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Revitalizing a 106-year-old historic inn and its storehouse: Mitsuhama Ryokan, a 188-square-metre traditional kominka with a Japanese moss garden and a semi-open-air bath [Limited to one group per day]
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ◆ Limited to one group per day/private ~ long-established ryokan and warehouse experience-style stay ◆ ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ ■ Location, History, Features ■ A long-established Japanese-style inn and restaurant (formerly the Kanaga Ryokan) in Mitsuhama, a port town in Matsuyama/Dogo, built 106 years ago and surrounded by four white-walled storehouses built in the Edo period and four gardens. It has been gradually renovated and revitalized (currently in the process of revitalization), with whitewashed clay walls, natural Kenji-ji bamboo fences, and more.Originally an old house opened as an almost 100% inbound accommodation.We are conducting a semi open-air bath in the interior of the warehouse and renovation work centered around the water. ■ Soothing moss garden ■ There are three moss gardens: the front garden, the middle garden, and the back garden. Well water flows everywhere, including through the water basin, the ladle, the deer fountain, the stream between the stepping stones, and the pond. The pond is home to koi, goldfish, medaka, tanago, and river shrimp, and is a biotope space visited by wild birds. ■ Chick-in lounge (cafe/bar space), souvenir corner ■ You can drink authentic cocktails on the first floor of the main building.There is a souvenir corner with imported interior goods/accessories/natural stone, etc. from Japan, Bali, and other places.

Awaji Island's Entire Private Rental Lodge, Usagi: A rental villa with a view of the sea from a hill! A newly built detached house in 2023
[Rental villa overlooking the sea from the heights of Awaji Island Kamaguchi] Why not enjoy a relaxing stay on Awaji Island, where you can live like a local while gazing out at the sea? Rabbit-themed vacation rental The living room, which has a large window with a panoramic view of Osaka Bay, is… Yogibo Sofa Home Theater Karaoke Kitchen We have ____ to help you relax. There is a large counter under the window where you can have a drink, read or work while enjoying the glittering waters of the morning sun and moonlight Capacity: 4 guests (no extra charge based on the number of guests staying) Parking: Free Check-in: After 3:00 p.m. (evenings also OK) *Contactless check-in using a PIN number Check out: 11 o'clock WiFi: Yes Amenities: Towels, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc. Bedding: 2 double beds Free service: Awaji Island Milk, Water, Drip Coffee, Onion Soup, Nespresso Refa hair cream and bathing agent Options: ① Starry sky and waves BBQ BBQ & Pizza Kettle & Bonfire Set Rental 3,000 yen. ② Recommended for girls and couples Refa haircare set rental 3,000 yen.

Hara-Ie, a 100-year-old dojo inn with a view of the two Alps, in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture
This is a small, renovated, 100-year-old earthen storehouse in a town in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture, where you can see the two Alps. The inn is run by a married couple who run a design office. It is a space where we designed it ourselves, created the parts we could with our own hands, and explored the possibilities of renovating the warehouse while cultivating the power to create our own lives. We hope you will find your own comfort through the experience of living in this quiet place where the lifestyle of the past and the present intersect. ■ Capacity 3 people It is a small space with a total floor area of about 50 ㎡, so it is spacious enough for 1-3 adults to stay comfortably. ■ Time Check-in: 4 pm - 8 pm Check-out: 11 am We greet you in person at check-in and check-out. Please let us know your arrival time in advance when you make a reservation. ■ Access We encourage you to come by car to shop for groceries and stroll around the neighborhood. There is parking space for 2 cars on the premises (please contact us if you have more than 2 cars)

[Car Travel Only] Small old house in the countryside | 1 ~ 2 people | Free parking | Breakfast with homemade roasted coffee
About an hour by car from Kyoto and Osaka.A small, handmade guest house nestled in a lush, natural satoyama. The inn will no longer offer a pick-up and drop-off service for bookings made after January 2026.There is no public transit or taxi service, so please make sure to come by car. 🚌 For free pick-up from the station, please consider this listing (https://www.airbnb.jp/h/small-hotel-tonari-omoya).This is the main listing that has been well received. --------------------------- 🏠 Accommodation Points • Private space for rent: This is a warm old private house carefully renovated by the owner couple. • Easy to enjoy Satoyama breakfast: Free-range eggs, bread, wieners, home-roasted coffee, etc. are available in the fridge.Please cook for yourself at your convenience. • Small bar on site: Guests can enjoy local sake tastings, homemade syrups, and local drinks. • Free rental bicycles: Perfect for strolling around the area while feeling the breeze. Credit card and various QR payments

Immediate booking OK! Small room, Netflix free, 2 parking spaces free, no kitchen
🙂↕️ Cute little room without a kitchen 🌺 Quiet residential area (with a sugarcane field in front of the house and a nursery school) ⭐ Private accommodation, you can relax in a completely separate house. ○ Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by 10 am. ○The entire room is rented out, so you can relax without worrying about other guests. ○Self check-in, self check-out,○ newly built, bare concrete Private accommodation with a separate○ entrance - With○ unit bathroom One ○wide double bed - ○Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, and towels ○TV, air conditioner, fridge, microwave, hair dryer, electric pot ○Free WiFi, LAN outlet available ○ Free parking (2 vehicles) ○ No pets allowed! ○ About 30 minutes to Naha Airport, 8 minutes to the highway entrance (Minamifunabara Interchange). It is also convenient to go to tourist attractions in southern Okinawa. Close to Costco, Okinawa World, Seifa Utaki, and Mibar Beach.

