TAKIO Guesthouse

We spent nine nights at Makoto's guesthouse and had a great time. It’s a traditional Japanese house, and Makoto was a very good host, always around when we needed him. He even called Japanese customer service to help with a reservation for our next hotel. The map he drew of the neighborhood made it easy to find food and other things. There were always other guests from different parts of the world, so it’s a good fit if you like chatting with fellow travelers. The location sits between Ōsaka and Nara, which worked well for visiting both. Thank you for everything, Makoto-san! Alex and Damien.

This house is such a lovely place to stay. People come from all over the world, and I got to meet so many amazing guests. I’ll definitely return the next time I’m in Japan! Makoto is a joyful, warm host who wants you to enjoy your stay. He explains how things work in the house and gives you a map marked with local restaurants and shops. His English is pretty good, and he’s easy to talk to. I didn’t get to meet his wife, but I’ve heard she’s lovely too 😊 The location is quiet but gives you good access to different areas. Central Osaka is easy to reach, and Nara is “right around your doorstep,” so to speak. I also heard guests have visited Kyoto. It takes a bit longer to get there, but it’s worthwhile if you want one base for exploring Kansai. I’d HIGHLY recommend staying here. Thank you very much。

Staying with Makoto-san felt like coming home while in another country. We couldn’t have asked for a better host, and we’ll definitely return when we visit Japan again. A must-stay on your travels!!!

The area is quiet and peaceful, a welcome change from the city, while downtown Osaka is an easy commute. Nara and Kyoto are also quite easy to get to from here. The accommodations were extremely clean, and the host gave me helpful advice and a hand-drawn local map with interesting information when I arrived. The host picked me up at the station and drove me back there when my stay ended. This is hands down the best place I’ve stayed in Japan, and I’ll 100% return when I visit Osaka again.