Messages from guests in our guestbook
It was wonderful staying in this beautiful house. I spent a lot of time here writing, and got such pleasure from being inside here. It’s really extraordinarily beautiful, and thoughtfully arranged.
Lisa (on business trip to attend an academic conference) (Massachusetts USA), December 2019
Dear Einar, Manami, Kai & Mei,
Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful Kyoto home with us. We love the style and atmosphere of the home. Your gardens are true inspiration especially in these beautiful autumn colors. Thanks again for your hospitality, we felt at home immediately, including Amy, our 1 and half y.o. daughter.
We hope to someday visit you again.
Kevin, Sashin & Amy (NETHERLANDS), November 2019
Einar and Manami,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a great stay in Kyoto and loved our time here. Your attention to detail and ways you’ve made the home so comfortable while keeping it traditional are very impressive. We hope to see you again one day, and congratulations on your growing family!
Brooke & Chris (California, USA), October 2018
Thank you so much for letting us stay at this beautiful house! I frankly didn't want to leave this place because it's so wonderful. Thank you for this experience.
Kind regards,
Amber & Ruben (NETHERLANDS), March 2019
Dear Manami + Einar,
Thanks for a lovely time in Murasakino. Your attention to detail in your dreaming house could not be faulted. Every little thing was just so!
As I watch the rain falling on maples, I can reflect on a beautiful sunny stay in Kyoto, where we managed to stay away from the crowds (mostly) and revisit our favourite temple in all Japan – Ryogen-in Zen temple in the Daitoku-ji across the road. Many thanks.
Philippa + James (UK), June 2019
Dear Manami, Einar and Kai,
We have once again enjoyed our time in Kyoto and staying at you beautiful Murasakino Guesthouse. The enhancements to the guest house since our last visit are great. We have again felt so comfortable and at home here which has made our return trip to Kyoto so special. We look forward to hearing your future news, very exciting times ahead.
Best regards, Jill & Trevor (second stay) (NEW ZEALAND), May 2018
P.S. We look forward to returning once again.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. we loved the house, the area and the people! Thank you Kai for sharing your toys with Charlie. Such wonderful hospitality - we will be recommending your lovely place to our friends
Aimee, Norm + Charlie (aged 1) (NEW ZEALAND), March 2018
Dear Manami, Einar and Kai,
Thank you very much for the wonderful stay! You made us feel more than welcome and made our first trip to Japan very, very special! I hope we can see each other soon, maybe in Canada ...
OBRIGADO!
Fabio & Anderson (BRAZIL & CANADA), July 2018
（旦那様）幸運に恵まれ、急な京都旅行にも関わらず、この紫野ゲストハウスの最初の客となれたことは、大徳寺高桐院に鎮まる先祖の働きだったと思うとともに感謝しています。このような町家での滞在は、京に住まいを新たに構えたと錯覚するほどに充実したもので、常宿にさせていただいたらさぞかし素敵なことと夢見ています。
（奥様）紫野さんに宿泊できましたこと、大変嬉しく思います。この宿に帰ってくると、自然と「ただいま～」と言いながら、ほっとしている自分がいました。これから、たくさんの方の癒しの宿となることと思います。また、ここに帰ってきたいです。
Tomoki & Seiko with 2 children (aged 1 & 4) (JAPAN), November 2016
今回の京都旅、初めてのゲストハウス利用で、着く時間が遅くなったりで少し不安な中での到着でしたが、着くなり田舎のおばあちゃん家に帰って来たような懐かしさを感じてすごく落ち着いた時間を過ごすことが出来て良かったです。
しかも、今回の京都旅では、ニュージーランドから受け入れた15歳の女の子とともに訪れる機会に 恵まれたので、古き良き日本の空気というものに触れることができたのも、自分達にとって良い経験になったと思います。このままのスタイルで、日本のよさ、京都の良さを伝えていってほしいなと思いました。赤ちゃん、おめでとうございます。とても良い時間をありがとうございます。これからも、頑張ってください！！
Kiyomi (a couple with their 2 girls and a homestay girl from NZ aged 15) (JAPAN), October 2017
家族3人でのんびり過ごせました。まるで自分のうちのようにリラックスできて、とっても良かったです。こたつも、子どもにも良い経験をさせることができました。京都で暮らしているような、楽しい体験をしました。ありがとうございました！ 是非また遊びに行きます。
Arakawa (a couple with a boy aged 12) (JAPAN), February 2017
Guest reviews
delightfully cosy and traditional home.
