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Kanau

Property class: 2.5

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A traditional Japanese house with a thatched roof, surrounded by cherry blossoms and a stone wall.
A bedroom with two beds, a sliding door, and a window.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a river, and a restaurant sign.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, low tables, and purple cushions.
A modern kitchen with two sinks, stainless steel appliances, and light-colored cabinetry.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$341
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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1 Anou, Nishiyoshinocho, Gojo, Nara Prefecture, 637-0117
  • Place, Kongoji Temple
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinpusenji Temple
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Yoshino
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪117 min drive‬

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About the area

Gojo

At this holiday home, you'll be 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Kongoji Temple and 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Kongo-Ikoma Quasi-National Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a separate bath and shower in home. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop. Housekeeping is available on request. .At the holiday home's restaurant, you can grab a bite to eat. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Gojo holiday home you'll find Mount Koyasan.
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What's nearby

  • Kongoji Temple - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Rishogokokuji Temple - 23 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Kinpusenji Temple - 44 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Mount Yoshino - 46 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Nara Kenko Land - 58 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Kashiharajingumae Station - 26 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • ‪柿の葉ずしヤマト 五條本店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪中華そば津津 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪手打ちそば鼓 - ‬8 min drive
  • 好楽

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kanau

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Kanau. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1321
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers complimentary slippers. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Musical instrument

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 16,500; reservation required

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Piano

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: JPY 4,400 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1321
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers a barbecue set (grill, meat, vegetables, noodles, table, and chair) for a surcharge per person, payable onsite. Guests should contact this property at least 1 day prior to arrival to reserve a barbecue set.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: JPY 4400 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately JPY 1100 per person
  • Pet fee: JPY 4400 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 16500

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the holiday home before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Kanau Gojo
Kanau Private vacation home
Kanau Private vacation home Gojo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kanau?

Yep, Kanau has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Kanau?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kanau on 30 Aug 2026 start from NZ$341, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kanau have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Kanau family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a charcoal grill and musical instruments, it's no surprise that Kanau is a winner with our family travellers.

Does Kanau serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kanau?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kanau?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kanau's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kanau?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Kanau?

There is a golf course next to Kanau.

Kanau Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dinner can be provided. We had pizza and pasta and both were excellent. Host is very nice and gave us a nice introduction. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This hotel has only one guest house, not room. The house has two bed rooms with two single bed in each. You can play piano if you wish. Big bath, small kittchen clean toilet to stay number of days with a family or friends. Food is not math produced. We have had a game (November) in Italian style for dinner. Hotel is more than 200 year old historical buirding but well maitained. Owner explains building and it's uniqe history. It was our own way from Koya-mountain to Nara by car.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bruno Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
​I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience about this stay. The property is located in an incredibly remote area with absolutely no stores or restaurants nearby. Be aware that the on-site pizza restaurant is closed several days a week, and when it is, you cannot even use the terrace. There are no walking trails around the area, and the owner offered zero recommendations for things to do or places to eat. ​Furthermore, the place looks nothing like the photos. The facilities are old and dated, and the kitchen wasn't even stocked with basic essentials like plates. Upon arrival, the owner gave us a very cold reception and was quite rude. We definitely got the impression that he prefers local guests over international tourists. ​To top it all off, the price is outrageously high for what you get. Just to give you an idea, we paid significantly more for this disappointing stay than we did for our nights in major cities like Osaka and Kyoto. I strongly advise against booking this place, especially if you are a foreigner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

takanori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
客室は広く無駄なスペースがない配置で、どこに何があるのか分かりやすく動きやすかったです。 室内もかなり綺麗で驚きました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TSUJI

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

とっても素敵なホテルです！

とにかく素晴らしいです！南朝時代の皇居として使用された堀家の母家に隣接する離れに泊まれるのですから。内部は綺麗にリノベーションされてますし、とても快適です。離れの横、母家の横には川が流れてますので、そのせせらぎや、カジカガエルの声が聞こえてきて、とても情緒があります。泊まった日は、はからずも満月でしたので、広々としたお風呂に入り、その窓から月と川を眺めておりました。心の底から癒されるひと時でした。お風呂は家族で入れる大きさなので、ゆったりできます。ホテルの周りには人がいませんので、夜になると川の音しかしません。庭に出て自然の音に包まれながら、満月を愛でつつお酒を飲む最高の時間。魂の洗濯が出来た気がしました。また、当主の堀様も品のある素敵な方で、さすが代々続いてこられたお家柄だと感動しました。歴史好きな方は是非、またそうでない方でも、きっと満足出来るホテルだと思います。今回は食事無しでしたので、それだけが心残りですね。次回は是非、食事もしてみたいと思いました。ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toshimasa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020