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Kyoto Station 9 minutes / Maximum 10 people / Lake Biwa / Large detached house / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk to the station / Children welcome / 2 stations can be used / Parking available
Why not strengthen your bond with your loved ones at a large, detached, barrier-free and quiet accommodation, selected from the top 1%? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, and about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. A 2-minute walk from Keihan Kamisaka Station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shores of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The room is clean, there are few steps, and there are many grab bars, so you can rest assured.Even 10 people can relax.Babies welcome😄 Access to Kyoto and Osaka is also convenient, and as a representative of Lake Biwa, there are historic buildings such as Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Valley, marine sports, cycling, Ishiyama-dera Temple, and many other tourist resources such as autumn leaves, and you can feel the appearance of Japan in all seasons.❗️ I love my area. There are many restaurants, major coffee shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets around JR Otsu Station, making it convenient.😊 We have a lot of amenities, including towels and coffee.😊 As a business, I use English to convey the charm of Japan and abroad to parents and children throughout Japan, and develop children who can think of from a global perspective. We hope to be able to help you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Japanese garden/old private house/Japanese house/Kyoto/Shiga/Lake Biwa/Free parking for 2 cars/Up to 6 people/Experience traditional Japanese living
■ Exclusive rental of a traditional kominka house overlooking a Japanese garden designed by a renowned Kyoto gardener, where visitors can enjoy the changing seasons. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a moment of tranquillity. ■ There is also an artificial grass garden, and pets are allowed to stay, so please feel free to bring your dog on holiday. ■ Families with children are also very welcome.Children's crockery, aprons and a cot are also provided.If you are using a cot, please let us know. ■ We provide four single futons and one double futon, so a maximum of six people can stay. ■ Two parking spaces are available.Parking is available free of charge for up to two cars, as it is located right in front of the accommodation. ■ Enjoy a relaxing stay with family or friends in a traditional Japanese kominka (old house).As this is a traditional Japanese kominka house, you may notice some sand falling from the walls or a bit of creaking, but I hope you will appreciate these aspects as part of the charm of traditional Japanese architecture and culture.

3 stops from Kyoto station 13min.Unique accommodations where you can enjoy jazz and travel like a local
If you want to enjoy sightseeing and music 🎼 in a quiet town on the shores of Japan's largest freshwater lake in the Kyoto lifestyle area, this is the place! It is in a convenient location just 3 stops (13 minutes) from Kyoto Station, but it is not crowded, and you can avoid the crowds and spend time quietly. Easy access to major tourist attractions in Kyoto and Shiga (Fushimi Inari 35 minutes/Uji 45 minutes/Gion 40 minutes, etc.). Enrakuji Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are also nearby, and you can enjoy Japanese cultural heritage such as Karasaki Shrine and Sakamoto Castle Ruins, which are within walking distance, while strolling along the lake shore. The adjoining jazz bar and live space is equipped with the best sound system 🔈 and stage that anyone who loves music will admire. There are also many supermarkets and delicious restaurants nearby, making it convenient for shopping and dining. If you book in advance, you can enjoy a tour of Lake Biwa on a motorboat 🚤 operated by the host.

Luxurious Japanese-style 1000 square garden villa, open-air bath, Ryurikouan, Sanzen-en, Kibune Shrine are all nearby, pick up from station, breakfast provided, can accommodate 1-3 people
Free simple breakfast (bread, coffee, milk, water) Free pick-up and drop-off from Exit 1 of Kyoto International Hall Station to the villa, Japanese-style villa, total area of 1000 square meters, traditional Japanese tatami room, can accommodate 13 guests, 13 mattresses, three toilets, 3 bathrooms (one 24-hour hot water massage bathtub, two steam barrels) complete daily necessities, you can barbecue in the spacious courtyard, karaoke, drink tea, swing, enjoy the pond koi. Cookware, fridge, microwave, utensils and dishes as well as free tea, Wi-Fi, bus Yawata Bridge Station, 3 minutes walk from the house, sauna🧖 sauna🧖♀️ Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash • Toothbrush, toothpaste, detergent • Bath towels and face towels • Pajamas (rental) * We will not clean up your room during your stay. Sightseeing spots Rurikou-in, Sanzen-in, Kibune Shrine, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Lake Biwa.

