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You will be renting the entire Edo period doso.Relax in a hideaway near a convenience store.
We renovated a two-story storehouse built in the Edo period and made it into a guest house. Although it is not spacious, a kitchen with an IH cooking heater is installed on the first floor, while maintaining the atmosphere of a storehouse with its earthen walls and thick beams. The first and second floors are equipped with air conditioning for a comfortable stay. You can experience the sound insulation, summer coolness, and winter warmth unique to a storehouse. If you like, you can enjoy coffee made with freshly ground beans. Sister-gawa Onsen and Ibuki Yakuza-Yu are about 15 minutes away by car. We can provide you with a ticket for Sankawa Onsen (cheaper than the regular price). Please contact us about pick-up and drop-off. There are many tourist spots unique to Nagahama, which has often been the stage of history. Hikone Castle, a National Treasure, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Nagahama Castle, the birthplace of Ishida Mitsunari, one of Japan's leading mountain castles, Otaki, the site of the battle, and others. It is also less than 20 minutes by car to the Sekigahara Battlefield. In addition to the area around Lake Biwa, there are plenty of non-historical attractions such as Japan's oldest railway station building, Nagahama Railway Square, the Yanmar Museum where children can play, and Kurobane Square. You can also enjoy gourmet food such as Omi beef, duck cuisine, grilled mackerel somen, noodles, salad bread, duck, and small ayu.

10 minutes by car to Hakoan-yama, rural landscape detached rental, Ran Sikari
View of Takenobu Island, Mt. Ibuki, and Mt. Hakodate In this countryside Away from excessive things and information We wanted you to have a peaceful time without being close. I hear frogs and birds singing Winter is a silver world At night, there are few lights around. The moon and starry sky are beautiful It's also a great environment for creative activities and ideas. Skateboarding in the garden on sunny days The time to brew your coffee with a sense of calmness It's irreplaceable Nearby Lake Biwa is thanks to spring water. You can swim in the summer with high clarity Where the water is delicious, there is good alcohol. We offer recommended local sake. In winter, it is close to Hakodateyama ski resort. Throughout the year, you can feel close to nature and the four seasons. Metasekoia trees 15-minute drive from Roadside Station It's an old-fashioned rural landscape like a little time from Kyoto. Enjoy your stay To help you feel this climate We encourage you to stay at least 2 nights * Because it is rural, it is very inconvenient without a car.If you use the train, we recommend renting a car near Makino Station.

[3 futons for rent] 8 minutes on foot from Nagahama Station/small children can stay
[Relax in a historic townhouse] 8 minutes walk from JR Nagahama station. This is a charming guest house that has been carefully renovated in a 140-year-old townhouse.You can spend a little time away from everyday life in a nostalgic and calm atmosphere. All bedding is futon, so small children can use it with peace of mind. This property has no landlord or other users.You can enjoy the luxury of having the whole house to yourself. [For workation and spending time with friends] On the first floor, there is a dirt floor and a shared space, and we have a quiet space where you can concentrate on reading, work, and study. We can prepare up to 3 futons in the Japanese-style room, so children sleeping with you can use it at no extra charge. Gran Snow Okuibuki is 45 minutes by car and has good access.It is also recommended as a base for ski trips. <Room layout> 1st floor Japanese-style room (maximum 3 people) Parking for 2 cars and indoor bicycle storage Free parking is available for up to 2 cars. Bicycles can be stored in the spacious indoor dirt floor.Cyclists can also use it with peace of mind.

[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
Private lodging [Kokoro in the middle of the lake]. It will be a private house for one group per day, where you can feel the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy rural life. It can accommodate up to 10 guests in a nice, calm, old-fashioned space. Please relax with your family and friends. About 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, about 20 minutes by bus from Azumikawa Station on the JR Kusai Line, about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. BBQ equipment is available for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking on premises. Up to 3 regular cars can be parked. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to accommodate 3, so please contact us in advance. If you contact us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please also use it as a base for cycling in Lake Biwa. Information about the surrounding tourist spots and facilities is also posted on social media. Instagram @kokoro_shiga.takashima

1 1 day · 6 people can stay · 1 no fee parking · Soundproof house · JR Nagahama Station 10 · Close to the viewing spot
Our Japanese-style room can accommodate up to 6 people. Limited to one group per day, so it's okay to talk until late at night! Fully equipped kitchen, you can bring in food and have a party. The bathroom and toilet are separate. Free parking available for 1 car. Check-in: 3 pm - 6 pm Check-out: by 12:00 About 10 minutes on foot from JR Nagahama Station. Kitchen Amenities Large refrigerator, IH stove, microwave, electric pot, oven toaster, frying pan, 2 types of hollow pots, paper plates, paper cups, and disposable chopsticks, Bathroom facilities Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, face wash, and hair dryer * There are no towels (bath towels, hand towels). Please bring your own. Other Facilities 1 toilet, air conditioner, gas heater, parking for 1 car There are many restaurants within walking distance Among them, I recommend the Italian restaurant "cisoqui", which opened in June 2024 * Reservations required at least 3 days in advance Ciscoqui's Instagram @cisoqui_dal2024

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.

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.

Omi's Machiya "Kado" Traditional building preservation area
This is the only guest house (entire house rental) facing Shinmachi Street in an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The streets lined with merchants' houses, built in the late Edo period to the Meiji era, give you a strange feeling as if time has stopped when you step into it. This Shinmachi neighborhood is important not only for its scenery but also as a historical site. This is a very rare accommodation where you can stay in such an area.

Japanese‑Modern Private Floor/ Kyoto 20m/ Biwa 5m
Japanese-Modern Floor Rental with a little Garden | 20 min Kyoto, 5 min Lake Biwa by Bike A bright, open Japanese-modern suite bathed in soft shoji light. You’ll have the whole house to yourself — the entire first floor (except the staff room) is private; the locked second floor stays empty. There are restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, and a 7-Eleven only minutes away, making daily life very easy. You can enjoy a relaxed stay away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto.

"Kyoto-no-Oyado Suke" is a private townhouse 5 minutes' walk from Keihan Shimizu-Gojo Station.
Our inn was apparently built in the early Showa period. We have renovated the bathroom and kitchen areas to make your stay more comfortable while still retaining the charm of the townhouse, such as the low ceilings and narrow, steep stairs. Why not try experiencing a bit of Kyoto life? Please note that we will charge a local accommodation tax (200 yen per person per night) in addition to the accommodation fee. The price is scheduled to increase from March 2026.
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