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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, 106 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
This is "Green View Lodge", a private rental log house located in the rich natural environment between Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakusan in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, limited to one group per day. We offer a spacious space ideal for families, groups of friends, girls' nights out, and consecutive night stays (up to 8 people). ■ Well-equipped facilities and features ● Firewood stove: In winter (December-March), you can relax in the warmth of the firewood stove. ● Wooden deck: You can enjoy a barbecue and stargazing on the spacious wooden deck (free rental of a BBQ stove). ● Kitchen & cafe counter: There is a spacious kitchen and an atmospheric counter, perfect for cooking, eating, and chatting with a large group. ● Indoor terrace: There is a bright indoor terrace where you can relax without worrying about the weather. ■ Nearby sightseeing and access (time required by car) Metasequoia tree-lined street: about a 10-minute drive Hachimantai Ski Resort / Parfait specialty store: about 6 minutes by car Lake Biwa shore (Imazu area): about 7 minutes by car Makino Kogen and Onsen: about a 15-minute drive Shirahige Shrine: about a 20-minute drive Nearest supermarket and convenience store: about a 10-minute drive
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 137 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, 137 reviews
[Barrel Sauna Available (Extra Charge)] Modern-style Traditional House for Rent/Up to 8 People/Terrace with Roof Available/Tent Sauna Available
Welcome to [3Re: KEITA]! From a house without personality to a house with personality We remade an old house that had been left without any features. Re Origine (reuse what you can, don't destroy more than necessary) Re Make (reuse waste materials and give them new life) Re Meaning (Don't let them tell you there's nothing in the countryside) Based on the concept of the 3 Re's, we strive to create new value while cherishing rural roots. The concept of this facility is not just to renovate, but to remake while preserving the good qualities of old houses, to redefine their value, and to make them modern and comfortable. The facility is located at the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time feeling the blessings of the mountains and nature to your heart's content. We also rent BBQ grills and tent saunas, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling at one with nature. * We may not be able to provide a tent sauna depending on availability. Please note that we are only able to lend it free of charge, and even if it cannot be used, we cannot change the amount.
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 284 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, 181 reviews
Newly built log house with sauna, bath, firewood stove, and free BBQ space. Occupied area 200 Tsubo
The entire 250 tsubo property is rented! Newly built cabin built in 2024 (Bess country log) Barrel sauna, water bath, BBQ space, trampoline available Rila Takashima values a quiet environment. Loud conversations, laughter, noise, or music outdoors are not allowed. We are sorry, but student groups often make loud noises, so we limit them to a maximum of 5 people. Outdoor use is available until 9 pm. Discounts are available for consecutive weekday stays.(10% after the second night) Please DM before booking.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 107 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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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 118 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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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 420 reviews
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.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 261 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, 235 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, 134 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, 146 reviewsPopular amenities for Shiga Prefecture family-friendly rentals
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[Coi House] Spacious single-family house, 7 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Machiya Stay in Gojo, Near Gion and Kyoto Sta.
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 577 reviews
Kyoto Machiya style suite entire house
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviews
kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 978 reviews
Kiyomizu Area | Machiya House | 6 Guests | Gion
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
5 minutes walk to Fushimi Inari Shrine. 2bathrooms
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews
Traditional Kyoto House with a Private Hinoki Bath
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 452 reviews
Guesthouse Hana - Reisen Villa
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 172 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, 190 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, 115 reviews
Cosy natures house! Walk to Fushimi lnari Taisha
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews
Mulan family
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
Duplex, 2 Bath w/Open-Air Bath & Garden. Machiya.
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews
3 mins walk to station, nearby Fushimi Inari
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
Super location best host w/Cycle Port & wifi
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 431 reviews
Kamo River★Entire Listing rent★With Parking
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

SuigetsuteiーNear Kyoto St. 8 min Open-Air Bath
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4.83 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews
Lake Biwa view! Sauna Villa, Max 14, BBQ
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 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
Entire building rental, Omihachiman, Lake Biwa Resort, many sightseeing spots nearby, free parking
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