Vacation rentals in Shimoichi

Yoshino, a traditional house over 100 years old / Breakfast and dinner included / Limited to one group per day / A quiet inn surrounded by greenery

OPENING March 20, 2026 Nestled in the mountains of Nara and Yoshino, surrounded by greenery, lies a quiet, one-day-only traditional Japanese inn: B&B Morino Akari.(The name means "Light of the Forest") ⚫︎ During your stay, owner-prepared breakfast and dinner are included (see photos for reference). ⚫︎ We can also accommodate meals for pescatarians and vegetarians. The kitchen area is shared with Hotos.The rest of the building is for your exclusive use, and you can enjoy your time as freely as if you were renting the entire building. This spacious property, measuring approximately 230 square metres, can accommodate up to 8 guests.Ideal for family or group trips.There is also excellent access to Yoshinoyama, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and Kinkōsanji Temple, a World Heritage Site. We have preserved the historic beams and tiled roof while creating a comfortable space for you to enjoy.The tranquillity of the mountains, the soft light that shines at night.Here, you can take a break from your daily routine. Due to the lush natural surroundings, we recommend arriving by car. (If you are taking the train, we can pick you up and drop you off at the nearest station if you wish) Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing stay.

Overlooking the Yoshino River! Enjoy BBQ in the sunset & garden. An old private rental house with just one group at a time!

Parking is free outside the premises ※ Convenience store within walking distance * In spring, cherry blossoms [Mt. Yoshino] are about a 10-minute drive from the inn. * In the summer, you can also walk to the river [Yoshino River].You can also have a car. * Autumn leaves [Mt. Yoshino • Kokusatsu] About 10-20 minutes by car from the inn 1. Quiet place🌟 • Traditional architecture with an old-fashioned taste and warmth. 2. Fantastic location with a panoramic view of the Yoshino River🌇 • Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yoshino River from the window on the second floor. • At dusk, the sky is stained with a stunning sunset view. • Enjoy luxurious moments while admiring the scenery. 4. Fun BBQ with family and friends in the garden🍖 • Perfect for group trips, families, or couples. → Recommended for you! Those who want to spend a special time in a ✅ historic old house If you want to relax while enjoying the ✅ view If you want to spend time in a private space with your ✅ family or friends If you want to enjoy BBQs and the outdoors in the ✅ nature ✅Hand-held fireworks are okay * Parties and loud music that disturb the neighbors are not allowed Please be sure to end the🈲 BBQ by 21:00 ⁕ ※ Please bring your own charcoal and grill for the BBQ.

(Maximum capacity 11 people) Traditional Japanese house with sauna and cold water bath | BBQ possible at the Miyataki River Exchange Centre, a 1-minute walk from the facility (until the end of September)

"A land of scenic spots loved by Manyo people" Miyataki, a small village in Yoshino, is a World Heritage Site and is also known as the "best cherry blossom spot in Japan".This Miyataki used to have an emperor's imperial palace called "Yoshino Palace", and it is also a deep historical place where the Jinshin War took place.Many many songs celebrating the scenery of this Miyagaki are housed in the collection of Manyoshu. And the area where the Yoshino River flows is known as one of the best river play spots in the Kansai area, and it is bustling with many river guests during the summer vacation. We decided to renovate a 100-year-old house where grandparents lived for many years as an umbrella and lantern artisan in Miyataki, and revived it as a "Cho Lan Inn". It is an inn that is easy to use by a large number of people, such as multiple households and friends, making use of the location "just a short distance to the river where you can play". We hope you can use it as a base for sightseeing in Yoshino, river play, and BBQ while feeling the breath of history and nature. There is a private sauna and water bath (tarai) in the courtyard.If you are a sauna lover, please come with us.

Guest house Kisansei Seseragi

The guesthouse where the green water boils from Mt. Yoshino creates a high waterfall and pours it into the elephant creek. Manyo singers and travelers are also nostalgic and nostalgic. Enjoy a day of relaxing in nature and life since ancient times. Dinner and breakfast are not provided. Feel free to use the kitchen, cooking utensils, refrigerator, etc. and cook and bring your own. * You'll also need to bring condiments. One room is 1,000 yen. It can be used by 2 people. It's non for one person only. Extra person ¥5,000 (However, it is 2,000 yen for elementary and middle, and preschool children are free). The location is Kisaya Multi-purpose Workshop Guesthouse "Kisa Seseragi". Search for "Nishitani Multi-purpose Workshop" and you will see a detailed location.

