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Beautiful Mid-century Japanese Villa
THE LAYER | ITO - One of Conde Nast Traveler's top Airbnbs in Japan! This perfectly designed mid-century home has been deeply cared for since it was built by highly skilled craftsmen in 1968. If your dates are not available in ITO, we are happy to introduce our sister property, THE LAYER | ATAMI GARDEN. This beautiful, recently renovated 1930s villa with a private garden and gorgeous bath near Kinomiya Shrine in Atami is also available to book on Airbnb. Please send us a message to learn more!

Traditional Townhouse & Garden in Quiet Castletown
Experience the charm of traditional Japan with all the senses in this finely crafted townhouse & surrounding garden. Gujo Hachiman is known as the “City of Water”, and owner & architect Yuri Fujisawa has lovingly restored this charming residence to embody the spirit of water. Located below the town’s medieval castle, this neighborhood was reserved for high-ranking samurai. While the historical streetscape is well-preserved, it remains an authentic neighborhood inhabited by friendly locals.

Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)
Welcome to Yui Valley ! A refreshing stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. In the countryside, a simple farmers traditional house surrounded by Lush Green Mountains, Bamboo forests, Rivers and Tea Fields. Outside the usual tourist path, discover the real countryside of Japan. Come to relax and enjoy different activities: Hiking with view of Mt. Fuji, walk crossing Bamboo groves and tea fields, Green Tea ceremony, Hot spring, Bicycles, Bamboo workshop, Shiatsu, Acupuncture treatment or River Dipping.

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View
K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

Lemon tree hotel
瀬戸内海、男木島。迷路のような石段を登った先に佇むLemon tree hotelは、建築家・安部良氏とのプロジェクトにより生まれた、未完成のアートホテルです。 建物の随所に、素材の循環と再生への問いかけが込められています。 ◆旅のコンシェルジュとして 大切な旅のプランニングのから、素敵な旅の思い出を振り返るその時まで。あなたのコンシェルジュとしてサポートします。 ◆島の恵みのペスカタリアン・ミール 島内にはレストランやスーパーが無く、都市部のような便利なゴミ回収もありません。ゲストのお食事はこちらで準備しております。ルームチャージと別料金ですが、お食事代が必要となります。(夕食&朝食¥5,500/1泊/1名) 島の新鮮な魚介と、野菜、私たちが育てたハーブをふんだんに使った「ペスカタリアン・ミール」を心を込めて提供します。★連泊の場合や、お子様はご相談ください。 ◆資源を循環するハーバルサウナ 島の廃材とハーブを使ったスチームサウナ ¥3,300/~3名様 ※夏季(7月~10月)はクローズ ご予約後に、お食事や滞在のリクエストをお伺いするゲストフォームをお送りします。

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

A historical villa and garden full of nature
A private retreat of Japanese beauty in Arita, a town renowned for its pottery. This 130-year-old traditional villa, originally built by a founder of Arita Bank, has been renovated and is reserved exclusively for one group. Surrounded by a Japanese garden with a privately owned mountain as its backdrop, guests can enjoy seasonal scenery in tranquility. It is also an ideal base for exploring nearby destinations such as Nagasaki, Unzen, Ureshino, Sasebo, Hirado, and Huis Ten Bosch.

江戸から続く、慎ましくも豊かな里山暮らし!
囲炉裏を囲んで仲間とゆっくり過ごせます。風や空模様に季節を感じながら、五右衛門風呂やかまど、昔ながらのスローライフが楽しめます(カセットコンロ、IHヒーター、シャワーあります)。薪ストーブクッキング、屋外でのBBQも出来ます。 出雲市駅から自動車で10分。出雲大社へは25分。近くに温泉もあります。20畳の和室がプライベートな寝室で、キッチンとトイレは共有です。蔵に設計事務所を併設していて平日は8時30から18時まで仕事をしています。眺めの良い茅葺の小間もお使い頂けます。 エアコンもありますが夏は縁側を開け放って蚊帳を掛けると、夏の夜風が快眠を誘います。春から秋は蛙やヒグラシ、鈴虫などの懐かしい声が枕元に届きます。 炭火や火起こしに不慣れな方はタイミングが合えばお手伝いします。薪は無料、囲炉裏を使う場合はBBQ炭を持参してください。 スーパーマーケットまで1、6キロ、出雲市駅まで5キロです。 田圃道、川土手などのを早朝にウォーキング,ジョギングすると気持ちいいです。 ペットは土間でお願いしています。7,8月は庭のブルベリーをどうぞ。

Outdoor Wood-fired Onsen · Traditional Farmhouse
Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a lovingly restored 120-year-old farmhouse in Ryujinmura — Japan’s spiritual heartlands. Soak in a wood-fired outdoor onsen filled with the silky-smooth waters of Ryujin, a hot spring renowned for over 1,200 years. Swim in the Hidakagawa River, walk ancient pilgrimage trails, and explore the Kii Peninsula by car. A self-guided stay for independent travellers who want to slow down, cook, and reconnect with nature.

