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!

The place was amazing this is my second stay here and it’s still as amazing as the first time. The place is in a great location. Close to the station good restaurants and combini stores.

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.

Stayed 3 nights at this beautiful home. great location... short walk to the metro station and centre of Kyoto. The accommodation had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Very responsive host and would definitely stay again.

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!

掲載の情報は、すべて間違いありません 問い合わせにも迅速に親切に対応いただけました 道を横切ると琵琶湖！最高のロケーションです 部屋とベットがたくさんあるので、３家族くらいに人数に最適と思います お風呂はひとつなので、大家族なら、近くの温泉を最初から計画されると良いと思います 設備品、調味料などかなり揃っています　事前に確認すると親切に対応していただけます 本当に楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました

一戶建的旅居空間很大而且温馨舒適。入住當天我們很晚才到達（晚上10時多才到）但沒想到旅居主人還在等待我們，而且為我們搬行李及打傘，介紹屋內設施。旅居內一應俱全，還有小孩玩具及圖書，還提供很多旅居附近的購物及飲食資訊，寢室很舒適並備有充電插頭，樓梯還裝有小夜燈方便夜間下樓，而且有防滑地毯，洗手間內有毛巾抹手。亦有車位方便自駕人士。意想不到的是竟然有歡迎入住的信，真的非常貼心。性價比非常高，非常適合一家大小，有機會會再次入住，亦會給推介打算造訪大阪的親友。離開時旅居主人夫婦還親自相送！

La casa è molto bella e il giardino interno davvero molto particolare. È perfetta per un soggiorno in una casa autentica giapponese

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

Rundum perfekt - sehr zentrale Lage und trotzdem ruhig gelegen mit vielen Restaurants und Bars in der Umgebung - sehr gute Kommunikation mit Aika - das Zimmer ist etwas klein, hat aber alles was man braucht - das Bett war ein Traum! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und konnten uns sehr gut erholen Immer wieder gern! Danke!

非常满意这次的民宿体验，Harry的房子太优秀了，上下两层，休息和休闲空间分开，配备了投影和音响，房屋内的灯光设计也非常温馨。房子本身是非常传统的日式民居，有一个精致的小院子，同时配置了非常现代化的家电系统，很方便。 Harry本人很nice，来公交车站接我们，还推荐了非常地道的日料，下次来京都会再来住的！

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.

Der Gastgeber ist äußerst freundlich und auch lustig. Er hat uns persönlich vom Bahnhof abgeholt, uns den Stadtplan erklärt und ist auf unsere Fragen eingegangen. Sein Englisch war sehr gut und die Kommunikation ebenso. Das Apartment ist traditionell und dementsprechend schön. Es ist sehr groß und man hat viel Platz! Wir bedanken uns bei Mitsuo und würden das Apartment definitiv wieder buchen!

Great place to stay at Kyoto. House is large, even with a small private garden! Very clean and quiet. JR train station and 7-Eleven are within walking distance from the house.

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.