“This is a gorgeous home. Very traditional and the attention to detail was astounding. We absolutely loved our stay there. Our three children just loved the experience of staying at a ryokan. It was toasty warm in January and the property had a washing machine and well equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities. Two huge bedrooms upstairs, one with tatami style bedding and the most comfortable bed of our Japanese holiday in the other bedroom. The house was a cosy pleasure to come home to after strolling around Kyoto. Bus stops nearby very easy to navigate and many supermarket style shops close by to stock up on snacks and groceries if needed. Staying here was one of the highlights of our Japanese holiday.”
Ann (AUSTRALIA), January 2020
Perfect stay for a quiet yet immersive getaway in Kyoto, Japan.
“Loved all of the small attention to detail like the authenticity of the furniture and accessories so true to traditional Japanese culture. Modern additions to the home such as heating/AC and modern bathroom facilities helped make our stay very comfortable. The home was located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood. Einar gave us a thorough and helpful walkthrough of the home upon our arrival.”
Ana (US), May 2018
A taste of Japan in a traditional house, cosy and stylish
“An old Japanese house renovated to a high standard, very stylish, antique furniture, residential area with shops and restaurants, close to interesting shrines....what else ?”
Bernard (FRANCE), May 2018
Super good experience
“Love the rooms which can bring you back to the old time of Japan. The sweetest thing is the super friendly owner prepared 2 small bicycles for the kids as well, so the whole family can ride around the city which was the best day of the whole Japan trip.”
Qingwang (AUSTRALIA), February 2019
“Einar was a fantastic host who went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. We felt like we were living like the locals! Highly recommend!”
Molly (US), November 2018
A lovely house to live like a local
“We loved living in a traditional Japanese house in a quiet area. Our host Einar was most welcoming and gave us a lot of information about the facilities, how to travel on buses and so on. Our hosts had also made a folder with plenty of useful information about the neighbourhood. The house itself was well-equipped with everything we needed. Thanks to Einar & Manami!”
Marjaliisa (FINRAND), October 2018
Stay there if you want to experience what a life in traditional Japanese house feels like.
“This is an authentic traditional Japanese house in Kyoto and staying in a place like that can become a highlight of your trip. Location is super, we were able to thoroughly explore Daitokuji and go there early in the morning or in the evening when there were literally no one there. Other famous spots like Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Myoshinji are also close by. Last but not least, the attitude of hosts was very friendly and helpful too.”
Dmitry (RUSSIA), January 2019
“1. The location and surrounding areas make me feel like a local during my stay there. Several supermarkets and public hot bath nearby. 2. Einar and Manami prepare everything we need, especially useful information about surrounding areas. 3. The house is amazing, strongly recommend to anyone who would like to experience a short stay in a traditional Japanese house.”
Yu-Tien Juan (TAIWAN), November 2017
“Beautiful Japanese house. Very clean & in a lovely quiet neighbourhood. Was a perfect retreat”
Rachael (AUSTRALIA), October 2018
Excellent place to stay to experience a traditional Japanese house!
“We were staying with as four people and a young child. The house was very comfortable, clean and we enjoyed ourselves.”
Eve (SINGAPORE), January 2020
“This is a wonderful Japanese house that makes you feel like home. So beautiful and comfortable. I love this house so much. Highly recommend especially family”
Kukkik (THAILAND), October 2018
Quaint characteristic Japanese property
“Futons were lovely and the authentic Japanese dining room was a great experience.”
Susan (UK), April 2019
“Great place near the Zen gardens. This is just the perfect spot to live Japanese style in Japan.”
Olivia (SINGAPOLE), August 2018
“Fantastic stay in Kyoto. Super clean, home like, neighborhood is really quiet as well.”
Suyu Li (US), June 2018
Lovely suburban life
“Wonderful to stay in an ordinary house in a nice suburb to appreciate the everyday life of people. The host provided information about local attractions, eating places and facilities to enhance the community experience. Enjoyed it all.”
