Holiday houses in Ako

220-year-old Blue Merchant's Mansion with Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Harvesting Experience

KAIWA NO SATO This old house is an indigo mansion built in the first year of the Bunsei era (1804) during the heyday of indigo. The main house and the sleeping area (a barn where indigo was stored) have been demolished due to aging, but the historic living room and garden have been preserved to allow guests to experience a little bit of that time, and it is used as a farmhouse inn. In the old days, "Indigofera" grew on the fertile land of the Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture, bringing great wealth to Tokushima Prefecture (Awa Province). Ancient documents on indigo, including cultural properties, are also available for viewing. Enjoy the charm of that era and Indigofera. ＝＝＝＝ Feel free to pick and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from the adjacent fields. * Please enjoy as many figs as you like in summer and autumn. Fruit examples: Spring: sweet summer Summer: Watermelon, Green Bowl (Melon) Fall: figs, pomegranates, sweet potatoes [Vegetables example] Spring: potatoes, corn, bamboo shoots, butterbur sprouts, konjac Summer: Japanese ginger, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chili peppers, cucumbers Fall: potatoes, konnyaku Winter: Daikon radish * Please contact us in advance if you have any requests, as the harvest and timing may change depending on the weather. ＝＝＝＝

ABURARI A popular old private house with a moss-covered Japanese garden, just 9 minutes from Kansai Airport

It is 9 minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot from Kansai Airport.We rent out the entire traditional Japanese merchant's mansion (old house).Aburi is a name that has been passed down through generations in our family. Please enjoy a Japanese trip that is not just a guest house, but a place where you can relax with your family and friends, without worrying about other groups. It is a very popular inn for those interested in traditional Japanese culture and anime enthusiasts such as Demon Slayer and Naruto.It is an old house, but everything has been renovated so that guests can have a comfortable stay. It can be used extensively for families and groups of one to 10 people.(The price will not change for up to 3 people) [Best hospitality not found in other guesthouses] The spacious 12-tatami mat inner parlor and the Japanese garden that spreads out along the veranda are the essence of traditional Japanese architecture.Relax in the spacious tatami room while gazing at the Japanese garden. The living room, which was remodeled from a rice warehouse, can take you back 200 years. [For long-term stays] Desk, chairs and whiteboards are provided.It can also be used as a working space.We also have discount plans for guests staying 28 days or more.

Cottage near "Yellow Pumpkin" in Seto Inland Sea National Park - Kai (Ocean Side) - Rental Cottage

This is a private cottage on the beach of Naoshima, a sacred place for art.There are two buildings, one on the sea side and one on the mountain side, and Kai is the sea side building.You can use the free parking space on the premises, which is rare in Naoshima. The building is a separate two-story building, with 6 beds in the ground floor bedroom and up to 2 futons in the Japanese-style room on the second floor, so you can stay between 6 and 8 people. There is a family-type kitchen and washing machine, so it can be used for family and friend trips, as well as for student training camps and seminar trips. It is a 3-minute walk from OHANA to Yellow Pumpkin, and a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, making it an ideal base for sightseeing while staying in Naoshima. Enjoy a relaxing time on Naoshima in a room with plenty of wood, handled by a local carpenter. We have also started a Naoshima sightseeing tour for guests staying at Ohana.There are many places where you need to make reservations in advance, such as museums in Naoshima, and I hope to provide you with more fulfilling Naoshima sightseeing, such as arranging tickets, transfers by car, and sightseeing in Naoshima by bicycle rental. You can contact us by email for tours.

One rental OldbutNew collection Starlight BBQ Fire NO bears Natural Cat Old house Firewood stove No snow

There are no bears in the vicinity.Located in the middle of Okayama Prefecture, this accommodation is ideal for Okayama sightseeing and opened at the end of November 2021. ★ Indoor The stylishly designed interior, created by a first-class architect who has renovated a warehouse built over 100 years ago and designed Fuji Television's Bayshore Studio and GINZA SIX, has a higher quality feel. We have a range of items to help you enjoy your stay in style, including a refrigerator, oven range, IH stove, coffee tools for coffee lovers, and a toaster that is popular with bread lovers. It is cool at high altitudes, and you can enjoy the red-burning firewood stove until around October to May (depending on the climate). The storehouse has thick walls, so you don't have to worry about noise like a regular private lodging.If you close the window, you can listen to loud music, etc. ★ Outdoor Enjoy breakfast and coffee on the scenic terrace, or have a campfire or barbecue outdoors.(No loud noise outdoors after 8 pm.) We also offer activities such as picking strawberries, harvesting vegetables in the fields in summer, and wood splitting. * Insects usually come out in summer, so please refrain from booking if you don't like them

＊Ryu-chan House＊ Japanese house for rent: National Park at the foot of Yashima: Near public transportation station: Up to 5 people: Parking available

