Holiday rentals in Ako

220-year-old Blue Merchant's Mansion with Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Harvesting Experience

KAIWA NO SATO This old house is an indigo mansion built in the first year of the Bunsei era (1804) during the heyday of indigo. The main house and the sleeping area (a barn where indigo was stored) have been demolished due to aging, but the historic living room and garden have been preserved to allow guests to experience a little bit of that time, and it is used as a farmhouse inn. In the old days, "Indigofera" grew on the fertile land of the Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture, bringing great wealth to Tokushima Prefecture (Awa Province). Ancient documents on indigo, including cultural properties, are also available for viewing. Enjoy the charm of that era and Indigofera. ＝＝＝＝ Feel free to pick and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from the adjacent fields. * Please enjoy as many figs as you like in summer and autumn. Fruit examples: Spring: sweet summer Summer: Watermelon, Green Bowl (Melon) Fall: figs, pomegranates, sweet potatoes [Vegetables example] Spring: potatoes, corn, bamboo shoots, butterbur sprouts, konjac Summer: Japanese ginger, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chili peppers, cucumbers Fall: potatoes, konnyaku Winter: Daikon radish * Please contact us in advance if you have any requests, as the harvest and timing may change depending on the weather. ＝＝＝＝

Cottage near "Yellow Pumpkin" in Seto Inland Sea National Park - Kai (Ocean Side) - Rental Cottage

A private cottage on the beach in Naoshima, a sacred place for art.There are two buildings, one on the sea side and one on the mountain side, and Kai is the sea side building.You can use the free parking space on the premises, which is rare in Naoshima. The building is a separate two-story building, with 6 beds in the ground floor bedroom and up to 2 futons in the Japanese-style room on the second floor, so you can stay between 6 and 8 people. There is a family-type kitchen and washing machine, so it can be used for trips with family and friends, as well as for student training camps and seminar trips. It is a 3-minute walk from OHANA to Kikaburi, and a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, making it an ideal base for sightseeing while staying in Naoshima. Enjoy a relaxing time on Naoshima Island in an interior that uses plenty of wood from local carpentry shops. We have also started a Naoshima sightseeing tour for guests staying at Ohana.There are many places where you need to make reservations in advance, such as museums in Naoshima, and I hope to provide you with more fulfilling Naoshima sightseeing, such as arranging tickets, transfers by car, and sightseeing in Naoshima by bicycle rental. You can contact us by email for tours.

One rental OldbutNew collection Starlight BBQ Fire NO bears Natural Cat Ancient house Firewood stove No snow

There are no bears in the vicinity.Located in the central part of Okayama Prefecture, this accommodation is ideal for Okayama sightseeing and opened at the end of November 2021. ★ Indoor The stylishly designed interior, by a first-class architect who has renovated a 100-year-old warehouse and designed the Fuji Television Bayshore Studio and GINZA SIX, is of a higher quality. We have a range of items to help you enjoy your stay in style, including a fridge, oven, induction cooker, coffee tools for coffee lovers, and a toaster that is popular with bread lovers. It is cool at high altitudes, and you can enjoy the red-burning firewood stove until around October to May (depending on the climate). The storehouse has thick walls, so you don't have to worry about noise like in a regular private lodging.If you close the window, you can play music at a high volume. ★ Outdoor Enjoy breakfast and coffee on the scenic terrace, or have a bonfire or barbecue outdoors.(No loud noise outdoors after 8 pm) We also offer activities that are part of rural life, such as strawberry picking, harvesting vegetables in the fields in summer, and wood splitting. * Insects are common in summer, so please refrain from booking if you don't like them

＊Ryu-chan House＊ Japanese house for rent: National Park at the foot of Yashima: Near public transportation station: Up to 5 people: Parking available

This is a rental of a Japanese house at the foot of ▶Yashima, along the Sangai River.Ideal for those who enjoy Shikoku Pilgrims, those who want to relax away from their daily life, or work remotely. At the ▶guest house, you can enjoy the traditional Japanese life of tatami mats and shoji.In addition, the kitchen, bath, and toilet are modern and functional, and fully equipped with wifi. ▶ The guest house faces a lush green garden, where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons in Japan. ▶Check-in is from 15: 00 to 19: 00.The host will guide you to the guest house. If it is later than 19:00, please check in by yourself. In that case, the entrance of the guest house will be opened and the key will be left in a predetermined place in the guest house. If you come by car, ▶please enter the premises and park in front of the white car halt in the space on the right. ▶ After check-in, please record the names, addresses, and contact information of all guests in the guest register. Children under ▶2 years old do not charge an accommodation fee (futons, towels, etc. are not available).Please let me know when you request to book. ▶ We rent out barbecue supplies (rental fee 1000 yen per person).

