Family-friendly holiday rentals in Himeji

220-year-old Blue Merchant's Mansion with Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Harvesting Experience

KAIWA NO SATO This old house is an indigo mansion built in the first year of the Bunsei era (1804) during the heyday of indigo. The main house and the sleeping area (a barn where indigo was stored) have been demolished due to aging, but the historic living room and garden have been preserved to allow guests to experience a little bit of that time, and it is used as a farmhouse inn. In the old days, "Indigofera" grew on the fertile land of the Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture, bringing great wealth to Tokushima Prefecture (Awa Province). Ancient documents on indigo, including cultural properties, are also available for viewing. Enjoy the charm of that era and Indigofera. ＝＝＝＝ Feel free to pick and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from the adjacent fields. * Please enjoy as many figs as you like in summer and autumn. Fruit examples: Spring: sweet summer Summer: Watermelon, Green Bowl (Melon) Fall: figs, pomegranates, sweet potatoes [Vegetables example] Spring: potatoes, corn, bamboo shoots, butterbur sprouts, konjac Summer: Japanese ginger, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chili peppers, cucumbers Fall: potatoes, konnyaku Winter: Daikon radish * Please contact us in advance if you have any requests, as the harvest and timing may change depending on the weather. ＝＝＝＝

Lemon tree hotel

Lemon Tree Hotel – The Main House The silence of Ogijima, cherishing the "unfinished". There is nothing convenient here. However, I want you to surrender to only that which stimulates your five senses. A 120-year-old traditional house that cherishes the concept of "unfinished".Climb the labyrinthine stone steps and surrender yourself to a bedroom that seems to float on the sea, and you will feel the heartbeat of the Seto Inland Sea right there.This place, born from a dialogue with architect Yoshiyuki Abe, is an art hotel that embodies the memory of the land.Your stay here is a story where you become a part of this island. ◆ Access to the Seto Inland Sea and Ogijima The following route is convenient for continuing your journey from Naoshima. ● Public transport: Naoshima → Takamatsu Port → Ogijima (ferry) ● Boat taxi: A 30-minute adventure from Naoshima to Ogijima (advance booking required) ◆ A meal that showcases the island's bounty: a pescetarian meal crafted from the land's bounty.A story of the cycle created by local fish and home-grown herbs (dinner and breakfast, ¥5,500 per person *Vegan options available). ◆ Island travel support: We will support your trip from the perspective of an islander, even before your stay.(A request form will be sent after booking)

ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)

9 minutes by train or 5 minutes on foot from Kansai Airport.We rent all the houses (old houses) of traditional Japanese merchants.Oil is the name that has been passed down to our house for generations. It's not just a guest house, but just family and friends, and enjoy a relaxing trip to Japan without worrying about other groups. It is also a popular inn for those who are interested in traditional Japanese culture, or enthusiasts of anime such as Ganjing Blade and Naruto.It is an old house, but everything has been renovated so that guests can have a comfortable stay. It can be used for a wide range of stays, from one person to families or groups of up to 10 people.(The price will not change for up to 3 people) [Best hospitality not found in other guesthouses] The spacious 12-tatami tatami mat and the Japanese garden spread across the rim side is the essence of traditional Japanese architecture.Please relax while looking at the Japanese garden among the spacious tatami mats. The living room, which has been remodeled, can travel back in time 200 years ago. [For long-term stays] Desk, chairs and whiteboards are provided.It can also be used as a working space.We also provide discount plans for guests staying longer than 28 days.

All-you-can-use sauna, private rental, old private house

This private traditional Japanese house is owned by ‘JP’, a DIY enthusiast who self-renovated a 150-year-old traditional house, envisioning his ideal lifestyle. The standout feature of this accommodation is its one-of-a-kind ‘egg sauna’. This is a fully DIY sauna, developed entirely by JP from design to production, featuring a unique shape that allows heat to circulate naturally.Enjoy a sauna experience you can’t get anywhere else, while being enveloped by the gentle warmth of the wood-burning stove. Inside the room, there is also a traditional Japanese irori (hearth) typical of old Japanese houses. You can experience traditional Japanese living, such as sharing a hotpot around the irori (traditional hearth) or grilling skewers. *Please bring your own cooking utensils, such as ingredients and skewers. The accommodation is located in a quiet hamlet called ‘Kobo’, nestled among the mountains in Misasaki, Okayama Prefecture. Right nearby is Nishi-Awakura Village, which is attracting attention as a village for regional revitalisation and relocation, and the surrounding satoyama landscape is rich in nature. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by nature and handcrafted warmth.

