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10 minutes to Kyoto Station/Maximum 10 people/Biwako Lake/4 bedrooms/5 minutes walk to Otsu Station/Children are welcome/2 stations can be used/Free parking
Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones in a large, detached, barrier-free, quiet place to stay? 5-minute walk to JR Otsu Station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. 2-minute walk to Keihan Kamisai Station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shores of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The interior is clean, there are few steps, and there are many handrails, so you can rest easy. Even 10 people can enjoy a relaxing stay. Babies are welcome 😄 It has convenient access to Kyoto and Osaka, and there are many tourist resources such as Lake Biwa, Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Valley, marine sports, cycling, historic buildings such as Ishiyama Temple, and autumn leaves, and you can feel the unique appearance of Japan in each season❗️ I love this area. There are many restaurants, major coffee shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets around JR Otsu Station, which is convenient 😊 We have lots of amenities, including towels and coffee. As a business, I use English to educate parents and children throughout Japan about the charms of Japan and other countries, and to nurture children who can think from a global perspective. I would be happy to help you make lifelong memories.

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.

10 minutes from Kyoto Station, 8 people_4BR_Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto_Villa Ishiba-Otsu
"Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto" is a private house that can accommodate up to 8 people. It's a great, spacious place for the whole group to enjoy. Please come. It is a 10-minute walk from the Villa to JR Otsu Station, and a 10-minute train ride from Otsu Station to Kyoto Station. It is also a 30-minute train ride from Keihan Ishiba Station, a 4-minute walk, to Sanjo Keihan Station. The shore of Lake Biwa is a 7-minute walk. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ The house is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood, and because the houses are densely packed, banquets, parties, etc. are prohibited. Also, due to past circumstances, we do not accept reservations for student groups. Please refrain from making loud noises after 9 pm. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※

Max8guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya
【Opening Rate】 Stay in a beautifully renovated 100-year-old Japanese townhouse that blends traditional charm with modern comfort. Located right in front of Keihan Kamiecho Station, our home offers easy access to Kyoto (10 min) and Osaka (40 min). JR Otsu Station is also within walking distance. From the second floor, you can watch trains pass by up close — a unique experience for railway fans. Relax in a cozy “Wa-Modern” space that combines history, style, and convenience for your perfect stay.

11 mins from Kyoto Stn by train | Private House
GUEST HOUSE Hotori is a quiet, traditional house near Japan’s largest lake, with great access to Kyoto Station. After sightseeing, unwind in the tatami rooms surrounded by Japanese decor. Access: 11 minutes (3 stops) to JR Kyoto Station. Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu, and Toji Temple are 20–30 minutes away. 47 minutes to JR Osaka Station. Stations: 7-minute walk from JR Zeze Station. Nearby/All on foot: Drugstore with groceries 2 min Coin parking 4 min Local bathhouse 3 min Convenience store 5 min

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.

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。

Traditional Japanese house overlooking a Japanese garden, Kyoto, Shiga, Lake Biwa, limited to 1 group per day, maximum 6 people, experience traditional Japanese living
京都の有名庭師が手掛けた日本庭園を眺めながら、日本の古き良き古民家でご家族・ご友人一緒におくつろぎください。 シングルの布団を4つとダブルの布団を1つご用意しておりますので、最大6人まで泊まっていただけます。 人工芝の庭もあり、ペットも泊まっていただけますので、愛犬との旅行にもご利用ください。 最寄り駅の京阪大谷駅には徒歩7分、JR大津駅は車で5分です。 最寄りの大谷駅近くには美味しくて有名な老舗鰻屋さんが2軒もあります。 京阪大谷駅から宿までは歩いて10分弱ですが、少し上り坂になっていますので、チェックイン時に荷物が多い方や歩くのがあまり好きではない方は大津駅からタクシーを利用しても約5分で宿まで行きますのでお勧めです。 【宿までのアクセス】 ・京阪大谷駅徒歩7分 ・JR大津駅タクシー約5分 ・名神高速京都東ICから約5分 JR京都駅→山科駅→京阪大谷駅 約16分 【周辺観光地へのアクセス】 祇園・先斗町・河原町エリア 約16分 京阪大谷駅→三条京阪駅 南禅寺・平安神宮エリア 約13分 京阪大谷駅→蹴上駅 琵琶湖エリア 約7分 京阪大谷駅→京阪びわ湖浜大津駅
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya
Our newly renovated kyo-machiya was built in 1918, located in north of Kyoto (near Gion, Kiyomizu temple, Golden temple, Shimogamo shrine, Kamigamo shrine), with wooden terrace, complete with high quality amenities suitable for anyone. "Kyo-machiya" is a Kyoto traditional wooden townhouse which features detailed Japanese vernacular architecture built as early as Heian period, throughout Edo and Meiji period. Kyo-machiya housed merchants and craftsmen, or the townspeople of old Kyoto.

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

A quiet townhouse along the Shirakawa River near Gion, Shirakawa Aoyagi-an, with a washing machine and dryer, Wi-Fi, and 4 minutes on foot 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.

15 min to Kyoto by train/garage/kid-friendly/6 ppl
Family-run guest house ~minato~ Our inn is 5-min walk from JR 'Otsu' and 3-min walk from Keihan 'Kami-Sakaemachi'. It takes about 15 min to Kyoto and 45 min to Osaka. You can also enjoy walking along the Lake Biwa. It is located in a residential area a little away from the tourist spots. If you walk for 5 min, you could find many supermarkets and restaurants. Although it is an old inn, it is a place where you can experience the daily life of Japanese people.
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11 minutes to Kyoto, within walking distance of Lake Biwa, family friendly

Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house

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11 minutes by Kyoto Station tram/5 minutes on foot from Shensho Station/maximum 6 people/entire building/45 minutes direct to Osaka

② JR Kyoto Station is 2 stops away, 10 minutes. Free pick up from Otsu Station (10 minutes walk to Otsu Station). Free parking (reservation required) B

京都駅から3駅13分。JAZZを楽しみ、暮らすように旅できる個性的な宿

[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden

Cozy Rosy House 10 min to Kyoto, Room 3
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④ 10 minutes from JR Kyoto Station, 2 stops, free pick-up from Otsu Station (10 minutes walk to Otsu Station), free parking (reservation required) E

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Two stops from JR Kyoto Station, 10 minutes to Otsu Station (free pick-up and drop-off at Otsu Station), 10 minutes walk to Otsu Station. Free parking (reservation required) G
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