PICTURESQUE Kyoto

Away from the city~ starry sky and murmuring streams in rural Kyoto

"I have never slept this well in a very long time!"

"I like Kameoka a lot better than Kyoto City!"

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About Us

About Us

We are a couple of Japanese and American, who lives in a beautiful rural town in kameoka city, right next to Kyoto City, enjoying the nature and what it brings.

Kyoto is not just about visiting temples full of tourists.

We are looking for ways to let more people

discover the true beauty of rural Kyoto!

Which plan would you like?

you can pick from 4 different plans!

plan A: Simple relaxational Stay

You can rent a bedroom all to yourself or with your partner. Also you can bring your family and friends up to 6 people to rent all the 3 bedrooms;

Just to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and tranquility
To go hiking or walking casually in the rural neighborhood
To cook in the kitchen using local ingredients
To pick flowers and leaves to try Ikebana (Flower Arrangement)
To make your own natural incense
To try local Onsen (hot springs)

Book a simple stay plan at Airbnb!

1 bedroom for up to 2 people

3 bedrooms for up to 6 people

plan b: breakfast and pick-ups

This plan includes;

A pick-up at Kameoka train station
A trip to Onsen (hot spring)
Casual breakfast
A drop-off at Kameoka station

We will meet you at Kameoka train station at time that is convenient for you after 4pm.

And if you'd like to try Onsen, we will take you to one of the finest Onsen places.

Next morning, breakfast of pastries, fruits, yogurt, and tea/coffee will be served.

Then we will drop you off at Kameoka station at anytime you'd like before 11am.

You can choose from 2 types of bedrooms for plan B at Airbnb!

Western style bedroom for 2 people

Japanese tatami bedroom for 2 people

plan c:local food and experiences in rural Kameoka

Book a 2-day-local tour at Airbnb!

Day 1

2pm-Pick up at Kameoka Station
2:30pm-Try some sweets at a local cafe
3:00pm-Your choice from: Visit a shrine/a sake brewery
4:00pm-Pick up local ingredients for your dinner at a farmers' market
6pm-Enjoy Japanese cooking

Let's cook 1 of these authentic Japanese meals with us using locally-grown ingredients!

Sukiyaki
Oyakodon
Okonomiyaki
Dumplings
Japanese style curry

Feel free to request any of your favorite Japanese meals.

8pm-Yunohana Onsen (hot spring)
Spa massage (optional)

Day 2

8am-Let's cook Japanese breakfast
9am-Casual hiking in the woods
10am-Your choice from: Visit a local supermarket/a drugstore
11pm-Drop off at Kameoka Station

※If you bring your own vehicle, this tour is available for up to 6 people. If not, 3 people will be the maximum.

Plan d: a half day local trip

10am-Pick up at Kameoka Station
10:30am-Shopping at a farmers' market for local ingredients
11:30pm-Your choice from: Visit a shsrine/Try some sake at a local brewery
1pm-Enjoy Japanese cooking
3pm-Stop by at a local cafe for some sweets
4pm-Drop off at Kameoka Station

Shopping at local shops is always fun!

There are quite a few farmers' markets and vegetable stands in this area where you can pick the freshest veggies. Some of them are rare kinds that you can find only in Kyoto.