Make yourself at home in Kyoto.

Start with your everyday routine

Look at your routine across the whole stay: groceries, laundry and the route to work or study. Ask whether laundry is inside the unit or shared and whether the operator’s travel times are walking or transit estimates. Review quiet hours and visitor rules before sending a request.

Compare the cost of your whole stay

Okaeri Stay estimates prorate rent and utilities from a 30-night baseline and itemize one-time charges such as cleaning. The refundable deposit is shown separately from the stay cost and included in checkout. Enter your exact dates and review both the full amount and deposit return conditions.

Check beds and practical amenities

Space for two guests does not necessarily mean two beds. Review the actual mix of single or double beds, futons and sofa beds, bedroom count, and private versus shared facilities. Laundry, kitchen, Wi-Fi and nearby groceries or convenience stores all matter during a longer stay.

Understand availability before requesting

Availability has a source and an update time. Imported calendars are advisory, not a booking guarantee. Sending a request neither holds the dates nor charges you. An operator’s acceptance holds dates within Okaeri Stay; the rental agreement, eligibility and payment are separate steps.

Before moving from abroad

Ask the operator about required documents, guarantors, minimum stay, support languages, key collection and whether address registration is permitted. Conditions differ by property. Do not send passport or bank details in messages.

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