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川辺の古民家 | Sauna・薪風呂・星空・Pizza ~watoto stay Lita~
A private traditional kominka surrounded by a river and forest, available to one group per day. Here, you can enjoy a stay where time itself is a pleasure, surrounded by sound, fire, water, and stars. In the music room, there is a grand piano, a drum kit, a guitar, and a bass guitar. During the pizza oven experience (additional fee), you'll bake authentic Neapolitan pizza, and in the evening, you'll enjoy a BBQ and sit around a campfire while gazing at the starry sky and the Milky Way. In the summer, you can play in the water at the nearby river and unwind in nature in a tent sauna (additional fee). Inside the old kominka house, there is a fully equipped kitchen that used to be a café, so we can all cook together, and there is also a reading room where we can read quietly. Everyone can enjoy their own “me time” as they please. The bathtub is made of Shigaraki ware pottery. Surrounded by the warmth of a wood-fired fire and the scent of cypress, let your mind and body unwind. Instead of a hotel, you stay in a “place of your own” where no one will disturb you. Enjoy that luxurious time. There is also a shuttle service to the nearest station. There are a few options. BBQ set, charcoal, and grill grate, including setup and cleanup, for ¥4,000 Tent sauna: ¥5,000 including firewood fee Authentic Pizza Oven Rental and Pizza-Making Experience – ¥5,000 (Pizza is sold separately for ¥800 per slice, with crust, mozzarella, and basil.)

9 minutes to Kyoto Station / Maximum 10 people / Lake Biwa / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk to Otsu Station / Children welcome / Access to 2 train stations / Parking for 1 vehicle
Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones at a large, barrier-free, quiet single-family home selected from the top 1%? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, and about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. A 2-minute walk from Keihan Kamisaka Station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shores of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The room is clean, there are few steps, and there are many grab bars, so you can rest assured.Even 10 people can relax.Babies welcome😄 Access to Kyoto and Osaka is also convenient, and as a representative of Lake Biwa, there are historic buildings such as Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Valley, marine sports, cycling, Ishiyama-dera Temple, and many other tourist resources such as autumn leaves, and you can feel the appearance of Japan in all seasons.❗️ I love my area. There are many restaurants, major coffee shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets around JR Otsu Station, making it convenient.😊 We have a lot of amenities, including towels and coffee.😊 As a business, I use English to convey the charm of Japan and abroad to parents and children throughout Japan, and develop children who can think of from a global perspective. We hope to be able to help you with memories that will last a lifetime.

[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
This is a private lodging [Kokoro]. This is a private house limited to one group per day, where you can experience the rich nature of Shiga prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is a nice, 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 JR Kosei Line Azumigawa Station, or about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. We also rent BBQ equipment for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking is available on the premises. Parking is available for up to 3 regular vehicles. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to park 3, so please inquire in advance. If you contact us in advance, we can rent it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for your activities. Please use it as a base for cycling around Lake Biwa. Information about nearby tourist destinations and facilities is also posted on social media. Instagram: @kokoro_shiga.takashima

[Barrel Sauna Available (Extra Charge)] Modern-style Traditional House for Rent/Up to 8 People/Terrace with Roof Available/Tent Sauna Available
Welcome to [3Re: KEITA]! From a house without personality to a house with personality We remade an old house that had been left without any features. Re Origine (reuse what you can, don't destroy more than necessary) Re Make (reuse waste materials and give them new life) Re Meaning (Don't let them tell you there's nothing in the countryside) Based on the concept of the 3 Re's, we strive to create new value while cherishing rural roots. The concept of this facility is not just to renovate, but to remake while preserving the good qualities of old houses, to redefine their value, and to make them modern and comfortable. The facility is located at the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time feeling the blessings of the mountains and nature to your heart's content. We also rent BBQ grills and tent saunas, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling at one with nature. * We may not be able to provide a tent sauna depending on availability. Please note that we are only able to lend it free of charge, and even if it cannot be used, we cannot change the amount.

[15% off for consecutive stays] Up to 8 guests / BBQ on a large wood deck / Perfect for group trips, family trips, and girls' getaways!
◇ Between Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakusan ◇ Green View Lodge is a log cabin in the Lake West region of Shiga Prefecture. Would you like to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time alone in a log house surrounded by nature? The warmth of the wood stove creates a cozy space and promotes physical and mental relaxation. Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish interiors. Cooking and eating together in the large kitchen is also a fun memory. We also recommend barbecuing and gazing at the stars on the wooden deck. Perfect for girls' gatherings and group trips! ◎ The room has air conditioning, wifi, TV (NETFLIX available), BBQ stove (weber), Bluetooth mini-component, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ◎ There are many tourist spots in the surrounding area that are easily accessible by car, such as Hakusan Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Highlands, Metasequoia Trees, Shirahige Shrine, Kuchiki Valley, Wakasa Saba Kaido Kumagawa-juku. ◎ There are also several hot spring facilities in Takashima City. Please refer to the guidebook.

BEST GION LOCATION, LUXURY, QUIET VACATION RENTAL
Thank you for considering renting for your vacation our fully renovated traditional Kyoto Machiya. A few minutes from Gion Corner, in Kyoto's most popular area, our 90m2 Japanese townhouse has undergone extensive refurbishment by award-winning architects to combine absolute comfort, luxury, safety and tradition.We are FULLY LICENSED to operate as a short-term vacation rental, please book with confidence knowing that our house has passed the rigorous safety and comfort tests of the city of Kyoto.

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.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you 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.

Lake Biwa Lakeside villa/
We have a Canadian house, just a stone through away from the beautiful Lake Biwa. Suitable place to stay for a big group of family / friends and a work trip. Sleeping arrangements: 6 bedrooms 12 beds 3 futons Facilities: 1 bathroom with a tub 1 shower room 2 toilets Fully equipped BBQ Grill Fire Place Canoe, kayak, and two SUP boards are available (May–October) free *only for ppl with experience and reservation required. Parking for up to 4 cars in the property

Biwa Lake , the whole building for rent
It is located near Hachiman Bori, the most famous attraction in Omi Hachiman, right next to the Hachiman Mountain, 170 meters walk from the bus stop, and 7 minutes by bus from Omi Hachiman JR Station. Nearby are the well-known attractions of Hachimanbori, Nishino Lake, Chomeiji Temple, Himu Hachimangu Shrine, Hachimanzan Castle, Azuchi Castle, the legendary Japanese sweets factory 'Taneya' and the Internet celebrity attraction named 'La Collina'.
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Nordic Mountain Cabin Takashima | Near Lake Biwa, Campfire, Sunset, and Spectacular Mountain Views

[Kominya Onigiri] 159 ㎡ private rental / 2 minutes to Lake Biwa / 40 minutes to Kyoto / BBQ for large groups

Direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Near the station | Maximum 11 people | Ideal base for sightseeing in Kansai | Close to Lake Biwa

Pastorale|A private rental near Lake Biwa, surrounded by countryside

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[Up to 11 people] Fully equipped with a BBQ area | 165 m² private log house with a view of Lake Biwa | Spacious 3LDK + loft

[Within walking distance of Lake Biwa] Accommodates up to 4 guests – covered terrace with BBQ – stylish living room – spacious and comfortable private building

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