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A comfortable 150-year-old old private house near the Takeda Castle ruins in Unkai
Welcome! Enjoy a relaxing Japanese experience at the quiet and warm Takeda Base Inn. This is a private rental old house that incorporates modern comforts while making use of a 150-year-old traditional Japanese house. Seasonal nature, such as the dry landscape garden visible from the veranda, is right nearby, and you can enjoy extraordinary relaxation in a quiet environment with reduced noise and light. The living room in the atrium is a warm space where you can experience traditional architecture such as the power of the beams and the mud walls. In the open kitchen with counter (fully equipped with cooking utensils), you can cook your own meals using local ingredients and seasonings (there is a supermarket nearby, 5 minutes by car), and you can enjoy a private experience that you can't find anywhere else. You can enjoy Netflix and nostalgic game consoles on the 65-inch large-screen TV. The egg-shaped bathtub is very open, and you can enjoy the starry sky while soaking in the bathtub. We have 4 double beds made by the world-renowned Sealy. The finest mattresses distribute body pressure and soothe everyday fatigue. Spend a special time with your loved ones in a quiet and beautiful place. Enjoy an unforgettable time at Takeda Base Inn.
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All-you-can-use sauna, private rental, old private house
This private traditional Japanese house is owned by ‘JP’, a DIY enthusiast who self-renovated a 150-year-old traditional house, envisioning his ideal lifestyle. The standout feature of this accommodation is its one-of-a-kind ‘egg sauna’. This is a fully DIY sauna, developed entirely by JP from design to production, featuring a unique shape that allows heat to circulate naturally.Enjoy a sauna experience you can’t get anywhere else, while being enveloped by the gentle warmth of the wood-burning stove. Inside the room, there is also a traditional Japanese irori (hearth) typical of old Japanese houses. You can experience traditional Japanese living, such as sharing a hotpot around the irori (traditional hearth) or grilling skewers. *Please bring your own cooking utensils, such as ingredients and skewers. The accommodation is located in a quiet hamlet called ‘Kobo’, nestled among the mountains in Misasaki, Okayama Prefecture. Right nearby is Nishi-Awakura Village, which is attracting attention as a village for regional revitalisation and relocation, and the surrounding satoyama landscape is rich in nature. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by nature and handcrafted warmth.
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Ine Boat House/Adult Hideout/Hideout with Sea View/Sea Taxi/Sauna/Traditional and Modern Japanese/Max 4 Guests
Ine, a town that lives with the sea Funaya Sakasu, a luxurious renovation of the traditional boat house, is a hideaway for adults who want to spend time listening to the sound of the waves. A space where the charm of a historic boathouse is harmonised with modern comforts, offering a high-quality stay surrounded by tranquility and sea views. From the veranda on the second floor, you can enjoy a fulfilling time overlooking the boathouses and calm sea of Ine Bay. During the day, you can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life by spending time surrounded by the calm sea and the colours of the sky, and at night, you can spend time gazing at the starry sky. Enjoy the sea of Ine and the time spent with your loved ones to your heart's content. You can get on the sea taxi around Ine Bay directly from the terrace. Enjoy a unique experience overlooking the boatyard town from the sea. There is also a private sauna for two, where you can refresh your mind and body while looking out at the calm sea. ※ There are attractions such as the installation of a sauna and direct access to the sea from the terrace, but it is very dangerous if you take your eyes off your children. We recommend that only adults stay.
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Old private house inn kominka "Yamannaka" A quiet inn with a sunken hearth Quiet inn Breakfast included
A 120-year-old farmhouse with a traditional Japanese sunken fireplace Please stay in a spacious room. It is a quiet inn in a small village. You can spend the night quietly! It can accommodate up to 6 people (including children). Room-only with breakfast (you can bring your own food) Air conditioning in bedroom Fan (available) Please let me know in advance if you want to use the hearth. Note!!️ Please note that BBQs, yakiniku, oily fish, and other grilled foods cannot be cooked on the Irori. (Please cook yakiniku, etc. outdoors) If you'd like to eat Hot pot 3500 yen - 5500 yen Outdoor BBQ ingredients 4,500 yen (summer only) Morning set extra 600 yen (bread, coffee, etc.) Reservations are required for dinner (4 days before your stay). Please pay for your meals at the hotel. (It will be settled separately from the accommodation fee) There are also hot spring facilities in Kyoto and Fukuchiyama, so please use them. (Fukuchiyama Onsen is 10-20 minutes by car) Please let our staff know that we have discount tickets for Fukuchiyama Onsen. Note!! BBQs and outdoor activities are available until 9 pm
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[Limited to one group per day] Quiet castle town, original Japanese landscape, gourmet food, art, railway travel. Gallery "Hachi" where you can stay
About 5 minutes on foot from Wakasakura Station, the retro station building of the Wakasakura Railway.The center of the area where the atmosphere of the castle town remains. This is a private lodging that is limited to one group per day, renovated by the host who runs a gallery cafe, in a 120-year-old private house. 1 bedroom (2 semi-double beds, 2 futons, and 2 single beds for a maximum of 6 people), a living room with a wood-burning stove, and a kitchen.Surrounded by folk art, handmade dishes, and artwork, you can spend a relaxing time in a private space. Wakasakura is a charming town full of attractions such as the retro Wakasakura Railway, nostalgic candy stores, Japanese tea specialty stores, exquisite tonkatsu, artisan handicrafts, trekking to Yamashiro Onigajo, and climbing Mt. Hyonosen. If you tell us your preferences and interests, we can also suggest recommended courses. We can also speak Japanese and English. Enjoy the natural townscape, tranquility, gourmet food, and art of the original Japanese landscape.
