Holiday rentals in Shimokitayama

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

OPEN 20 March 2026 Nestled in the mountains of Nara and Yoshino, surrounded by greenery, lies a quiet, traditional Japanese-style inn, where only one group is accommodated per day: B&B Morino Akari.(The name means "Light of the Forest") ⚫︎ During your stay, breakfast and dinner prepared by the owner are included (see photos for reference). ⚫︎ We can also provide meals for pescatarians and vegetarians. The kitchen area is shared with Hotos.The rest of the property is for your exclusive use, and you can enjoy your time as freely as if you were renting the entire building. This spacious area, measuring approximately 230 m², can accommodate up to eight people.Ideal for family or group trips.There is also excellent access to Yoshinoyama, a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, and Kinnosuke-sanji 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 gentle light that shines at night.Here, you can enjoy a moment to forget about everyday life. To enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, we recommend travelling by car. (If you wish, we can arrange transport to and from the nearest train station) Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing stay.

ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)

9 minutes by train or 5 minutes on foot from Kansai Airport.We rent all the houses (old houses) of traditional Japanese merchants.Oil is the name that has been passed down to our house for generations. It's not just a guest house, but just family and friends, and enjoy a relaxing trip to Japan without worrying about other groups. It is also a popular inn for those who are interested in traditional Japanese culture, or enthusiasts of anime such as Ganjing Blade and Naruto.It is an old house, but everything has been renovated so that guests can have a comfortable stay. Suitable for a wide range of stays, from families to groups of up to 10 people.(The price will not change for up to 3 people) [Best hospitality not found in other guesthouses] The spacious 12-tatami tatami mat and the Japanese garden spread across the rim side is the essence of traditional Japanese architecture.Please relax while looking at the Japanese garden among the spacious tatami mats. The living room, which has been remodeled, can travel back in time 200 years ago. [For long-term stays] Desk, chairs and whiteboards are provided.It can also be used as a working space.We also provide discount plans for guests staying longer than 28 days.

A former inn located on a hill with the remains of an old castle in Wakayama, Shirahama, and Kumano Kodo. Up to 5 people. Toilet, spacious barrier-free bath

Founded in 1957, my grandfather, Eiichi Tanuchi, ran an inn called Aiwasho for the cultural development of Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. In order to continue to protect its history and traditions, his granddaughter, Kiushuko, reopened the inn under its original name in 2021. Built on the site of Ueno Castle, this inn is a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats on the floor. Please relax in one of the two Japanese-style rooms. The inn is located on a hill overlooking the city of Tanabe, so you can enjoy the morning sun, sunset, and night view. On a calm day, we recommend having tea in a wicker chair on the edge of the hinoki cypress wooden deck, which was made in the image of the moon viewing platform of the Katsura Imperial Villa. The newly installed bath and toilet are spacious and barrier-free, so you can bathe together or use them easily even if you need assistance. We installed popin.aladdin (lighting with projector) in one of the Japanese-style rooms. It projects on the sliding doors You can watch TV, music, movies, etc. Enjoy BGM on YouTube before you go out in the morning. My parents, Kisaku and Shuko Tanai (Japanese), live next to the house, so please let me know if you need anything.

Limited to one group per day, Guest House Agai is convenient for walking the Kumano Kodo and playing in the river. You can experience country life.

Guesthouse Agae is a limited stay for one group that has been renovated from an old private house.The property is in a very convenient location, with the Kumano Kodo and Chikurōji approximately 550 metres away (around a 7-minute walk), and a supermarket (A-COOP), a bus stop (Kodo Aruki no Sato Chikatsuyu), and a restaurant (Tororoya) all within a 1-minute walk. As the owner is a local Kumano Kodo guide, we will do our best to answer any questions you may have about walking the ancient pilgrimage route, provide advice, and offer transport if needed.We can also provide a personal guide, so please feel free to enquire. Meals are not included in the price.There are supermarkets and restaurants next door. ☆A Corp Kinan, Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu Shop Supermarket "A-coop" 08:30 - 18:00 ☆Restaurants "Tororoya" 　Restaurant ‘Toroya’ 11:00–18:30 (last orders 18:00) Closed on Tuesdays. We can also arrange meals, so please read "Other things to note". ‘Agae’ means ‘my home’ in the local dialect.Please relax as if you were at your own home. Address: 1776-3, Nakabeji-cho, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1402

Rural accommodation with seasonal vegetables It's rich in nature and fun to play in the river!

Farm Stay AMAYADORI Here, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture is a rural village with mountains, rivers, fields, and Japan's original scenery. And we are a small farmer who grows rice and multi-product vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We provide the rice and vegetables we have grown during your stay, as well as fresh eggs grown in Kumano. The kitchen of the house is also equipped with condiments and cooking utensils. We hope you will enjoy cooking with us. It is also the only place in Japan with a rafting course nearby.Please enjoy the traditional Japanese landscape. My guidebook contains information about the surrounding area. Looking forward to meeting you soon. ​* We do not provide meals. * No toothbrush amenities.Please understand. * Please prepare in advance for missing ingredients such as meat. * Please note that there are no supermarkets, convenience stores, or gas stations within 25 kilometers of the inn.

A welcome house with a starry sky and countryside views

It is a seasonal and beautiful mountain village. Would you like to spend a peaceful moment of forgetting your daily routine? The inn is under a starry sky, It is located on a hill overlooking the countryside. If you open the window, There, the quintessential Japanese landscape of rice terraces We weave poetry from the four seasons. In spring, the rice terrace with water shows the blue sky and the surrounding landscape as if it were a water mirror. In the summer, the fresh green rice flying in the wind plays a cool tone. In autumn, rice terraces shine on one side, surrounded by golden rice hens. In winter, the straw bundles piled up after the rice harvest create the winter treasures of the rice terraces. While monopolizing this overwhelming view, Enjoying conversations Surrendering to a comfortable silence, Everything is up to you.

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.

築100年の古民家宿 SENT｜海辺の囲炉裏・Traditional Japanese Stay

Escape to SENT, a beautifully restored 100-year-old seaside kominka in the peaceful fishing village of Kuki, Mie. Enjoy an exclusive stay reserved for one group per day, where traditional Japanese living meets modern comfort. Gather around the irori hearth, soak in the Goemon bath, relax by the fire under the stars, enjoy fishing just steps from the sea, or explore the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo. Experience the rich history, breathtaking nature, and timeless beauty of Japan’s Kii Peninsula.

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!

Outdoor Wood-fired Onsen · Traditional Farmhouse

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a lovingly restored 120-year-old farmhouse in Ryujinmura — Japan’s spiritual heartlands. Soak in a wood-fired outdoor onsen filled with the silky-smooth waters of Ryujin, a hot spring renowned for over 1,200 years. Swim in the Hidakagawa River, walk ancient pilgrimage trails, and explore the Kii Peninsula by car. A self-guided stay for independent travellers who want to slow down, cook, and reconnect with nature.

Ocean View Retreat in a Quiet Fishing Village

This is a private, whole-house guesthouse located in the quiet fishing village of Nigishima, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. On the way to Nigishima, you’ll be greeted by the deep blue ocean known as “Kumano Blue,” and the house sits overlooking the calm waters of Nigishima Bay. To reach the house, you will need to climb approximately 50 steps (about a 5-minute walk), but a beautiful view and peaceful atmosphere await you at the top.