Sanuki Rental Villa Seifu-an [Maximum 6 people] [One group per day only]
[Maximum 6 people] [Limited to one group per day] A relaxing stay in an old house where the refreshing breeze of Sanuki blows A fully renovated 90-year-old house surrounded by white walls, revived as a rental villa. It is rented to one group per day, so families, groups, couples, etc. can spend a relaxing private time. It's a 5-minute walk to the sandy beach, where you can take a walk to the sound of the waves. You can also relax and fish at sea. Spend a day overlooking the Japanese garden, where time passes slowly and you can refresh both your body and mind. There is also a dog run, so you can stay with your pet. If you'd like, you can experience making authentic Sanuki udon noodles by hand. (Fees apply, cash only on the day) Please let the staff know when you make a reservation.

Old private house with seasonal mountain views
There is nothing here... that's why it's so relaxing... Chizu-cho, Hatto-gun, Tottori Prefecture, is a small town in a mountainous area surrounded by mountains, rivers, fields and rice paddies, 93% of which are forests. The Tottori Sand Dunes, a tourist attraction, are about an hour away by car, and there are several nice tourist spots and recommended cafes in the town. It's a good place to use as a base for sightseeing, or just relax to your heart's content without going anywhere. Please have a wonderful time.

Cosy Cabin on Mango Farm with FirePit & BBQ
Phumula, meaning “to come and rest”, is a cozy wooden cabin nestled on our mango farm outside Motobu Town. Ideally tucked away from tourist crowds, it offers a peaceful retreat where you can truly unwind. On clear nights, the starlit sky is simply breath taking. Guests are welcome to enjoy the campfire area, ideal for quiet evenings under the stars. Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge or escape the hustle of daily life, Phumula offers the perfect setting to rest and reconnect with nature.

Experience the ultimate relaxation in a semi-open-air bath while taking in the stunning ocean view.
神の島が見える、絶好のロケーションで心身共に癒される旅に。 朝日が目前に登り、満月も海の上を照らします。 歩いて5分程でビーチにも行けます。 キッチンがありませんので、ご希望の方には屋外の卓上でBBQができるように、鉄板とカセットコンロをご用意しております。食材はご自身でご準備ください。ご希望であれば、こちらでもご用意いたします。コンロ等のご使用は屋外のみでお願いします。静かな環境なので、騒音等ご注意下さい。 周りは民家しかない為、近くの飲食店まで車で10分程です。 お部屋ですが、当方居住地に離れがあり、そこに宿泊になります。 敷地内にプールもございますので、遊泳可能です。 周りに自然が多い為、虫なども多いのでご了承ください。 那覇空港より車で40分程です。バスで来る事も可能ですが、レンタカーをお勧めいたします。 ご希望であれば、空港で受け渡し返却可能な便利なレンタカーもご紹介いたします。 お子様(中学生以下)は半額で承ります(スペシャルオファー) 未就学児は基本無料ですが、布団が必要な場合はお子様料金を頂きます。 施設内の破損等はお客様でご負担して頂きますのでご注意ください。

Ocean view guest house Yakushima - Cottage
This location is very quiet & secret place for vacation home. There is a small Tatami room like a tea celemony room that you can use as yoga, meditation etc. for your private time. However, no kitchen facility. We provide an electric pot,cups,small dishies, refrigerater, microwave and oven grills toaster, so you can bring some food etc. There is sea and forest view from the guest cottage. Cottage is made in Japanese style with aromatic local cedar wood , open beams, and Shoji screens.

Loft on top of a machiya
This is a unique loft space on top of a rare 3 floors machiya located on the central island of Kyoto. On the top floor of HASU former ryokan, we have designed an ensuite appartement with 2 rooms that are like 2 small houses. One room is located on the East side, and the other on the West side, they both have their own shower. The house was renovated in 2020 in order to offer an authentic experience in an ancient ryokan, with a contemporary comfort.

\Family Friendly Apple farm/ Yokoya Farm ~KURA~
Yokoya Farm is an apple farm located on a hill. 10 mins drive from downtown of Matsumoto. We’ll host you with the idea that we want you to enjoy staying at farmer’s storehouse, kura. It’s comfortable enough to stay with minimum facilities and it left the feature of the original building. (One group only for a day) You’ll enjoy to see an apple farm. *If you have small children who can sleep with you, you can make a reservation for 5 people.
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[No men only accommodation/Hideaway in a great location for sightseeing in Kanazawa!] Nesuto Kanazawa Musashi

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