Houtouji Temple

The location was superb, with the room carrying a lovely aesthetic and comfort. The offered breakfast was delicious and the facilities are all neat and clean. The owners were very accomodating and kind. It would be a property I would visit again for a longer period of time. The area surrounding also contains a serene environment to explore with its mountain range located past Yoshino and town by the train station.

One of the nicest Guest Houses I've stayed in while in Japan. The guest house is run by a lovely Japanese couple. Rooms are basic but super clean, traditional style with Tatamis, spacious, and there's a vintage style secretary desk in every room. Shared bathroom and toilet also spotlessly clean. They serve dinner and breakfast if you order ahead, food is really delicious and prepared with love right away for you. I think it's really better to stay here than in uphill Yoshino (which can easily be reached by train in 10 minutes). Owners speak only few words in English but don't worry: they will understand all your needs.

Just to mention: it's a narrow and somewhat steep foot path leading from the station to the Guest House crossing a jungle like bamboo grove (no problem for people with hiking experience). For those not able to take this way hosts will arrange to pick you up by car. From Kamiichi station it's 400m to a Lawson combini and mayb 700m to a super market.

It was a little hard to find because my maps told me to walk the path that you reach by car but then the staff messaged me what I needed to do,which I would recommend asking them before coming to make it easier. The room was spacious and clean. The shower was nice. Will come back again if I visit Yoshino. The place though is about 2 hours from Nara by train.

The place was 2 hours away from Nara and the Climb to the temple from the station was hard as I had a lot of luggage. Thankfully the owner took me by car to the station at the end of my stay which made it a lot easier