I’d like to share with you a plan to enjoy a holiday while living in a share house!   8NEST Gojo Omiya just opened in May 2020! It’s a large scale international share house for 13 people with access to Tambaguchi Station, a straight shot to Kyoto Station on the JR line, new Umekoji Nishi Station, and Omiya Station on the Hankyu Line all within walking distance. We hope that many people, both domestic and international, will use this house in the future, and we are keeping it clean and tidy while taking measures against corona.

　

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One of the joys of sightseeing in Kyoto is to be able to stroll through the historical town in a kimono ^^. You don’t need to prepare in advance as there are many shops where you can easily rent a kimono.   ～Benefits of Visiting Kyoto in a Kimono ～ ■Kyoto Kimono Passport Booklets and free smartphone applications distributed at Kyoto Tourist Information Center, Kyoto City Hall and other facilities around Kyoto This program was started with the aim of increasing the number of people wearing kimono in Kyoto and revitalizing the kimono industry. By simply showing the “Kyoto Kimono Passport” booklet or the app, you can receive special offers and services (discounts on admission fees, meal costs, etc., and gifts) at over 400 facilities and shops. ■Rescue service for when you’re out of shape This is a great service for people who are not used to wearing kimonos in everyday life. With your passport, you can have your collar and hem altered by showing your passport at one of the 200 or so partner shops in Kyoto.   ～Recommended Kimono Rental Shop (Foreign Language Support Available)～ ■Kyoto kimono rental wargo Kyoto Ekimae Kyoto Tower Store 　https://bit.ly/2 ZybwY5 Kyoto Tower Building 3F, 721-1 Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (Karasuma-dori Shichijo-shita-ru), Kyoto City One of the largest in the Kyoto area! Large,roomy sizes are also available for men, children and foreign guests. ■Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo　  https://bit.ly/31DV7nH 128 Mansuji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto They have a foreign staff and dressing is fast and easy! It’s just a short walk from Gojo Station, so you can go out right after getting dressed. They have a foreign staff and dressing is fast and easy! It’s just a short walk from Gojo Station, so you can go out right after getting dressed. They offer a wide range of kimono styles from traditional to pop-up patterns, and the room is large enough to fit up to 20 people at a time.   ～The Shimogyo-ku Strolling Course with Kimono～ ■Fushimi Inari Shrine Address: 68 Yabunouchi-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Phone number: 075-641-7331 The many vermilion-lacquered torii along the approach to the back shrine from behind the main hall are known as the “Senbon Torii” (thousand torii). ■Toji Address: 1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Telephone number: 075-691-3325 The only remaining remains of Heian-kyo, registered as a World Heritage Site in 1944. ■Nishi Honganji Temple Address: Hanaya-cho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Phone number: 075-371-5181 The buildings on the grounds are full of highlights, including national treasures and important cultural properties. ■Umekoji Park Address: Kangkiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City Tel: 075-352-2500 Despite its proximity to Kyoto Station, it is a nature-rich space with a grass plaza, riverside playground and event space.   We will support guests who are using the share house for various purposes so that they can also spend a fulfilling time in their private lives.   For international exchange share house in Kyoto, come to 8NEST! Would you like to share your life with your housemates from all over the world? It is also recommended for students who want to keep the initial cost low because it is furnished with appliances. Whether you want to study Japanese, live in a location with easy access to the city, or live in a quiet Kyoto location, this share house is the place for you. Be sure to check it out!