Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 16 reviews.
Atahan
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“The real Japan”
+The food was great! The hosts were fun to talk to and very welcoming. They prepared a kotatsu and heated bedding, which was very kind. There is also a public onsen nearby, and if you speak to the host, you can borrow a discount pass.
−Just be aware that in colder months, it can be cold inside. If you arrive after dark, it was a bit hard to find. Just be prepared and you'll be fine.
berenwater
Netherlands · Couple · April 2026
+The great hospitality and breakfast where great. Thanks
−no private bathroom
mimi
Malaysia · Group of friends · December 2025
“We had the most wonderful stay at this homestay. The hospitality was truly heartfelt😍Yasuko and her family made me feel”
Ava
United States · Solo · May 2025
“Cozy, comfortable, clean, and overall fantastic!!!”
+Both the main house and the extended house where my room was were everything I’d hoped they’d be: charming, cozy, familial, warm, comfortable, and traditionally Japanese! It really was an idyllic, Studio Ghibli-esque slice-of-country-life; serene & peaceful, in touch with the surrounding nature, and people/community oriented! Yasuko-san, Aoi-san, and Syuko-san were fabulous hosts, extremely kind, happy to take part in cultural exchange (were very patient with my attempts at learning and practicing what little Japanese I had learned from Duolingo & eager to chat about the differences and similarities between our cultures and countries), and knowledgeably accommodating for my veganism (really stepped up to that challenge!)! They taught me so much about how they largely subsist off the local wild and garden cultivated vegetables, explaining how they prepared the foods I tried, their nutritional information, and I tried so many new things I’d never heard of- a delicious culinary, educational experience for sure! The surrounding area is gorgeous, like a painting stuck in time. I hope to return soon!
François
France · Couple · April 2025
“Exceptional”
+Yasuko and her mother and daughter have been awesome with us, we felt part of the family for three days and experienced th Japanese life as in a dream. The lodging, the food, the sense of belonging, the advice, every detail was over the top.
−Nothing
Long
Australia · Family · January 2025
“Quiet and peaceful environment, delicious home grown meals, must have homestay experience”
+Quiet and peaceful environment and the host Yasuko looked after us like part of her family. She and grandmother cooked and sat with us for dinner. They only used local and some home grown ingredients which they tasted so special. They also shared their stories of living substantially in Ayabe and recommended us the surrounding attractions. Yasuko was very thoughtful and great communication skill in English. We enjoyed our two night stay very much, first ever experience making konnyaku jelly, okonomiyaki and celebrated New Year Eve together!
−It is a bit cold outside at night and be mindful there is steep stairs to the second floor bedroom.
Benildus
Singapore · Couple · December 2024
“Comfortable introduction to rural Kyoto Prefecture. Short drive to Fukui's Sea of Japan coast.”
+All meals had a home-cooked warmth and care. One can sample local wild game meat if available. We had venison in season. And the owners helped prepare a delicious breakfast bento because we had to leave at 6.30am. Room was quiet second floor unit in the midst of a rural village scene with open fields and foggy hills surrounding us in the autumn. Star gazing was also a treat. Also best location to visit Komyoji and Ankokuji temples during autumn leaves and Unkai chasing.
−The bath and toilet is in the main house so bring warm clothes in the cold season if you are the type who needs the loo late at night. Car park is at a side street so pack a light bag and leave the heavy luggage in the car.
Claudia
Netherlands · Couple · October 2026
“Heerlijk rustig landelijke verblijf in mooie omgeving”
+De huiselijke sfeer, zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame host en haar moeder die heerlijk kan koken. heerlijke rustige omgeving, mooie kamer in Japanse stijl.
−De badkamer bevindt zich in het huis ernaast, dus dat vraagt wat planning. Dichtstbijzijnde winkels zitten ongeveer 20 minuten verderop, dus doe van tevoren boodschappen.
DARIO ALESSANDRO
Italy · Solo · June 2026
+Yasuko e sua mamma sono delle persone speciali. Ti aiutano in tutto e ti fanno sentire a casa. La cena e la colazione erano eccellenti.
Javier
Thailand · Couple · June 2026
“Sitio maravilloso”
+La casa está en una zona súper preciosa. Es increíble poder dormir en un sitio como este en mitad de la prefectura de Kyoto. Las dueñas son muy simpáticas y pudimos disfrutar de una buena conversación con ellas. Espero que podamos volver algún día
−El futón podría ser un poco más blando, pero no es nada que moleste mucho