This cozy accommodation is a 3-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station (according to Google).
It's easy to find, the host is friendly, and the accommodation is a wonderful blend of cozy Japanese style and convenient modern amenities.
I enjoyed sleeping on the fluffy futon in the tatami room, and the room was conveniently accessible with a key card.
I stayed in a room on the first floor, near the shared kitchen and bathroom.
If there weren't many other guests, it's a great location, as you might have the entire first floor to yourself. However, if there are a lot of other guests and you're sensitive to noise, you might be concerned.
However, I would definitely stay on the first floor if I were to visit again. It was the off-season, so I enjoyed the luxurious first-floor experience completely.
The only disappointment I had was the lack of a mirror in the room, but other than that, I loved it perfectly.
The bathroom is close, but I wish there was a mirror in the room for things like applying makeup. I may have just missed it. I visited Arashiyama a few years ago for an izakaya I'd been to, and I'd love to return for the shops and sightseeing spots the host recommended.
I also want to share this wonderful stay with a friend.
Please note that they ask for your estimated arrival time on the day of your stay, so please check your email in the morning (around 9:00 AM, perhaps) to make sure you don't miss it.
Thanks to their contact, I was able to check in an hour early.
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