We live in Minoh City in Osaka Prefecture, situated between the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, making it very easy to access these popular tourist cities from our home.
The space
This house, custom-built 20 years ago with attractive brown bricks and Swedish architecture, is a rare find in Japan. located 10 minutes by bus from the train station and 40 minutes from the center of Osaka by car. One minute walk to bus station.
We live on the first floor, and the second floor is reserved for our guests. It has 1 double bed, 1 single bed and 1 double extra sofa bed on the floor. The first floor (ground floor) will not be accessible during non-reciprocal exchanges.
Guest access
The second floor includes 1 bedroom, a big living room (as we call it, however it is almost empty and could be used as a bedroom during stay if needed.), and a WC. It has underfloor heating, which is very comfortable during the colder months.
We provide a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and electric kettle on the second floor.
The bathroom located on the first floor and has a private changing space with a lock, so you can use it to change clothes as well. So you would have your own toilet for your private use. For the bathroom with shower, we would just agree on what time we each use it. (No need to pas through first floor’s living room)
In addition to our private small garden, we’re only a 10-minute walk from a local park, which is perfect for relaxing and a great spot for children to play.
The house located in Minoh city . North of Osaka prefecture.
From our house, you can take a bus and train to Osaka city center as well as the cities of Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Shiga.
The nearest train station is Kayano Station.
The main attractions of Minoh City are Minoh Waterfall and Katsuo-ji Temple.
You can check in the profile fotos.
There is a café, a pharmacy and a 24 hours open convenience store. our house. (eight-minute walk)
Notes
*** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ***
1)STRICTLY NON SMOKING HOME
We love our home and hope we can trust others to love and care for it too :)
2)There is no elevator to reach the second floor, and you will need to use the stairs.
3)We charge cleaning and laundry fee of ¥20,000 upon arrival for each stay.
4)Shoes are to be removed at the entrance, and please enter the house without shoes. Slippers are available if you prefer to use them.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Relaxing
City
Mountains
Culture
Cycling
Good public transport
Accessibility
Easy entrance
Single level
Accessible switches
Accessible door handles
Accessible tap hardware
Accessible windows
Accessible bedroom
Accessible height bed
Ceiling hoist
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Shower stool
Accessible laundry access
Accessible parking space
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
Our neighborhood is very quiet. People walk their pets in the evenings. There is also a local café, a pharmacy and a open 24 hours convenience store.
There are many various restaurants, such as **kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi), Chinese restaurants, and local eateries, which are also about a 15-minute walk away.
Getting to my home
Transportation Access:
There is a bus stop (called; Gein no sato) 1 minute walk from our house.
It takes 10 minutes by bus to Kayano train station by bus. (Bus Number 31 )
From Kayano train station, you can travel anywhere by train.
From Kayano it takes 24 minutes to reach central Osaka (Umeda station),
and 30 minutes to reach Shinsaibashi station (in downtown Osaka).
1h 20 ±20minutes to reach Nara city.
1h±20 to reach Kyoto city.
1h 20 ±30 minutes to reach Uji city.
25± minutes to Itami airport.
1h 30 minutes to Kansai airport
Nearest airport
Kansai Airport (KIX)
Itami Airport (ITM)
Getting around
Our house is located in the middle of a triangle connecting Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, providing easy access to all three.
It is just a one-minute walk to the bus stop, and the bus will take you to one of the main Osaka metro lines in about 10 minutes. Once you finalize the stay, we’ll provide you with all the necessary details to make your trip easier.
It takes 70 minutes by bus from Kansai Airport (KIX) to the nearest bus station, Hotarugaike. From Hotarugaike, it’s 20 minutes by taxi to our house.
Suitable up to 6 guests for non-reciprocal Exchange.
Map of Approximate Location
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