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Kyoto holiday rentals start at $34 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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30 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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40 of Kyoto holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Kyoto stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Kyoto's top spots, include Fushimi Inari-taisha, Nishiki Market, and Yasaka Shrine
Top-Rated Accommodation with Lake Access in Kyoto
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京都駅9分/最大10人駐車場付/宿泊税無料/寝室4つ/駅徒歩5分/お子様歓迎/広い戸建/バリアフリー
Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones at a quiet, barrier-free accommodation in a 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 interior is clean, there are few steps, and there are many handrails, so you can feel at ease.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 this 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.

Direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Near the station | Accommodates up to 11 people | Ideal base for sightseeing in Kansai | Close to Lake Biwa
A fully renovated private rental accommodation in 2026. You can stay as if you were living in a calm space. It can accommodate up to 11 people, but we also have a baby cot available. The capacity of 11 people is for families with children or families who share beds. There are two toilets and two bathrooms. For groups of adults only, up to 7-8 people can stay comfortably. The nearest station, Otsu Station, is a 6-minute walk away. It has great access, with a direct train to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes, a direct train to Shin-Osaka Station in about 34 minutes, and a direct train to Kobe in about 60 minutes!️ There is also a one-stop transfer via Kyoto Station from Tokyo Station and Kansai Airport. There are restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, and tourist information centers around the station. The convenience store is a 4-minute walk from the accommodation, and the supermarket is a 6-minute walk. The area is not crowded, and you can enjoy a quiet stay ☺️ Fully equipped kitchen. It is a calm space with a Japanese style, with a projector installed in the living room. After sightseeing, please relax on the shores of Lake Biwa.

Japanese Garden/Old Private House/Japanese House/Kyoto/Shiga/Lake Biwa/Free Parking for 2 Vehicles/Up to 6 People/Experience Traditional Japanese Living
■ Rent an entire traditional Japanese house with a view of a Japanese garden designed by a famous Kyoto gardener, where you can enjoy the changing seasons. Please forget the noise of the city and spend a moment immersed in the quiet. ■ Located on high ground with good ventilation, you will feel about 5°C cooler than in central Kyoto. ■ There is also an artificial turf garden, and pets are allowed to stay, so please use it for trips with your dog. ■ Families with children are also very welcome.We also provide children's tableware, aprons, and cribs.Please let us know if you are using a crib. ■ We have four single futons and one double futon, so a maximum of six people can stay. ■ There are two parking spaces.Parking is available right in front of the inn, so you can use it free of charge even if you come with two cars. ■ Please relax with your family and friends in a traditional Japanese kominka house.This is a traditional Japanese house, so you may notice some sand falling from the walls or a bit of creaking. However, I hope you can appreciate the beauty of old Japanese architecture and culture.

Luxurious Japanese-style 1000 square garden villa, open-air bath, Ryurikouan, Sanzen-en, Kibune Shrine are all nearby, pick up from station, breakfast provided, can accommodate 1-3 people
Free simple breakfast (bread, coffee, milk, water) Free pick-up and drop-off from Exit 1 of Kyoto International Hall Station to the villa, Japanese-style villa, total area of 1000 square meters, traditional Japanese tatami room, can accommodate 13 guests, 13 mattresses, three toilets, 3 bathrooms (one 24-hour hot water massage bathtub, two steam barrels) complete daily necessities, you can barbecue in the spacious courtyard, karaoke, drink tea, swing, enjoy the pond koi. Cookware, fridge, microwave, utensils and dishes as well as free tea, Wi-Fi, bus Yawata Bridge Station, 3 minutes walk from the house, sauna🧖 sauna🧖♀️ Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash • Toothbrush, toothpaste, detergent • Bath towels and face towels • Pajamas (rental) * We will not clean up your room during your stay. Sightseeing spots Rurikou-in, Sanzen-in, Kibune Shrine, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Lake Biwa.

Azalea House on Mt. Hiei, Kyoto
Azalea House is on the slope of Mt. Hiei, a world-heritage. To get there, drive 20 min. from Kyoto-Higashi exit on Meishin. Or ride the bus 30 min. from downtown Kyoto or 20 min. from JR Otsukyo Sta. and get off before Hieidaira convenience store. The host will meet you there. Bus service drastically reduced since Covid-19. Free parking space. Easy access to both Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Rich in nature. Completely detached, full privacy, handy & cozy like home. Self-cooking is available.

Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場
琵琶湖を一望できるプライベート貸切の和モダン空間へようこそ! 琵琶湖沿いに立つ希少な一軒家で、2階と3階をまるごと貸切でお使いいただけます。立地も抜群で、ブランチ大津京、スターバックス、ラーメン店、MEGAドン・キホーテが徒歩圏内にあり、日常の便利さを楽しめる最高の宿泊先です。 物件の特徴: 貸切スペース:3階建ての2階と3階を完全貸切でご利用いただけます。1階部分はオーナー専用の管理エリアですが、独立した入り口があるためプライバシーも安心です。 2階:広々としたリビング・ダイニングに浴室完備。トイレは2階と3階それぞれにあります。 3階:畳敷きの和室が2部屋あり、2階のモダンな空間とは異なる日本の伝統的な雰囲気を満喫していただけます。敷布団での寝具をご用意しており、本格的な和の体験を楽しめます。 その他のポイント: リラックス環境:家の前に幹線道路があるため車の音が聞こえますが、周りに住宅が少なく、お子様連れでも気兼ねなく過ごせます。 便利な立地:周辺にはショッピングや食事を楽しめる施設が充実しています。琵琶湖の美しい眺めと共に、和の空間で心癒される滞在をぜひご体験ください。

[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden
Located in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward, a 2-story private house with a Japanese garden. • Approx. 4 min walk to 【Keihan Tobakaido Station】 • Approx. 5 min walk to 【Keihan Fushimi Inari Station】 • Direct access to Kyoto Station, Gion, and Kawaramachi Convenient location with daily amenities and a Japanese garden for an authentic stay. Clean and well-maintained interior, suitable for up to 7 guests.Experience Kyoto’s unique charm in a living space that perfectly blends tranquility with convenience.

Max8guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya
Enjoy a fully renovated 100-year-old traditional townhouse that combines historic charm with modern comfort. Keihan Kami-Sakaemachi Station is right in front of the property, providing easy access to Kyoto Sanjo and Lake Biwa. JR Otsu Station is an 8-minute walk away. Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara can be reached in about 9, 39, and 55 minutes by train. The peaceful surroundings are ideal for guests who want to stay like a local. From the second-floor window, you can watch trains pass by nearby.

Cozy Japanese Home | 11 min to Kyoto
Welcome to Hotori, a nostalgic Japanese grandma’s home. Experience everyday Japanese life in a warm, quiet traditional house. Local stay near Kyoto. Access: 11 minutes (3 stops) to JR Kyoto Station by train 20–30 minutes to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, and Toji Temple 47 minutes to JR Osaka Station Station: 7-minute walk from JR Zeze Station Nearby (all within walking distance): Drugstore with groceries – 2 min Coin parking – 4 min Local bathhouse – 3 min Convenience store – 5 min

It takes five minutes on foot to reach Inari Tais
The whole house is covered by WiFi. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, refrigerator, microwave oven and oven A traditional Japanese-style detached house with a small garden. It has two floors in total, with one Western-style bedroom on the ground floor. An elegant tea room. There is a kitchen and a dining room. There are two Japanese-style bedrooms upstairs. There are separate bathrooms and private bathrooms on the upper and lower floors respectively, which can

A quiet townhouse near Gion along the Shirakawa River, Shirakawa Aoyan, with a dryer, washing machine and Wi-Fi, 4 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station
Shirakawa Seiryu-an | Up to 5 guests | Entire private Kyoto machiya Shirakawa Seiryu-an is located on the eastern side of the Shirakawa River in a quiet area of Gion. It is within walking distance of Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Heian Shrine. The house offers free Wi-Fi, a washer-dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, and baby amenities on request (baby crib and chair). Situated in a car-free area near the Shirakawa riverside, it provides a calm and relaxing stay.

Aogawara (The Blue Roof)
Showa Retro House with Easy Access to Kyoto & Osaka. Enjoy the best of both worlds—excellent access to top sightseeing spots and a quiet, relaxing local neighborhood. With two convenient train lines nearby, you can easily explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Otsu’s historic sites during the day. After a day of sightseeing, return to a calm, non-touristy area where you can truly unwind. The shores of Lake Biwa are also just a 15-minute walk away, perfect for a peaceful stroll.
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About 15 minutes from Kyoto Station | 3 minutes on foot from Keihan Anata Station | Free parking | Lake Biwa and train views | Entire building rental

Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house

10 minutes from Kyoto Station | 5-minute walk from Zenjō Station | Ideal for families and groups | Entire building available for rent, including Japanese-style rooms | Accommodates up to 6 people
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya

Kids Welcome /Japanese Tatami House /Kyoto 13 min

Three stops from Kyoto Station. 7 stops to Biwako Terrace. Parking for 2 vehicles is available. A private, single-family garage house with 4 bedrooms.

House with a view of the biggest lake in Japan

House for 8 Guests | 20 min Kyoto | 2 Parking|
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11 minutes to Kyoto, within walking distance of Lake Biwa, family friendly

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9 min to Kyoto, 4 min to Lake Biwa - Minpaku Yanoya

Family-friendly, Kyoto 15 min, Lake Biwa, Parking

Scenic Mountain Home

A house along the Kamogawa river/with two bicycles/within walking distance of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Tofukuji Temple, Sanjusangen-do

10 minutes from Kyoto, Lake Biwa Soba | Stay like you are living in a private rental accommodation with only one group per day & discount for consecutive nights | Up to 8 people
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| Avg. price | $217 NZD | $172 NZD | $206 NZD | $253 NZD | $208 NZD | $183 NZD | $215 NZD | $189 NZD | $201 NZD | $244 NZD | $227 NZD | $218 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 24°C | 28°C | 30°C | 26°C | 20°C | 14°C | 9°C |
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