Vacation rentals in Lake Biwa

Kyoto Station 9 minutes/Maximum 10 people/Lake Biwa/Large detached house/4 bedrooms/5 minutes on foot from the station/Children are welcome/2 stations can be used/Parking lot available

Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones in a large, quiet, barrier-free single-family home ranked in the top 1%? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, and about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. 2-minute walk to Keihan train Kamisaka station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shore 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.

[Koshin] Entire old house rental * Popular with groups * Long-term stays welcome * BBQ possible * 50 minutes from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa

This is the old house rental [Kokoro]. This is a private house that can be rented out to one group per day, where you can feel the abundant nature of Shiga Prefecture close at hand and enjoy rural life. It is a nice, old, calm space that can accommodate up to 10 people. Please relax with your family and friends. It is about 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, and if you come 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 guests, families, and groups. We also rent out a BBQ set (equipment) for a fee, so please feel free to ask. There is free parking available on the property. Parking is available for up to 3 regular-sized vehicles. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to accommodate three, so please inquire in advance. If you consult with us in advance, we can also rent out space for a fee. We also offer free bicycle rentals. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for your activities. Please also use it as a base while cycling around Lake Biwa. We also post information on nearby tourist destinations and facility information on social media. Instagram: @kokoro_shiga.takashima

[15% off for consecutive nights] Accommodates up to 8 guests / BBQ on a large wooden deck / Perfect for group trips, family vacations, and women's groups!

◇ Between Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakusan ◇ Green View Lodge is a log cabin in the Lake West region of Shiga Prefecture. 　Would you like to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time alone in a log house surrounded by nature? The warmth of the wood stove creates a cozy space and promotes physical and mental relaxation. Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish interiors. Cooking and eating together in the large kitchen is also a fun memory. We also recommend barbecuing and gazing at the stars on the wooden deck. Perfect for girls' gatherings and group trips! ◎ The room has air conditioning, wifi, TV (NETFLIX available), BBQ stove (weber), Bluetooth mini-component, washing machine, coffee maker, etc. ◎ There are many tourist spots in the surrounding area that are easily accessible by car, such as Hakusan Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Highlands, Metasequoia Trees, Shirahige Shrine, Kuchiki Valley, Wakasa Saba Kaido Kumagawa-juku. ◎ There are also several hot spring facilities in Takashima City. Please refer to the guidebook.

然 -sikari-｜ Artist-designed retreat near Lake Biwa

A quiet private house with a small skateable garden, one hour from Kyoto. The handmade concrete landscape can be skated or simply sat with, like a sculpture. Surrounded by fields, with sounds of birds, wind, and water. Clear stars at night. The house has been slowly renovated by the host, a Japanese painter, into a simple teahouse-like space. Ideal for writers, artists, and those seeking a quiet stay. 2+ nights recommended. Not a place to consume, but to pause and reconnect with your senses.

14PPL 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.