Everything!! The location, the property itself, the hosts, everything. I loved the pillows and how comfortable everything was. Felt like home away from home and was perfect for our stay in Kyoto!

Stayed in May 2024

nothing much actually. it's near the town center.. just couple of stops by metro or bus. you need to figure that out. that's all

the facilities given, friendly and welcoming host. Haruka San speaks English and respond very quickly. best for family stay. washing machine and the toiletries were our most liked items. 😉

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was perfect!

Wonderful hosts who are genuinely interested in the comfort and needs of the guests make this place a very special one. The house has all modern amenities and luxurious furnishings and is super cozy. The location is very close to Saiin station and there is a Life Mibu grocery store within walking distance, making it very ideal. Would definitely love to stay here again.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing at all, completely perfect experience.

I wish I knew the Japanese word for perfection, because that is what I would use to describe the entire experience Haruka and her husband offered us. She offered us tea and sweets on arrival and went above and beyond for the entire stay. It really felt like a home away from home. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Kyoto 10/10 sugoi, you will not find a better stay in Kyoto.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to complain about.

Haruka & her husband were very warm & helpful, they did everything for us way beyond our expectations. The house is very clean, everything is provided in the house. Very close to the station (about 5 mins walk) that can connect you to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji and many other sight seeing places. I definitely recommend this house. Hopefully next time we're going to Kyoto we could stay at Haruka House again.

Stayed in January 2024

Our host were more than wonderful. the apartment was generous and had everything we needed to make our stay conformable. It is in a quiet neighborhood and you have easy access to most sights. i was particularly impressed by how our host was invested to make our transfer to the train station super early in the morning.

Stayed in December 2023

They really looked after us. Especially since I made a mistake with the booking and was feeling very stressed. Such a lovely, thoughtful and caring couple. Thank you for helping

Stayed in October 2023

Very nice host family

Stayed in December 2023

One minor issue - the area outside the room at Level 1 can get a bit cold as there is no heating.

Hosts: Haruka and her husband were great hosts and we felt very welcome to stay in their property. We had wonderful chats and they made us felt very at home. Room: The room at level 1 was sufficiently big for a couple and has many amenities - huge wardrobe, microwave, and toaster etc. Heating was excellent in the room and the bed was big and comfortable. The basin and bathroom are just outside the room and was exclusively available for our use. The shower room at level 2 was shared between us and the hosts; it was clean and had ample hot water. Location: The property is just a short walk from Sai station where it was very convenient to take the train, streetcar and buses to get to the tourist attractions. Cats: not an issue for non-cat lovers to stay onsite as the cats do not come into our living space. Overall: We really enjoyed our stay and my partner commented that she had the best sleep here in our 2-week Kansai trip.

Stayed in November 2023

Haruka was an incredible host! We felt so welcomed and at home. We had our own private room, toilet and sink. It was a great location with the best ramen restaurant ever (Haruka and her husband recommended it to us). Would highly highly recommend others to stay with these beautiful people :)

Stayed in October 2023

The taxi drivers at Kyoto station didn’t know the address so we put it into Google maps and they used our phone for the journey.

To those unfamiliar with Kyoto this apartment can seem to be off the beaten path but it’s not! Being so close to Saiin station with its very regular and speedy trains to downtown Kyoto (shops, markets, Gion) in one direction and Osaka in the other; the tram to Arashiyama; buses to the Golden Temple etc it’s a fantastic place to stay. You only make one train change to get to Kyoto station. It’s even within walking distance of a JR station. The apartment is very comfortable and homely, and the owner goes out of her way to make you feel welcome and at ease. There is a great supermarket just around the corner and if you want to prepare meals at home the kitchen has everything you need.

Stayed in October 2023

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Great hosts, convenient location, clean rooms

Stayed in July 2023

Clean and spacious place.

Stayed in May 2023

Absolutely nothing - except maybe that we'll now have to install a Japanese toilet at home because we got so used to its comforts!

This was an absolutely magnificent stay with the best amenities and support anyone could've asked for. Haruka and her husband were immensely helpful and attentive, going above and beyond in giving us tips and guidance, and always keeping us supplied with amenities. The house had more amenities than I've seen anywhere else - in addition to towels and linens, there was also shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and even makeup remover. We didn't use the kitchen very much as we were out and about a lot, but there were lots of spices and basic cooking supplies available, and we appreciated the toaster oven and coffee maker a lot. The bed was beautifully comfortable and soft, as were the pillows and comforters. The whole house was very clean and the tiny garden instilled a nice sense of calm, while at the same time we were very close to the metro station, allowing us to get around easily every day. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, as well as a vending machine right outside the house. We've never felt more at home anywhere else.

Stayed in May 2023

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The hosts were incredibly welcoming, friendly and helpful. When we arrived for check-in we were greeted with tea and treats. They made the stay relaxing and easy with all the helpful tips on how to get around Kyoto. The location is perfect to explore all that Kyoto has to offer. . Thank you for making our stay magical and allowing us to share your home. We would love to return

Stayed in March 2023

Haruka and her husband are one of the best people I have ever met. They are very warm, welcoming and accommodating. They made sure that everything is according to your expectations and even went beyond.

Stayed in April 2023

The property has everything you need for a vacation in Kyoto, the location has excellent transport links and the property was in a peaceful residential area. The most wonderful surprise of all was how helpful Haruka and her husband were, they spoke great English, gave us advice for how to get to the property easily via the local trains, provided us with maps of the area and gave us recommendations for some of the different tourism spots in the area.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

Haruka was a wonderful host, making us feel like at home.very kind and accomodating.

Stayed in April 2023

Owners were warm and friendly. They went out of their way to make us feel at home, and even cut us fruits to eat when we go back from a long day of exploring Kyoto. Very central location yet quiet enough away from the main street.

Stayed in March 2023

Attention to detail and service😍 great staff, at home Thank you very much for all the arrangements

Stayed in February 2023

That we didn't stay longer! No complaints.

The hosts were really accommodating and nice. Ms. Haruka was kind enough to meet us by the station and take us to the lodgings when we first arrived (we had got a little lost on our way there). We were also treated to some great tea and persimmons when we arrived; very delicious! The location was situated near the station, so getting around the city wasn't too difficult. Accommodations were great, and we enjoyed the very cozy feeling when we would return home in the evenings after being out and about the city.

Stayed in December 2022

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Hospitality and friendliness of the hosts make the stay very comfortable, like home.

Stayed in December 2022

The room was a bit small for 2 adult male. However, I think it would be fine for couples.

Haruka is a really lovely host. She kept in contact and even gave us an explanation of the kyoto sighting options and how to go around. She even prepared fruits for us whenever we came back early. Would return here again if I came back to kyoto.

Stayed in November 2023

The neighbourhood itself is quiet and safe but not really a restaurant or nightlife area. You need to go into Kyoto by train for most things. The bathroom is shared with the hosts upstairs in their living quarters and although they always made it available to use, it can feel a little awkward. The room.does have its own toilet and sink which is downstairs near the room- this made sharing a bathroom for showers bearable. The room itself is small (standard Japanese) so we had to reconfigure slightly to fit both of our open suitcases. Not a big issue but something to get used to in Japan.

The hosts were friendly and very accommodating. Haruka went out of her way to make us feel welcome and help us with anything we needed. The room and rest of the house was very clean and excellently presented and when we were home (which was not often) Haruka would offer us tea or snacks which was lovely. She also offered to do a load of washing for us which was appreciated. This is the kind.of accommodation where the owners genuinely want to help you out and make sure you have everything you need. Very different to a homestay where you never see the owners.

Stayed in April 2023