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Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature!

Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature!

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Breakfast baskets are not included in the price.  Extra 1,100 yen per guest.
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Overview of Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 438 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Kyoto, Kyoto
  • Popular LocationSanzenin Temple2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto International Conference Centre18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Hiei35 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature!

Ohara-Sensui, a beautifully renovated house, is located in the north part of Kyoto City away from the day to day tourist attractions. You can enjoy the beautiful nature and temples in Ohara, one of the most beautiful areas in Kyoto.

The following lines about Ohara are quoted from Japan Guide.

Ohara is a rural town nestled in the mountains of northern Kyoto, about one hour from Kyoto Station, but still technically located within Kyoto's city limits. Ohara is best known for Sanzenin Temple and particularly popular in mid November during the autumn leaf season, which typically occurs about one week earlier than in central Kyoto.

Sanzenin Temple is located part way up the forested mountains in the east of Ohara. It is a large temple with a variety of buildings and gardens, and was established in the early Heian Period (794-1185) by the great monk Saicho, who founded the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism. The path from the town to the temple is lined with numerous small shops. One of the local specialties on sale are aisu kyuri, cucumbers pickled in seaweed flavored ice water and served on a stick.


Shops along the main approach to Sanzenin
The temples surrounding Sanzenin also belong to the Tendai sect. They are quite small, and typically have only a couple of buildings or a garden. If you follow the walking trail behind the temples further into the forested mountain, you will eventually get to Otonashi Waterfall.

There are also a few attractions on the hillside on the opposite side of the valley, although there is generally less to see in this area. Jakkoin Temple, another temple of the Tendai sect, is the area's main attraction. The temple has a long history, but unfortunately suffered serious damage from a fire in 2000 in an act of arson. The area has a few shops, but not nearly as many as around Sanzenin.

In 2004 drilling took place in Ohara that allowed the town's ryokan (Japanese inns) to access hot spring water from over a kilometer deep within the earth. There are two ryokan near Jakkoin and one near Sanzenin where visitors can stay overnight, enjoying hot spring water baths after a day of sightseeing. For travelers with less time, the baths are also open to day trippers in combined lunch and bath sets.

Property manager

Rieko/Thomas

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Mountain view
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kyoto

This holiday home is located in Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hiei and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

What's nearby

  • Sanzenin Temple - 2 min walk
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 18 min drive
  • Kifune Shrine - 19 min drive
  • Mount Hiei - 35 min drive
  • Enryakuji Temple - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Yase-Hieizanguchi Station - 13 min drive
  • Kokusaikaikan Station - 17 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • 土井志ば漬本舗 - 5 min drive
  • カフェヴィーゼ - 18 min drive
  • 比叡山峰道レストラン - 32 min drive
  • 京大原芹生茶屋 - 1 min walk
  • 和み家心天狗 - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful House in Northern Kyoto - Surrounded by Beautiful Nature! located?

Located in Sakyo Ward, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sanzenin Temple and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto University. Ruriko-in Temple and Kyoto International Conference Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Rieko/Thomas

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It is hard to believe that it has been more than 18 years since we moved from Toronto to Ohara.

With the help of my Canadian husband and family, we opened this vacation rental, Ohara Sensui, in 2020. We love all of our guests to enjoy the nature and historic sites in Ohara and have a peaceful and relaxing time.

Historic sites such as Sanzenin, Jikkoin, Hosenin, Shorinin etc... are within a short walking distance which ones can enjoy very much. One of the highlights while staying at our property is the picturesque sunset. It is breathtaking.

Why they chose this property

Ohara is a picturesque village surrounded by beautiful nature in northern Kyoto, which is about an hour away from the city center. The beauty in ancient time still exists here in Ohara as the beauty and visitors coming to Ohara enjoy its history and preserved nature. Some historic sites also invite visitors such as Sanzenin, Jikkoin, Hosenin, Shorinin etc... which are within a short walking distance from Ohara Sensui, our vacation rental. Ohara promises all the visitors for a relaxing and soothing stay.

What makes this property unique

According to historical records, Ohara Area is traced back to the 8th century and prospered as a village connecting the city center and the northern coastal villages.

Kenreimonin Tokuko who was the mother of the young emperor, Emperor Antoku, in the Heian Period (795-1195) came to Jakkoin in Ohara after all her family, the Heike clan was overthrown, and mourn for the family.

Ohara people wanted her to remember the old days when the Heike clan had been in power and gave the purple-colored pickles called Shibazuke. Purple is the color which only people in high position were allowed to wear; so Kenreimonin Tokuko appreciates the pickles and calls them Murasakiha (purple leaves in Japanese) pickles.

A while after, the pickles stared to be called Shibazuke (another reading way of Murasakiha in Japanese). Shibazuke pickles are well-known products in Ohara to this day.
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