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You will be renting the entire Edo period doso.Relax in a hideaway near a convenience store.
We renovated a two-story storehouse built in the Edo period and made it into a guest house. Although it is not spacious, a kitchen with an IH cooking heater is installed on the first floor, while maintaining the atmosphere of a storehouse with its earthen walls and thick beams. The first and second floors are equipped with air conditioning for a comfortable stay. You can experience the sound insulation, summer coolness, and winter warmth unique to a storehouse. If you like, you can enjoy coffee made with freshly ground beans. Sister-gawa Onsen and Ibuki Yakuza-Yu are about 15 minutes away by car. We can provide you with a ticket for Sankawa Onsen (cheaper than the regular price). Please contact us about pick-up and drop-off. There are many tourist spots unique to Nagahama, which has often been the stage of history. Hikone Castle, a National Treasure, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Nagahama Castle, the birthplace of Ishida Mitsunari, one of Japan's leading mountain castles, Otaki, the site of the battle, and others. It is also less than 20 minutes by car to the Sekigahara Battlefield. In addition to the area around Lake Biwa, there are plenty of non-historical attractions such as Japan's oldest railway station building, Nagahama Railway Square, the Yanmar Museum where children can play, and Kurobane Square. You can also enjoy gourmet food such as Omi beef, duck cuisine, grilled mackerel somen, noodles, salad bread, duck, and small ayu.

10 minutes to Kyoto Station/10 people accommodated/Biwa Lake/4 bedrooms/Otsu Station 5 minutes/Children welcome/2 stations by train/Parking available
Want to connect with loved ones in a large detached, tranquil place to stay? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, about 40 minutes to JR Shin-Osaka. It is a 2-minute walk to Keihan Railway Uei Station, and has excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the west coast 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.

[Private building with 3 futons] 8-minute walk from Nagahama Station/small children can stay
[Relaxing moments in a historic townhouse] 8 minutes on foot from JR Nagahama Station. This is a charming guest house that has been carefully renovated in a 140-year-old townhouse.You can spend a little time away from everyday life in a nostalgic and calm atmosphere. All bedding is futon, so small children can use it with peace of mind. This accommodation has no landlord or other users.You can enjoy the luxury of having the entire house to yourself. [For workation and time with friends] On the first floor, there is a dirt floor and a shared space, and we have a quiet space where you can concentrate on reading, work, and study. We can prepare up to 3 futons in the Japanese-style room, so children sleeping with their parents can stay at no extra charge. Access to Grand Snow Okuibuki is also good, 45 minutes by car.It is also recommended as a base for ski trips. <Room configuration> 1st floor Japanese-style room (maximum 3 people) [Parking for 2 cars and indoor bicycle storage available] Free parking is available for up to 2 cars. Bicycles can be stored in the spacious indoor dirt floor.Cyclists can also use it with peace of mind.

10 minutes by car to Hakoan-yama, rural landscape detached rental, Ran Sikari
View of Takenobu Island, Mt. Ibuki, and Mt. Hakodate In this countryside Away from excessive things and information We wanted you to have a peaceful time without being close. I hear frogs and birds singing Winter is a silver world At night, there are few lights around. The moon and starry sky are beautiful It's also a great environment for creative activities and ideas. Skateboarding in the garden on sunny days The time to brew your coffee with a sense of calmness It's irreplaceable Nearby Lake Biwa is thanks to spring water. You can swim in the summer with high clarity Where the water is delicious, there is good alcohol. We offer recommended local sake. In winter, it is close to Hakodateyama ski resort. Throughout the year, you can feel close to nature and the four seasons. Metasekoia trees 15-minute drive from Roadside Station It's an old-fashioned rural landscape like a little time from Kyoto. Enjoy your stay To help you feel this climate We encourage you to stay at least 2 nights * Because it is rural, it is very inconvenient without a car.If you use the train, we recommend renting a car near Makino Station.

[Barrel Sauna Available (Paid)] Modern-style Ancient House Rental/Up to 8 People/Roofed Terrace Available/Tent Sauna Available
Welcome to [3Re: KEITA]! From a house without personality to a house with personality We remade an old house that had been left without any features. Re Origine (reuse what you can, don't destroy more than necessary) Re Make (reuse waste materials and give them new life) Re Meaning (Don't let them tell you there's nothing in the countryside) Based on the concept of the 3 Re's, we strive to create new value while cherishing rural roots. The concept of this facility is not just to renovate, but to remake while preserving the good qualities of old houses, to redefine their value, and to make them modern and comfortable. The facility is located at the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time feeling the blessings of the mountains and nature to your heart's content. We also rent BBQ grills and tent saunas, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling at one with nature. * We may not be able to provide a tent sauna depending on availability. Please note that we are only able to lend it free of charge, and even if it cannot be used, we cannot change the amount.

[Kokoro] Entire building * Popular with groups * Long-term welcome * 20-minute drive to ski resort * 1 hour from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa
Private lodging [Kokoro in the middle of the lake]. It will be a private house for one group per day, where you can feel the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy rural life. It can accommodate up to 10 people in a nice, calm, old-fashioned space. Please relax with your family and friends. About 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, about 20 minutes by bus from Azumikawa Station on the JR Kusai Line, about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. BBQ equipment is available for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking on premises. If you are in a regular car, you can park up to 3 cars. For large vehicles, please contact us in advance as it may be difficult to accommodate 3. If you contact us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please also use it as a base for cycling in Lake Biwa. We also post information about nearby tourist spots and facilities on social media. Instagram @ kokoro_shiga.takashima

Pets welcome!Lake Biwa Arigatou House in Omihachiman is perfect for a workcation where you can stay like you live there
This is a 10-minute walk from JR Omihachiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest Biwako no Hama. You can see Lake Biwa from the building. Pets are also welcome! You can enjoy local life without worrying about inns, hotels, or group glamping accommodations. Fiber optic internet, Wi-Fi available throughout the house, play room, work desk, large TV with terrestrial and on-demand channels. Enjoy life on Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets, from a few nights to a longer stay. The floor on the ground floor is completely dirt-free and is maintained only with edible oil, so it is safe for both people and pets. As an infection and hygiene measure, all rooms! are equipped with ventilation fans (Lossnai) that can ventilate with the outdoors and plasma cluster air conditioners, with many fans and circulators, and air purifiers with ozone sterilizers, and even a Roomba on each floor.

Lakefront Villa Enjoy the four seasons by Lake Biwa Private house rental
A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa. The location is surrounded by idyllic countryside with white sand Aomatsu lakes right in front of you.Adjacent to Lake Biwa and Wada-da River, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons in less than 100 steps on foot.Blue skies, expansive lakes, white sand and green trees.Sunrises and sunsets floating on the lake.In the winter, snow play in the lakefront park, watch the water birds, and swans, cycle along the lakeshore roads in the spring, lake bathing, fishing, barbaking in the garden in the summer, and rich countryside dyed with golden colors in autumn...Forget about your daily hassle and have a relaxing time. There is also a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, a few large spurs within a 10-minute drive (Baro-, Heiando Azumikawa, Yasumikawa, etc.), and many restaurants.

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.

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.

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.

Kakurekura Traditional Stay| Private Japanese Home
Kakurekura Traditional Stay is a 70-year-old Japanese storehouse renovated into a warm, private home in the peaceful countryside of Shiga. Surrounded by nature, it offers a truly traditional Japanese living experience — simple, quiet, and authentic. Here, you can enjoy life at a slower pace, sit by the hearth, and savor a local-style breakfast. Step away from the digital world and feel the calm rhythm of rural Japan — a place to “stay as you live.”
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A house in the countryside close to Lake Biwa

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