[Free pick-up and drop-off] Small traditional house in the countryside | 1-2 people | Breakfast with home-roasted coffee

About an hour by car from Kyoto and Osaka.A small, handmade guest house nestled in a nature-rich satoyama. --------------------------- 🏠 Accommodation points • Private space for rent: This is a warm old private house carefully renovated by the owner couple. • The room features a Goemon-buro bath, one of the few remaining traditional Japanese baths heated with firewood, using precious natural water pumped from underground.It is available as an option. • Easy Satoyama Breakfast: Free-range eggs, bread, wieners, home-roasted coffee, etc. are available in the fridge.Self-catering at your convenience. • You can enjoy dinner and local drinks as an option. • Free shuttle service and bicycle rental (not electric-assist bicycles) available: Free shuttle service to JR Kameoka Station and Nose Electric Railway Myokenguchi Station (3:30 pm to 8:00 pm) Credit card and various QR payments

Mountains and clear streams, a house under the stars [Entire house] [BBQ/river play/campfire/hot pot] [20% discount for consecutive nights]

《For stays of 2 nights or more, there is a 20% discount.We will adjust the price after the booking is confirmed.》 《You can confirm the number of guests on the day.The price will be adjusted based on the final number of guests》 《If you are staying consecutively, the number of guests can change from day to day.It can be adjusted on the day of use.》 This is a guest house in Sayo-cho, at the western edge of Hyogo Prefecture. It is located in the mountains, and there is a clear stream right in front of it.We have renovated an old house that had been vacant. I hope guests can stay here as if it were another home. You can enjoy your time leisurely in the guest house and the surrounding area. With convenient transport to Harima, Okayama and Tottori, you can enjoy your trip from here. I would recommend a visit by car. We do not pick you up and drop you off.

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.

A　rustic Japanese village getaway

Experience a stay in a traditional Japanese house, tucked inside the forested mountains of the Yoshino Valley. This converted farmhouse is located in Kawakami Village, the source of the Yoshino/Kino river. The house sits just above an idyllic swimming spot, perfect for families to enjoy the cool, clear waters Guests will have the full property to themselves, which includes a handmade cedar bathtub with views across the river. There is also outdoor space to enjoy barbecuing under the stars.

Japan’s Oldest Company Housing (No. 9)

The oldest remaining residence and company housing in Japan. Situated in the historic silver mine town of Ikuno. Designated as a nationally important cultural landscape with efforts underway to secure UNESCO status. These houses were built by the Mitsubishi Corporation around 1876 and are now designated cultural properties of Asago City. In such a historic building, you can experience accommodation while thinking about the life of the past. Easy access to Kinosakionsen and Takeda Castle.

Quiet Rural Stay | Long-term Welcome | Okayama

It takes 3 hours from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. You can see a totally different aspect of the city side of Japan. Green mountains, clear river, Firefly, many stars, rice field, Vegetable field. The house is a beautiful nature. And also we have good neighbors. You will see the real Japanese countryside that is not written in the guidebook. The room is surrounded by my father's and my artworks. The huge kitchen, living room, and garden are yours. Please enjoy and relax in the cozy house.

Mokushuku Tanaka Residence

☆A traditional house built in the Edo period. ☆This is a supervised traditional house by the owner's architectural design office. ☆It has been restored and renovated without destroying the atmosphere of a town house. ☆Please experience a space that feels like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. ☆There is a well-equipped kitchen, so it should be satisfactory for long stays or families. ☆It is adjacent to a castle, making it suitable for sightseeing around the castle.

【Teshima’s Ocean View Retreat Tokuto】King Villa

Tokuto is a newly renovated private mansion built in the 1940s on Teshima. It is conveniently located about 15mins walk from Ieura Port. Enjoy the luxurious architecture of the past, such as the authentic hand blown window glass, Onigawara (Japanese gargoyle roof tiles), and the beautiful gardens with an abundance of stone lanterns. The building consists of 2 villas, King Villa & Queen Villa. As a measure against infectious diseases, we accept one group for each building.