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Revitalising a 106-year-old historic inn and its storehouse: Mitsuhama Inn, a 188-square-metre traditional kominka with a Japanese moss garden and semi-open-air bath (available for one group per day)
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ◆ Limited to one group per day/private ~ long-established ryokan and warehouse experience-style stay ◆ ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ ■ Location, History, Features ■ A long-established Japanese-style inn and restaurant (formerly the Kanaga Ryokan) in Mitsuhama, a port town in Matsuyama/Dogo, built 106 years ago and surrounded by four white-walled storehouses built in the Edo period and four gardens. It has been gradually renovated and revitalised (currently in the process of revitalisation), with whitewashed clay walls, natural Kenji-ji bamboo fences, and more.Originally an old house opened as an almost 100% inbound accommodation.We are conducting a semi open-air bath in the interior of the warehouse and renovation work centered around the water. ■ Soothing moss garden ■ There are three moss gardens: the front garden, the middle garden, and the back garden. Well water flows everywhere, including through a fountain, a basin, a stone basin, a stream between stepping stones, and a pond. The pond is home to koi, goldfish, medaka, tanago, and river prawns, and is a biotope space visited by wild birds. ■ Chick-in lounge (cafe/bar space), souvenir corner ■ You can drink authentic cocktails on the first floor of the main building.There is a souvenir corner with imported interior goods/accessories/natural stone, etc. from Japan, Bali, and other places.
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Experience the ultimate relaxation in a semi-open-air bath while taking in the stunning ocean view.
The morning sun rises right in front of you. You can also get to the beach in about 5 minutes on foot. There is no kitchen, but a BBQ stove is available for those who wish to use it. Please bring your own ingredients. Please use stoves, etc. only outdoors. There are only private houses around, so noise is prohibited after 10 pm. It is about a 10-minute drive to a nearby restaurant. Regarding the accommodation, there is a separate building in the area where we live, and you will be staying there. There is also a swimming pool on the property, so you can swim. Please let us know when you are using the pool so we can close the curtains. Please note that there are many insects due to the surrounding natural environment. It is about a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport. You can also come by bus, but we recommend renting a car. If you wish, we can also introduce you to a convenient rental car that can be picked up and returned at the airport. Children (junior high school students and younger) are charged half price. Please contact us for reservations. We will provide you with a special offer. Preschool children are generally free, but if they need a futon, we will charge a child's rate. Please note that you will be responsible for any damage within the facility. We do not currently provide breakfast.
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Hokkaido World Heritage Shiretoko Rasu A Japanese-style inn run by a Rausu kelp fisherman and his wife
This is a newly opened guest house in 2025, limited to one group per day. Seaside cottage KOBUSTAY is located along the sea. A stylish Japanese-style cottage where you can experience Rausu kelp fishing, The facility is fully equipped with a kitchen, condiments, and cooking utensils, You can cook fresh fish and other items sold in the inn It is a new inn where guests can truly stay like they live there. The host can also speak English, and in addition to the English signage in the facility, there is also a cashless system and free outdoor rentals, so you can have a safe and comfortable stay. Guests can taste the seafood of Shibetsu Rausu, and to help them get to know the area better We built this kind of facility. (The second floor is a private rental for one group, the first floor is a fishing experience workshop) Also, my wife is qualified to guide tours of fresh fish auctions that are not normally open to the public and is qualified to do so, and we offer a variety of small group fishing and local cuisine experiences We offer a number of small group fishing and local culinary experiences. For guests visiting here and for us in the area It's a time that enriches your life.
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Hara-Ie, a 100-year-old dojo inn with a view of the two Alps, in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture
This is a small, renovated, 100-year-old earthen storehouse in a town in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture, where you can see the two Alps. The inn is run by a married couple who run a design office. It is a space where we designed it ourselves, created the parts we could with our own hands, and explored the possibilities of renovating the warehouse while cultivating the power to create our own lives. We hope you will find your own comfort through the experience of living in this quiet place where the lifestyle of the past and the present intersect. ■ Capacity 3 people It is a small space with a total floor area of about 50 ㎡, so it is spacious enough for 1-3 adults to stay comfortably. ■ Time Check-in: 4 pm - 8 pm Check-out: 11 am We greet you in person at check-in and check-out. Please let us know your arrival time in advance when you make a reservation. ■ Access We encourage you to come by car to shop for groceries and stroll around the neighborhood. There is parking space for 2 cars on the premises (please contact us if you have more than 2 cars)
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Awaji Island's Entire Private Rental Lodge, Usagi: A rental villa with a view of the sea from a hill! A newly built detached house in 2023
[Rental villa overlooking the sea from the heights of Awaji Island Kamaguchi] Why not enjoy a relaxing stay on Awaji Island, where you can live like a local while gazing out over the sea? Rabbit-themed holiday home The living room, which has a large window overlooking Osaka Bay, is… Yogibo Sofa Home Theater Karaoke Kitchen We have ____ so you can relax. There is a large counter under the window where you can have a drink, read or work while enjoying the glittering waters of the morning sun and moonlight Capacity: 4 people (no additional charge based on the number of guests) Parking: Free Check-in: from 3:00 pm (evenings OK) *Contactless check-in using a PIN code Check out: 11 o'clock WiFi: Yes Amenities: Towels, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc. Bedding: 2 double beds Free service: Awaji Island Milk, Water, Drip Coffee, Onion Soup, Nespresso Refa hair cream and bathing agent Options: ① Starry sky and waves BBQ BBQ & Pizza Kettle & Bonfire Set Rental 3,000 yen. ② Recommended for girls and couples Refa haircare set rental 3,000 yen.
