Gose City, Nara

This cafe and guesthouse, built in a 120-year-old old farmhouse at the foot of Mount Kongo, offers a unique and rustic experience. Guests can dine on dishes made with local produce and enjoy harvesting and cooking vegetables from the fields. With a breathtaking view and a policy of hosting only one group per day, this traditional farmhouse makes for the perfect private getaway.

• Address :

  994 Nishisabi, Gose-shi, Nara Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)90-6609-7518

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  15 minutes by car from Kintetsu-Gose Station (shuttle service available)

• Check-in :

  From 4:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥10,000 per night with 2 meals, from ¥7,000 per night without meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

• Bedroom :

  3 rooms available for up to 8 people (no lock), Japanese futons and Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Wake up to birdsong in a beautiful 200-year-old house built in 1824. The back room, used as a bedroom, is built in the traditional Japanese shoin style, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Taisho period (1912-1925). The courtyard features an ancient Asuka stone hand basin and stunning moss garden. Guests can prepare their own meals or dine at a nearby restaurant.

• Address :

  166 Imazumi, Gose-shi, Nara Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)745-67-0548

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  A 10-minute drive from Gose-Minami IC on Keinawa Expressway, or 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Ichio Station

• Check-in :

  2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  ¥12,000 per night without meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Private rooms for up to 5 people (no lock), Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Not available (catered meals can be arranged, self-catering facilities available)

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Dine on creative cuisine at the foot of Mount Katsuragi while enjoying a panoramic view of the Nara Basin. Sample dishes made with seasonal local ingredients, such as traditional Yamato vegetables, western vegetables, and herbs from the restaurant’s own garden. Enjoy a relaxing meal while gazing at the scenic Yamato Sanzan, or ‘the three mountains of Yamato,’ from this scenic spot on the ancient Katsuragi Kodo road. Reservations required.

• Address :

  2440-7 Kujira, Gose-shi, Nara Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)50-3150-8551

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  From Kintetsu-Gose Station, take the Nara Kotsu Bus bound for Katsuragi Ropeway-mae to Sarumebashi, then walk for 10 minutes. Or 5 minutes by car from Kintetsu-Gose Station.

• Opening Hours :

  11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last order at 2:00 p.m.), 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (last order at 8:30 p.m.)

• Closed :

  Monday, occasional Tuesdays

• Cuisine :

  Western-style creative cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Although the Nagara Post Office closed its doors in 1975, the building has been brought back to life through a meticulous renovation and fresh new purpose. Retaining its retro charm from yesteryears, it now serves as a museum showcasing Japan’s postal service history. The adjoining cafe offers a vegetable-filled ‘Tegami Lunch’ as well as delicious sweets. The menu includes playful items like ‘postal stamp’ coffee, adding a whimsical touch to your dining experience.

• Address :

  326-1 Nagara, Gose-shi, Nara Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)745-60-8386

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu-Gose Station

• Opening Hours :

  11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (last order at 3:30 p.m.)

• Closed :

  Tuesday, Wednesday

• Cuisine :

  Japanese

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

Visit Katakami Soy Sauce, a small soy sauce brewery located in a quiet village at the foot of the mountains. Visitors can observe the slow brewing of Nara-grown soybeans in cherished cedar vats and learn about the traditional soy sauce making process by tasting, mixing, and bottling their own soy sauce.

• Address :

  329 Moriwaki, Gose-shi, Nara Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)745-66-0033

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu-Gose Station

• Duration :

  30 minutes to 1 hour (time varies depending on the number of people)

• Fee :

  ¥5,000

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

Sanroku Nature School Umeda Farm offers a range of activities aimed at vitalizing the local community. Options include pizza baking, rice cake pounding, Yamato Toki salt making, moxa making, vegetable harvesting, rice planting and harvesting, medicinal herb picking, chopping firewood with a hatchet, and more. Additionally, guests can enjoy mountain climbing on Mount Kongo, including leisurely walks along the Asahara Temple Road.

• Address :

  606 Mashi, Gose-shi, Nara Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)80-4010-3600

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English, Chinese

• Access :

  A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu-Gose Station

• Duration :

  1 hour

• Fee :

  ¥3,000

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English, Chinese

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None