Kiyomizu House, silk heritage villa in castle town

♥︎ Welcome to Kiyomizu House...right in the heart of Japan ♥︎

❀ Huge, castle sized home that is impeccably maintained. All the amenities for a luxury Japanese-style stay, walking tour and onsen, and modern amenities for grilling and indoor/outdoor dining.
Private 1st floor:168m²|1800ft² 9 rooms
Yard & parking area: 500m²|5400ft²
❀ Enjoy a unique vacation in a historic property whose land history dates to the 1500s unification of Japan, and was used for silk production that sparked the industrial revolution. Built in the 1940s, and used as a silk mill for 40 years. Completely remodeled with modern amenities while maintaining the glory of its original architecture.
❀ The no-nail wood frame was made by "miyadaiku", sacred carpenters who build temples and shrines.
❀ Go back in time. Related to Minowa Castle of the 1500s (Ranked in the top 100 of Japan), and neighboring the Kyoto-style gardens, kura and samurai annex.
❀ The rooms: Large entry. Country kitchen. Six eight-mat tatami rooms. Sunroom-like "engawa" hallway area. Laundry room & bath. 2 WCs & 1 urinal.
❀ The furniture: Dining table, sofa, low tables, crib and high chair
❀ Bedding: 16 double-padded futons and thick comforters. Small and large pillows. Extra blankets.
❀ Towels: Bath, hand towels and bags for in-house or onsen use.
❀ Self-catering: Lots of cookware, dishes & utensils: Gas stovetop and oven, microwave, toaster oven
❀ Heating and air conditioning
❀ Free WiFi, TV, ping pong table, darts, card & board games, puzzles, picture books, park and outdoor/indoor games and toys.
❀ Yard: 500m² | 5400ft²
❀ Parking for up to 10 cars. Large enough for a micro bus.
❀ Covered terrace for BBQing
❀ Kyoto-style Japanese garden next door. Free entry any time.

If there is anything else you would like to know, please do not hesitate to ask.
We look forward to hosting you!

Motoyasu & Renée ❤︎

What makes a vacation at Kiyomizu House special?
✓ Historical and luxury lodging with modern amenities that is completely private and fully stocked to meet all your needs. Feel like you are a guest at the private estate of a Japanese dignitary.
✓ Family-friendly: Infant and children’s amenities and lots of play areas in and around the homes
✓ Activity options to suit a variety of ages, physical abilities, weather and interests
✓ Cultural Experiences: Traditional and modern arts, kimono, food and more
✓ Nature Experiences: Lakes, rivers, mountains within walking distance or a short drive
✓ Onsen Spas: Natural, nationally-acclaimed mineral hot springs
✓ Shopping: Electronic store headquarters, shopping malls, traditional crafts shops, produce markets and more
✓ Bilingual owners with a personalized touch: Only the Sawazaki family serve our guests, so the highest level of professionalism is maintained. We only accept one reservation per night, so our focus during your stay is completely on you.