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[Car Travel Only] Small old house in the countryside | 1 ~ 2 people | Free parking | Breakfast with homemade roasted coffee
About an hour by car from Kyoto and Osaka.A small, handmade guest house nestled in a nature-rich satoyama. The inn will no longer offer a pick-up and drop-off service for bookings made after January 2026.There is no public transport or taxis, so please make sure you come by car. 🚌 If you would like a free shuttle from the station, please consider this listing (https://www.airbnb.jp/h/small-hotel-tonari-omoya).This is the main listing that has been well received. --------------------------- 🏠 Accommodation points • Private space for rent: This is a warm old private house carefully renovated by the owner couple. • Easy Satoyama Breakfast: Free-range eggs, bread, wieners, home-roasted coffee, etc. are available in the fridge.Self-catering at your convenience. • Small bar on site: Guests can enjoy local sake tastings, homemade syrups and local drinks. • Free rental bicycles: Perfect for strolling around while feeling the breeze. Credit card and various QR payments
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Sanuki Rental Villa Seifu-an [Maximum 6 people] [One group per day only]
[Maximum 6 people] [Limited to one group per day] A relaxing stay in an old house where the refreshing breeze of Sanuki blows A fully renovated 90-year-old house surrounded by white walls, revived as a rental villa. It is rented to one group per day, so families, groups, couples, etc. can spend a relaxing private time. It's a 5-minute walk to the sandy beach, where you can take a walk to the sound of the waves. You can also relax and fish at sea. Spend a day overlooking the Japanese garden, where time passes slowly and you can refresh both your body and mind. There is also a dog run, so you can stay with your pet. If you'd like, you can experience making authentic Sanuki udon noodles by hand. (Fees apply, cash only on the day) Please let the staff know when you make a reservation.
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Old private house with seasonal mountain views
There is nothing here... that's why it's so relaxing... Chizu-cho, Hatto-gun, Tottori Prefecture, is a small town in a mountainous area surrounded by mountains, rivers, fields and rice paddies, 93% of which are forests. The Tottori Sand Dunes, a tourist attraction, are about an hour away by car, and there are several nice tourist spots and recommended cafes in the town. It's a good place to use as a base for sightseeing, or just relax to your heart's content without going anywhere. Please have a wonderful time.
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Ocean view guest house Yakushima - Cottage
This location is very quiet & secret place for vacation home. There is a small Tatami room like a tea celemony room that you can use as yoga, meditation etc. for your private time. However, no kitchen facility. We provide an electric pot,cups,small dishies, refrigerater, microwave and oven grills toaster, so you can bring some food etc. There is sea and forest view from the guest cottage. Cottage is made in Japanese style with aromatic local cedar wood , open beams, and Shoji screens.
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Private Kura on a Real Apple Farm“Yokoya Farm ”
Just 10 minutes from downtown Matsumoto, Yokoya Farm is a family-run working apple farm in the countryside. Our private kura (Japanese storehouse), next to our family home, was renovated into a guesthouse in 2018. Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a real farmer's kura with the entire building all to yourselves. Our apple orchard is about a 5-minute walk away. During the apple season (late August to mid-November), you're welcome to enjoy complimentary apple picking.
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Loft on top of a machiya
This is a unique loft space on top of a rare 3 floors machiya located on the central island of Kyoto. On the top floor of HASU former ryokan, we have designed an ensuite appartement with 2 rooms that are like 2 small houses. One room is located on the East side, and the other on the West side, they both have their own shower. The house was renovated in 2020 in order to offer an authentic experience in an ancient ryokan, with a contemporary comfort.
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Nakameguro St 1min /[32㎡] 1 king size bed/ sofa
1 min walk to Nakameguro station. Conveniently located 1 minute walk from Nakameguro Station! You can use balcony and rooftop! Once you exit the building, you will find convenience stores, supermarkets, karaoke rooms, stylish cafes, and reasonably priced sushi restaurants. The Meguro River, famous for its cherry blossoms, is only a 3-minute walk away. 中目黒駅から徒歩1分の好立地! バルコニーや屋上も利用可能です。 ビルを出るとコンビニやスーパーはもちろん カラオケやお洒落なカフェ・リーズナブルなお寿司屋さんもあります。
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Private villa | 4 people, 1 parking space, easy access to the entire resort
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Entire House by the sea | Tottiri | Up to 6 Guests
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[Private Inn] 1 day 1 group limited accommodation on the bank of Shimanto River/Shimanto Town, Kochi Prefecture/Unbranded Space/Free parking
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private hot spring pool, sauna, and open-air bath.
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④ [Simple Stay] BBQ grill on the marine view terrace for up to 10 people
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-Time slip to the Heian Period -Junior suite room
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Base for climbing Mt. Suiyo | Entire house | Annex of a charming Japanese house | 2–6 people | Free parking for 3 cars
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ラグジュアリー別荘 UMIHOTARU in FUKUOKA
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Private Japanese Home near Kyoto
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