Self-Catering Accommodations in Aira

This has been the most amazing (1 month) stay for us at any kind of rental property for several reasons. The house has both, a traditional Japanese flair and the most modern amenities. The furniture, fixtures and appliances were all of high quality brands. The kitchen, bathroom, bathtub, toilet, water dispenser, air con, TV etc, even the beds were great, although we have back problems and are very picky regarding that. Everything was spotless, as if newly built. Inside the house it was very calm, Wifi worked well and we had everything needed to cook and stay comfortably. The surrounding area is calm and breathtakingly beautiful, with traditional homes and lovely gardens—like a picture book. If you look at the area in Google Maps Streetview you'll know what we mean. Of course Aira has many attractions, but the one that inspired the house’s name is even right nearby: Japan’s largest tree at the local shrine-a mystical, beautiful place. The above alone makes this a very special place and even though it's obviously in the "country side", it’s unexpectedly convenient even without a car: the bus stop is only a 3-minutes walk and even the airport shuttle stops there, so we could arrive directly from the airport. A supermarket and farmers’ market are just a few meters farther, and a convenience store is about a 5-minutes walk. There are also lovely cafes and unique restaurants. We often see "the owner is nice" in reviews. In our case, the landlord was genuinely kind and caring. We felt welcome and looked after throughout our month. We’ll keep the details private, and of course every stay is different, but the owner's warmth truly made our time here special. We will come back for certain!

The owner was super nice, spoke English, let me use his bike, and picked me up! The wife was super fun and nice too! She was really inclusive and also did a great job accommodating my stay! Being able to explore the city with the bike made my stay a lot more fun and exciting, as well as cost efficient!

Fantastic host. We wanted a place close by the airport. It was comfortable, with lots of amenities (e.g., for kitchen) and plenty of beds. We were satisfied with paying more than a hotel room for it, based on the amenities and good reviews. This was before meeting the host; considering the host, the place is a fantastic value. I don't want to set the bar too high by revealing everything because Teruo, the host, may not be able to do the same for every guest (e.g., scheduling conflicts); but we were amazed at how he really went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. Just one example is he offered to drive us to the airport in the morning to catch an early flight, which saved us either trying to catch the bus (and potentially missing our flight if things didn't work out) or overpaying for a taxi. Really pleased we picked this place, it couldn't have worked out better. Also, it's basically right at Kajiki train station, if travelling by train.

very cozy, lots of ways to keep warm in the cold weather. beds were clean and comfortable. kitchen had coffee and tea. television room was very cozy. lots of space.

Yuki-san the owner of the guesthouse is one of the kindest and fun persons I met in Japan. Who cares so much of the well being of his guests. On top of that the guesthouse is so clean and cleaned by him everyday. Whenever you have questions you can ask him and he will help as much as he can. You can enjoy your stay and also if you like you can have nice and interesting talks about many topics with him. I will book this place at my next stay in Kagoshima again. 11 out of 10! Exceeded my expectations by far (:

For the price it’s super great choice. The owner was super nice and helpful!