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ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)
Kansai Airport is 9 minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot. We rent out the entire traditional Japanese merchant's mansion (old private house). Yuri is the name of the house that has been passed down from generation to generation in our family. Enjoy a relaxing Japanese trip with just your family and friends, without having to worry about other groups, rather than just a guest house. This inn is very popular with those who are interested in traditional Japanese culture and anime lovers such as Demon Slayer and Naruto. It is an old private house, but it has been completely renovated to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests. It can be used for a wide range of stays for families and groups of 1 to 10 people. (The price won't change for up to 3 people) [The best hospitality not found in other guest houses] The Japanese garden, which spreads between the spacious 12-tatami-mat interior and the veranda, is the essence of traditional Japanese architecture. Relax in the spacious tatami room overlooking the Japanese garden. The living room, which is a remodeled rice warehouse, can take you back in time 200 years. [Long-term stays] Desks, chairs and whiteboards are provided. You can also use it as a workspace. We also have discounted plans for guests staying 28 days or more.

Healing Fragrance Garden Takano
Located along the Takano Highway, it has great access to Mt. Takano, Osaka, Wakayama City, etc. This room has 2 single beds and 2 semi-double beds. You can enjoy breakfast in a Japanese-style room or relax on the sofa. We also provide free drinks. We can also accommodate English. You can enjoy the garden in all seasons, but especially in May when the roses are in full bloom and you can enjoy the wonderful fragrance. You can also have tea in the garden. Japanese and Western style breakfasts are included. You can choose either, but please book the day before. You can enjoy plenty of naturally grown vegetables. [I have a food and beverage license]

【Shukuhonjin gamo】120㎡★100y Machiya★Delicate Yard
Located in Osaka’s Joto Ward, this 1909 historic house is a rare WWII survivor. Renovated in 2015 by a renowned designer, it spans 150㎡, blending historical charm with modern luxury in a tranquil city-center retreat. Its elegant design harmonizes past and present, offering cultural immersion and spacious comfort.With two bathrooms, separated toilets, washbasins, and a large bath, it ensures privacy and cleanliness for groups. Experience culture, history, & comfort your perfect Osaka stay awaits.

Private Riverside Tatami Home · Slow Living
Doratei is a private riverside home in Ryujinmura, just a minute’s walk from the crystal-clear Hidakagawa River.. Designed for quiet, restorative stays in nature, and an ideal base for exploring the Kii Peninsula by car — within reach of Koyasan (1 hr), Shirahama (1 hr), Kumano Hongu Taisha (1.5 hrs), and Nachi Falls (2 hrs). The house blends modern comfort with traditional tatami rooms, a handmade copper sink, and a deep soaking bath — everything you need to slow down and stay a while.

MYOJI HOUSE II – Traditional Japanese Stay
A whole house for up to 4 guests ◆ Access By train: 10-minute walk from JR Myoji Station By car: Parking available, a 2-minute walk away To Mt. Koya: About a 35-minute drive, or 1.5–2 hours by train Within walking distance, you’ll find a convenience store and a stylish café. The award-winning Happu no Yu hot spring, ranked No. 1 in Wakayama Prefecture, is just a 10-minute drive away. Your local hosts are happy to share recommendations about the area. Please feel free to ask anytime.

JIN - Cozy Spacious Machiya+UniqueGarden+FreeWIFI
Experience an unique atmosphere in Kyoto's Machiya house "Higashiyama JIN". This vertically long "Machiya" house, the genuine Kyoto wooden architecture offers you a wonderful stay. The attractive little garden "Tsuboniwa" (inner garden) is an oasis where you can feel peace and harmony after a long day in the city. The entire house is completely yours during your stay. We are very much looking forward to hosting you here. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions :)

Authentic Minimalistic Japanese House in Koyasan
【An Authentic Japanese in Koyasan】 An authentic, ryokan-style Japanese house with a minimalist design is ready to welcome you in Koyasan, the sacred site. Located just a 12-minute walk from the popular Okunoin temple, it is comfortably removed from the bustling center of town. Unlike other temple lodgings, this house offers complete privacy, allowing you to feel at home while experiencing an authentic Japanese lifestyle. Ideal for group or family trips, as well as extended stays.

Koyasan Pilgrimage route/villa
Japan's tiny home in Koyaguchi offers two guest rooms, ideal for up to 4 guests, with a minimum of one group per day. An extra fee applies from the second person. Accessible via JR station with a Japan Rail Pass, it features a kitchen for self-catering and indoor bicycle storage. It’s an 8-minute drive to Natural Onsen Yunosato and a 6-minute walk to Koyaguchinoyu public bathhouse. Directions are available in the guidebook. Please save it to your favorites for easy access.

Stay in a Thatched Home Near Mt. Koya |Wi-Fi|BBQ
A majestic thatched-roof kominka (traditional farmhouse). In the spacious earthen-floored entrance hall, you’ll find an old-fashioned rice huller preserved in its original state. Just beyond it, the irori (sunken hearth) room invites you in—a true delight for lovers of traditional Japanese homes. Surrounding the house are cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in summer, vibrant autumn leaves, and peaceful snow in winter—offering a soothing view in every season.

Modernist cabin in the midst of a sacred mountain
When travelling in India, I had a dream to open Koyasan’s first guesthouse. After 10 years of welcoming travellers from around the world, I wanted a new challenge and created SANRO, a beautiful little hideaway for your stay. With years of experience welcoming and providing tours for travellers, you don't even need to do advanced research about Koyasan. Feel free to leave everything to me–I am happy to help enrich your stay as your town concierge!

Private Traditional Japanese house [B&B Matsukaze]
Our house is traditional Japanese style house. 150 years old and in a very quiet location. We are renting house. Not shared with other guests. There are 2 bedrooms(Tatami-room) and 1 living room, gameroom, bathroom, shower toilet, all of the room are only for you. *Children is free of charge if your children don't need a bed and break fast. There are air conditioners in bedroom and livingroom.

Kumano Nakahechi "MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house
"MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house is a small Japanese style cottage in Mine village where includes Takijiri-oji, the entrance to the sacred mountains of Kumano. The house is at an elevation of 300m. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kumano mountains, a wonderful starry night and even sea of clouds.
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