Johann (CANADA), April 2018
旅の思い出を更に最高にしてくれる、帰りたい！と思える心地よいお宿でした。
“オーナーさんが本当に優しく親切な方で、初めてのゲストハウスでしたが非常に安心して快適に過ごす事が出来ました。お部屋の清潔感も抜群で、生活に必要なものもすべて揃っていて自由度が非常に高い素敵なお宿でした。”
Yoko (JAPAN), November 2018
大変お世話になりありがとうございました。
“一軒家をまるごと貸切でき、暮らすように過ごせた贅沢な滞在でした！部屋の至る所に季節の花々が生けられ、季節の掛け軸、アンティークの箪笥、竹で作ったペン立てやタオルかけなど、昔ながらの日本を感じられる美しいしつらえも素敵でした。 また、こたつや畳など普段我が家にはない雰囲気が子供達も楽しかったようで、ここに住みたい！とお気に入りでした。 掃除もとても行き届いていて、小さな子どもがいても安心できるほど清潔でした。 オーナーの心遣いも素晴らしく、お願いする前に、小さな子供の為の安全対策やオモチャの準備までしていただきました。 周りの環境も、銭湯がいくつもあり、朝ごはんが楽しめるカフェもあり、子供が喜ぶ交通公園など観光地の京都ではなく、生活が息づく京都が楽しめます。 京都でビジネスホテルに泊まるなんてもう出来ません。 またぜひ再訪したい旅館です！”
Noriko (JAPAN), March 2018
“お部屋は掃除が行き届いていて、なによりオーナー様がとても親切でした。急なチェックイン、チェックアウトの時間変更にも快く対応していただきました。“
H.K. (JAPAN), October 2018
“とても居心地の良いお宿でもう一泊したかったです。オーナー様もとても親切な方で色々詳しく教えて頂きました。お風呂場が少し離れた感じになっており、まるで銭湯に行くようでワクワクしました。洗濯機も付いているので、長期滞在の方にも本当にオススメいたします。また伺いたいです。”
Taichi (JAPAN), August 2018
京都・大徳寺近くで暮らすように滞在する！
“古い日本家屋ですが、とても落ち着きます。 オーナーさんのきめ細やかな対応が、初めての訪問地でも安心感を与えてくれ、宿周辺が自宅近くのように 感じられました。”
Yuki (JAPAN), March 2019
京都らしい生活を体験できる素晴らしい宿
“京都の町家を改造した宿で、とても快適に過ごせました。またオーナーもとても親切で素晴らしい京都滞在になりました！”
Haru (JAPAN), September 2019
“十分安静的街区，房间干净整洁，装饰有小心思。虽然是老房子，但是现代设施都很齐全，十分舒适。我们还自己从便利店买菜，做了小火锅吃。交通也方便，离巴士站并不远。重要的是离大德寺非常近。房东夫妇非常友善，我们因为忘记带多余现金付房费，他们理解宽容的给我们延迟了付款时间。一切都很美好，除了京都天气有点冷。不过窝在房里烤暖炉也很美好。总之这里能更贴近的体验京都的民风民俗，很赞。”
Jie (CHINA), December 2017
“这家民宿非常好看，如果想体验日本民宿的不要错过，我是精心挑选了我认为最好看的一家，实物确实不会让人失望，很美，还有被炉！”
Xiaoyue (CHINA), March 2019
“环境幽静，属于居民区，靠近大德寺，老板很nice，沟通顺畅，家里的小型景观很精致，室内装修的很温馨”
Wenguang Yuan (CHINA), March 2018
“非常棒的一间民宿！位于安静的住宅区，我们比预计的时间提早到达了一小时，跟房东打电话后大约十分钟就来为我们办理入住了。房东先生的英文很好，也很有耐心，很详细的为我们介绍了房子的各处设施。尤其是关于浴室以及厨房热水的使用，这也令我们在后续住宿中没有遇到过热水使用的困扰。房东还亲自做了一本关于周边环境的攻略，包括餐厅、交通、经典信息等，非常详尽！房屋是传统的町屋，细节处都有很精致的日式摆设，可以看出女主人的用心。二层可以睡六个人，非常适合家庭出游，下回来京都我还会选择这里～”
XiaoWei (CHINA), December 2018
“很安静的街道，公交线路也很方便。非常难得的日式居住体验。适合家庭出游。”
Jing (CHINA), October 2018
“非常的漂亮 離金閣寺跟大德寺很近 建築很古老但是浴室跟廁所很新 非常舒服乾淨”
Yueling (TAIWAN), June 2019
“非常干净，很浓的日式风格的房子，非常棒。很适合一家人体验”
WenJing (CHINA), August 2019
“入住体验很好，日式风格，很安静！房东的两个宝宝很可爱！”
J.Y. (CHINA), August 2019
“Maison traditionnelle très agréable et parfaitement équipée. Propriétaires très accueillant et disponibles.”
Delphine (FRANCE), August 2018
Zum Wohlfühlen
“Ein wunderbar persönlich und geschmackvoll ausgestattetes Haus. Gut ausgestattete Küche, neues japanisches Bad. Gastgeber sehr hilfsbereit!”
Martin (GERMANY), October 2019
