Places to stay near Horai Station

“Hanare”/Experience “living” in a Japanese satoyama/Entire small house/Free pick-up and drop-off

About an hour's drive from Kyoto and Osaka.A small, handmade guest house nestled in a lush, natural satoyama.The owner couple has carefully renovated the Japanese house, and we promise you a warm stay as if you were living in Nose.
It is especially recommended for those who are looking forward to spending time in the beautiful nature of the countryside, rather than visiting tourist spots.
Although it is not as busy as a tourist destination, we hope to provide all visitors to this place with a special time to enjoy the charm of the countryside and live like a local. [This is the perfect inn for those who are looking for this kind of trip.] 
· Those who enjoy hiking, walking, and strolling
 Those who want to relax in their room without doing anything
 Those who truly love the simple countryside scenery and tranquility
 · Those who want to enjoy their trip at their own pace, without being rushed Those who like to explore unfamiliar cities on their own ------------------------------------- We have received many warm words from guests who have stayed with us, telling us about the charm of our inn.Please use it as a reference for your trip.

京町家コテージkarigane

Built in the early Showa era and long used as a tea ceremony classroom, the townhouse has been reborn as a private rental inn, "Kyomachiya Cottage karigane". It is a 1-minute walk to the hot springs and Daikokuji Temple, which has deep ties to tea. Shino, with its unique cafes, coffee roasters, delicious Japanese confectionery stores, bakeries, and soba shops. Please use the carefully restored Kyomachiya as your base for sightseeing in northern Kyoto, where time flows slowly, with a focus on natural materials and traditional craftsmanship by Miyadai Koge and Saigo craftsmen.

Haruya Guesthouse

Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

Kyoto traditional and modern terrace house

This Kyo-machiya is a traditional Kyoto architectural style. It is a consecutive style townhouse, a maisonette type terrace house. Whole house charter for you. It is close to schools and universities and is in a safe, relaxed, local area with many families with children and students. It has two bedrooms, a shower , and a full kitchen. Capacity 5 adults. In addition, up to 2 infants who do not require a bed can stay free of charge. Kyoto City accommodation tax is required per person per night.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath

I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)

《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

Biwakoの彩浜

⚠️宿泊スペースは16畳ですが、8畳と8畳の間に襖があり、エアコン一台しかない為、襖を閉めず、もしくは半開きで宿泊出来る家族、グループのみ、ご予約してください⚠️ ⚠️日本一の琵琶湖で新年の朝日🌅を迎えませんか 琵琶湖まで歩き1分ほど ⚠️外国人観光客が選ばれた第28位のびわこバレーと白鬚神社は近くにあります。 冬は琵琶湖バレーで雪遊び、スキー⛷️出来ます。 JR志賀駅から徒歩15分です。 駐車場は2台ご利用頂けます。 ⚠️近くに外食や、買い物店が少ないので、来られる前に十分な飲み、食べ物をご用意、ご計画してください⚠️ ⚠️庭がないので、駐車場でBBQはご遠慮、近所迷惑です⚠️ 500m離れた所にBBQ出来る施設があり、そちらでご利用ください。 ⚠️FREE Wi-Fi、TVないです。 ⚠️虫除け、虫刺されの薬を持った方がいい。 ⚠️家の中に時々アリさん🐜が来られます。 ⚠️トイレは一つです。 ⚠️ガスを使って料理する事はご遠慮、火事になると責任100%です。電気系はご使用出来ます。 ⚠️調味料は置いてないです。 ⚠️床は凹みがあって、近いうちにリフォーム予定です。

Spacious house with garden, facing a local shrine

To ensure you enjoy the stay to the fullest, I set check-in and check-out time to both 12:00 Noon. So you can stay up for 24 hours with one night booking. YAMANOTE HOUSE is accessible from major Kansai stations with 37min from Kyoto Sta. or 65min from Osaka Sta. If you come by car from Kyoto it takes less than 1 hour. The area aournd the house is once small castle town. The house is located next to the Shrine, Hiyoshi-Jinja, where the Omizo Festival is held on May 3 and 4 every year.

Double bed/24m²/10minute Yasaka/ Double door lock

An apartment-style hotel located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, with extremely convenient transportation and adjacent to multiple Kyoto attractions. Each room is equipped with exclusive appliances such as a washing machine, kitchen, microwave, etc., allowing you to enjoy more convenience during your journey. The double-layer door lock design ensures safety, while the hotel is located in a bustling yet quiet area, providing a tranquil environment for your rest.

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari

Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with all the modern conveniences. Tsuzumi and Christian welcome you join them in their beautifully restored 150 year old traditional Japanese home, located in the picturesque village of Kameoka, 25 minutes from Kyoto . Hozugawa kudari departure is 5 minutes from the house,Torokko train station 5 minutes from the house, Arashiyama is 10 minutes by train. Prices are intended with breakfast. Many experiences available ask us.

Authentic Japanese Villa in Kyoto The Lodge MIWA

The lodge is located in the small village at Kitayama “north mountain” in Kyoto. This village is left behind in the modernization thus there is still the original Japanese landscape with history and tradition. There is a bridge to the Lodge, so it’s calm and quiet, keeps privacy apart from village. The beauty of Japan is based on sensibility to Nature. There is beautiful bath and Hammam faced on the garden, at night time, you will see deers through living room.

"Kyoto's Oyasuji" is a private townhouse 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Shimizu Gojo Station.

Our inn was apparently built in the early Showa period. We have renovated the bathroom and kitchen areas to make your stay more comfortable while still retaining the charm of the townhouse, such as the low ceilings and narrow, steep stairs. Why not try experiencing a bit of Kyoto life? Please note that we will charge a local accommodation tax (200 yen per person per night) in addition to the accommodation fee. The price is scheduled to increase from March 2026.