Ukyo Ward vacation rentals

Exactly as advertised. Very clean, close to the metro and very comfortable. Easy check-in and a stress free neighborhood.

Where to begin!? Everything about this was a dream. It is difficult to find a place to stay with an infant under one year. But this was perfect for our family. Even though we arrived late at the bus stop, Hideo was there to pick us up. Make sure to bring snacks and dinner after riding the Shinkansen and bus into town. Maybe something for the morning but if not, there is a cool cafe for the mornings if needed. The property is charming and reminiscent of a time long ago while still having all modern amenities. If you forgot any necessity, the had it (toothbrush, brush, hair products, body products etc.) Kyoto area was green, lush, and earthy. It feels like what westerners think of traditional Japan. Beds were soft yet firm and comfortable to sleep two adults and a baby in the middle. Lots of blankets if needed. The house was decorated very cool! There is traditional seating or western dining setting, the fridge / kitchen tools was perfect for our stay. In the mornings we went on family walks around the town before adventuring on our custom tours Hideo created for us. Our favorite was going to the fish market and purchasing fish to be cooked at the house that evening. Oh my goodness it was the best meal of the trip!!!! He was able to show us the highlights of the area without feeling like we were tourists. In fact, most of the places we went, we didn’t see any American tourists! Hideo and his wife treated us as family. We will be back and bringing friends! 💗💗

Best part if Japan trip. I found best way to reach hideo is through whats app. He speaks very good english. It is off beaten path. About 1hr buss ride from kyoto station.it is a beautiful scenic route.There is a buss that will take you directly there from kyoto station. Just ask information office if you feel lost. Its pretty straight forward. Hideo picked us up from the buss station near his house. He and his wife made us delicious dinner and breakfast. Beautiful accommodations with alot of history. Anyone can take a tour. When staying with hideo and yuca, you are immersing yourselves in Japanese culture. That is the experience i wanted for my kids. Hdeo delivered that to my family. We saw a forest temple that very few foreigner get to see. Deer and Boar meat caught from forest. Fruit grown on farm. 10 out of 10 experience.

Was a fun stay in a quiet neighborhood to explore Kyoto from.

The instructions for getting to the property were very clear which was nice. It's about a 90min bus ride from Kyoto and you get off at the Shuzan stop. Hideo picked us up at the bus station and was nice enough to take us to the grocery store. We are vegan so picking up food was essential. It was myself, my husband and my 2 year old. The house was large and spacious with a heater in every room and lots of English labels on everything. Hideo who picked us up and rents the property also spoke very good English. He gave us a tour of the property. This rental can make for some very relaxing days if you want. They also have a local tour option which we did. We hiked to a waterfall, saw a temple, a shrine, some beautiful cherry blossoms, and a thatch village. He was sooo nice and accommodating as we were a bit slow moving with our 2 year old. Our kiddo had an itchy neck thing going on and he was nice enough to pause the tour and take us to the pharmacy. The second day we went to some hot springs. He again went out of his way to explain things to us so we wouldn't be lost. If you wanted to bring a traditional host gift I would recommend pecan pie. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.

The property was just as advertised and perfect for 3 generations of a family to stay together comfortably. The location was walking distance to bus stops, train stations, convenience stores and supermarkets. The only issues were that the rooms and house gets very cold if the heat is not constantly running and there was no electricity coming from the outlets in the dining room or bedroom directly above it. These are not something that should deter someone from staying at this location.

The host was very helpful, organized, and communicative. Even with 5 people there was enough space, and the host was able to adjust the space well enough to accommodate. He gave us a great overview of what to expect as well. The space was lovely and easy enough to get to various areas around Kyoto, especially via the nearby Saiin station. I need a bathtub that can reheat the water in my life.