Holiday houses in Lake Biwa

9 minutes from Kyoto Station / Parking for up to 10 people / No accommodation tax / 4 bedrooms / 5 minutes on foot from the station / Children welcome / Spacious detached house / Accessible

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.

Location · Value · Indoor spaces

Kominka Gästhus Metasequoia｜Nordic x Traditional Kominka｜BBQ・Large Groups・Pets Welcome

About 900 meters from the Pickland parking lot and cafe area along the Metasequoia Tree-lined Road. This traditional Japanese house has been transformed by a Japanese wife and her foreign husband into a special space that blends Scandinavian design with traditional Japanese beauty. The interior features a handmade solid wood table, driftwood lighting, solid cedar flooring, and other elements that convey the warmth unique to DIY. When you open the door, you'll find a relaxing space where the warmth of Scandinavian design blends with the ambiance of Japan. If you step outside, you will find a nostalgic Japanese landscape with clear mountain streams. Enjoy a relaxing time in the rural landscape of Takashima, which is rich in nature. [Note] Since it is located in the middle of a quiet village, it cannot be used for parties or playing musical instruments. Please keep your voice and noise level down in the room after 9 pm. Highlights ✓ Entire house rental ✓ 900 m to the Metasequoia Tree-lined Road ✓ Scandinavian-style renovation of a traditional Japanese house ✓ Spacious living, dining, and kitchen area of about 66 m² ✓ Handmade natural wood furniture ✓ Covered BBQ area ✓ Pets welcome ✓ Parking for 4 cars ✓ Well-equipped kitchen ✓ Self check-in ✓ Convenient access to Lake Biwa and tourist attractions

Location · Family · Biking

[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

Location · Family · Check-in

[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

Family · Location · Getting around

Pastorale｜A private rental surrounded by countryside near Lake Biwa

A rural landscape as far as the eye can see. Enjoy your meal on the Bermuda hot plate while feeling the breeze on the wooden deck. Enjoy a special theater experience at night with a 75-inch screen and surround sound. This is a newly built (March 2026) private villa surrounded by nature near Lake Biwa in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. You can enjoy a private stay without worrying about the surroundings. In a quiet setting, you can forget about your daily routine and enjoy a relaxing stay. It is about a 5-minute walk to the shore of Lake Biwa, so please enjoy a stroll. Recommended for couples, married couples, or friends. There is also a restaurant nearby that serves Omi beef, and we recommend enjoying teppanyaki as a memorable part of your trip. Because it is in a location rich in nature surrounded by rice paddies and waterways, you can see many insects and other creatures (especially in the summer months).Thank you for your understanding.

Family · Location · Kitchen

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.

Value · Family · Biking

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.

Location · Value · Nearby

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

Value · Family · Long stay

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.

Family · Value · Comfort

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.

Family · Value · Outdoor spaces

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.

Family · Location · Heating

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.

Value · Location · Checkout