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A thatchedroof farmhouse nestled in nature at the foot of Mount Koya / Ito-gun Wakayama

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Shikouan, nestled in a peaceful countryside landscape surrounded by rice fields.
Shikouan as seen from the front
Enjoy sukiyaki and skewered dishes using the hearth
Japanese-style room 1
Japanese-style room 1

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ito-gun, Wakayama
  • Place, Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Niutsuhime Shrine
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Koyasan University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

3 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A thatchedroof farmhouse nestled in nature at the foot of Mount Koya / Ito-gun Wakayama

Step into the heart of traditional Japan with exclusive access to a 150yearold thatchedroof farmhouse at the foot of sacred Mount Koya
Surrounded by nature and just 15 minutes from UNESCO World Heritage sites this peaceful retreat invites you to experience the quiet beauty of rural Japan
Thoughtfully renovated with modern comforts including a fully updated kitchen and bathroom this timeless home offers the perfect balance of authenticity and ease / About 150 years oldpresumed 138 years old traditional straw roofed house for 1 group per night Kitchen and bathrooms are renovated It is located along the route 480 which leads you to Koyasan Taking only 50 minutes from KIX and 30 minutes to Koyasan both by car yet it has the atmosphere of an ancient time of Japanese village life You can enjoy nature in all 4 seasons
The guests list of 138 years ago who visited Koyasan and stayed this house was found from the attic

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About the area

Katsuragi

Katsuragi is home to this holiday home. Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park and Kongo-Ikoma Quasi-National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jison-in and Niukanshofu Shrine. Kyoryu Land and Nagata Kannonji are also worth visiting.
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Ito-gun, Wakayama

What's nearby

  • Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Niutsuhime Shrine - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kongobuji Temple - 27 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Koyasan University - 27 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Mount Koyasan - 33 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 22 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪胡麻豆腐濱田屋 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪つくも - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪ミッチー中華飯店 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪角濱ごまどうふ総本舗 小田原店 - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

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8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Tae T.

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築140年の古民家の歴史を感じられるいい所は残されつつ、水周りや寝る部屋の畳など快適さが必要なところはちゃんとリノベーションしてありました。オーナーさんは若い男性で、とても感じよく、丁寧に接して下さいました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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