Visit Nara

For the ultimate escape from city life, this renovated Edo period farmhouse surrounded by rice paddies and expansive mountain views serves as a luxurious private villa for up to 10 people. It is essentially self-catering, but meals can be organized with a few days notice, including course meals from Nara's Michelin star restaurant Manso. In winter, guests can gather around the traditional open hearth, and in summer the wide verandahs are perfect for meditation or just taking in the views. The villa owner can organize a variety of activities, including private yoga lessons, farming and local fruit picking excursions, music workshops, guided hikes to local waterfalls and even helicopter tours.