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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
Located in the center of Hikone-shi, this place is close to everything you want to visit with your family. Free parking is in front of the inn, so it is easy to carry your luggage! It is comfortable to stay with about️ 1 person to 4 people, but up to 6 people can stay if not possible.It is also a great place for biwaichi around Lake Biwa by bicycle. In winter, you can reach the Grand Snow Oku-Ibuki Ski Resort in one hour.This is the perfect place for a one-night stay. There is a shopping street called "Taisho Romantic Shibancho Square" within walking distance, so you can feel like you're traveling by walking.There are also various restaurants and restaurants. It is a 3-minute walk to the Hiko Nara Museum, a 5-minute walk to Castle Road, and a 10-minute walk to Hikone Castle, a national treasure.It's also a great place to take a walk with your car♪ There are many delicious morning shops nearby, so you can rest assured that you can have breakfast.♪ Located in the center of Shiga Prefecture, it is a convenient place to visit sightseeing spots such as "La Colina" in Omihachiman, "Black Wall Square" in Nagahama, and Taga's "Taga Taisha". You can access most popular tourist destinations in Shiga, and Kyoto is also an hour away by train or car.
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
9-minute walk from Hikone Castle_10-person rental_Glance Snow 1H_3 cars_Villa Hikone Castle
This popular inn is difficult to book, so we recommend adding it to your favorites. "Villa Hikone Castle" is a 1-group private rental inn located in the center of Hikone sightseeing, a 9-minute walk to Hikone Castle, a 4-minute walk to Yonbancho Square where Hikonyan appears, and a 3-minute walk to Castle Road, where there are restaurants and souvenir shops. It can accommodate up to 10 people. Parking is available for up to 3 cars free of charge. It is located in a very quiet area dotted with the footlight mansions of the Hikone clan from the Edo period, and the Serikawa River is also nearby for a pleasant stroll. The swimming pool at Lake Biwa is within 10 minutes by car, Taga Shrine, Nagahama's black wall and Yamma Museum, and Shiga's most popular La Coruña are within 30 minutes by car, and Kansai's leading Glansnow Okuibuki Ski Resort is within an hour, so you can visit the tourist attractions of Shiga Prefecture from this facility. Matsubara Swimming Pool, the venue for the Birdman Contest, a summer tradition on Lake Biwa, is within 10 minutes by car. For those who come by bicycle, there is a covered bicycle parking space. In addition, a washing machine and gas dryer are installed, so you can wash your clothes quickly.
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4.83 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
[15% off for consecutive stays] Entire log house with wood-burning stove and BBQ deck | Maximum 8 people | 10 minutes by car from Metasequoia
Green View Lodge is a private log cabin rental in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, nestled in the lush nature between Lake Biwa and Mount Hakodate. Only one group is accommodated per day. We offer a spacious area that is perfect for families, groups of friends, girls' nights out, and longer stays (up to 8 people). ■ Comprehensive amenities and features ● Wood-burning stove: In winter (December to March), you can relax in the warmth of the wood-burning stove. ● Wood deck: You can enjoy barbecues and stargazing on the open wood deck (free use of a barbecue grill). ● Kitchen and café counter: With a spacious kitchen and an inviting counter, it's perfect for cooking, dining, and socializing with large groups. ● Indoor terrace: A bright indoor terrace where you can relax regardless of the weather. ■ Nearby attractions and access (travel time by car) Metasequoia-lined street: About 10 minutes by car Hakodateyama Ski Resort / Parfait Specialty Shop: About 6 minutes by car Lake Biwa shore (Imazu area): About 7 minutes by car Makino Kogen and Onsen: About 15 minutes by car Hakusan Shrine: About 20 minutes by car Nearest supermarket/convenience store: About 10 minutes by car
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews
[Koshin] Entire traditional house rental *Popular with groups* Long-term stays welcome * BBQ allowed * 50 minutes from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa
This is an entire old house [Kokoro-]. It will be a private house for one group per day where you can feel the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is an old and 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 Azumikawa Station on the JR Kosei Line, and 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. BBQ set (equipment) is available for a fee, so please feel free to contact us. Free parking on premises. Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles if it is a regular car. In case of large cars, please contact us in advance as it may be difficult for 3 cars. If you consult us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. We also rent bicycles for free. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please use it as a base while cycling at Lake Biwa. We also upload information on surrounding tourist destinations and facility information on social media. Instagram @ kokoro_shiga.takashima
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
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.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
Express access from Kyoto | Biwako Arigatou House: An authentic Japanese-style private rental just an 8-minute walk from Lake Biwa. Pets welcome.
