FROM THREADS, TO SOUTHERN NARA
A 100-year-old house in Gojo, a small town in southern Nara. Old streets, mountains and rivers — and a whole house to come back to.
Entire house · 124 m² · Up to 8 guests
6 or fewer recommended
yoinn — Gojo, Nara, Japan
01 / A HOUSE, ALL YOURS
I wanted to create a place where people could slow down, spend time together, and enjoy the little things.
Put on a record. Make something in the kitchen. Sit together as the light changes. At yoinn, you have the entire house to yourselves.
Our name brings together yoin (余韻), the feeling that lingers after a moment, and inn.
Explore the rooms & facilities
02 / THE OTHER NARA
Gojo is in southern Nara, away from the deer park in Nara City. Here, the old streets are part of an ordinary, lived-in town.
Walk through Shinmachi, spend a little time by the Yoshino River, or use Gojo as a base for exploring places such as Yoshino and Asuka.
You can enjoy the town on foot. A car gives you more freedom for trips beyond it.
03 / LEAVE A LITTLE SPACE IN YOUR TRIP
A starting point for your own trip.
There is no need to fill every hour.
2 NIGHTS / STAY LOCAL
Check in from 16:00, settle into the house and spend your first evening together.
Walk the old streets of Shinmachi and visit the riverside. Leave the afternoon open for reading, records or a leisurely meal.
Have breakfast at your own pace, then check out by 11:00 and continue your journey.
A gentle option if you prefer to explore on foot.
3 NIGHTS / A LITTLE FURTHER
Arrive from 16:00 and enjoy an evening at yoinn.
Spend a day in Gojo: the old town, the river and time back at the house.
Plan a day in Asuka or Yoshino, then return to Gojo for your final evening.
Enjoy the morning before check-out at 11:00.
A rental car offers more flexibility for your day out. Choose routes to suit the weather and season.
WINTER 2026 — SPRING 2027
Winter leaves more room for time indoors, with the wood stove available at no extra charge from October to March. For a spring visit, balance a day exploring with a quiet day in Gojo.
In winter, check road conditions before driving into the mountains. For spring flowers, choose your dates around the latest local forecasts.
Read stories from the area04 / FIND YOUR WAY HERE
2-6-24 Honmachi, Gojo City
Nara, Japan 637-0041
Travel via Oji to JR Gojo Station on the Wakayama Line. Allow time for transfers and check the timetable for your travel day.
Take Kintetsu trains via Kashiharajingu-mae to Yoshinoguchi, then transfer to the JR Wakayama Line for Gojo. The route from Kyoto runs via Yamato-Saidaiji; transfers depend on your train. A rental car is another option for exploring beyond Gojo.
10–15 minutes on foot from JR Gojo Station. Driving? Free parking for two cars is available; use the parking directions on our access page.
05 / YOUR STAY
STANDARD STAY / WHOLE HOUSE / NIGHT
From ¥34,000
For 1–2 guests, tax included.
A guide for standard dates. Your final rate depends on dates, guests and the selected plan.
Bookings are by request. To avoid double bookings, we check availability before confirming. We normally reply on the day of your request or the following day (Japan time). Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive our confirmation.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
You can reach yoinn by train and explore Gojo on foot. For a stay with day trips around southern Nara, a rental car gives you more flexibility. Check routes and timetables before booking.
Yes. You book the entire house for your group. Bedroom A has two queen beds and two single beds. Bedroom B has two single beds. There are six beds in total, so up to six guests can each have their own bed. Maximum capacity is eight; we recommend six or fewer.
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00. A staff member will welcome you between 16:00 and 19:00. From 19:00, we offer self check-in. Please let us know your expected arrival time in advance. Arrivals after 22:00 cannot be accommodated. Check-out is by 11:00.
Quiet hours are from 21:00 to 06:00. Please avoid using the garden and outdoor spaces during these hours and keep noise to a minimum indoors.
There is no extra charge to use the wood stove (October to March). It is available on request in October and generally used from November to March. Please check your plan details for food, charcoal and firewood for outdoor fires and BBQs.
Read the conditions for your selected plan in the official booking system before submitting a request. Compare plans or read the full FAQ.
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