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Hikone Inn: In the countryside (1 group per day only/Private rental old house near Hikone IC)
This is the best place for the whole family to relax and enjoy, like staying at your grandpa's house in the countryside. Our accommodation is located just off the Hikone Interchange on the Meishin Expressway (about 5 minutes by car), and is ideal as a base for sightseeing in Shiga and Biwako, as well as an intermediate accommodation during family and group trips (long-distance travel). There are many restaurants around Hikone Interchange, and there are also hot spring facilities and supermarkets, which are very convenient. There is also a convenience store and a set meal restaurant within a 3-minute walk from our property. Please come. Accommodation It can accommodate up to 6 guests. Parking is available for 2 cars free of charge. 1st floor: Bedroom (2 Japanese-style rooms), kitchen, dining room, living room (Japanese-style room), bathroom, toilet, washroom. Bedding layout (For 2 people) 2 beds in 1 Japanese-style room (For 3 people) 2 beds in 1 Japanese-style room + 1 set of futon + mattress in Japanese-style room 2 (For 4 people) 2 beds in Japanese-style room 1 + 2 sets of futons + mattresses in Japanese-style room 2 (For 5 people) 2 beds in 1 Japanese-style room + 3 sets of futons + mattresses in Japanese-style room 2 (For 6 people) 3 sets of futons + mattresses in Japanese-style room 1 + 3 sets of futons + mattresses in Japanese-style room 2 * Two sets of beds can be changed to futon sets 2nd floor: ・ No entry areas

4-minute walk from Hikone Station / 15-minute walk from Hikone Castle / For up to 14 people / Spacious, detached, private rental
It is a 4-minute walk from the west exit of Hikone Station, which is "Hikone_Step". It is a large property that can accommodate up to 14 people. There are many restaurants, supermarkets, izakayas, etc. within walking distance. It is also easy to access sightseeing spots, and it is a 15-minute walk (4 minutes by car) to Hikone Castle. There is one free parking space for light vehicles on the premises. * Height limit (180 cm) There are many coin parking lots nearby. You can access many tourist spots in Shiga, and it is about an hour by train or car to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya. [Nearby sightseeing spots] Hikone Castle: 15 min walk (4 min by car) Hiko Naranmus: 20 minute walk (5 minute by car) Heiwado HATO Stadium: 20 minutes on foot (5 minutes by car) Lake Biwa Swimming Pool: 5 minutes by car Glansnow Okubuki: 1 hour by car La Corina Omihachiman: 30 minutes by car Bird Man Contest Venue: 7 minutes by car Taga Taisha Shrine: 15-minute drive Nagahama Kurobai Square: 25 minutes by car Yanmar Museum: 20 minutes by car This detached house can be rented for private use and accommodates up to 14 guests.8 single beds, 2 double beds, and 2 futon mattresses only for groups of more than 12 people [If you arrive by train] 4-minute walk from JR Hikone Station West Exit [If you come by car] 4 minutes from Hikone Interchange

The closest inn to Hikone Castle. 1 min walk to sightseeing spots. A superb view of the cherry blossoms along the waterfront. Conveniently adjacent to a paid parking lot. 20 minutes on foot from the station
The guest house is a small, self-service, room-only home that retains a 1970s, Showa-era vibe. It is not flashy, but you can enjoy a gentle, homely atmosphere. Right in front of you are a moat and rows of cherry trees. In spring, the cherry blossoms are beautiful, especially at night when they are illuminated. In summer, the greenery is beautiful. In autumn, the foliage and the sounds of insects are beautiful. And Hikone Castle with its snowy scenery is as dignified and beautiful as an ink painting. It is a short walk to Hikone Castle, and Castle Road and Yonbancho Square are also just a few minutes away. Dining, famous sweets, Shigeya, and Senjo-tei, which serves Omi beef, are also nearby. The accommodation also has cooking utensils such as a hot plate, and you can have a good value yakiniku party with Omi beef. Feel free to use the kitchen to cook with the ingredients you bring. With advance booking, you can also try calligraphy, kimono dressing, and wreath making. Why not make a one-of-a-kind wreath using nuts, pine cones, dried flowers, and more? Kimono dressing experience The host is always in the staff room at night, so you can stay with peace of mind. It can be used for stays for clubs, activities, training, etc., or for families and groups of friends of up to 8 people.

[Shiragatake] [Limited to one group per day] Traditional kominka house with a garden and koi carp pond [Biwaiichi]
~ Gominka Inn Gonzaemon ~ (Gonzaemon) 📍 Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture ◆ Private old kominka (traditional Japanese house) with koi, pond, and garden ◆ Midpoint between Biwai and Ichi ◆ Right off Highway 8 and the lakeside road · Located at the midpoint of Biwai-ichi, you can enjoy the Kannon statue and the changing seasons of nature. ・ 5-minute drive to Kita-Omi Resort Onsen ・No worries on rainy days—you can bring your bike right inside the front door. Access 🚙 4 minutes from the Kinomoto Interchange 🚙 7 minutes from Kinomoto Station Since it is a 30-minute walk from the nearest station, we recommend coming by car or bicycle (there is also a bike rental service at the nearest station). 🚙 6 minutes to the supermarket 🚙 4 minutes to the convenience store There are no supermarkets or restaurants within walking distance, so we recommend shopping in advance. [Accommodates] ・Basic capacity: up to 5 guests ・Free extra bed If you are a group of 5 or more looking for accommodation, please contact us to discuss your options. Facilities: · Free wifi - washing machine, washing powder · Dryer ・Disposable toothbrushes, bath towels, and face towels Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand soap ・Refrigerator, electric kettle, kitchen, and tableware