10 minutes from Kyoto Station | 5-minute walk from Zenjoko Station | Ideal for families and groups | Entire building available for private use | Japanese-style rooms available | Maximum 6 people
[NEW in January 2026 | Open sale in progress] 3 stations to Kyoto Station (11 minutes), and about 45 minutes to Osaka Station. It is a convenient location for sightseeing, 10 minutes by car to Lake Biwa. Good access from Tokyo and Kansai airports by Shinkansen + via Kyoto ◎ You can spend time quietly and slowly, as if you were living there Japanese designer antique house. Enjoy a relaxing and modern Japanese space where you can forget about everyday life. Fully equipped dressing room, a facility that women will also appreciate. It is an ideal accommodation for families, friends, and couples.

Azalea House on Mt. Hiei, Kyoto
Azalea House is on the slope of Mt. Hiei, a world-heritage. To get there, drive 20 min. from Kyoto-Higashi exit on Meishin. Or ride the bus 30 min. from downtown Kyoto or 20 min. from JR Otsukyo Sta. and get off before Hieidaira convenience store. The host will meet you there. Bus service drastically reduced since Covid-19. Free parking space. Easy access to both Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Rich in nature. Completely detached, full privacy, handy & cozy like home. Self-cooking is available.

Max8guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya
Enjoy a fully renovated 100-year-old traditional townhouse that combines historic charm with modern comfort. Keihan Kami-Sakaemachi Station is right in front of the property, providing easy access to Kyoto Sanjo and Lake Biwa. JR Otsu Station is an 8-minute walk away. Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara can be reached in about 9, 39, and 55 minutes by train. The peaceful surroundings are ideal for guests who want to stay like a local. From the second-floor window, you can watch trains pass by nearby.
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya
Our newly renovated kyo-machiya was built in 1918, located in north of Kyoto (near Gion, Kiyomizu temple, Golden temple, Shimogamo shrine, Kamigamo shrine), with wooden terrace, complete with high quality amenities suitable for anyone. "Kyo-machiya" is a Kyoto traditional wooden townhouse which features detailed Japanese vernacular architecture built as early as Heian period, throughout Edo and Meiji period. Kyo-machiya housed merchants and craftsmen, or the townspeople of old Kyoto.

It takes five minutes on foot to reach Inari Tais
The whole house is covered by WiFi. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, refrigerator, microwave oven and oven A traditional Japanese-style detached house with a small garden. It has two floors in total, with one Western-style bedroom on the ground floor. An elegant tea room. There is a kitchen and a dining room. There are two Japanese-style bedrooms upstairs. There are separate bathrooms and private bathrooms on the upper and lower floors respectively, which can

A quiet townhouse near Gion along the Shirakawa River · Shirakawa Aoyan with a washing machine and dryer and Wi-Fi, 4 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station
Shirakawa Seiryu-an | Up to 5 guests | Entire private Kyoto machiya Shirakawa Seiryu-an is located on the eastern side of the Shirakawa River in a quiet area of Gion. It is within walking distance of Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Heian Shrine. The house offers free Wi-Fi, a washer-dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, and baby amenities on request (baby crib and chair). Situated in a car-free area near the Shirakawa riverside, it provides a calm and relaxing stay.

Kamogawa View Machiya | Indoor Glamping | TabiTabi
TabiTabi Kamogawa is a private Machiya house for one group per day, located along the Kamogawa River in Kyoto. From the living room and balcony you can enjoy beautiful river views and the changing seasons — cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful autumn leaves, and quiet winter scenery. Birds often fly across the river, creating a peaceful Kyoto atmosphere. The sunroom also features an indoor glamping tent for a unique stay with family or friends.

Aogawara (The Blue Roof)
Showa Retro House with Easy Access to Kyoto & Osaka. Enjoy the best of both worlds—excellent access to top sightseeing spots and a quiet, relaxing local neighborhood. With two convenient train lines nearby, you can easily explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Otsu’s historic sites during the day. After a day of sightseeing, return to a calm, non-touristy area where you can truly unwind. The shores of Lake Biwa are also just a 15-minute walk away, perfect for a peaceful stroll.
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11 minutes to Kyoto, within walking distance of Lake Biwa, family friendly

Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house

Direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Near the station | Accommodates up to 11 people | Ideal base for sightseeing in Kansai | Close to Lake Biwa

[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden

Kyoto Base for 8|Near Station,2 Baths 2 Parkings

Three stops from Kyoto Station. 7 stops to Biwako Terrace. Parking for two cars is provided. A private, detached garage house with 4 bedrooms.

House with a view of the biggest lake in Japan

Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場
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A house along the Kamogawa river/with two bicycles/within walking distance of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Tofukuji Temple, Sanjusangen-do

Toriiya 01 Summer garden 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station - a house where you can feel nature along the Kamogawa River and see cherry blossoms in spring
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Kyoto’s top spots include Fushimi Inari-taisha, Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine
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