THE KAKU | Pet-Friendly Luxury Private Villa in Nara, Japan

Spend a luxurious moment with your loved ones.

Your private residence in ancient Nara.

An approx. 250 sqm private machiya suite with an open-air bath and tea room, steps from Nara Park.

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Approx. 250 sqm private spaceUp to 10 guests3-min walk to Nara ParkOpen-air bath & tea roomDogs & cats welcomeKitchen & laundry

A three-minute walk to Nara Park.
Two private villas, approximately 250 sqm — with an open-air bath and a tea room.

For family trips, three-generation stays, anniversaries, stays with pets, and corporate guests.
The quiet and the space no hotel room can offer — entirely yours.

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Availability and rates are shown in our official booking system. Book direct on our website and a welcome drink will be ready for you.

Rated 4.98 out of 5 by 41 guests on Airbnb (as of August 2026).

AUTUMNThe 78th Shosoin Exhibition, 24 Oct – 9 Nov. Maples peak mid to late November. Both on foot from the house.

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Luxury Private Villa

With approximately 250 square metres across two private villas, the Kin Suite (up to 8) and the Gin Suite (2) together host up to 10 guests on an exclusive-use stay. Each villa has its own character and amenities — a quiet blend of Japanese craftsmanship and modern comfort, reserved entirely for you.

PLAN

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Suites

Two private villas

− 金 −Kin Suite

The 200 sqm main suite with an open-air bath and private tea room.

Approx. 200 sqm | Up to 8 guests | Open-air bath, tea room, full kitchen

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− 銀 −Gin Suite

A private annex suite for refined stays with your beloved pet.

Approx. 50 sqm | 2 guests | King bed, pet-friendly

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EXCLUSIVEThe entire property — both villas, Approx. 250 sqm — from ¥180,000 / night

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Why THE KAKU

A private villa in the heart of Nara

3 minutes to Nara Park

Kofuku-ji Temple and the streets of Naramachi are at your doorstep. An 8-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, with easy access from Kyoto and Osaka.

Approx. 250 sqm, entirely private

Two standalone villas with no lobby, no corridors, and no other guests. A residence, not a hotel.

Open-air bath and tea room

The Kin Suite features a natural-stone open-air bath, a tea room, a spacious living-dining area, and a full kitchen.

Up to 8 guests, three generations

At approximately 200 sqm, the Kin Suite lets the whole family gather in one home — with separate bedrooms for quiet nights.

Your pets are welcome

Dogs and cats are welcome in both suites. Cage, pet sheets, and bowls are provided.

Corporate & VIP ready

English support available. Ideal for executives, investors, and international guests who value privacy.

Luxurious time in an ancient city where history and modernity intertwine

This private residence — two villas totalling approximately 250 square metres — sits in the heart of Naramachi, the historical and cultural center of Nara.
The refined space with an open-air bath is a luxurious fusion of Japanese beauty and modern comfort.
Enjoy a moment of elegance in the tranquil Nara area to your heart's content.

ABOUT THE KAKU

Stay Experience

Six ways to spend your days

OPEN-AIR BATH

A natural-stone open-air bath

Entirely yours, at any hour — in the morning light or under the night sky of the ancient capital.

The bath

TEA ROOM

Matcha in the tea room

A quiet moment in a room that carries the memory of the machiya. An experience unique to your journey.

Kin Suite

MORNING NARA

Morning walks in Nara Park

Nara before the crowds arrive — three minutes away, with the deer as your company.

Getting here

PET-FRIENDLY

With your beloved pet

Both suites welcome dogs and cats. Cage and pet amenities are provided.

Pet policy

FAMILY TABLE

A table for the whole family

A single-slab dining table and a full kitchen — bring the family table on your journey.

Kin Suite

LONG STAY

Stay like you live here

Full kitchen and a Miele washer-dryer. Comfortable for long stays and workations.

Choose Your Suite

Kin Suite / Gin Suite

	Kin Suite − 金 −	Gin Suite − 銀 −
Size	Approx. 200 sqm, standalone villa	Approx. 50 sqm, private annex
Guests	Up to 8	2
Features	Open-air bath, tea room, living & dining, full kitchen	King bed, modern interior
Pets	Dogs & cats welcome (dogs roam free; cage provided for cats)	Dogs & cats welcome (roam free)
Rates from	¥150,000 / night about ¥28,750 per person for 8 guests	¥44,000 / night

Exclusive use of the entire property (both villas, approximately 250 sqm) from ¥180,000 / night.

Rates vary by season and number of guests (an additional charge applies per guest for parties of five or more). Please check exact rates in the booking system.

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For Corporate & VIP Stays

A fully private residence for entertaining clients, hosting international guests, or a quiet executive retreat.
English support available. We are happy to assist with your arrangements.

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