Osugi-ya 大杉屋

The centuries-old farmhouse in Wazuka's tea-growing hills, Osugi-ya sits among terraced tea fields in Kyoto Prefecture's Soraku district, roughly an hour from central Nara by road — a quiet base for travellers wanting rural Kansai scenery over city sightseeing.

Rooms keep the building's timber frame and tatami floors, with family rooms available and free parking for those arriving by car. Breakfast draws on local tea-region produce.

Wazuka's terraced slopes, among Japan's largest tea-producing areas, spread within walking distance of the property, with Nara and Uji both reachable as day trips.