Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern.
A cozy attic room with a thatched roof, wooden beams, a cushioned bench, and two standing lamps.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and various decorative items including a blue and white ceramic plate, a statue, and a hanging scroll.
A traditional Japanese house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a sliding door with a landscape painting.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Free internet
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Place, Katsura River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Jigenji Temple
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tanba-Kogen National Park Visitor Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Kyoto

Located in Ukyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the mountains. Katsura River and Kiyotaki River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shozan Japanese Garden and Omiyakotsu Park. Kankongtai Amusement Park and Nishimura House Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling.
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Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

What's nearby

  • Katsura River - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Jigenji Temple - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kyoto Tanba-Kogen National Park Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato - 32 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Ryoan-ji Temple - 56 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Nantan Shinkyu-Daigaku-mae Station - 24 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MushRoom Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪登喜和 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪いのししラーメン キャプテン - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beans Cafe.Miyama - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Rilla - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto?

As of 31 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$321, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional 200y-oHouse Outside Kyoto located?

Located in Ukyo Ward, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Katsura River, Jigenji Temple and Kyoto Tanba-Kogen National Park Visitor Center. Roadside Station Miyama Fureaihiroba is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am going to miss Hideo and Yukako and their three perfect dogs Hatchi, Tome, and Meme! They were so welcoming and ready to offer recommendations for any of the things I was looking for. The property was perfectly clean and I would have been happy staying there for a month rather than just the week.I added the tour to the fish market and it was *amazing*. Truly fantastic sashimi thanks to Hideo's recommended fish selections and Yukako's skilled butchering of the fish. I enjoyed spending the days walking around and exploring the woods and the shrines throughout them (with caution - there are bears in the area).Also the bathtub is the best bathtub I have ever used. I loved that thing.It was sad to leave Keihoku, the Kyoto mountains, and such wonderful hosts. I hope that I can return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2026
Thank you for warm comment. We really want you enjoy our area. You always smile and respect us. Then we are happy with you. We hope you come back someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Break from Downtown

I travelled with my family of four (myself/mom/dad/brother) and booked this spot based on the other reviews
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was just a wonderful stay. The hosts could not be more kind, generous, and inviting. It is a nice quiet village, with restaurants and cafes and bakeries and grocery stores nearby. Can't say enough how wonderful it was.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder home stay

Excellent home stay experience. Definitely best to stay for 2 nights so you can explore go to the fish market and make traditional food with Hideo the host. Rent a car for ease of transfer there or book it in with the host for his tours. Great remote location nice to experience authentic Japan. Very comfortable sleep on the traditional beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great cultural experience

We had a fabulous time… so many cultural experiences from the fish market to seeing fire flies! Hideo was a gracious host who made sure we enjoyed seeing the local area! This is a great place to land after spending a few days in Kyoto proper. It is definitely a return to spot in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2025
Thank you for good comment. As you say, I hope you come here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

A unique way to see Japan. Host Hideo is very friendly and had great food and activity recommendations for us. Good to have a car if possible to get around the rural area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall colors

We went in the fall and the colors and the views were amazing the host and his wife were both so nice and accommodating! I would love to go back and visit the fish market!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hideo and Yuka were wonderful hosts. Hideo is a great guide and very easy to talk to. The authentic Thatch home was both beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed having coffee every morning while looking out the large windows at the cherry blossum trees. Very nice location away from all the people in Kyoto. Easy 1hr bus ride into Kyoto city. They have a friendly Golden Retriever and a French Bulldog to play with if you like dogs! The Fishmarket excursion was fun and unique with Hideo helping select fish, and Yuka preparing the food (She's a Michilen Star Sous Chef). Hideo also took us to see peaceful shrines, an ocean view atop a mountain and the scenic old Thatch village. Thank you Hideo and Yuka for the 5 Star stay and all the great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Mathew and May are very friendly and give us nice smile. We are lucky to have the same tour and meal. I want to see them anyplace near future. Thank you very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing stay!

