SAIZEN 松室

SAIZEN Matsumuro is so spacious and fully equipped with all the conveniences that makes our stay so comfortable. It even has a massage chair but we didn’t use it. The washing machine has a dryer function which is so useful for us. The place is also convenient for us to walk to Arashimaya early in the morning to beat the crowd. What we were looking for as a place to stay has to fit our expectations of being near but not too close to Arashimaya (noisy, busy places don't appeal to us). We found the perfect one at Saizen Matsumuro, owned and managed by Jun and his lovely wife, Aki.When we arrived and was shown the place, we were mightily pleased. Everything and more that can be expected to be needed in a home-stay is there. We'd not even have to bother to call Jun to ask for anything. The kitchen is fully-equiped with all that is necessary to whip up not just a simple mean. Everything is spotless and working.The living room has a full set of sofa, coffee table, large TV (not the only TV in the apartment) music-console with bluetooth linkability to your smart phones and other devices for spotify/iTunes etc.It has a laundry room with ample drying provisions. The bath has a deep onsen-tub for your evening soaks after tiring out with the ample suggestions in the instruction/reference manuals that Jun has carefully curated for any travelling heading to Kyoto - convenience stores, supermarkets, buses, trains, attractions, restaurants are all clearly catalogued in his reference materials on the coffee table. We drove, and there was a car lot just below the apartment which was super convenient.Our host, Jun and Aki were very helpful. They prepared folders with very useful information on how to use appliances and had put in much effort into researching local places to eat and shop. Even before we arrived, Jun has already contacted me and provided me links to his blog that gives us all the information that we needed.

Thank you Jun and Aki .You made my stay in Japan comfortably. It was home away from home. I won't hesitate to come again. Saizen is now my second home. I strongly recommend anyone who wants holiday comfort.

We found the living space very pleasant. In addition to a bedroom, we like to have a good sitting area and kitchenette where everyone can retreat in their own way between all the joint activities. …

We were lucky enough to find this hotel, which added a lot of wonderful memories to our trip to Kyoto. The hotel is located on the northwest side of Kyoto, very close to the Arashiyama Scenic Area. There are many shrines and temples nearby. There are convenience supermarkets and pharmacies not far away. Rice fields are also nearby. You can even hear frogs croaking at night in the summer. The environment is really pleasant. People are intoxicated. The host family are very friendly and helped us a lot. The interior is very clean and tidy, the furniture is very new, and all kinds of electronic equipment and kitchen equipment are complete. Even the tableware for tenants is provided by the landlord with high-quality products. The landlord knew that we had a child and carefully prepared a lot of Miyazaki Hayao Blu-ray movie discs for us in advance. On rainy days and after we came back in the evening, the children could watch these wonderful movies with us. The landlord's daughter is also very friendly. She speaks some Chinese and English very well, and said she would provide us with kimonos if needed. Before leaving, our family went to say goodbye to the landlord. The landlord also helped us carry our heavy luggage downstairs, which made us very touched. If we go to Kyoto next time, we will choose to stay here again, highly recommended!