Midway Kyoto & Osaka Train St 5mins
Overview
2 train stations only 8 & 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 12 and 17. 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 playing the guitar and of course 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 house has 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms. 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 20-30 minutes away by train. 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.
House Rules
- Check-in after 4 PM & before 10pm - Check-out before 10 AM - Return home before 10 PM while you're staying with us. - 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.
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
Large room w/ 3 beds (1 queen, 2 singles) perfect for a family of 4 or 3 friends. Balcony w/table & 2 chairs (beautiful view of neighbourhood) 25 sq metres (270 sq. feet) room size. it has air-conditioning for winter/summer. There are stairs.
This Japanese room is ideal for 2 -3 guests but a family of 4 (two adults and two small kids) can use it too but if you want a bigger room, please check out our western ikea room. Doubled futon for extra comfort.