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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 facility 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 is plenty of coin parking nearby. You can access many tourist attractions in Shiga, and Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya are about an hour away by train or car. [Nearby sightseeing spots] Hikone Castle: 15 min walk (4 min by car) Hiko Naranmus: 20 minute walk (5 minute by car) HATO Stadium: 20-minute walk (5-minute drive) 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 The entire house can be rented and can accommodate up to 14 people.8 single beds, 2 double beds, and 2 futons 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.

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.

Accommodation for up to 7 people in a retro old house with a 200-year history (pets allowed)
🏡 An extraordinary time in a 200-year-old house surrounded by history and tranquility A 200-year-old house in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, a historic place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi once walked. You can enjoy this special space as your own private time. 🌿 Create your own story in a retro-modern space A renovation that incorporates modern comforts while retaining the charm of a traditional Japanese house. The spacious 150㎡ space combines the relaxation of a Japanese-style room with the entertainment of a theater room. At the L-shaped counter table, you can relax with pleasant music. 🗺️ Access and surrounding information About a 10-minute drive from the center of Nagahama City. Access to historical tourist spots such as Kurokabe Square and Nagahama Castle is also good. There are also restaurants and cafes dotted around where you can enjoy local ingredients, and you can enjoy your stay. ✨ Other attractions ・ You can watch movies (Netflix) ・ Unusual earthen floor space ・ Pets allowed (cages are provided and pets are allowed in the bedroom) ・ Children can also enjoy nostalgic sweets ・ Speakers are provided to play movie soundtracks

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.

[8 min Walk from Stn] Entire House up to 7 PPL.
This traditional machiya townhouse is over 100 years old and located just 7 minutes on foot from JR Nagahama Station. Quietly nestled in a residential area, it combines old-Japan charm with modern comfort. Easy access to Lake Biwa, Kurokabe Square, and Grand Snow Okuibuki. Enjoy local culture in a calm and cozy space. This accommodation is exclusively for guests — there is no host or other residents on the property. You will have the entire house all to yourself.
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Destinations to explore
- Kyoto Station
- Nagoya Station
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Suzuka Circuit
- Legoland Japan Resort
- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Arashiyama
- Gifu Station
- Kanayama Sta.
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Kusatsu Station
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- Nishiki Market
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- Karasuma Station
- Shijoomiya Station
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