Monthly Rentals in Oji, Kitakatsuragi District

We stayed in Yao, Osaka at the Sakura River House, and had a wonderful time! Nei was our host, and everything went smoothly from the start. The house is in a super convenient location, just a short walk from the train station. Some people might be bothered by the sound of passing trains, but it didn’t bother us at all. Being so close to the station made it really easy to get around. One of the best parts was that it’s right by the river, where a whole stretch of cherry blossoms (sakura) were in full bloom—which was the main reason we chose this area. The weather was perfect during this time—nice and cool, ideal for walking around and taking in the scenery. Inside the house, the tatami mats were very comfortable and cozy, and we had great nights of rest. There’s also a FamilyMart nearby, which was super handy for grabbing quick bites or drinks. Overall, this was a great base for our time in Yao. We’d definitely stay here again, especially during cherry blossom season!

They are great hosts.They responded quickly and accurately, and were very helpful. Highly recommend!

An ideal place to stay if you want to visit Horyuji temple. The house is located in a walking distance from the temple and there are shops and restaurants around it. The host also runs a tourist information centre(literally next door) and you can get whatever info you many need as a tourist. My family loved the house and would like to stay here once again. Thank you for the great hospitality!

We stayed at Toshie’s designer house for 4 nights. The architecturally fantastic home is in a quiet neighbourhood a short busride from Gakuenmae station, with quick train access to Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. Toshie picked us up from the station, which was appreciated as it might have been tricky to find the house ourselves. She gave us instructions for local transport and amenities within walking distance. Toshie is an exceptional host who is genuinely interested in her guests making sure they have an enjoyable stay. During our visit we needed medical attention and Toshie was extremely helpful with taking us to the hospital and pharmacy. We felt very safe having her as a translator. One night we were able to join Toshie and her husband for dinner and also met their daughter who has a ceramics studio in the house. Thank you Toshie for your hospitality, kindness and generosity. We had an absolutely wonderful time. I highly recommend this house for a unique base to explore the Nara area.