This is a rental of a Japanese house at the foot of ▶Yashima, along the Sangai River.Ideal for those who enjoy Shikoku Pilgrims, those who want to relax away from their daily life, or work remotely. At the ▶guest house, you can enjoy the traditional Japanese life of tatami mats and shoji.In addition, the kitchen, bath, and toilet are modern and functional, and fully equipped with wifi. The ▶guest house faces a lush garden and a natural environment where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons, such as birds and comfortable light and wind. ▶Check-in is from 15: 00 to 19: 00.Host will guide you to the guesthouse. If it is later than 19:00, please check in by yourself. In that case, the entrance of the guest house will be opened and the key will be left in a predetermined place in the guest house. If you come by car, ▶please enter the premises and park in front of the white car halt in the space on the right. After ▶check-in, book the names, addresses, contact information, etc. of all guests in the guest list Please. Children under ▶2 years old do not charge an accommodation fee (futons, towels, etc. are not available).Please let me know when you request to book.

Shinmaiko ao, a villa overlooking Setouchi

Only one rental villa per day with a wide view of the Seto Inland Sea. Located near Shin-Maiko Beach, you can also enjoy clamming and swimming depending on the season. Enjoy a relaxing view with family, couples, and friends. The room can accommodate up to 7 people by using 2 semi-double beds, a sofa bed, and a cot. In addition to the living space, there is also a bath and kitchen, so please feel free to use it. The room has a fireplace, so you can use it warmly and comfortably even in the winter. It is a little high, and the view is very good, but you need to climb the stairs. Please consult with us in advance if you have any worries. About a 30-minute drive from Himeji Station. Parking for one car is available.(Please contact us if you have more than two cars.) You can spend time in the room elegantly, clamming in the ocean, and enjoy swimming. Please have a luxurious time that only one group per day is allowed. Relax with your family at this restful place.

Unlimited sauna rentals

An old house built 150 years ago by the owner "JP" who loves DIY and dreaming of an ideal life.You can enjoy the fireplace unique to the old house and the world's one-of-a-kind egg sauna. In particular, I recommended this egg sauna, which was carefully created in the shape where the heat circulates naturally.All of this is handmade (DIY)!Feel the heat of the wood stove in the sauna and the creative heat of JP. You can also enjoy pot and fish skewers in the fireplace that was revived with DIY.All ingredients will be brought in, so please buy them at a nearby supermarket before coming. The place is an area called "Koya", a mountain alley in Misaku City, Okayama Prefecture.I think it would be interesting to stop by Nishisaokura Village, which is popular with the rural resident village, which is just around the corner.

Rent a whole house "Yuruji Road" and Kominka

Setouchi is Higashiura on Shodoshima. A tranquil stone that sits quietly after a long time, and the serene Seto Inland Sea spreads out in front of you. In Yurusato, an old house that was built about 90 years ago, you will be greeted by a number of decorative shelves and counters made from soy sauce barrels that have finished their role, works by local makers, and also a number of pieces from the painting art "Shibata Ayumi". In the winter, you will be healed by the flames of the woodstove. In the summer, play on the beach. In the morning, watch the sunrise. Listen to the sound of the waves quietly at night. Please enjoy your stay in a private space surrounded by nature.

Showa retro private kominka

If you take a long hallway from the entrance, there's plenty of free space to enjoy table tennis and darts. Families and friends can play indoors well together. There is also a covered barbecue space with rain and peace of mind on the back.They also play conversations across the table. There is the Chikusai River nearby, where you can see the clear currents seen from the riverbed and the Hime-shin Line running through the iron bridge.The sunset is also nice. Make memories with this unique family-friendly home.

Haus2354: 5 minutes walk to Ieura Port

Haus2354 is within 5 minutes walking distance from Ieura Port, the main gateway of the island. It is also very close to Teshima Yokoo House and is in the area where you can find small shops and eating places. Haus2354 is a Japanese style house with Japanese style floor bedding, and we rent out a whole house during your stay. There are direct boats from Teshima to Shodoshima, Naoshima and Inujima. This place could be your base for island hopping considering its good access to the port.

It is an old house built over 100 years ago facing Himeji Castle.(There is a barrel sauna in the courtyard)

☆A traditional house built in the Edo period. ☆This is a supervised traditional house by the owner's architectural design office. ☆It has been restored and renovated without destroying the atmosphere of a town house. ☆Please experience a space that feels like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. ☆There is a well-equipped kitchen, so it should be satisfactory for long stays or families. ☆It is adjacent to a castle, making it suitable for sightseeing around the castle.

【Teshima’s Ocean View Retreat Tokuto】King Villa

Tokuto is a newly renovated private mansion built in the 1940s on Teshima. It is conveniently located about 15mins walk from Ieura Port. Enjoy the luxurious architecture of the past, such as the authentic hand blown window glass, Onigawara (Japanese gargoyle roof tiles), and the beautiful gardens with an abundance of stone lanterns. The building consists of 2 villas, King Villa & Queen Villa. As a measure against infectious diseases, we accept one group for each building.