Makomo House, a traditional Japanese house surrounded by Makomo fields, for rent with a campfire and Goemon-style bath.

Makomo House is located in a mountain village at an altitude of 500 m on the Oku-Mikawa Plateau in Nara The 100-year-old house is a private rental. Makomo-no-ta, which is said to be "the grass where God dwells", spreads around the inn, and you can relax in your room and feel the "Makomo breeze". You can enjoy the "Medicinal Herb Makomo Bath" at the Irori back table and the Goemon bath, where the well water is heated with firewood. There is no TV or wifi, so why not turn off your digital devices and turn on your own sensibilities? Enjoy the soothing sounds of nature, such as the rustling of makomo leaves, the babbling of the river, the chirping of birds, the chorus of frogs, and the sound of deer.

A　rustic Japanese village getaway

Experience a stay in a traditional Japanese house, tucked inside the forested mountains of the Yoshino Valley. This converted farmhouse is located in Kawakami Village, the source of the Yoshino/Kino river. The house sits just above an idyllic swimming spot, perfect for families to enjoy the cool, clear waters Guests will have the full property to themselves, which includes a handmade cedar bathtub with views across the river. There is also outdoor space to enjoy barbecuing under the stars.

Small inn attached to a historic school building

This guesthouse is located on the grounds of the former Hirohashi Elementary School.The building, formerly a teacher's residence, was renovated into a guesthouse. The bath is a traditional Japanese wood-fired bath. You can experience heating water with firewood. ■The house can accommodate up to 10 people. ■No meals are included.There is no supermarket within walking distance. "A Co-op" 15 minutes by car. "Life" and "Okuwa" 20 minutes by car. ■It's cold until around March.Please be warm.

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara

A private Satoyama retreat in the mountains of Nara, just 20 minutes from the city. This traditional one-group-per-day house is renovated with reclaimed wood and uses fresh mountain spring water. Enjoy hands-on cooking with organic rice and vegetables from our farm. Relax in a wood-fired bath, and in the morning experience a Japanese tea ceremony surrounded by nature. Dinner options include Japanese meal or pizza making. Our meal service is available for parties of two or more guests.

Traditional Japanese House near Okunoin Cemetery

【Traditional Japanese House near Okunoin Cemetery (12 min walk)】 • Entire private house – complete privacy • Easy access to Okunoin morning, day, and night • Recommended route: Sunrise Viewpoint → Shojingu Ceremony → Morning Prayers • Morning: Peaceful forests and sacred atmosphere in morning mist • Daytime: Explore samurai graves and ancient cedar trees • Night: Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Okunoin lit by lanterns • Free parking • Bicycle rental for efficient exploration

Modernist cabin in the midst of a sacred mountain

When travelling in India, I had a dream to open Koyasan’s first guesthouse. After 10 years of welcoming travellers from around the world, I wanted a new challenge and created SANRO, a beautiful little hideaway for your stay. With years of experience welcoming and providing tours for travellers, you don't even need to do advanced research about Koyasan. Feel free to leave everything to me–I am happy to help enrich your stay as your town concierge!

Living Museum of Traditional Japanese Architecture

Experience a living museum of traditional Japanese architecture. Curated by a master architect who selects timber directly from mountains, this historic residence is our Cochi Stay—a space merging 1,300-year-old techniques with modern comfort amidst scenic rice fields. Explore nearby temples or cycle mountain paths. For stays of 3+ nights, visit our 115-year-old design office—a sanctuary of natural wood reflecting the soul of Japanese woodcraft.

Private Traditional Japanese house [B&B Matsukaze]

Our house is traditional Japanese style house. 150 years old and in a very quiet location. We are renting house. Not shared with other guests. There are 2 bedrooms(Tatami-room) and 1 living room, gameroom, bathroom, shower toilet, all of the room are only for you. *Children is free of charge if your children don't need a bed and break fast. There are air conditioners in bedroom and livingroom.