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9 minutes to Kyoto Station / Maximum 10 people / Lake Biwa / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk to Otsu Station / Children welcome / Access to 2 train stations / Car park available
Why not strengthen your bond with your loved ones at a large, single-family home in the top 1%, a quiet, accessible accommodation option? 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 Kamisakae Station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shores of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The room is clean, there are few steps, and there are many grab bars, so you can rest assured.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 my 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.

Japanese garden/old private house/Japanese house/Kyoto/Shiga/Lake Biwa/Free parking for 2 cars/Up to 6 people/Experience traditional Japanese living
■ Entire kominka (traditional Japanese house) for rent, overlooking a Japanese garden designed by a renowned Kyoto gardener, where you can enjoy the changing seasons. Forget the noise of the city and enjoy a moment of tranquillity. ■ There is also an artificial turf garden, and pets are allowed to stay, so please feel free to book for a trip with your dog. ■ Families with children are also very welcome.We also provide children's tableware, aprons and a cot.If you're using a cot, please let us know. ■ We provide four single futons and one double futon, so a maximum of six people can stay. ■ There are two parking spaces available.Parking is available right in front of the accommodation, so you can use it free of charge even if you come with two cars. ■ Enjoy a relaxing stay with family or friends in a traditional Japanese kominka (old house).As this is a traditional Japanese kominka house, you may notice some sand falling from the walls or a bit of creaking, but I hope you can appreciate that as part of the charm of old Japanese architecture and culture.

3 stops from Kyoto station 13min.Unique accommodations where you can enjoy jazz and travel like a local
If you want to enjoy sightseeing and music 🎼 in a quiet town on the shores of Japan's largest freshwater lake in the Kyoto lifestyle area, this is the place! It is in a convenient location just 3 stops (13 minutes) from Kyoto Station, but it is not crowded, and you can avoid the crowds and spend time quietly. Easy access to major tourist attractions in Kyoto and Shiga (Fushimi Inari 35 minutes/Uji 45 minutes/Gion 40 minutes, etc.). Enrakuji Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are also nearby, and you can enjoy Japanese cultural heritage such as Karasaki Shrine and Sakamoto Castle Ruins, which are within walking distance, while strolling along the lake shore. The adjoining jazz bar and live space is equipped with the best sound system 🔈 and stage that anyone who loves music will admire. There are also many supermarkets and delicious restaurants nearby, making it convenient for shopping and dining. If you book in advance, you can enjoy a tour of Lake Biwa on a motorboat 🚤 operated by the host.

Luxurious Japanese-style 1000 square garden villa, open-air bath, Ryurikouan, Sanzen-en, Kibune Shrine are all nearby, pick up from station, breakfast provided, can accommodate 1-3 people
Free simple breakfast (bread, coffee, milk, water) Free pick-up and drop-off from Exit 1 of Kyoto International Hall Station to the villa, Japanese-style villa, total area of 1000 square meters, traditional Japanese tatami room, can accommodate 13 guests, 13 mattresses, three toilets, 3 bathrooms (one 24-hour hot water massage bathtub, two steam barrels) complete daily necessities, you can barbecue in the spacious courtyard, karaoke, drink tea, swing, enjoy the pond koi. Cookware, fridge, microwave, utensils and dishes as well as free tea, Wi-Fi, bus Yawata Bridge Station, 3 minutes walk from the house, sauna🧖 sauna🧖♀️ Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash • Toothbrush, toothpaste, detergent • Bath towels and face towels • Pajamas (rental) * We will not clean up your room during your stay. Sightseeing spots Rurikou-in, Sanzen-in, Kibune Shrine, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Lake Biwa.

10 minutes from Kyoto Station_Private rental for 8 people_4 bedrooms_Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto_ヴィラ石場大津
"Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto" is a private house that can accommodate up to 8 people. It's a great, spacious place for the whole group to enjoy. Please come. It is a 10-minute walk from the Villa to JR Otsu Station, and a 10-minute train ride from Otsu Station to Kyoto Station. It is also a 30-minute train ride from Keihan Ishiba Station, a 4-minute walk, to Sanjo Keihan Station. The shore of Lake Biwa is a 7-minute walk. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ The house is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood, and because the houses are densely packed, banquets, parties, etc. are prohibited. Also, due to past circumstances, we do not accept reservations for student groups. Please refrain from making loud noises after 9 pm. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※

10 minutes from Kyoto Station | 5-minute walk from Zensho Station | Ideal for families and groups | Entire building available for rent, including Japanese-style rooms | Maximum 6 people
[NEW in January 2026 | Open sale in progress] 3 stations to Kyoto Station in 11 minutes, and about 45 minutes to Osaka Station. It is a convenient location for sightseeing, 10 minutes by car to Lake Biwa. Good access from Tokyo and Kansai Airports via Shinkansen + Kyoto ◎ You can spend time quietly and slowly, as if you were living there Japanese designer antique house. Enjoy a relaxing and modern Japanese space where you can forget about everyday life. Fully equipped dressing room, a facility that women will also appreciate. It is an ideal accommodation for families, friends, and couples.