A private house within walking distance of Hikone Castle, a National Treasure/1 group per day/50 minutes to Kyoto/Free parking for up to 2 cars
Located in the center of Hikone-shi, this place is close to everything you want to visit with your family. Free parking is in front of the inn, so it is easy to carry your luggage! It is comfortable to stay with about️ 1 person to 4 people, but up to 6 people can stay if not possible.It is also a great place for biwaichi around Lake Biwa by bicycle. In winter, you can reach the Gransnow Okuibuki Ski Resort in an hour.It's the perfect place to stay the night before. There is a shopping street called "Taisho Romantic Shibancho Square" within walking distance, so you can feel like you're traveling by walking.There are also various restaurants and restaurants. It is a 3-minute walk to the Hiko Nara Museum, a 5-minute walk to Castle Road, and a 10-minute walk to Hikone Castle, a national treasure.It's also a great place to take a walk with your car♪ There are many delicious morning shops nearby, so you can rest assured that you can have breakfast.♪ Located in the center of Shiga Prefecture, it is a convenient place to visit sightseeing spots such as "La Colina" in Omihachiman, "Black Wall Square" in Nagahama, and Taga's "Taga Taisha". You can access most popular tourist destinations in Shiga, and Kyoto is also an hour away by train or car.

9-minute walk from Hikone Castle_10-person rental_Glance Snow 1H_3 cars_Villa Hikone Castle
This popular inn is difficult to book, so we recommend adding it to your favorites. "Villa Hikone Castle" is a 1-group private rental inn located in the center of Hikone sightseeing, a 9-minute walk to Hikone Castle, a 4-minute walk to Yonbancho Square where Hikonyan appears, and a 3-minute walk to Castle Road, where there are restaurants and souvenir shops. It can accommodate up to 10 people. Parking is available for up to 3 cars free of charge. It is located in a very quiet area dotted with the footlight mansions of the Hikone clan from the Edo period, and the Serikawa River is also nearby for a pleasant stroll. The swimming pool at Lake Biwa is within 10 minutes by car, Taga Shrine, Nagahama's black wall and Yamma Museum, and Shiga's most popular La Coruña are within 30 minutes by car, and Kansai's leading Glansnow Okuibuki Ski Resort is within an hour, so you can visit the tourist attractions of Shiga Prefecture from this facility. Matsubara Swimming Pool, the venue for the Birdman Contest, a summer tradition on Lake Biwa, is within 10 minutes by car. For those who come by bicycle, there is a covered bicycle parking space. In addition, a washing machine and gas dryer are installed, so you can wash your clothes quickly.

Rent an entire Edo-period storehouse. Relax in a rural hideaway.
The operator of the guest house has changed as of August 2026.Please note that the services, house rules, etc. are slightly different for repeat guests. We renovated a two-storey earthen-walled storehouse built in the Edo period and turned it into a guest house. It's not very large, but it retains the atmosphere of a traditional earthen-walled storehouse, with thick beams and more. There's a kitchen on the first floor with an IH cooking heater.Fully air-conditioned on the 1st and 2nd floors for a comfortable stay.You can experience the sound insulation, the coolness of the summer, and the warmth of winter. There is a sauna facility about five minutes away by car, Anekawa Onsen about 15 minutes away, and Kita-Omi-no-Yu about 20 minutes away. There are many sightseeing spots unique to Nagahama, which are often the setting of history. In addition to the area around Lake Biwa, Japan's oldest railway station building, Nagahama Railway Square, Yanmar Museum where children can play, Kurobai Square, and other activities other than history. You can also enjoy gourmet food such as Omi beef, duck dishes, grilled mackerel somen, noppei udon, salad, bread, duck, and small ayu.

[Koshin] Entire traditional house rental *Popular with groups* Long-term stays welcome * BBQ allowed * 50 minutes from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa
This is an entire old house [Kokoro-]. 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 is an old and 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 Azumikawa Station on the JR Kosei Line, and 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. BBQ set (equipment) is available for a fee, so please feel free to contact us. Free parking on premises. Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles if it is a regular car. In case of large cars, please contact us in advance as it may be difficult for 3 cars. If you consult us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. We also rent bicycles for free. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please use it as a base while cycling at Lake Biwa. We also upload information on surrounding tourist destinations and facility information on social media. Instagram @ kokoro_shiga.takashima

15PPL Home | Walk to Old Town/La Collina | 2 Baths
📍 90% of local sights within walking distance. Perfectly located in the historic district. 🚶 Top Location: 10-min walk to La Collina: Most visited, iconic architecture & sweets. 7-min walk to Hachiman-bori: Top-rated canal & iconic Samurai movie site. 5-min walk to Local Market: Perfect for premium Omi Beef. ✨ Highlights: 4BR Home: Traditional layout with backyard & balcony. Modern Perks: Full kitchen w/ dishwasher & premium cookware Convenience: 4-min walk to 24h Lawson & free parking

Enjoy your vacation at Lake Biwa! Up to 6 people!
[Supermarket, hot spring location] [With riple breakfast] ◉It is located in a residential area close to National Route 8 At night, the sound of level crossings, freight trains and trucks ◉After cycling, nearby hot springs ♨️ and meals (3 minutes on foot from the super popular vegetable miso restaurant) (15 minutes on foot from Kitaomi Onsen) ◉Cafe-style living room for fatigue such as car travel So, while listening to the record, choose your favorite cup, and break time with the 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.

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.
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- Kyoto Station
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- Nagashima Spa Land
- Suzuka Circuit
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- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Arashiyama
- Gifu Station
- Kanayama Sta.
- Kiyomizu-dera
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