Countryside estate between a vast park and Kyoto-style gardens. This historic silkworm farmhouse was lovingly restored by its owners who created a comfortable space for relaxation & socializing
★ Private 1F, terrace and parking area. No other guests on 2F
★ Dining area and 6 attached tatami rooms surrounded by a wooden corridor
★ Thick futons
★ Gas BBQ on the terrace, or cook Japanese "nabe"
★ Kitchenware & appliances for heating take out
★ Walk to convenience & grocery stores
★ Nearby onsen
The space
＜Kiyomizu House Quick Overview＞
■ Historic estate leading to castle grounds, built from exquisite timber by expert temple carpenters
■ Private use of Kiyomizu House’s 1F, terrace and parking area. One group per night on the property.
■ Dishes & glasses, appliances for heating take out
■ Free BBQ and nabe party cookware
■ 1F: 168m², 4 Japanese rooms (32 tatami, bedroom or living room use), Japanese living room, kitchen dining room (26 tatami size), entry with ping pong table, wooden corridor, vanity room, shower & bath room, 3 toilets
■ Yard: 500m², covered terrace (BBQ & smoking OK), parking area
■ Up to 20 guests
＜About Staying at Kiyomizu House＞
Kiyomizu House is a comfortable, renovated traditional Japanese silkworm farmhouse located in the heart of a quiet castle town surrounded by gardens and parks. This historic property has been refurbished for group travel and offers warm hospitality from the owners. Guests can relax and enjoy socializing in the spacious 48-tatami mat rooms, the Showa-era retro dining kitchen, and the entry hall complete with a ping-pong table. Bedrooms can be configured as two 16-tatami mat rooms or four 8-tatami mat rooms. Our accommodation features a "social self-catering" concept where guests can bring their own ingredients and enjoy meals together. Guests can enjoy simple gas BBQs on the covered terrace or hot pot parties at the low tables in the 18-tatami mat living room or dining table. Note: no stove in the kitchen. A wide variety of dishes and glasses are provided to enhance the self-catering experience.
＜Services＞
■ In-person check in and check out
■ Set up the house and yard according to guest requests.
■ Futon and bed setting and clean up.
■ Dry and put away used dishes.
■ Recommendations for local sightseeing and eateries. The hosts speak Japanese, English, French and Spanish.
＜Pre-Arrival Information & House Manual＞
■ Being licensed under the Private Lodging Act in Japan, we are required to submit a full guest list to the Ministry of Tourism. Guests can easily provide this information and other detailed requests for your stay on our pre-arrival form
■ Guests are requested to maintain the peacefulness of Kiyomizu's residential neighborhood, and respect the historic interior and timber building
■ For other details, please refer to our complete House Manual. We will send you a link after booking.
＜Transportation and Area>
Conveniently located for sightseeing, hot springs, sports, and events, Takasaki, Maebashi, Ikaho, and Haruna are approximately 25 minutes away by car.
■ Kiyomizu House is located in Takasaki, Gunma (geographically in the very center of Japan)
■ 25min by car or bus from JR Takasaki Station
■ 20min from JR Annaka-Haruna shinkansen station
■ There are direct buses from Narita/Haneda airports and only 1 hour by shinkansen from Tokyo
■ Supermarkets & Convenient Stores
○ Harunamo Shopping Center: 15min walk. Huge grocery store, Seria 100 yen shop, Sanki Household Goods Store, Torihei Chicken Bentos, 7-Eleven bank
○ Kusuri no Aoki: 10min walk. Open 9am-10pm. Great for breakfast goods, drinks and snacks and even BBQ meat
○ Fressay supermarket & Daiso: 12min walk. Open 9am-10pm
○ 7-Eleven: 10min walk
■ Restaurants and Bentos
○ Matsuki-ya: Upper-scale yaki niku and other menu items. 5min drive.
○ Hotto Motto Bento
○ Tori-hei chicken bentos
■ Sightseeing and Activities
○ Famous temples, mountains and hot spring towns of Mt Haruna and Ikaho.
○ Cultural experiences: Kokeshi and Daruma painting, craft-making at the Nippon Silk Museum and museum of archeology at the Haniwa (terracotta statues) and Tombs.
○ Nature: Lake and Mt. Haruna, Minowa Castle grounds, plum and cherry tree groves
○ Sports: Skiing at 20+ resorts, 50-90 min drive. Golf, hiking, and adventure sports like river rafting and canyoning are popular activities
＜Fees＞
■ All inclusive: BBQ or nabe equipment; towel set, toothbrush and bath amenities; and more
＜Check in & Check out＞
■ We offer in-person check in and check out for warm, personalized hospitality and to make sure our home is in ideal condition when guests arrive, and nothing is left behind when we see you off.
＜Greetings from the Hosts＞
Hello! We are Motoyasu and Renée, the owners of Kiyomizu House. We are delighted to offer our traditional Japanese vacation home to guests from around the world and hope you enjoy your stay.
When offering our family-owned vacation home to guests, our hospitality is in alignment with the founding principles of Airbnb - sharing extra space with those who need it, and with heart. We understand that many of our guests are used to staying in key box style or corporate-owned vacation homes, and some are surprised when asked to provide information detailing their group's requests, or that we greet our guests upon arrival. Especially since we host larger groups than most rentals, we are committed to preparing for a group's arrival down to the smallest detail so guests have as much quality time at our home as possible. By letting us know in advance your needs, we can take care of the set-up, from room temperature and hot water, to preparing bedding and common areas, and ensuring you can enjoy socializing on the terrace or in the dining area soon after arrival. For groups planning to visit nearby hot springs, we'll prepare "onsen bags" with towel sets for off-site use.
Some guests are nervous about in-person check in. "What if we are running late?" No problem! Just be in touch, and your check in will be as smooth as silk. We'll give you a quick overview of the facilities, and leave you to enjoy our home. Once we are off, rest assured that we are available to quickly address any issues during your stay if something does arise. We use the outside staircase with a separate upstairs entrance to access our private and storage rooms upstairs as necessary. Per Private Lodging regulations, we are required to be on-site or nearby when guests are staying at our home. So, our guests have the best of both worlds: A completely private vacation home with the owners nearby to take care of any issues or requests. We hope our guests enjoy the benefits of this bespoke hospitality style.
Guest access
Guests have complete and private use of the entire 1st floor, which is the size of an average home, yard and parking area.
Other things to note
○ In compliance with Japanese private lodging regulations, we must make a guest list with each guest's name and address. To expedite check in, please send this information in advance.
○ To best serve our guests, we have prepared an online questionnaire for specific requests. Please submit it within a week of your arrival, and communicate any questions or requests as necessary. We are here to ensure you have an enjoyable, carefree vacation.
○ For non-Japanese who reside abroad, we need to see your passport to confirm your address and nationality and keep a photocopy in our secure file.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Registration Details
M100001921