Mt Fuji View Stay | Near Chureito Pagoda
Wake up to a beautiful Mt. Fuji view. A peaceful private stay near Chureito Pagoda. 【Recommended: stay 2+ nights & come by car】 ☆ Highlights ● Up to 6 guests ● Near Chureito (Arakurayama Sengen Park) ● Free bicycles available ● 1-min walk to convenience store ● Easy access to Fujiyoshida & Kawaguchiko area ● Terrace BBQ ● Projector for cozy movie nights ● Supermarket / 100-yen shop / drugstore: 5 min by car ● Free parking & Wi-Fi

Hakone Villa with Private Onsen, Ryokan Style
Authenic Japanese style mixed with modern comfort. The private onsen is the biggest feature of the house. Also it has a Japanese style garden where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery just sitting on the tatami. The house is 25 min bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto. From the nearest bus stop, Midorinomura-Iriguchi, it's about 2 min walk. It is also very close (3min bus ride) to Sounzan, the terminal of the Hakone rope way.
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Tokyo Kids Castle | 130㎡ | 新宿20分 | 駅1分

和風ライトアップ/BBQ/囲炉裏/恵那市車15分/一日一組貸切/古民家まほろば

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari

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高級舟宿 Kansha ※車椅子ご利用の方に限り(1級障害者手帳提示)宿泊料金の50%を返金致します

67 m² / Miyajima / Itsukushima Shrine 9 min

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Libertà 瀬戸内海が一望できるバケーションレンタルハウス

【HOKULANIelua】Private pool/BBQ/Sauna 5-2
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瀬戸内海国立公園に誕生した一棟VILLA。舟形サウナ付き。ART。

里山の自然に住むように泊まる小さな家

A detached house with an open-air hot spring bath.

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All about Japan
Whether you’re new to Japan or you’ve traveled here many times, this country of 430 inhabited islands will unveil a new facet at every turn. You can take in the lakes and shrines surrounding Mount Fuji, the brilliant building-high signs of Osaka, the ancient temples of Kyoto, and the avant-garde architecture on remote Naoshima Island. Tokyo is a feast for urban aesthetes, with globally chic design stores, fashion boutiques, and cocktail bars, while the dramatic gorges and vapor-wrapped volcanos of Hokkaido’s national parks will thrill lovers of the outdoors.
It’s hard not to make Japanese cuisine a cornerstone of your visit, whether you’re sampling your way through regional styles of ramen or honoring the season’s most evocative ingredients with an elegant kaiseki meal. The twin assets of Japanese hospitality and the country’s well-designed infrastructure make it easy to experience Japan’s many delights, traveling between megacities and remote coastal villages.
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Kyoto’s Higashiyama District
As the imperial seat for more than a millennium, Kyoto has preserved hundreds of stunning temples, palaces, gardens, and of course, the legendary geisha districts. The historic Higashiyama District is one of the most atmospheric corners in this tradition-minded city, and you can spend hours wandering down narrow streets lined with wood-frame houses and centuries-old artisan shops, darting into side streets to peek in small shrines, before visiting the 1,200-year-old Kiyomizudera temple, with its terrace overlooking downtown. Higashiyama shines brightest during the 10-day Hanatoro festival in March, when thousands of paper lanterns appear.
Hiking in the Japanese Alps
Seventy percent of Japan’s landmass is covered in mountain ranges, which curve along the entire sweep of the archipelago. One of the most glorious spots in the northern Japanese Alps is the 673-square-mile Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, located between Toyama and Nagano, 150 miles northwest of Tokyo. In the summer, you can hike along the Azusa river at Kamikochi, seek out the hot springs around Okuhida, or if you’re an experienced mountaineer, trek from mountain hut to mountain hut (make reservations beforehand). In winter, skiers and snowboarders make pilgrimages to the resorts at Hakuba.
Island-Hopping in Okinawa
If you don’t think of traveling to Japan for sublime beach time, you’ve never visited the Okinawan archipelago at the southern end of Japan. Using Okinawa City as your base, you can take ferries or short flights to reach some of its 160 far-flung islands. Go snorkeling in the clear turquoise waters surrounding Tokashiki Island, where clownfish and butterfly fish dart among the coral reefs. Loll on the powdery white-sand beaches of Hateruma Island. Wander around historic houses with tiled roofs and sculptures on Taketomi Island. Everywhere you go, you can sample Okinawa’s distinctive Ryukyuan cuisine, which incorporates influences from China and southeast Asia.
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