Praktisch für Kyoto und Osaka

I will remember my stay in Chiaki and Hiro's home as one of the most beautiful, exciting and joyful adventures in my lifetime.

At only eighteen, I was quite nervous about traveling overseas for the first time by myself. However, my holiday to Japan was filled with so much joy on account of my wonderful hosts!

From the moment I arrived, my hosts treated me with such kindness.
Hiro would recommend me all the places to visit in the area and the best modes of transport with which to reach them.
Chiaki would provide me with maps and delicous breakfasts of bread that she baked herself.
Not only bread, but for dinner I had so many interesting and delicious Japanese foods, that Australian food really doesn't taste the same anymore.

The whole family's English is absolutely incredible. In my opinion their English is better than some of the English spoken at the airport!

Koki, Moe and Takeshi were so interesting to talk to and such kind and sweet people. I learnt so much from them, especially Moe.

I am giving this homestay a five star review. However, if I could and if this website allowed it, I would give this review all the stars in the night sky.

Never have I been so "at home" and happy in any sort of accomodation as I was in this wonderful household.

Thankyou, Chiaki, Hiro, Moe, Koki and Takeshi for making me feel so comfortable and welcome. The memories I have of staying in your home will always be held in a special place in my heart!

This was my first stay in Japan and also my first Homestay. I stayed for over one month at Chiakis place and I absolutely loved it. The whole family was really welcoming and helpful to me even though I barley speak any Japanese. Their English is really good so you won’t have much of a problem if you only speak English.

The house is small but clean and it’s super easy to go to Kyoto and Osaka because Takatsuki-Station is only about 20 minutes away if you walk. You can also take the bus, but I never did that. Takatsuki doesn’t have a lot of foreigner which is also a plus for me.
Chiaki-san and Hiro-san also have a second house (cottage) near Lake Biwa which is super cozy. I loved it there so much and we went there pretty much every weekend. You will love it too, if you like the countryside!

If you want to stay at this place you need to like dogs because Kai and Tera are always around. I never had animals so it was a really nice experience for me and I absolutely love both of the dogs. They also have a cat but he seems really shy or maybe he just didn’t like me. :D

Chiaki-san is also a really good cook so I always looked forward to the breakfast and dinner. In the cottage she also always made fresh bread - you will love it!
I definitely can recommend this place. I will come back for sure.

Thank you so much for the amazing time I had at your place Chiaki, Hiro and Kooki!

I stayed with Chiaki san and her family for 7 nights and enjoyed my homestay with them very much! They would send me to the train station on days that I needed to leave early (around 7am). Breakfast is simple and great! I opted for dinner on some nights and I have to commend that Chiaki san is a great cook.

Chiaki san invited me to their villa in shiga prefecture over the weekend and it was really memorable as I got to experience Japan’s countryside. We went to see 雲海 (sea of clouds) in the morning on the day I left and it was breathtaking.

Thank you so much for your hospitality!