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9 minutes from Kyoto Station / Parking for up to 10 people / No accommodation tax / 4 bedrooms / 5 minutes on foot from the station / Children welcome / Large 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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[Koshin] Entire traditional house rental *Popular with groups* Long-term stays welcome * BBQ possible * 50 minutes from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa
This is [Kokoro] – a private rental of a traditional Japanese house. This is a private house for one group per day where you can feel close to the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy country life. It is an old and calm space that can accommodate up to 10 people. Please relax and enjoy your stay with your family and friends. It is about an hour by car from the city of Kyoto, and if you are coming by train, it is about 20 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by taxi from Adogawa Station on the JR Kosai Line. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. We also rent out a BBQ set (equipment) 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 offer free bicycle rental. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities nearby, so please use it as a base for your activities. Please also use it as a base while cycling around Lake Biwa. We also upload information on surrounding tourist destinations and facility information on social media. Instagram @ kokoro_shiga.takashima
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Pastorale|A private rental near Lake Biwa, surrounded by countryside
A rural landscape as far as the eye can see. Mealtime on a Bermuda hot plate while feeling the breeze on the wooden deck. Enjoy a special theatre experience at night with a 75-inch screen and surround sound. This is a newly built private villa, completed in March 2026, located near Lake Biwa in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, surrounded by nature. The entire villa is available for rent. You can enjoy a private stay without worrying about your surroundings. In this quiet environment, you can forget about your daily worries and relax. It's about a 5-minute walk to the shore of Lake Biwa, so please enjoy a stroll. Recommended for couples, married couples, and friends. There are also shops nearby that serve Omi beef, and we recommend enjoying teppanyaki as a memorable part of your trip. Because of its nature-filled location surrounded by rice fields and waterways, you can see many insects and creatures (especially in summer, when there tend to be more).Thank you for your understanding.
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Lake Biwa View Old Private House 30 minutes from Kyoto Station SUGIE
Sugie is a simple lodging (licensed as a hotel) in a spacious old house surrounded by the beautiful Lake Biwa Canal, a Meiji-era legacy, and is conveniently located 30 minutes from Kyoto Station and 35 minutes from Keihan Sanjo. My grandparents were wealthy merchants who used the above-mentioned Soso (inclined canal) to transport white sand, gravel, granite for gate pillars, etc. to the shrines and temples of Kyoto in wooden boats from the early Showa period. They built a torii gate and shrine in the garden of the house and worshiped Inari to prosper in business. There are many old and rare items such as a large water house (dish rack), a long brazier, and a lantern with a family crest.
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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 apologise, but student groups often make a lot of noise, so we limit bookings to 5 people. Outdoor use is permitted until 9:00 p.m. We offer a discount for consecutive nights on weekdays.(10% after the second night) Please DM before booking.
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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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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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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
彦根市の中心部に位置するこちらの宿泊先の近くには、家族で訪れたい場所がすべてそろいます。 無料駐車場が宿の前なので、荷物を運ぶのも楽々‼️1名から4名くらいで泊まるのが快適ですが、無理すれば6名まで泊まることが可能です。自転車で琵琶湖一周するビワイチにも最適な場所です。 冬は、グランスノー奥伊吹スキー場まで1時間で着きます。前泊にぴったりの場所です。 徒歩圏内に「大正ロマンあふれる四番町スクエア」という商店街があるあり、歩いているだけで旅行気分を盛り上げてくれます。外食や飲食店もいろいろあります。 ひこにゃんミュージアムまで徒歩で3分、キャッスルロードまで徒歩5分、国宝彦根城まで徒歩で10分の立地です。車を置いたまま散歩でまわるにも最適な場所です♪ 近隣に美味しいモーニングの店も何店舗かあるので朝食も安心です♪ 滋賀県の中心に位置しているので近江八幡の『ラ・コリーナ』や長浜の『黒壁スクエア』、多賀の『多賀大社』など観光スポット訪れるのに便利な場所です。 滋賀のほとんどの人気観光地にアクセス可能で、京都へも電車または車で1時間の距離です。
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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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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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Aogawara (The Blue Roof)
Showa Retro House with Easy Access to Kyoto & Osaka. Enjoy the best of both worlds—excellent access to top sightseeing spots and a quiet, relaxing local neighborhood. With two convenient train lines nearby, you can easily explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Otsu’s historic sites during the day. After a day of sightseeing, return to a calm, non-touristy area where you can truly unwind. The shores of Lake Biwa are also just a 15-minute walk away, perfect for a peaceful stroll.
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Lake Biwa Lakeside villa/
We have a Canadian house, just a stone through away from the beautiful Lake Biwa. Suitable place to stay for a big group of family / friends and a work trip. Sleeping arrangements: 6 bedrooms 12 beds 3 futons Facilities: 1 bathroom with a tub 1 shower room 2 toilets Fully equipped BBQ Grill Fire Place Canoe, kayak, and two SUP boards are available (May–October) free *only for ppl with experience and reservation required. Parking for up to 4 cars in the property
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[Kominya Onigiri] 159㎡ private rental / 2 minutes to Lake Biwa / 40 minutes to Kyoto / BBQ for large groups
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A trad house with garden views and open air bath
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[Shiragatake] [Limited to one group per day] Traditional kominka house with a garden featuring koi carp [Biwaiichi]
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A 150-year-old house built on the grounds of a shrine with a Japanese garden with a pond and a tea room, private rental for up to 6 people
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3 stops from Kyoto station 13min.Unique accommodations where you can enjoy jazz and travel like a local
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[4-minute walk from Lake Biwa] Private holiday villa with underfloor heating throughout, hot tub, tiled deck and BBQ, surrounded by the sounds of birdsong
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Biwa located?
Lake Biwa sits in Shiga Prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu, surrounded by mountains and traditional towns. The area is near Kyoto and draws both residents and visitors interested in nature, culture, and local food.
When is the best time to visit Lake Biwa?
Late spring and autumn are frequently suggested for exploring Lake Biwa, when temperatures are mild and outdoor views are vibrant with seasonal flowers or changing leaves. Summer brings warmer weather for water activities, while winter tends to be quieter with crisp air.
What are some things to do near Lake Biwa?
Around Lake Biwa, you can explore activities like visiting historic shrines and castles, enjoying lake cruises, or relaxing at traditional hot spring inns. The area also has walking and cycling paths, as well as seasonal cherry blossom and autumn foliage viewing.
How is the weather near Lake Biwa?
Lake Biwa experiences cool winters with temperatures ranging from 34–49°F (1–9°C) in January, and warm, humid summers reaching 76–92°F (25–33°C) in August. Spring and autumn are milder with moderate rainfall, making outdoor activities pleasant.
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