- Apartments
- Kitchen
- City view
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa in Kumagawa offers a comfortable apartment with air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a city view. The ground-floor unit features a dining area, work desk, and parquet floors. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a bar, free WiFi, and a coffee shop. Additional amenities include a hairdresser, family rooms, and free on-site parking. The property provides free toiletries, a washing machine, and a kitchenette. Delicious Breakfast: The apartment serves an Asian breakfast with local specialities, highly praised by guests. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Convenient Location: Located 120 km from Itami Airport, the property is near Kongoin and Sanzen-in Temples, each 46 km away. Activities such as fishing and hiking are available nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sean
New Zealand“Beautiful accommodations and friendly staff. The town is an amazing place to stay if you want to see the architecture and local shrines. A very peaceful place to spend a night.”
Odile
Netherlands“Amazing Japanese cottage, great location in between several trails and shrines. Rice fields, lots of parking options and an authentic Japanese street. Sweet and helpful service. The best experience! Also booked the Kamado lunch which was an...”
Elaina
New Zealand“Our stay at Yao-Kumagawa was an absolute delight. We’d let them know we’d be arriving late, and they kindly waited for us — even phoning to make sure we were on our way. That warm welcome set the tone for the whole visit.
The house itself was...”
Agatha
Canada“We absolutely loved Yumane! It was perfect for our family (two kids) and such a beautiful property and area to explore. Our only regret is not being able to stay a little longer.”
Jay
Ireland“A lovely stay in a beautiful location, with delicious food (which we would absolutely recommend, especially the hot pot we had on our second night) and really friendly approachable staff.”
Sally
Australia“The house was beautiful and very well thought out. The location was gorgeous as well. The stand out was the amazing hospitality we received from Nathan who greeted us and translated our cooking class and took us on a fantastic bike ride. He was so...”
Nattaporn
Thailand“Feel like home :D
Dinner was homemade and delicious while breakfast they let us had a chance to cook by ourselves.”
Aiko
Belgium“Very nice and beautiful renovated townhouse! The food was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful! Also really lovely little post town surrounded by stunning nature! We which we could stay longer but we were on a road trip and had to go to...”
Tsz
Hong Kong“1. Excellent service！We arrived a bit late, but the staff patiently waited for us with a warm welcome and clear briefing. We can communicate in English as well.
2. Food is extraordinary delicious, made with local ingredients and unique sauce. A...”
Jasmin
United States“This was really amazing. What a lovely place and so friendly people. We booked dinner and breakfast. The food was cooked by women from the village and it was so delicious. The welcome was so warm and inviting. This little village is worth a visit...”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sean
New Zealand“Beautiful accommodations and friendly staff. The town is an amazing place to stay if you want to see the architecture and local shrines. A very peaceful place to spend a night.”
Odile
Netherlands“Amazing Japanese cottage, great location in between several trails and shrines. Rice fields, lots of parking options and an authentic Japanese street. Sweet and helpful service. The best experience! Also booked the Kamado lunch which was an...”
Elaina
New Zealand“Our stay at Yao-Kumagawa was an absolute delight. We’d let them know we’d be arriving late, and they kindly waited for us — even phoning to make sure we were on our way. That warm welcome set the tone for the whole visit.
The house itself was...”
Agatha
Canada“We absolutely loved Yumane! It was perfect for our family (two kids) and such a beautiful property and area to explore. Our only regret is not being able to stay a little longer.”
Jay
Ireland“A lovely stay in a beautiful location, with delicious food (which we would absolutely recommend, especially the hot pot we had on our second night) and really friendly approachable staff.”
Sally
Australia“The house was beautiful and very well thought out. The location was gorgeous as well. The stand out was the amazing hospitality we received from Nathan who greeted us and translated our cooking class and took us on a fantastic bike ride. He was so...”
Nattaporn
Thailand“Feel like home :D
Dinner was homemade and delicious while breakfast they let us had a chance to cook by ourselves.”
Aiko
Belgium“Very nice and beautiful renovated townhouse! The food was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful! Also really lovely little post town surrounded by stunning nature! We which we could stay longer but we were on a road trip and had to go to...”
Tsz
Hong Kong“1. Excellent service！We arrived a bit late, but the staff patiently waited for us with a warm welcome and clear briefing. We can communicate in English as well.
2. Food is extraordinary delicious, made with local ingredients and unique sauce. A...”
Jasmin
United States“This was really amazing. What a lovely place and so friendly people. We booked dinner and breakfast. The food was cooked by women from the village and it was so delicious. The welcome was so warm and inviting. This little village is worth a visit...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Dekita Co.,Ltd.
Company review score: 9.7Based on 28 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties
Company information
We originally worked in developing retail facilities in Tokyo but in 2018 we moved to Kumagawa-juku to put more effort towards these abanonded buildings and believe them to be apart of the local resources and work to revive them so they can be put to use.
We moved our company to Kumagawa-juku 6 years ago. Now, we’ve turned 4 run-down buildings into a reception, café, and lodging. We manage the lodgings under the name Yao-Kumagawa. There are four accommodations spread across Kumagawa-juku. You rent an entire home, so, you can feel like you are part of the town.
Property information
Yao-Kumagawa is located within the post town of Kumagawa-juku, a town with a long and deep connection to the old capital of Kyoto. It sits along the Mackerel Road or "Saba-Kaido" that was used to carry fish and other goods from the sea.
We've taken old and abandoned buildings within Kumagawa-juku and renovated them into beautiful homes. The four homes are "Yamane", "Tsugumi", "Hibari", and "Hotaru". Each home has it's own unique features and has a fully equipped kitchen.
While the inside is updated and modern, the outside and town are just like Japan from hundreds of years ago. Come and spend a relaxing moment or two within the post town of Kumagawa-juku.
Neighbourhood information
Kumagawa-juku was a part of the old captial of Kyoto. Many goods brought from northern Japan came through port in the nearby city of Obama and traveled along the Mackerel Road or "Saba-Kaido" through Kumagawa-juku and onto Kyoto. This town was a place to rest and prepare for the day long journey ahead.
Nowadays, it is a quiet town on the way to Kyoto, and while the number of residents has overall decreased, some people are starting to move back into the town. We currently have a resident Master Potter, Nao Tobinaga who is happy to teach vistors about pottery and work with them to make a unique piece of pottery. Furthermore, Yuichi Niino, who works as a professional woodcarver, is also happy to teach guests about how to be a ninja.
Even in this quiet little town, there is a lot to do, so come and stay a minute at Kumagawa-juku and let Yao-Kumagawa be the place to rest your head. We look forward to seeing you.
Languages spoken
English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
House rules
八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Breakfast and dinner are available for an extra charge.
Guests must notify the property of their meal reservation request at least 1 week in advance.
Please inform 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
License number: 福井県指令若保第 61321004号, 福井県指令若保第 61321009号, 福井県指令若保第 61620001号
