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Best Base to Explore Kyoto & Osaka

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€469 EUR | £401 GBP | $541 USD

Available from: Monday, June 30, 2025
Type: Room
Lease Term: Monthly
Maximum Stay: 12 month(s)
Rooms available to rent: 2 rooms
Bathrooms: 1
Max Occupancy: 4 guests
Utilities: Included

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Best Base to Explore Kyoto & Osaka

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Experience Everyday Japanese Life in a Warm, Cultural Homestay Live Like a Local in Takatsuki – Your Home Between Kyoto and Osaka Welcome to our home in Takatsuki City — a peaceful, clean, and safe neighborhood ideally located between Kyoto and Osaka. Since 2007, we have hosted guests from all over the world — not as a business, but as a cultural exchange. We especially welcome international students, working holiday travelers, and long-term visitors who want to experience authentic Japanese life. Our homestay offers more than just accommodation. It's a chance to connect, learn, and feel at home. We value meaningful interaction and strive to provide a warm and supportive base for your life in Japan. We're located just 2 km from JR Takatsuki Station. It's a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride (the bus stop is only 2 minutes from our house), giving you easy access to Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Kobe. ▷ About Our Home Two bright, south-facing guest rooms with cozy bedding Large desk for studying or remote work Free high-speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi Washer-dryer available Towels, hairdryer, soap, shampoo & conditioner provided Shared kitchen: microwave, toaster, electric kettle, fridge & freezer space Light breakfast included Optional home-cooked dinner: ¥1,000 (please request in advance) Special New Year's dinner (Jan 1–3): ¥3,000 ▷ About Us We're a retired couple in our 50s living with our adult son and two friendly dogs. With over 15 years of homestay hosting experience, we genuinely enjoy sharing daily life and supporting guests as they settle into Japan. While we occasionally travel to manage a vacation house in Takashima (Shiga), we always ensure guests are well supported during their stay. Note: We have two cheerful dogs. If you're uncomfortable with pets, our home may not be the right fit. ▷ Why Stay with Us – A Unique Experience in Kansai While our primary home is in Takatsuki — a safe, clean, and ideally located city for exploring the Kansai region — we also manage a cozy vacation house in Takashima, Shiga. Known among Japanese as a hidden gem, Takashima offers breathtaking natural beauty, fresh air, and a slower, more peaceful way of life. When the vacation house is not rented out, we often visit with our homestay guests, giving you the chance to enjoy not only urban convenience but also authentic rural living — think mountain walks, lake views, and star-filled skies. It's a rare opportunity to experience both sides of Japan: the energetic cities and the tranquil countryside. From Takatsuki, you'll enjoy easy access to Kansai's major attractions: Kyoto Station – 12 min Osaka (Umeda) – 15 min Namba / Dotonbori – ~50 min Kobe – 40 min Nara – 65 min After a day of exploring, studying, or simply soaking in Japanese life, come home to a welcoming environment where you're supported every step of the way — whether you're here for just a few days or staying longer. We're excited to share not just our home, but our lifestyle and culture — both urban and rural — with you.

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Available Rooms:
Twin room (116790)
Twin room ¥4,563 /Night | ¥25,351 /Week | ¥88,390 /Month (JPY)
Capacity: 2 persons | Bed: twin | Bathroom type: shared
This room has two single beds.If there are three guests, I can set up an extra single bed in the room. Please note that there will be an additional charge of ¥3,000 per night for the third person.
Included in the room: Desk, Air Conditioning, Hairdryer,
Double room (342291)
Double room ¥4,056 /Night | ¥22,309 /Week | ¥79,264 /Month (JPY)
Capacity: 2 persons | Bed: double | Bathroom type: shared
This double room is located on the second floor and faces south, making it a bright and sunny space.
Included in the room: Desk, Air Conditioning, Wardrobe,

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City: Osaka
Region: Osaka
Country: Japan
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Reviews: (78)
Overall Rating: (5) rate

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This was my first stay in Japan and also my first Homestay. I stayed for over one month at Chiakis place and I absolutely loved it. The whole family was really welcoming and helpful to me even though I barley speak any Japanese. Their English is really good so you won’t have much of a problem if you only speak English. The house is small but clean and it’s super easy to go to Kyoto and Osaka because Takatsuki-Station is only about 20 minutes away if you walk. You can also take the bus, but I never did that. Takatsuki doesn’t have a lot of foreigner which is also a plus for me. Chiaki-san and Hiro-san also have a second house (cottage) near Lake Biwa which is super cozy. I loved it there so much and we went there pretty much every weekend. You will love it too, if you like the countryside! If you want to stay at this place you need to like dogs because Kai and Tera are always around. I never had animals so it was a really nice experience for me and I absolutely love both of the dogs. They also have a cat but he seems really shy or maybe he just didn’t like me. :D Chiaki-san is also a really good cook so I always looked forward to the breakfast and dinner. In the cottage she also always made fresh bread - you will love it! I definitely can recommend this place. I will come back for sure. Thank you so much for the amazing time I had at your place Chiaki, Hiro and Kooki!
Written by: (Germany), Visit Date: March 2020, Source: Homestay
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I had a great stay with Chiaki and her family. I would recommend to all those interested in a home stay in Japan. It is a great location between Osaka and Kyoto for day trips between each, and a very lovely family.
Written by: (New Zealand), Visit Date: March 2020, Source: Homestay
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Will recommend it to all my friends. We had a wonderful stay!
Written by: (Denmark), Visit Date: November 2019, Source: Homestay
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Excellent location 10 minutes from the station and half way of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara (between 30 minutes and 1h30). Nice room and good breakfast. Thank you Chiaki !
Written by: (France), Visit Date: September 2019, Source: Homestay
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Lovely family to stay with. Very helpful
Written by: (Australia), Visit Date: August 2019, Source: Homestay
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Séjour magnifique. Chiaki et sa famille ont été très accueillants et vraiment sympathiques. Tout était parfait.
Written by: (France), Visit Date: April 2019, Source: Homestay
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I stayed with Chiaki san and her family for 7 nights and enjoyed my homestay with them very much! They would send me to the train station on days that I needed to leave early (around 7am). Breakfast is simple and great! I opted for dinner on some nights and I have to commend that Chiaki san is a great cook. Chiaki san invited me to their villa in shiga prefecture over the weekend and it was really memorable as I got to experience Japan’s countryside. We went to see ?? (sea of clouds) in the morning on the day I left and it was breathtaking. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Written by: (Singapore), Visit Date: January 2019, Source: Homestay
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Une famille très accueillante sans qui mon séjour n’aurait pas été le même. De plus l’accès à Kyoto et Osaka est simple et peu cher depuis Takatsuki. C’est avec grand plaisir que je revendrai chez Chiaki !
Written by: (France), Visit Date: November 2018, Source: Homestay
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Meine Zeit bei Chiaki und ihrer Familie habe ich enorm genossen. Wir haben interessante Gespräche geführt und viel gelacht. Die beiden Pudel sind super! Ein Aufenthalt bei Chiaki ist sehr zu empfehlen!!
Written by: (Switzerland), Visit Date: October 2018, Source: Homestay
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Un cour séjour, mais qui c'est bien passé.
Written by: (France), Visit Date: October 2018, Source: Homestay
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