Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Biwa

great location, super quiet. could use more heating in the winter (bathroom & shower cold), but would totally stay again!

This place was PERFECT. The apartment was super clean, modern and high-tech. It had the comfiest beds we’ve had in Japan and the air con was perfect for how humid it was while we were there. Everything was super clean - bathroom was private with great water pressure. The location was great - 3 min walk from train and bus as advertised. Syun gives a great guide to get to the location, it’s impossible to get lost. Would stay here Everytime I’m in Kyoto.

We stayed at Koji and Eri’s home for one night to experience traditional Japanese Machiya culture, and it was truly unforgettable. The house is over 100 years old but beautifully preserved—spotlessly clean, thoughtfully arranged, functional, and full of charm. Koji and Eri were incredibly warm and welcoming. Eri gave us a detailed room tour along with fascinating insights into Japanese history and tradition. If you’re looking for an authentic cultural experience, this place is a must-stay!

Very nice place with clean and hot tub including place! Drinks, gifts, and quick communications are great to feel welcome at place.

Overall this is a great place to stay. It is centrally located and the apartment is spacious! I'd say here again. One thing to note is that bag storage may not be available, at least for me it wasn't and created a bit of a hassle on my last day in the area. Initially the place was a bit challenging to find, but once located is easy to navigate to.

Great Machiya stay with a traditional feel, but with modern amenities such as heated floor! Also perfect location to explore Kyoto. Tokuji san was always very responsive during communications. Overall, highly recommended!

We came in April — 8 of us. This space was just perfect for our families. We especially loved the quaint neighborhood location. What a secret gem. We are all left wanting to move to Kyoto. Thank you for hosting us!

Lovely place in Kyoto in a very convenient location! We had a great stay and would definitely recommend.

The location is fantastic — just a stone’s throw from the metro, and only 10 minutes to the city center. We really liked the area because it feels local and authentic, not touristy at all. The house is spacious, comfortable, well-equipped, and full of natural light. Niko is lovely and very thoughtful, which made our stay even better. If I had to mention something, a few things felt a bit worn, and the place wasn’t completely spotless, which we expected. But honestly, it didn’t affect our stay. I still totally recommend it and would definitely come back!

Yamano and his wife were extremely hospitable! Going as far as picking us up from the bus stop when we arrived later than expected to taking us to the train station when we left. He was extremely responsive and always very helpful. Amazing experience!

It was a very nice villa, we had a quiet time surrounded by nature, well equipped, and we had a comfortable stay. There were times when my carelessness caused inconvenience, but I really appreciate the kindness of the owner. The warm considerations made me feel at ease until the end.Thank you again.

The single-family home has a large and cozy space.We arrived late on the day we checked in (more than 10 pm) but didn't expect the host to be waiting for us, and for us to carry our luggage and piercing about the facilities in the house.The house is fully equipped with children's toys and books, a lot of shopping and eating information near the house, the bedroom is comfortable and equipped with charging plugs, the stairs are also equipped with a small night light for the night, and there is a non-slip carpet, and there are towels and hands in the bathroom.There is also a car space for self-driving people.Unexpectedly, there was a welcome letter, which was really sweet.Very good value for money, perfect for the size of a family, will have the opportunity to stay again and also to friends and family who intend to visit Osaka.The host couple also delivered in person when they left!

The house is very nice and the internal garden is very special. Perfect for a stay in an authentic Japanese home

We had a great stay at Jinn’s place. It was our first time in Kyoto and we thought this was a perfect way to embrace the traditional side of Japan but with modern luxuries. Jinn is an artist and you can see that in the design of this place. It’s beautiful. And the gardens surrounding the property are lovely too and make it feel very peaceful, which was exactly what I needed after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Jinn’s place does require walking to and from the bus station but it only takes about 8 minutes and the hill is only the last 2 minutes so it wasn’t unbearable plus it was a nice way to work off all the ramen and gyoza we’d been eating. It’s also close to grocery stores and restaurants. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Jinn was a great host, allowed us to check-in earlier and provided clear check-in instructions and took the time to say farewell after check-out but otherwise gave us heaps of privacy. We would stay here again when we revisit Kyoto.

This is a beautiful house in a quiet area of Kyoto. Here you feel connected to the places you will visit during your trip. The beds are all very comfortable and the facilities are excellent. The garden is a wonderful place to spend time and makes the house even more picturesque. Must stay when you come to Kyoto!

Staying at this guesthouse was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. The house itself is beautifully organized, cozy, and incredibly comfortable. It has all of the amenities you could possibly need, and the art and trinkets all around give everything a great feel. The hiking trails nearby are amazing, and to make it even better, their sweet dog Lily showed us the way like a true experienced guide! We also had so much fun playing with their pigeon Rubina and duck Tori. But what made this place truly special was the family hosting us. Their kindness, generosity, and curiosity created such a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. One evening, they even brought us some Japanese desserts to try, things we never had before! We had wonderful conversations and felt so lucky to be part of their world, even for a short time. We were genuinely sad to leave, but we hope to come back again in the future. This stay was worth every moment, and we’ll treasure the memories forever!

May's place is conveniently located near Nishiti Market and public transportation. She was incredibly responsive and went out of her way to assist when I got lost. May personally messaged me directions, met me outside, and warmly welcomed me at the front door. An excellent host—I highly recommend staying at her place.

We had a great stay at this home. Our group of 6 comfortable stayed amongst the 3 upstairs bedrooms. Like most Japanese homes, the toilets and shower rooms are separate. This home had 2 toilets and 2 showers. The washing machine works great, and the drying functionality (hanging clothes in the bathroom by a drying vent) worked as well. We loved the location, walking distance from the Fushimi Inari shrine and across the street from a 7/11 and walking distance from 3 different train stations. Very easy to get around the area! Thanks for an awesome stay

A home away from home! Loved staying at Aika’s - cozy room, warm hospitality, and everything was neat and tidy. The location was great, within minutes on foot to the subway and good restaurants. Definitely recommend and would come back to stay here! Thank you, Aika! :)

Very satisfied with this homestay experience, Harry's house is so excellent, two floors above and below, the rest and leisure space is separated, equipped with projection and sound, and the lighting design in the house is also very cozy.The house itself is a very traditional Japanese house with a refined little yard, at the same time it is conveniently equipped with a very modern home appliance system. Harry is very nice, he came to the bus station to pick us up, and also recommended very authentic daily materials, and I will come to Kyoto again next time I come to Kyoto!

I had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb! The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described in the listing. The host was super friendly and responsive, making check-in and communication easy. The location was perfect—close to everything but still quiet and relaxing. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

This is honestly my favorite place to stay out of the three cities. The host was incredibly helpful and thoughtful. The traditional Japanese-style house was warm and clean. It’s close to the bus stop and surrounded by convenient amenities. All in all, I really loved this place — and the lovely uncle who owns it too!

The facilities are very good and very close to the station, good reviews.

This is a beautiful house, particularly for those who enjoy historical architecture (with a super contemporary washing machine & microwave!) The garden is a jewel with soft light filtering through healthy foliage. Misaki is a wonderful host, can't recommend her place enough.