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[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

[15% off for consecutive nights] Accommodates up to 8 people/wood-burning stove available/perfect for group trips, family trips, and girls' nights out!
◇ 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.

Linhu Villa Enjoy the four seasons on the shore of Lake Biwa, a private house
A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa, Rinkusho. A location surrounded by a peaceful countryside, with a white sand and green pine lake spread out in front of it. You can enjoy the seasonal natural scenery within a 100-step walk, adjacent to Lake Biwa and the Wadatara River. Blue sky, expansive lake, white sand, and green trees. Sunrise and sunset over the lake. In winter, you can play in the snow in the park by the lake and watch the water birds and swans playing in the water, in spring, you can cycle along the lakeside road and enjoy the cherry blossoms, in summer, you can swim in the lake, fish, and have a barbecue in the garden, and in autumn, you can enjoy the rich pastoral landscape dyed golden... Forget about your daily routine and have a relaxing time. There is a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, several large supermarkets within a 10-minute drive (Valor, Heiwado Azumagawa, Gyomu Supermarket, etc.), and many restaurants.

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.

Kyoto13min/4ppl/WideKing Bed/3minStation/Lake Area
Our place is in Ishiyama,just 13 min from Kyoto and 50 min from Osaka. It’s a peaceful town near the southern tip of Lake Biwa, with rivers, nature, and history. You can enjoy quiet stays away from the busy city, explore Ishiyama-dera Temple, or go cycling along the lakeside. Try amazing Omi Beef, one of Japan’s top 3 wagyu! Walk by the Seta River, relax in nature, and visit nearby spots like MIHO Museum, Hikone Castle and more. The room has warm lighting and a 240cm-wide bed for perfect rest.

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.

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.

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.

An artist's retreat in a rural landscape near Lake Biwa, an hour from Kyoto -sikari-
田畑に囲まれた日本家屋 庭には滑れるランドスケープのような小さなスケートパークがあります ここは泊まれる喫茶のような場所 何かを消費するための滞在ではなく、 少し立ち止まり、呼吸を整え、 自分の感覚を取り戻す その為のゆったりとした時間を過ごす場所 建物は古い日本家屋を オーナーである日本画家が少しずつ改修しています 壁を塗り、床を整え、庭をつくり、 今もゆっくり変化し続けています 庭には小さなDIYスケートパーク 駐車場でもあり、庭でもあり、 山や水の流れのような曲面を持つ地形 アールの上からは琵琶湖の湖面が望め、 竹生島や伊吹山、箱館山も望めます アメリカから来たスケート文化を 日本の田園風景に合う形に 置き直しました 滑る人も、眺める人も、 ただ座っているだけでもいい場所 聞こえるのは 鳥やカエルや鈴虫の声、風、田んぼの水の音 夜は星と月がよく見えます 便利さや過剰なサービスはありませんが、 この土地の時間をゆっくりとお過ごしください 都会から来る人ほど 長く滞在してくれます この風土を感じる為に 2泊以上がおすすめです

Kyoran【Mugetsu Residence】 5 min walk from Nijojo
Newly opened B&B 5 minutes walk to Nijojo. JR Line:6-minute walk Subway: 6-minute walk Nijojo:5-minute walk 12 minutes by taxi to the house. ① JR - 1 hour 25 minutes by HARUKA > Kyoto Station ② JR-HARUKA 1 hour 25 minutes > Kyoto Station ③ Transfer at Kyoto Station to JR Sanin Main Line > Nijo Station > Approx. 6 minutes walk Equipped with air conditioning, full kitchens, underfloor heating, drum-type washer-dryers, and free Disney+ & Netflix.
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Private Sauna Villa/Lake Biwa 1-min/BBQ/15 Guests

1 group per day, 6 people can stay, 1 free parking, soundproofing, 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station, near sightseeing spots

【Takashima Kominka NIO】 A relaxing stay in a building

Japanese‑Modern Private Floor/ Kyoto 20m/ Biwa 5m

Harie House

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

A private house within walking distance of Hikone Castle, a National Treasure/1 group per day/50 minutes to Kyoto/Free parking for up to 2 cars

Lake Biwa Right in Front | Ideal for Large Groups
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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