We had a wonderful time at this farmhouse and it was all we imagined. The home was beautiful and well maintained. Very spacious for the four of us. The hosts are lovely people who went out of their way to make our stay perfect. The area has several great places to visit such as the thatched roof village, a special soba restaurant and the sake brewery. The scenery is spectacular. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away from city

Very easy to communicate with Hideo. He picked us up at the bus station without a problem. We enjoyed our time at the property and especially playing with their 3 dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Peter san. Thank you for your good review. I hope you will stay my home again. We like smile face both of you. We want to go Poland and Vietnam. You gave us good stimulation for next travel target. Thank you very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing short break

A very beautiful place with very gracious hosts. Hideo san and his lovely wife Yukako san were friendly. It was my girl's birthday and Hideo san orered a cake from his friend on our behalf- one of the best i ever. We all slept very well. Must be the fresh air and the quiet surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect , we had an upset with our car hire and Hideo came and pick3 us up from the bus station. He stopped on. The way home at the supermarket, organised for my friend to see local acupuncture Dr, and if that wasn’t enough his beautiful wife helped to prepare the dinner a traditional Japanese meal!The next day Hideo took us on a tour and accommodated all our varied interests, it was wonderful This morning he delayed a trip for himself to take us to the bus, the whole stay was magnificent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring

Hideo and his wife are lovely people. Hideo was there to pick us up at the bus when we arrived and anytime we ventured back to Kyoto. He also was our tour guide for a day making our travels very informative and fun. Food prepared by ukoco? Was delicious and both Hideo and ukoco’s company was so wonderful. If you want to be out of the city this is the place to be. Maybe a bit far if you want to explore Kyoto as bus does take over an hour. We all (4) thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Will absolutely be coming back

If you're looking for a unique, authentic, beautiful Japanese experience, this is the place. The building wears its history like a fine jacket while also being warm and comfortable. The setting is peaceful and bucolic. We pitied the folks fighting huge crowds to get cherry blossom pics, while we wandered the sakura groves that line the roads and canals by our lodgings.But the absolute best part of the entire stay was our hosts. They were friendly, and 'above and beyond' doesn't begin to describe their helpfulness. From tours to cooking lessons to warm evenings spent chatting and playing with their dogs, we felt welcome and valued every moment of our time there.We're already planning our return trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your good review. I enjoyed tour and food with you. and Thank you for final dinner. If you have chance to come, we will support your original activity. Thank you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best traditional Japanese stay and experience!!

Hideo and his wife were the absolute best hosts! The accommodation was so clean and very traditional which is what we were looking for. Hideo took us on an amazing fish tour where we picked fish at a fish market and cooked it ourselves and made chop sticks, toured thatched roof homes, sake brewery, bamboo forest and monkeys! We also had the best ramen and his wife made us sashimi with the fish we bought at the market. It was an amazing experience and the place was even better than we thought! We even got to see June Firefly’s at night! Hideo is a true ambassador for Japan and very considerate of the locals and in educating us foreigners! We highly recommend their VRBO to travelers of all ages!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Gem of Japan

Our stay with Hideo and his family made our entire trip to Japan. Saying this is a vacation home does not do it justice. It’s more like staying with family. Family who take you around to see the sights, family who take you in and enjoys a meal with you, who treats your children like their own, shows you all the best things Japan has to offer. Is the place new, no, but it’s 200 years old. Is it amazing, yes! The area is so beautiful. Hideo and his wife and his wonderful dogs are incredible. The most gracious hosts. Hideo took us all over Kyoto to see the sites, took us to a fish market to buy and cook fresh fish for lunch, taught us how to make sushi, taught our kids how to make sukiyaki rights at the table. Hideo gifted us the most beautiful kimonos, took our son on the most incredible adventure, he will never forget and still talks about fondly today. I could go on and on about how amazing our stay was but I would run out of space before I ran out of wonderful things to say. Thank you so much for an incredible vacation and for making Japan everything we knew it was
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your good comment. Ryder could be rider behind me. I hope he will be pioneer of his own his life. Thank you for your coming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hospitality plus!

From beginning to end, or stay was fantastic! Thank you to Hideo and Yukako for being such warm and welcoming hosts. Hideo picked us up from the bus stop and took us shopping, allowing us to pick up anything we needed for the nights dinner and morning breakfast, then on to the house to get settled in.The house is lovely and clean with everything you could need and more. I particularly loved the Japanese style dining table with built-in blanket and heater; so cosy for the cold weather! We chose to do a day tour with Hideo around the local area the next dayTheir little dog Mei Mei came with us and was the star of the show at the grass thatched roof village. If you like textiles, the indigo museum is a must! The fish market was interesting and fun. We were surprised to see many low flying eagles while we ate our lunch! Later Yukako made us delicious soup and sashimi hand rolls which we all ate together. The birthday cake at the end was a lovely surprise for my husband! If you want a stay with a personal touch I would highly recommend staying with Hideo and Yukako. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your good comment. I hope you had good memory of rural Keihoku taste. See you again! Hldeo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful family stay in Keihoku

