We loved our stay here! Esmat and his family are wonderful and we miss them already. After two days they already felt like old friends. We were lucky to be there on New Years day when we got to enjoy a fabulous traditional holiday brunch with the family. Esmat's children are adorable, friendly and so much fun - our own kids were considering a move to Japan so they could play all the time together ;-) We would go back in a heartbeat! A note for future bookers: this is a big house in a suburban setting. It is a bit of a walk to the JR line but there is a local train in the village where you can easily switch. Getting to Kyoto and Osaka is easy but takes a bit of time. If your primary interest in staying is to really explore the cities, this may not be the best option. However if you would like a lovely homestay, talking to hosts about life in Japan, exploring village life and a traditional comfortable Japanese room, this is ideal. Also the village has all conveniences, just on a smaller scale.