Holiday rentals in Lake Biwa

9 minutes to Kyoto Station / Maximum 10 people / Lake Biwa / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk to Otsu Station / Children welcome / Access to 2 train stations / Car park available

Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones in a large, detached, barrier-free, quiet accommodation that has been selected as one of 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.

[Kokoro] Entire building * Popular with groups * Long-term welcome * 20-minute drive to ski resort * 1 hour from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa　

This is a private lodging [Kokoro]. This is a private house limited to one group per day, where you can experience the rich nature of Shiga prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is a nice, calm space that can accommodate up to 10 people. Please relax with your family and friends. It is about 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, and if you come by train, it is about 20 minutes by bus from JR Kosei Line Azumigawa Station, or about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. We also rent BBQ equipment for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking is available on the premises. Parking is available for up to 3 regular vehicles. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to park 3, so please inquire in advance. If you contact us in advance, we can rent it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for your activities. Please use it as a base for cycling around Lake Biwa. Information about nearby tourist destinations and facilities is also posted on social media. Instagram: @kokoro_shiga.takashima

[15% off for consecutive nights] Accommodates up to 8 people/wood-burning stove available/perfect for group trips, family trips, and girls' nights out!

◇ Between Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakusan ◇ Green View Lodge is a log cabin in the Lake West region of Shiga Prefecture. 　Would you like to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time alone in a log house surrounded by nature? The warmth of the wood stove creates a cozy space and promotes physical and mental relaxation. Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish interiors. Cooking and eating together in the large kitchen is also a fun memory. We also recommend barbecuing and gazing at the stars on the wooden deck. Perfect for girls' gatherings and group trips! ◎ The room has air conditioning, wifi, TV (NETFLIX available), BBQ stove (weber), Bluetooth mini-component, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ◎ There are many tourist spots in the surrounding area that are easily accessible by car, such as Hakusan Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Highlands, Metasequoia Trees, Shirahige Shrine, Kuchiki Valley, Wakasa Saba Kaido Kumagawa-juku. ◎ There are also several hot spring facilities in Takashima City. Please refer to the guidebook.

Linhu Villa Enjoy the four seasons on the shore of Lake Biwa, a private house

A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa, Rinkusho. A location surrounded by a peaceful countryside, with a white sand and green pine lake spread out in front of it. You can enjoy the seasonal natural scenery within a 100-step walk, adjacent to Lake Biwa and the Wadatara River. Blue sky, expansive lake, white sand, and green trees. Sunrise and sunset over the lake. In winter, you can play in the snow in the park by the lake and watch the water birds and swans playing in the water, in spring, you can cycle along the lakeside road and enjoy the cherry blossoms, in summer, you can swim in the lake, fish, and have a barbecue in the garden, and in autumn, you can enjoy the rich pastoral landscape dyed golden... Forget about your daily routine and have a relaxing time. There is a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, several large supermarkets within a 10-minute drive (Valor, Heiwado Azumagawa, Gyomu Supermarket, etc.), and many restaurants.

Pets welcome!Lake Biwa Arigatou House in Omihachiman is perfect for a workcation where you can stay like you live there

This is a 10-minute walk from JR Omihachiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest Biwako no Hama. You can see Lake Biwa from the building. Pets are also welcome!　You can enjoy local life without worrying about inns, hotels, or group glamping accommodations. Fiber optic internet, Wi-Fi available throughout the house, play room, work desk, large TV with terrestrial and on-demand channels. Enjoy life on Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets, from a few nights to a longer stay. The floor on the ground floor is completely dirt-free and is maintained only with edible oil, so it is safe for both people and pets. As an infection and hygiene measure, all rooms! are equipped with ventilation fans (Lossnai) that can ventilate with the outdoors and plasma cluster air conditioners, with many fans and circulators, and air purifiers with ozone sterilizers, and even a Roomba on each floor.

Haruya Guesthouse

Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

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.

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View

K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath

I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

Spacious house with garden, facing a local shrine

To ensure you enjoy the stay to the fullest, I set check-in and check-out time to both 12:00 Noon. So you can stay up for 24 hours with one night booking. YAMANOTE HOUSE is accessible from major Kansai stations with 37min from Kyoto Sta. or 65min from Osaka Sta. If you come by car from Kyoto it takes less than 1 hour. The area aournd the house is once small castle town. The house is located next to the Shrine, Hiyoshi-Jinja, where the Omizo Festival is held on May 3 and 4 every year.

Artist Teahouse & Skate Garden near Lake Biwa

A small artist retreat in rural Japan near Lake Biwa. This traditional house has been slowly transformed through DIY renovation into a quiet space inspired by a modern teahouse. The garden features a hand-built skate landscape that blends into the land — somewhere between sculpture and playground. Part of the house also functions as a small café. Surrounded by fields and star-filled night skies, it offers a slower rhythm of countryside life. Only one hour from Kyoto.

Kakurekura Traditional Stay| Private Japanese Home

Kakurekura Traditional Stay is a 70-year-old Japanese storehouse renovated into a warm, private home in the peaceful countryside of Shiga. Surrounded by nature, it offers a truly traditional Japanese living experience — simple, quiet, and authentic. Here, you can enjoy life at a slower pace, sit by the hearth, and savor a local-style breakfast. Step away from the digital world and feel the calm rhythm of rural Japan — a place to “stay as you live.”