Stay in a villa in the city. Guest House Toiya-cho (limited to one group per day) You can use this as a base for your travels, or enjoy reading a book.

This guest house was born in 2019 and is an 8-minute walk from JR Okayama Station. It is a four-story building, with the entrance on the second floor after climbing the exterior stairs, and the interior is connected to the rooftop by an internal staircase. The exterior is Western-style, but there is also a Japanese-style room with a tea room. We'd like to connect people and help introduce the area. We can make various suggestions for trips to the scenic Setouchi islands. We'll help you with deep sightseeing in Setouchi. Also, within walking distance to many museums and one of Japan's three most famous gardens, "Korakuen". Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is 20 minutes by train, and you can take the Shinkansen for day trips to Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, and Hiroshima. Please leave your luggage and travel lightly, "like you live there". There are many shops and restaurants in the city center, so "staying is also fun". We hope you enjoy the extraordinary experience of spending time at the villa, whether you're using it as a base for your travels, relaxing with a book in your room, or building friendships with your group.

Quiet Rural Stay | Long-term Welcome | Okayama

It takes 3 hours from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. You can see a totally different aspect of the city side of Japan. Green mountains, clear river, Firefly, many stars, rice field, Vegetable field. The house is a beautiful nature. And also we have good neighbors. You will see the real Japanese countryside that is not written in the guidebook. The room is surrounded by my father's and my artworks. The huge kitchen, living room, and garden are yours. Please enjoy and relax in the cozy house.

Haus2354: 5 minutes walk to Ieura Port

Haus2354 is within 5 minutes walking distance from Ieura Port, the main gateway of the island. It is also very close to Teshima Yokoo House and is in the area where you can find small shops and eating places. Haus2354 is a Japanese style house with Japanese style floor bedding, and we rent out a whole house during your stay. There are direct boats from Teshima to Shodoshima, Naoshima and Inujima. This place could be your base for island hopping considering its good access to the port.

【ForFamily】60㎡/NearSta/8PPM/traditional/chashitsu/

Hidden Japanese Retreat in the Heart of the City A peaceful, traditional home with a tea room and garden—just 3 mins from Kawaramachi Station, tucked inside a lively shopping arcade. Enjoy izakayas, shops, and great access to islands, temples, and the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The house has a kitchen, tea room, and two soundproofed bedrooms. Some city sounds may be heard, as we're in a vibrant downtown area—ideal for guests who enjoy energy and local charm. We look forward to welcoming you.

Japan's oldest remaining company housing (#9)

The oldest remaining residence and company housing in Japan. Situated in the historic silver mine town of Ikuno. Designated as a nationally important cultural landscape with efforts underway to secure UNESCO status. These houses were built by the Mitsubishi Corporation around 1876 and are now designated cultural properties of Asago City. In such a historic building, you can experience accommodation while thinking about the life of the past. Easy access to Kinosakionsen and Takeda Castle.

It is an old house built over 100 years ago facing Himeji Castle.(There is a barrel sauna in the courtyard)

☆A traditional house built in the Edo period. ☆This is a supervised traditional house by the owner's architectural design office. ☆It has been restored and renovated without destroying the atmosphere of a town house. ☆Please experience a space that feels like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. ☆There is a well-equipped kitchen, so it should be satisfactory for long stays or families. ☆It is adjacent to a castle, making it suitable for sightseeing around the castle.

【Teshima’s Ocean View Retreat Tokuto】King Villa

Tokuto is a newly renovated private mansion built in the 1940s on Teshima. It is conveniently located about 15mins walk from Ieura Port. Enjoy the luxurious architecture of the past, such as the authentic hand blown window glass, Onigawara (Japanese gargoyle roof tiles), and the beautiful gardens with an abundance of stone lanterns. The building consists of 2 villas, King Villa & Queen Villa. As a measure against infectious diseases, we accept one group for each building.

[Teshima] YUI: Traditional Japanese Folk House

“YUI” at Teshima in Seto Inland Sea offers accommodation in a renovated old Japanese folk house, completed with a veranda and a garden, located in Ieura. Exclusively for rent of the entire house. It's located 10-min-walk away from the port and tucked away on side street. *Simple breakfast with some bread & coffee/tea are included. We can arrange a restaurant booking for dinner as needed basis. *Staff will meet up to check-in and pick-up service is available.