Hideo and Yukako provided an amazing experience for our family. We wanted to experience a more traditional countryside experience during our trip and they were incredibly accommodating. Yukako was so kind to pick us up from the bus stop and had such a bright and welcoming personality. She offered to take us to a local bakery, which was great. She showed us around their beautiful home, which was well kept and had all the amenities we needed. It even included a beautiful piano, which our family loved, and an amazing massage chair, which was very helpful with all the walking we had been doing during our trip. Hideo worked with us to put together custom day tours and was very flexible with working with our interests. He also provided all the transportation, which was very convenient. He took us to numerous different local spots, from the fish market to a chopstick museum to a local waterfall, to name a few. He was a great tour guide! For two of our dinners, Yukako taught us how to make hand rolls with the seafood we got from the fish market and other traditional Japanese dishes. She is a wonderful cook and I highly recommend doing dinner with them. We shared so many laughs over dinner. They also have 3 wonderful dogs that made the stay even more enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed all the memories we made on this trip, thanks to having such wonderful hosts. We highly recommend staying here! Thank you Yukako and Hideo for all the laughs and fun memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your comment. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I really respect your family attitude. My wife and I like your family. Thank you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Trip to Tokuhei-an!

Thank you so much, Hideo-San and Yukako-San, for your kind and generous hospitality during our stay at your wonderful home! Hideo-San met us at the bus stop and from there the adventures began. We got lunch from a farmers market, and then visited a local shrine and refreshing onsen after dropping off our bags and having a bite. Dinner was fried delights at a spot down the road. After a good night's rest at Tokuhei-an's spacious rooms, Hideo-San drove us to the Obama fish market to pick up fresh mackerel, red snapper, shrimp and squid to grill for lunch. After more sightseeing around Obama Bay, a stop by a Chopstick Museum and Gift Shop, and a visit to the Miyama thatched roof village, we returned to the house to rest up for the evening's feast. Yukako-San, who has experience cooking at a Michelin-starred restaurant, sliced up and prepared fresh Obama tuna, squid, shrimp and sea urchin for sushi hand rolls. Delightful eggplant, potato salad and miso soup accompanied the seafood, along with home-grown shiso leaves and ice cold beer and sake. A legendary night! Our trip was all the while enhanced by Hideo-san's engaging stories, witty jokes, infectious laughter, Nihon-go tips and reflections on life. The house was super comfortable and well-equipped, including kitchen equipment and air-conditioning system. It was perfect for our group of six, including two kids. Thank you again Hideo-San and Yukako-San for hosting us and for providing lifelong memories - Okagesama de!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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OUR FAVORITE STAY EVER

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! 💗💗
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2024
Thank you for your nice comment. We wait you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Host was very helpful

Place is a little bit outside the city but not too far. Host offered to pick us up from bus station and was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

If you wish a create a magical opportunity to sink into Nature, silence and beauty, look no further.

If you wish a create a magical opportunity to sink into Nature, silence and beauty, look no further. Hideo and his wife offer the restored, yet simple elegance of his family’s 200 year farm house as your nest. Since this home is in the compound with theirs it is not 100% your own, yet you have the feeling of privacy and the convenience of two friendly souls to answer questions, needs or just chat both at once. Close your sliding doors and you are alone in another time. Open them and seek your hosts and they offer what you need with charm and grace. Please make sure to take advantage of Hideo’s knowledge of the best sites to tour in region and then relax as your friendly hosts drives, guides and charms your day away. Bicycling in the village valley is such a treat as are walks around the neighborhood. If you want a taste of rural Japanese life and still not too far from Kyoto, you will make this choice with SUPER HOSTS. I totally charmed to my full delight.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was our first trip to Japan and Hideo and his wife made our stay exceptional. The house was

This was our first trip to Japan and Hideo and his wife made our stay exceptional. The house was beautiful,spacious and very clean. They also enlightened us on several Japanese customs and prepared traditional Japanese meals for us. I ate octopus for the first time-awesome!!! We are so looking forward to going back to Japan and staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hideo and Yukako were very gracious and welcoming hosts. The house was large enough for our group of

Hideo and Yukako were very gracious and welcoming hosts. The house was large enough for our group of 4 adults and 1 teenager, although another bathroom in the house would have been more convenient. The house is not luxurious but it is comfortable. My elderly parents had a daily challenge to go up and down the few steps in the house. Hideo also led us on tours all the days of our stay, at an additional cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely friendly hosts who helped us enjoy our stay. Lots of conversations with our hosts during

Absolutely friendly hosts who helped us enjoy our stay. Lots of conversations with our hosts during home-cooked dinners we had with Hideo-san and Yukako-san. Yukako-san was also such a great cook. Definitely recommend their accommodation to anyone looking for a different experience in the Kyoto countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of crowded city locations
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