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Luxury Boat Inn Kansha * 50% of the accommodation fee will be refunded only for wheelchair users (with presentation of a Class 1 disability certificate)
A wonderful space that is one of a kind in the world! Japan's first super barrier-free funaya (boat house) We've done it! Wheelchair ♿️users and a variety of people can feel at ease can stay with us. We've created a space where everyone is equal and happy! This is a luxury plan with just one group at a time. You can enjoy different views from the 1st and 2nd floors! Each floor is fully equipped with a bathroom toilet! The first floor bath is equipped with heating and a mist sauna! The toilet on the first floor is a large multipurpose toilet! The first floor window opens to the sea It's an ocean view! I am disabled and currently in a♿️ wheelchair! The memories of my family's beach vacation when I was in elementary school I can't forget it, and I'm deeply moved that I was able to create a barrier-free accommodation. The seaside that many people have given up on Please enjoy the barrier free!
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Mountains and clear streams, a house under the stars [Entire house] [BBQ/river play/campfire/hot pot] [20% discount for consecutive nights]
《For stays of 2 nights or more, there is a 20% discount.We will adjust the price after the booking is confirmed.》 《You can confirm the number of guests on the day.The price will be adjusted based on the final number of guests》 《If you are staying consecutively, the number of guests can change from day to day.It can be adjusted on the day of use.》 This is a guest house in Sayo-cho, at the western edge of Hyogo Prefecture. It is located in the mountains, and there is a clear stream right in front of it.We have renovated an old house that had been vacant. I hope guests can stay here as if it were another home. You can enjoy your time leisurely in the guest house and the surrounding area. With convenient transport to Harima, Okayama and Tottori, you can enjoy your trip from here. I would recommend a visit by car. We do not pick you up and drop you off.
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A private old house with a focus on natural materials
It is an entire inn in a quiet place surrounded by a rural landscape. This newly renovated private home has a Japanese modern bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen, while retaining the good old features of an old private house. You can cook in the kitchen, and you can also have a BBQ on the terrace. There is also a wood-fired bath, so you can enjoy a relaxing bath time while being soothed by the scent of aromatic essences. The bedrooms are made of carefully selected natural materials such as plaster, natural wood and natural oil.The material itself controls humidity, and the air is always maintained at the optimum humidity.I hope you can soothe your daily fatigue while being enveloped in the warmth of the wood.
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Igeno Funaya/Boathouse/Sea in front/On the sea/Funaya/Private rental/Fishing/Amanohashidate/Central Igeno
A quiet and soothing inn where "Ine's Boat House" lives. This is Ine-no-Yado Kujira. "Ine no Funaya" surrounding Ine Bay Our inn offers a comfortable, modern space while retaining the atmosphere of "Ine no Funaya". Forget about your daily routine and have a blissful time to purify your mind. Please have a special time with your family and friends. Limited to one group per day. Ine's elegance and peaceful time will fill your heart and heal your fatigue. Please refresh your mind and body at our inn.
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Lakefront villa with sauna, spa and deck by beach.
Welcome to Hanareko Villa - a large lakefront home with incredible waterfront views, deck, oversized Japanese bathtub, sauna and cold plunge. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the wildlife, views and beach access just minutes away. Kyotango and its beautiful untouched beaches are a hidden gem just over 2 hours north of Kyoto. Come enjoy great weather and sunny beaches during the summer, incredible seafood and good surf during the fall and winter or cherry blossom illumination in the spring.
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Japan Charm&Tradition-Ichimido near Kinosaki onsen
5 minutes to the Takeda Castle ruins! A good base for going to Takeda Castle and taking photos of the sea of clouds! 50 minutes to Kinosaki Onsen! You can go there and back on the same day! Our accommodation is a 120-year-old traditional house, which has been renovated with DIY. You can rent the entire building in a spacious 160㎡ space and relax while you stay. Owner Yoshi can introduce local information and traditional Japanese culture to foreign guests.I want lots of foreigners to come!
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Japan’s Oldest Company Housing (No. 9)
The oldest remaining residence and company housing in Japan. Situated in the historic silver mine town of Ikuno. Designated as a nationally important cultural landscape with efforts underway to secure UNESCO status. These houses were built by the Mitsubishi Corporation around 1876 and are now designated cultural properties of Asago City. In such a historic building, you can experience accommodation while thinking about the life of the past. Easy access to Kinosakionsen and Takeda Castle.
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