This is a single-family home that is a 10-minute walk from JR Omi-Maiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest beach on Lake Biwa.You can see Lake Biwa from the building.You're also welcome to stay with pets! You can enjoy local life without worrying like a ryokan, hotel, or group glamping inn.Fiber optic internet, wifi throughout the building, playroom and work desk, terrestrial and on-demand TV on a large TV.From a few nights to a long stay, enjoy life in Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets. The floor on the 1st floor is completely solid, and it is maintained with only edible oil, so it is safe for people and pets. As a measure to prevent infection and hygiene, all rooms are in all rooms!The room is equipped with a ventilation fan (no loss) that allows ventilation with the outdoors and a plasma cluster air conditioner. There are also a number of fans and circulators, as well as an air purifier and an ozone sterilizer.
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews
Newly built log house with sauna, bath, firewood stove, and free BBQ space. Occupied area 200 Tsubo
Rent the entire 826-square-meter property! Newly built log house constructed in 2024 (BESS Country Log) Barrel sauna, cold plunge pool, BBQ area, and trampoline available Rila Takashima values a quiet environment. Please refrain from loud conversations, laughter, making noise, and playing music outdoors. We apologize for the inconvenience, but groups of students often become loud, so we limit their use to groups of up to 5 people. Outdoor use is allowed until 9:00 p.m. We offer a discount for consecutive nights on weekdays. (10% off for the second night and beyond) Please send us a direct message before booking.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
15PPL Home | Walk to Old Town/La Collina | 2 Baths
📍 90% of local sights within walking distance. Perfectly located in the historic district. 🚶 Top Location: 10-min walk to La Collina: Most visited, iconic architecture & sweets. 7-min walk to Hachiman-bori: Top-rated canal & iconic Samurai movie site. 5-min walk to Local Market: Perfect for premium Omi Beef. ✨ Highlights: 4BR Home: Traditional layout with backyard & balcony. Modern Perks: Full kitchen w/ dishwasher & premium cookware Convenience: 4-min walk to 24h Lawson & free parking
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews
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.
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 424 reviews
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.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews
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.
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
然 -sikari- | A Stayable Kissa in Rural Japan
A quiet private house with a small skateable garden, one hour from Kyoto and near Lake Biwa. The handmade concrete landscape can be skated or enjoyed as sculpture. Surrounded by rice fields, with birds, wind, and clear starry nights. Renovated by the host, a Japanese painter, into a simple teahouse-like space. Ideal for writers, artists, and anyone seeking stillness. Two nights or more recommended. Not a place to consume, but to pause and reconnect with your senses.
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviewsPopular amenities for Lake Biwa family-friendly rentals
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kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 981 reviews
Traditional Kyoto House with a Private Hinoki Bath
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 455 reviews
Kyoto Machiya style suite entire house
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 366 reviews
Kiyomizu Area | Machiya House | 6 Guests | Gion
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews
Ina House Kyoto Nijo Castle, equipped with exclusive washing machine, bathroom dryer, WiFi, air conditioning, kitchen, 3 minutes from bus stop
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4.79 out of 5 average rating, 1173 reviews
【Kyotofish·Miya】Geisha District Private Machiya
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
CITY-CENTER, UNIQUE, LUXURY, HISTORICAL TOWNHOUSE
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

Rent an entire Edo-period storehouse. Relax in a rural hideaway.
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews
[Barrel Sauna Available (Extra Charge)] Modern-style Traditional House for Rent/Up to 8 People/Terrace with Roof Available/Tent Sauna Available
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 290 reviews
118 y/o traditional Japanese house in Arashiyama
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 601 reviews
[Barrel Sauna Available (Paid)] Renovated Old Private House with Warehouse and Large Garden, 1 Building for Rent/Up to 8 People/Tent Sauna/BBQ Available
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
Cosy natures house! Walk to Fushimi lnari Taisha
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
Luxury Traditional House by Golden Pavilion
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews
Sugiyama is located in the Kyoto Station business district, 10-15 minutes walk from Kyoto Station, a detached Kyomachi house with a tatami Zen garden, 2 minutes walk from Toji Temple, with a private kitchen and bathroom.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews
Cozy Kotatsu Villa| Max 14 |2 Baths |Nr Arashiyama
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 371 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

【funhouse蘭】/private house/walkable to jr
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4.86 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
SuigetsuteiーNear Kyoto St. 8 min Open-Air Bath
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4.83 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews
Lake Biwa view! Sauna Villa, Max 14, BBQ
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4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews
New! Hospitality at “Mo・Shizunoyado” | Very close to Gion and Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Kamogawa River | Luxurious private space | Entire building for rent with heated floors and a garden
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews
Baby & Kids Welcome | Japanese Home near Kyoto
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews
Underground pool | BBQ | Dogs welcome | Limited to one group per day | Maximum 10 people | Starry sky and campfire
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
Charming villa with Japanese mountain village view
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews
1 building for rent|Fully equipped with pool, sauna, and BBQ|Near Lake Biwa, accommodates up to 8 people
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