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Who is STAY JAPAN?

STAY JAPAN is the first official vacation rental service in Japan and provide accommodations to help travelers discover the beauty of Japan while connecting with local Japanese people! We are now offering student discount for students who are interested in Japanese culture and would like to travel to Japan in a more authentic way!

Most cities in the Northern part of Japan start snowing late November and early December. We have listed a few amazing places, where you can see snow if you visit Japan this summer holiday! :D

Student discount: Enter CKJ6aUvSXA to get 10% off when you book on STAY JAPAN and stay from TODAY until 31/March/2018

Referral promo code: Get another 10% off for your next stay in Japan if you have made a booking with STAY JAPAN and share the promotion post to a friend on Facebook. T&C applies.

Terms and conditions:
  • You must be a student studying in Australia.
  • All coupons can only be redeemed on STAY JAPAN website.
  • This coupon can not be used in conjunction with other promotions.
  • STAY JAPAN reserves the right to change these terms and condition at any times.


    • Referral promo code terms and conditions:
  • Only one referral promo code can be redeemed per user.
  • Referral promo code can only be redeemed from 1/March/2018 to 31/May/2018.
  • To use referral promo code, you must stay between 1/March/2018 and 30/September/2018.

    • Iwate Prefecture

    Geibikei gorge（猊鼻渓）
    Geibikei gorge located in Iwate prefecture is one of the top 100 landscapes of Japan. During winter they will have so-called kotatsu (heated) boat, which you can enjoy a comfortable 90 minutes ride with amazing snowy natural scenery along the way.


    • Access:
      5 minutes walk from Geibikei station of JR Ofunato Line.
      Opening hours:
      Open throughout the year.
      8:30am - 16:30pm (until 15:00pm or 15:30 pm during winter)
      Fee:
      Geibikei gorge boat ride: Adult 1,600 JPY

    Nagano Prefecture

    Jigoku-dani Yaen-koen (地獄谷野猿公園）
    Jigoku-dani Yaen-koen is the only wild monkey park in Japan, where Japanese female and baby monkeys soak in natural hot spring in extremely cold days. Not to mention you need to climb up the hills, however, it is definitely worth the trip and it is entertaining looking at the monkeys interacting with each other.


    • Access:
      Bus: Nagaden bus departs from JR Nagano station East Exit and stop at Kanbayashi Onsen
      Train: get off at Yudanaka station and choose either of the below options:
      Take local bus to Kanbayashi trailhead then walk to the park
      Take the holiday shuttle which goes directly to Jigokudani parking lot. This way is closer to walk from the Kanbayashi, but it is a lot steeper.
      Opening hours:
      In winter (November - March): 9:00am - 16:00pm
      In summer (April - October): 8:30am - 17:00pm
      *Open throughout the year, however, check the homepage for any changes.
      Entrance fee:
      Adult: 800 JPY, annual pass 5,000 JPY
      Child ~ high school student: 400 JPY, annual pass 2,500 JPY

    Gifu prefecture

    Shirakawa-go and Gokayama (白川郷と五箇山）
    Shirakawa-go, which is famous for the traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses with some of them are over 250 years old. This place has has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995. The steep thatched roofs are specially designed withstand the heavy snow during winter. The stunning views of those farmhouses covered in snow can be seen from the Shiroyama viewpoint.


    • Access:
      Shirakawa-go: Take bus from Takayama-Nohi Bus Centre (approx. 50 minutes, ¥2,470JPY)
      Shiroyama viewpoint: about 20 minutes walk from the village center or by shuttle bus (stops near Wada-ke house)
      Opening hours:
      24/7
      Entrance fee:
      Free

    Kyoto Prefecture

    Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion (金閣寺）
    Kyoto’s symbolic Kinkaku-ji capped by snow in winter is definitely a ‘must-see’ when you come to Kyoto in late December and January. You will be stunned by the pure white snow falling on the dignified lacquered temple.


    • *It is estimated in average it starts snowing in Kyoto in late December. However, it varies each year.
      Access:
      Take city Bus 101(departs from stand b2) or city Bus 205 (departs from stand b3)
      Opening hours:
      9:00 am - 5:00 pm (open throughout the year)
      Entrance fee:
      Adults (high school students or older) 400 JPY
      ※The opening hours may vary when there are special events.

    Where to stay?

    Gifu

    Itakura-no-yado Shirokuri

    A traditional Japanese house, which is located in Takayama, near Mount Norikura. It is about 1 hour drive to Shirokawa-go or 2 hours by bus. In here, guests can enjoy sleeping on a Japanese tatami mat room, in a nostalgic wooden house. It is definitely a different experience compare to an ordinary hotel room.

    板倉の宿 白栗

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    Iwate

    Guesthouse Misawa

    Guesthouse Misawa is a 200 years old traditional house, which is located close to the Geibi Gorge. Beibi Gorge is one of the 100 landscapes of Japan, where you can enjoy an amazing view on a Kotatsu boat (traditional heating system with a table combined with heater underneath)!

    民宿 三澤

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    Nagano

    Guesthouse Kozuenoyuki

    Kozuenoyuki is a laid-back guesthouse in a hot spring town and it is also close to Hakuba ski resort. The rooms are hostel-type rooms with Japanese tatami mats. Meals are included in the room rate and guests get to prepare the meals with the host. It is a great opportunity to practice your Japanese and learn about Japanese cuisine!

    古民家ゲストハウス梢乃雪

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    Kyoto

    Kabukya

    Kabukiya in Kyoto is a holiday rental transformed from a 87 years old Machiya (A typical kyoto traditional house), which only just opened on 4th of January 2017. Great location which is close to Daitokuji Temple and Kinkakuji Temple.

    かぶき屋

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