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Kyoto13min/4ppl/WideKing Bed/3minStation/Lake Area
Our place is in Ishiyama,just 13 min from Kyoto and 50 min from Osaka. It’s a peaceful town near the southern tip of Lake Biwa, with rivers, nature, and history. You can enjoy quiet stays away from the busy city, explore Ishiyama-dera Temple, or go cycling along the lakeside. Try amazing Omi Beef, one of Japan’s top 3 wagyu! Walk by the Seta River, relax in nature, and visit nearby spots like MIHO Museum, Hikone Castle and more. The room has warm lighting and a 240cm-wide bed for perfect rest.

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.

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.

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.

【湖心】一棟貸切*団体様人気*長期歓迎*スキー場まで車で20分*京都から1時間*琵琶湖へ徒歩10分
民泊【湖心-Kokoro-】です。 滋賀県の豊かな自然を身近に感じ、田舎生活を堪能頂ける1日1組限定の貸し切りの一軒家になります。 古き良き落ち着いた空間で、最大10名宿泊可能です。 ご家族ご友人とリラックスしてお過ごしください。 京都市街地から車で約1時間、電車でのお越しの場合、JR湖西線安曇川駅からバスで約20分、タクシーで10分ほどの距離です。 海外お客様やご家族、団体でのご利用で好評頂いております。 BBQセットも貸し出し可能です。 BBQ備品については有料の貸出しも承っておりますので気軽にご相談ください。 敷地内無料駐車スペースがあります。 普通車でしたら最大3台まで駐車可能です。 大型車の場合、3台が難しい場合もあるので事前にお問合せください。 事前にご相談頂ければ有料での貸出も可能です。 周辺アウトドア施設も充実しており、活動拠点としてもご使用ください。 琵琶湖サイクリング中の拠点としてもぜひご利用ください。 周囲の観光地の情報や、施設情報についてはSNSでもアップしております。 インスタグラム @kokoro_shiga.takashima

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.

【連泊15%オフ】8名様までOK/薪ストーブあり/グループ旅行・家族旅行・女子会に最適!
◇琵琶湖と箱館山の間◇ 『グリーン・ビュー・ロッジ』は、滋賀県湖西地方にあるログハウスです。 自然に囲まれたログハウスで、都会の喧騒を忘れ、自分たちだけの時間を過ごしませんか?薪ストーブの暖かさが、心地よい空間を作り出し、心身のリラックスを促します。おしゃれなインテリアに囲まれた広々とした空間で、ゆったりと過ごしたい方におすすめです。広いキッチンで、みんなで一緒に料理を作って食べるのも楽しい思い出になります。ウッドデッキでは、バーベキューをしたり、星空を眺めたりするのもおすすめ。女子会やグループ旅行にぴったりです! ◎室内は、エアコン、Wi-Fi、テレビ(NETFLIX視聴可能)、BBQコンロ(weber)、 Bluetooth対応ミニコンポ、洗濯乾燥機、コーヒーメーカーなど、快適な滞在に必要な設備が整っています。 ◎周辺には車で簡単にアクセスできる、箱館山スキー場、琵琶湖、マキノ高原、メタセコイア並木、白髭神社、朽木渓谷、若狭鯖街道熊川宿などの観光スポットが数多くあります。 ◎高島市には温泉施設も数カ所あります。ガイドブックを参照してください。

京都から1時間 琵琶湖近くの田園風景に佇む芸術家の離れ 然 -sikari-
田畑に囲まれた日本家屋 庭には滑れるランドスケープのような小さなスケートパークがあります ここは泊まれる喫茶のような場所 何かを消費するための滞在ではなく、 少し立ち止まり、呼吸を整え、 自分の感覚を取り戻す その為のゆったりとした時間を過ごす場所 建物は古い日本家屋を オーナーである日本画家が少しずつ改修しています 壁を塗り、床を整え、庭をつくり、 今もゆっくり変化し続けています 庭には小さなDIYスケートパーク 駐車場でもあり、庭でもあり、 山や水の流れのような曲面を持つ地形 アールの上からは琵琶湖の湖面が望め、 竹生島や伊吹山、箱館山も望めます アメリカから来たスケート文化を 日本の田園風景に合う形に 置き直しました 滑る人も、眺める人も、 ただ座っているだけでもいい場所 聞こえるのは 鳥やカエルや鈴虫の声、風、田んぼの水の音 夜は星と月がよく見えます 便利さや過剰なサービスはありませんが、 この土地の時間をゆっくりとお過ごしください 都会から来る人ほど 長く滞在してくれます この風土を感じる為に 2泊以上がおすすめです

Kyoran【Mugetsu Residence】 5 min walk from Nijojo
Newly opened B&B 5 minutes walk to Nijojo. JR Line:6-minute walk Subway: 6-minute walk Nijojo:5-minute walk 12 minutes by taxi to the house. ① JR - 1 hour 25 minutes by HARUKA > Kyoto Station ② JR-HARUKA 1 hour 25 minutes > Kyoto Station ③ Transfer at Kyoto Station to JR Sanin Main Line > Nijo Station > Approx. 6 minutes walk Equipped with air conditioning, full kitchens, underfloor heating, drum-type washer-dryers, and free Disney+ & Netflix.

Lake Biwa Lakeside villa
We have a Canadian house, just a stone through away from the beautiful Lake Biwa. Suitable place to stay for family trip, with friends and work trip. For 7guests or less, we rent 3 bed rooms (with 8 beds) For 8guests or more, we can rent the extra cabin space which is still part of the building but usually there is no access.(5 bed rooms and an attic, 12 beds and extra bathroom) please see photos and enquire within. - No Party - No BBQ after 9pm

Tabitabi Shinsen | Kyoto Machiya near Nijo Castle
[Tabitabi Shinsen] is a traditional two-storey machiya , which was built in the Taisho era with more than one hundred years history. The name Shinsen comes from one of the oldest famous courtyard in Kyoto during Heian Period, "Shinsenen", which is located near our house. Here, you can experience the original and traditional Japan and the ingenuity of combining modern elements with traditional craftsmanship.
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1日1組貸切・6人宿泊可・1台無料駐車・防音有り一軒家・JR長浜駅徒歩10分・観光地近く

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Japanese‑Modern Private Floor/ Kyoto 20m/ Biwa 5m

Harie House

池のある日本庭園に茶室付き 神社の境に建つ築150年の邸宅 1組貸切(6名迄)

国宝彦根城まで徒歩圏内の戸建て貸し切り宿/1日1組/京都まで50分/駐車場2台無料

Lake Biwa Right in Front | Ideal for Large Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Biwa located?
Lake Biwa sits in Shiga Prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu, surrounded by mountains and traditional towns. The area is near Kyoto and draws both residents and visitors interested in nature, culture, and local food.
When is the best time to visit Lake Biwa?
Late spring and autumn are frequently suggested for exploring Lake Biwa, when temperatures are mild and outdoor views are vibrant with seasonal flowers or changing leaves. Summer brings warmer weather for water activities, while winter tends to be quieter with crisp air.
What are some things to do near Lake Biwa?
Around Lake Biwa, you can explore activities like visiting historic shrines and castles, enjoying lake cruises, or relaxing at traditional hot spring inns. The area also has walking and cycling paths, as well as seasonal cherry blossom and autumn foliage viewing.
How is the weather near Lake Biwa?
Lake Biwa experiences cool winters with temperatures ranging from 34–49°F (1–9°C) in January, and warm, humid summers reaching 76–92°F (25–33°C) in August. Spring and autumn are milder with moderate rainfall, making outdoor activities pleasant.
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