Max8guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya
【Review Price】 Stay in a beautifully renovated 100-year-old Japanese townhouse that blends traditional charm with modern comfort. Located right in front of Keihan Kamiecho Station, our home offers easy access to Kyoto (10 min) and Osaka (40 min). JR Otsu Station is also within walking distance. From the second floor, you can watch trains pass by up close — a unique experience for railway fans. Relax in a cozy “Wa-Modern” space that combines history, style, and convenience for your perfect stay.

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.
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya
Our newly renovated kyo-machiya was built in 1918, located in north of Kyoto (near Gion, Kiyomizu temple, Golden temple, Shimogamo shrine, Kamigamo shrine), with wooden terrace, complete with high quality amenities suitable for anyone. "Kyo-machiya" is a Kyoto traditional wooden townhouse which features detailed Japanese vernacular architecture built as early as Heian period, throughout Edo and Meiji period. Kyo-machiya housed merchants and craftsmen, or the townspeople of old Kyoto.

Cozy Japanese Home | 11 min to Kyoto
Welcome to Hotori, a nostalgic Japanese grandma’s home. Experience everyday Japanese life in a warm, quiet traditional house. Local stay near Kyoto. Access: 11 minutes (3 stops) to JR Kyoto Station by train 20–30 minutes to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, and Toji Temple 47 minutes to JR Osaka Station Station: 7-minute walk from JR Zeze Station Nearby (all within walking distance): Drugstore with groceries – 2 min Coin parking – 4 min Local bathhouse – 3 min Convenience store – 5 min

It takes five minutes on foot to reach Inari Tais
The whole house is covered by WiFi. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, refrigerator, microwave oven and oven A traditional Japanese-style detached house with a small garden. It has two floors in total, with one Western-style bedroom on the ground floor. An elegant tea room. There is a kitchen and a dining room. There are two Japanese-style bedrooms upstairs. There are separate bathrooms and private bathrooms on the upper and lower floors respectively, which can

A quiet townhouse near Gion along the Shirakawa River, Shirakawa Aoyan, with a dryer, washing machine and Wi-Fi, 4 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station
Shirakawa Seiryu-an | Up to 5 guests | Entire private Kyoto machiya Shirakawa Seiryu-an is located on the eastern side of the Shirakawa River in a quiet area of Gion. It is within walking distance of Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Heian Shrine. The house offers free Wi-Fi, a washer-dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, and baby amenities on request (baby crib and chair). Situated in a car-free area near the Shirakawa riverside, it provides a calm and relaxing stay.
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Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house

Direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Close to the station | Accommodates up to 11 people | Ideal base for exploring Kansai | Near Lake Biwa

[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden

Kyoto Base for 8|Near Station,2 Baths 2 Parkings

Three stops from Kyoto Station. 7 stops to Biwako Terrace. Parking for two cars is available. A private, detached garage house with four bedrooms.

House with a view of the biggest lake in Japan

Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場

Private Stay with Balcony near Kyoto & Lake Biwa
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[Kyotofish·Takasegawa] Tatami Room | Riverside

Shirakawa Aoyagi-an Villa, a quiet rental townhouse near Gion along the Shirakawa river, fully equipped with kitchenware, washing machine and Wi-Fi, 4 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station

Kyoto10min/Osaka45min/otuSt3min/Family/Max7People

10 mins to Kyoto Station. Pick-up at Otsu Station.

【Kyotofish·Ishigaki】Kyoto Machiya by Kamo River

Direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes / 5 or 2 minutes on foot to the nearest station / Renovated traditional house / Cultural experiences such as earthen floors, wells, tea ceremonies, and matcha / Free parking

Kyoto Base for 10|Near Station,2 Baths 2 Parkings

11 mins from Kyoto Stn by train | Japandi house
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| Avg. price | $177 AUD | $140 AUD | $168 AUD | $355 AUD | $277 AUD | $142 AUD | $175 AUD | $154 AUD | $164 AUD | $199 AUD | $185 AUD | $178 AUD |
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