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[15% off for consecutive nights] Up to 8 people/wood stove available/ideal for group travel, family travel, and girls' gatherings!
Between ◇Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakoan◇ "Green View Lodge" is a log cabin in the Kosei region of Shiga Prefecture. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city in a cabin surrounded by nature and have time to ourselves?The warmth of the wood stove creates a soothing space and encourages relaxation.Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish decor.The large kitchen is also a fun memory to cook and eat together.On the wooden deck, you can barbecue or gaze at the starry sky.Perfect for girls' clubs and group trips! The ◎room has AC, WiFi, TV (Netflix available), BBQ stove (weber), Fully equipped with Bluetooth-enabled mini compos, washer-dryer, coffee maker, and anything else you need to make your stay comfortable. The ◎surrounding area is easily accessible by car, and there are many sightseeing spots such as Hakodateyama Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Plateau, Metasequoia Trees, Shirage Shrine, Kutsuki Valley, and Kumagawa-juku. There are also several hot spring facilities in ◎Takashima City.Please refer to the guidebook.

Pets welcome!Lake Biwa Arigatou House in Omihachiman is perfect for a workcation where you can stay like you live there
This is a 10-minute walk from JR Omihachiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest Biwako no Hama. You can see Lake Biwa from the building. Pets are also welcome! You can enjoy local life without worrying about inns, hotels, or group glamping accommodations. Fiber optic internet, Wi-Fi available throughout the house, play room, work desk, large TV with terrestrial and on-demand channels. Enjoy life on Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets, from a few nights to a longer stay. The floor on the ground floor is completely dirt-free and is maintained only with edible oil, so it is safe for both people and pets. As an infection and hygiene measure, all rooms! are equipped with ventilation fans (Lossnai) that can ventilate with the outdoors and plasma cluster air conditioners, with many fans and circulators, and air purifiers with ozone sterilizers, and even a Roomba on each floor.

Lakefront Villa Enjoy the four seasons by Lake Biwa Private house rental
A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa. The location is surrounded by idyllic countryside with white sand Aomatsu lakes right in front of you.Adjacent to Lake Biwa and Wada-da River, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons in less than 100 steps on foot.Blue skies, expansive lakes, white sand and green trees.Sunrises and sunsets floating on the lake.In the winter, snow play in the lakefront park, watch the water birds, and swans, cycle along the lakeshore roads in the spring, lake bathing, fishing, barbaking in the garden in the summer, and rich countryside dyed with golden colors in autumn...Forget about your daily hassle and have a relaxing time. There is also a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, a few large spurs within a 10-minute drive (Baro-, Heiando Azumikawa, Yasumikawa, etc.), and many restaurants.

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.

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.

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View
K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.

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.

private guest house Kuu 1min walk to Lake Biwa
Adjacent to rice fields and fields Away from excess things and information A calm time unrelated to denseness The villa is reserved, so stay away from the hustle and bustle You can spend your time slowly The nearby Lake Biwa is highly transparent and you can swim in the summer Hakodateyama Ski Resort is nearby in winter, It is an area where you can feel nature and the four seasons close to you throughout the year. Cafe menu and BBQ stove rental are available for a fee. Please contact us.

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

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.

京都駅へ10分/最大10人/琵琶湖/寝室4つ/大津駅徒歩5分/お子様大歓迎/電車2路線可能/駐車場有
大きな戸建、バリアフリーの静かな宿泊先で、大切な人とのつながりを深めませんか? JR大津駅まで徒歩5分。 大津駅からJR京都駅まで10分、JR大阪駅へ約40分。 京阪電車上栄駅に徒歩2分、京都三条や琵琶湖湖畔沿いへアクセス抜群。 敷地内に無料駐車場付。 室内は清潔感があり、段差も少なく、手すりも多いので安心。10人でもゆっくり過ごせます。赤ちゃんも歓迎😄 京都や大阪へのアクセスも便利で、琵琶湖を代表として、彦根城や琵琶湖バレー、マリンスポーツ、サイクリング、石山寺などの歴史的な建造物、そして紅葉などの沢山の観光資源があり、他にはない日本の姿を四季折々感じる事が出来ます❗️ 私はこの地域が大好きです。 JR大津駅周辺には沢山の飲食店や大手コーヒー店、コンビニ、スーパーマーケットがあり便利です😊 タオルやコーヒーをはじめ、たくさんのアメニティーを揃えていますよ😊 私は事業として、英語を使って日本中の親子を対象に、日本や外国の魅力を伝え、グローバルな視点で考えられる子供達を育成しています。 一生の思い出のお手伝いができると嬉しいです。

Lake Biwa Lakeside villa
We have a Canadian house, just a stone through away from the beautiful Lake Biwa. Suitable place to stay for family trip, with friends and work trip. For 7guests or less, we rent 3 bed rooms (with 8 beds) For 8guests or more, we can rent the extra cabin space which is still part of the building but usually there is no access.(5 bed rooms and an attic, 12 beds and extra bathroom) please see photos and enquire within. - No Party - No BBQ after 9pm
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Japanese‑Modern Private Floor/ Kyoto 20m/ Biwa 5m

A 150-year-old house built on the grounds of a shrine with a Japanese garden with a pond and a tea room, private rental for up to 6 people

Lumen Designer Remodelled Kyomachiya | Two Bedrooms + Scenic Bathtub Hidden in a Quiet Lane

Entire studio room for rent on the shore of Lake Biwa [Biwako]

Wakasa curtain
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Biwa located?
Lake Biwa sits in Shiga Prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu, surrounded by mountains and traditional towns. The area is near Kyoto and draws both residents and visitors interested in nature, culture, and local food.
When is the best time to visit Lake Biwa?
Late spring and autumn are frequently suggested for exploring Lake Biwa, when temperatures are mild and outdoor views are vibrant with seasonal flowers or changing leaves. Summer brings warmer weather for water activities, while winter tends to be quieter with crisp air.
What are some things to do near Lake Biwa?
Around Lake Biwa, you can explore activities like visiting historic shrines and castles, enjoying lake cruises, or relaxing at traditional hot spring inns. The area also has walking and cycling paths, as well as seasonal cherry blossom and autumn foliage viewing.
How is the weather near Lake Biwa?
Lake Biwa experiences cool winters with temperatures ranging from 34–49°F (1–9°C) in January, and warm, humid summers reaching 76–92°F (25–33°C) in August. Spring and autumn are milder with moderate rainfall, making outdoor activities pleasant.
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