About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Sakura house in Kyoto offers a recently renovated homestay with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or hot tub. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional facilities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 39 km from Itami Airport, Sakura house is close to attractions such as Katsura Imperial Villa (3 km), Kyoto Station (6 km), and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (6 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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  • Henrieta
    Slovakia Slovakia
    The location is perfect, host family is really kind and attentive, house is clean and with a nice japanese garden, you can see the shinkansen from the balcony, calm neighbourhoos but train station is really close, easy access to both Osaka and...
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I booked a 3 week stay at Sakura house and must say that this was the best accommodation i have booked over the past seven years. Michi made a nice western style and japanese breakfast every morning and also made a lovely beef curry on my last...
  • Jean-sebastien
    Ireland Ireland
    What a fantastic stay! Sakura house is located in a quiet neigborouhd, 2 train stops away from Kyoto main station (Train every 10'). There's also a large shopping center nearby full of restaurant which are priced for local people. I couldn't...
  • Franciszek
    Poland Poland
    Lovely couple who owns the place helped us with many recommendations of what was to see nearby: they even went ahead to provide us with itinerary based on what places were least crowded and in vicinity of each other. We felt we were truly taken...
  • Atharva
    India India
    Sakura house was beautiful, neat, and with all the amenities you would need. The hosts, Michi and Katsu, are the real stars! They are warm, social, and caring. It was quite hot so they picked me up from the train station and even dropped me off...
  • Martinus
    Germany Germany
    Our stay in Kyoto was part of a two week trip in Japan together with my daughter. Michi-san and Katsu-san made our stay in Kyoto very memorable. The room was nice and cozy and had everything you need. The breakfast was really tasty (!!!) and we...
  • Josh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My girlfriend and I stayed at sakura house for 4 nights out of our 14 day trip around tokyo, kyoto and osaka and it was by far our favourite stay during that time. Michi and katsu were amazing hosts and such friendly people we truly felt like part...
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of a big city, experience the everyday life of Japanese people and get a chance to connect with them in a way much deeper than any museum or tour can offer, then Sakura house is the right place for...
  • Pp
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like the hospitality of both the hosts, especially Michi san. I can feel the warmth of the home during my stay there. They were also very helpful to advise on travel itinerary and transportation options.
  • Ava
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful room — spacious with all the facilities I could need e.g. hair dryer, towels, extra blankets, fridge, air conditioning, etc. The house itself is wonderful and inviting with a lovely garden view and an easy convenient location. Michi...

Hosted by Michiyo Sawai

10
Host review score
Michiyo Sawai
Very traditional house with mordern updates and a very private accomodation in quiet surroundings.
we enjoy golfing ,gardening and traveling aftar retired Hope you enjoy typical Japanese home!
5km to Fushimiinari shrine 6km to Toji temple Arashiyama takes 30min. by train.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: M260025702