Holiday rentals with lake access in Kyoto

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 the largest freshwater lake in Japan, in the Kyoto lifestyle area, this is the place! It is in a convenient location just three stops from Kyoto Station (about 13 minutes by train), but it is not crowded, so you can avoid the crowds and enjoy a quiet stay.It is also convenient for access to the main tourist attractions in Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga (Fushimi Inari 35 minutes/Uji 45 minutes/Gion 40 minutes, Osaka 46 minutes, etc.).Enryakuji Temple, a World 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 part of Omi Hakketsu, within walking distance. The adjoining jazz bar and live performance space features a wonderful sound system and a stage.Currently, we hold jazz live performances roughly once a month (on weekend afternoons). The jazz bar is only open on weekend evenings (from 6 pm to 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, for about 3 hours), so please be aware of the noise from the music playing in the venue during those times.Live music charges are free for weekend bookings, and one drink is free during jazz bar opening hours. There are also drugstores and delicious restaurants near the accommodation, making it convenient for shopping and dining.

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9 minutes from Kyoto Station / Parking for up to 10 people / Exemption from accommodation tax / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk from the station / Children welcome / Spacious detached house / Wheelchair accessible

Why not strengthen your bond with your loved ones in a quiet, barrier-free accommodation in a top 1% selected detached house? 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 interior felt clean, and there were few steps and many handrails, so I felt safe.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.

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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. ■ It is located on a hill and has good ventilation, so you can enjoy a temperature that is about 5°C cooler than in the centre of Kyoto. ■ 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.

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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

A private rental accommodation that will be fully renovated in 2026. You can stay as if you were living in a calm space. Up to 11 people can stay, but we also have a baby cot available, and the capacity of 11 people is for families with children or families sharing beds. There are two toilets and two bathrooms, For groups of adults only, up to 7-8 people can stay comfortably. The nearest station, Otsu Station, is a 6-minute walk away. There is excellent access, with a direct train to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes, a direct train to Shin-Osaka Station in about 34 minutes, and a direct train to Kobe in about 60 minutes!️ There is also a single transfer via Kyoto Station from Tokyo Station and Kansai Airport. There are restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, and a tourist information centre around the station. The convenience store is a 4-minute walk from the accommodation, and the supermarket is a 6-minute walk. The area is not crowded, and you can enjoy a quiet stay ☺️ Fully equipped kitchen. It is a calm space with a Japanese style, with a projector installed in the living room. After sightseeing, please relax by Lake Biwa.

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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.

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

琵琶湖を一望できるプライベート貸切の和モダン空間へようこそ！ 琵琶湖沿いに立つ希少な一軒家で、2階と3階をまるごと貸切でお使いいただけます。立地も抜群で、ブランチ大津京、スターバックス、ラーメン店、MEGAドン・キホーテが徒歩圏内にあり、日常の便利さを楽しめる最高の宿泊先です。 物件の特徴： 貸切スペース：3階建ての2階と3階を完全貸切でご利用いただけます。1階部分はオーナー専用の管理エリアですが、独立した入り口があるためプライバシーも安心です。 2階：広々としたリビング・ダイニングに浴室完備。トイレは2階と3階それぞれにあります。 3階：畳敷きの和室が2部屋あり、2階のモダンな空間とは異なる日本の伝統的な雰囲気を満喫していただけます。敷布団での寝具をご用意しており、本格的な和の体験を楽しめます。 その他のポイント： リラックス環境：家の前に幹線道路があるため車の音が聞こえますが、周りに住宅が少なく、お子様連れでも気兼ねなく過ごせます。 便利な立地：周辺にはショッピングや食事を楽しめる施設が充実しています。琵琶湖の美しい眺めと共に、和の空間で心癒される滞在をぜひご体験ください。

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[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden

Located in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward, a 2-story private house with a Japanese garden. • Approx. 4 min walk to 【Keihan Tobakaido Station】 • Approx. 5 min walk to 【Keihan Fushimi Inari Station】 • Direct access to Kyoto Station, Gion, and Kawaramachi Convenient location with daily amenities and a Japanese garden for an authentic stay. Clean and well-maintained interior, suitable for up to 7 guests.Experience Kyoto’s unique charm in a living space that perfectly blends tranquility with convenience.

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Max８guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya

Enjoy a fully renovated 100-year-old traditional townhouse that combines historic charm with modern comfort. Keihan Kami-Sakaemachi Station is right in front of the property, providing easy access to Kyoto Sanjo and Lake Biwa. JR Otsu Station is an 8-minute walk away. Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara can be reached in about 9, 39, and 55 minutes by train. The peaceful surroundings are ideal for guests who want to stay like a local. From the second-floor window, you can watch trains pass by nearby.

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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

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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

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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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