station: approx. 60 minutes) Kobe-Sannomiya Station: Approximately 70 minutes / JR Kyoto Station: 80 minutes / JR Wakayama Station: Approximately 90-110 minutes
Distance and time to airport (excluding transfers)
Osaka International Airport (ITM):
By car: 50 km, approximately 60 minutes
Train/Bus: ITM - Namba (bus), Namba - Kawachinagano Station (Nankai Railway): Approximately 60 minutes
Kansai International Airport (KIX):
By car: 42 km, approximately 55 minutes
Train: KIX - Kawachinagano (transfer at Tengachaya Station or Shin-Imamiya Station): Approximately 60-70 minutes
Languages spoken: English,Japanese