Porch's long-term stay support
Welcome to our Kyoto community! If you're planning a long-term stay in this stunning city, we're dedicated to supporting you and your family throughout your journey. We offer a range of playgrounds, classes, and fun activities for both parents and children to help you settle in with ease. Join us an orientation tour where we'll guide you through local neighborhoods, shopping areas for baby and' essentials, ensuring you feel at home in the vibrant culture of Kyoto and make unforgettable memories with connecting with local families, kids and supporters.
Below, we will introduce what our long-term stay support is like.
What kind of family is this service good for?
✔️ I want something else not just a visit to a popular tourist destination
✔️ My family is spending more than a week in Kyoto
✔️ I like my child to be exposed to a different culture
✔️ Interested in a remote work stay with children while spending time in Kyoto
✔️ I’d like someone to create a flexible plan for the children’s activities
Our service is tailored for those who wish for their children to interact with local peers, promoting meaningful friendships and exchange. With access to a variety of classes and activities, your family will have the chance to connect authentically with essence of Kyoto living.
If you and your family are spending more than a couple of days in Kyoto and want to see not just the typical tourist spots but also a different side of the city, or if you want to create a deeper connection with Kyoto, definitely give this a try!
Testimonal
Connie, London
We cannot thank Yukie enough for the incredible experience she curated for us in Kyoto. We stayed there for 2 months as our mini gap experience during my maternity leave, with our 6-month and 3-year old boys.
From the moment we met her, she was warm, welcoming, and full of local insights especially for mums that enabled us to enjoy the city in a way we never could have managed on our own.
Yukie’s deep knowledge of Kyoto’s culture, history, and hidden gems made every moment feel special. She tailored the trip perfectly to our interests— baby music classes, aikodo lessons, mum&baby yoga, so on and so on. With her help, we even celebrated shichigo-san on Noah's 3-year birthday in the iconic shimogamo shrine!
What stood out most was her genuine kindness and attention to detail. Whether it was helping us navigating in the local hospital (yes, on our first day, we had to take our little one to the hospital for some checks...but Yukie made it possible!), recommending the best hairdresser or making last-minute adjustments to our itinerary, Yukie was always one step ahead and incredibly gracious.
Thanks to her, our time in Kyoto was a deeply personal and enriching journey.
Yukie is a true gem, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone visiting Kyoto. She turned our trip into something truly unforgettable!
Steps for support
Planning stage - before arriving in Japan
As the first step, please provide the age of your kids, the duration of your stay in Kyoto, along with the location of your accommodation. We’d love to learn more about your family, including the interests and personalities of your kids. Sharing your family's dream for this trip will help us create a memorable experience for you!
Online consultation is available so you can be reassured of the arrangement even before landing in Japan.
Orientation day - after arriving in Kyoto
We will arrange a half-day orientation within a couple of days after you arrive in Kyoto. On this day, we will share information about parenting tips in Kyoto, such as recommended playgrounds and shopping spots, and it will also be an opportunity to go over the various plans and classes you’ve organized with Porch Kyoto.
During the orientation day, we’ll share a weekly calendar that outlines what’s happening throughout the week.This includes parenting support classes for infants and toddlers in the community, weekly classes such as music class, yoga class, and martial arts classes, and information about weekend events happening in Kyoto.
Also, learn how to manage daily tasks like taking out the garbage and shopping at local supermarkets, and get advice on handling situations when your little ones are unwell.
While you all are in Kyoto
Once you’ve settled in a bit and become more familiar with Kyoto, you can try attending trial lessons for weekly classes and activities with your child to see whether the teachers and the class style are a good fit for your family. Porch Kyoto will accompany you and provide detailed support, including communication with the teacher and understanding how the class works.
In addition to weekly classes, there are also one-time workshops and seasonal activities based on Japanese traditions and events, which we’ll introduce along the way.
Support also includes help with finding hospitals and interpreter services in case of illness, so even families with small children—especially babies—can feel at ease.