Located within 14 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km of Enryaku-ji Temple in Sakamoto, Jonni`s Place provides accommodation with seating area. This 1-star guest house offers ski storage space and a shared kitchen. The guest house features family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a dishwasher, a toaster, a coffee machine, a bidet, bathrobes and a wardrobe. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes and local specialities are available daily. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sakamoto, like skiing and cycling. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Shoren-in Temple is 15 km from Jonni`s Place, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 16 km away. Itami Airport is 58 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Sakamoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mojca
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Very nice house, Sakamoto is very lovely and Jonni is a really nice host, we enjoyed our time there a lot
  • Emmagen
    Australia Australia
    Jonni’s place was fantastic. The house is in a beautiful location in Sakamoto about 15 minute train ride to Kyoto and about a 20 minute walk to the train station. My friend and I agreed that Sakamoto was a great place to get out of the hustle and...
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jonni was a great, and helped with anything I needed. His place is very clean and welcoming. I highly recommend
  • Veronika
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Great experience, kind and funny host (ask for the location of very old soba restaurant! :)))
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jonni was a fantastic host and really looked after us, even picking us up and dropping us off at the train station! He also took us to a beautiful temple and pointed out many of the highlights of Sakamoto to us. We visited Sakamoto between Kyoto...
  • Antoine
    France France
    Jonni is a wonderful host, very helpful and has a very cosy guesthouse. If you want to visit the Sakamoto area and Biwa lake without the crowds of tourists, that’s a nice option
  • Christiaan
    South Africa South Africa
    Jonni was a wonderful host. He went far beyond the call of duty to make us feel at home and gave us an amazing week long stay in a beautiful town called Sakamoto in his lovely house. Okini Jonni. Dōmo arigatōgozaímasu!
  • Olivier
    France France
    Loved the location, remote from the city center but calm and close to the Hieizan. Jonni is an amazing host, looking after his guest and beyond my expectations! Great experience!
  • Thomas
    Italy Italy
    The place is really nice and the owner entrate in you with many practical advise. I will come back for sure if I’ll be back to Japan in the next future. Many thanks Jonny!;)
  • Lily
    Australia Australia
    The host is amazing, he is funny and very helpful. He made our stay very good. Very nice place highly recommended 👌

Hosted by Jonathan Garvey ( Jonni`s 民泊) English man living in Japan for 30 years

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Jonathan Garvey ( Jonni`s 民泊) English man living in Japan for 30 years
Jonni`s place ( 民泊)a small yet tasteful home at the base of Mt. Hie.Hieizan Sakamoto, perhaps you have not heard of it, but it is the birthplace of Tendai Bhuddism in Japan. Lots of local history without the mass tourism. 308 year old soba restaurant a mist on the list .
Welcome to Jonni`s Place or your home in Sakamoto. Like to research and stroll /bike around the historic city..
305 year old Soba restaurant 1353 year old shrines local festivals water falls quiet but interesting walks around the village, always something new to see. No need to pay the Kyoto Hotel as we are just outside the border Nice to hear the sound of cool running streams on your way back from a hectic day of sightseeing
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Jonni`s Place
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free WiFi 39 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Jonni`s Place takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Jonni`s Place in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: M250001173

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Jonni`s Place

  • Check-in at Jonni`s Place is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Jonni`s Place include:

    • Double
  • Jonni`s Place offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
  • The prices at Jonni`s Place may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Jonni`s Place is 600 yards from the centre of Sakamoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.