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House vacation rentals in Otsu

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  • Total vacation rentals

    Explore 110 vacation rentals in Otsu

  • Nightly prices starting at

    Otsu vacation rentals start at G$4,187 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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  • Family-friendly vacation rentals

    70 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    40 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    110 of Otsu vacation rentals include wi-fi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Otsu rentals

  • 4.8 Average rating

    Otsu stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

  • Nearby attractions

    Otsu's top spots, include Daigo-ji Temple, Kusatsu Station, and Otsu Station

Top-rated house rentals in Otsu

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Top guest favorite
A traditional Japanese room features shoji screens allowing natural light to filter in. A round wooden table is set for tea, accompanied by a red parasol. A decorative alcove contains a simple floral arrangement, enhancing the serene ambiance.
Home in Otsu
5 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

9 minutes from Kyoto Station / Parking for up to 10 people / No accommodation tax / 4 bedrooms / 5 minutes on foot from the station / Children welcome / Large detached house / Barrier-free

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.

Guest favorite
The exterior of a two-story traditional Japanese house is displayed, featuring wooden paneling and a tiled roof. A manicured garden surrounds the entrance, which is adorned with decorative elements. The sky above is bright with a few wispy clouds, enhancing the overall serene ambiance.
Home in Otsu
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Pets welcome!Lake Biwa Arigatou House in Omihachiman is perfect for a workcation where you can stay like you live there

This is a detached, entire-home accommodation located a 10-minute walk from JR Omi-Maiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest beach on Lake Biwa.You can see Lake Biwa from the building.You're also welcome to stay with pets! You can enjoy local life without worrying like a ryokan, hotel, or group glamping inn.Fiber optic internet, wifi throughout the building, playroom and work desk, terrestrial and on-demand TV on a large TV.From a few nights to a long stay, enjoy life in Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets. The floor on the 1st floor is completely solid, and it is maintained with only edible oil, so it is safe for people and pets. As a measure to prevent infection and hygiene, all rooms are in all rooms!The house is equipped with a ventilation fan (no loss) that allows for outdoor air exchange and a Plasma Cluster air conditioner. We also provide multiple fans and circulators, as well as an air purifier and an ozone sterilization device.

Top guest favorite
The spacious kitchen and dining area feature wooden cabinetry and a modern countertop. A round dining table is set with two chairs, and natural light illuminates the room through large glass doors. Minimalist design elements accentuate the warm wooden tones and neutral walls.
Home in Higashiyama-ku
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 436 reviews

BEST GION LOCATION, LUXURY, QUIET VACATION RENTAL

Thank you for considering renting for your vacation our fully renovated traditional Kyoto Machiya. A few minutes from Gion Corner, in Kyoto's most popular area, our 90m2 Japanese townhouse has undergone extensive refurbishment by award-winning architects to combine absolute comfort, luxury, safety and tradition.We are FULLY LICENSED to operate as a short-term vacation rental, please book with confidence knowing that our house has passed the rigorous safety and comfort tests of the city of Kyoto.

Guest favorite
A traditional Japanese room features a tatami mat floor and sliding doors. A low wooden table is centered, surrounded by round cushions. Natural light enters through large windows, complemented by soft shoji screens. Decorative elements include a vase with flowers.
Home in Omihachiman
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

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

Top guest favorite
A green wooden gate is set in front of a stone wall, surrounded by flowering azaleas in shades of pink and white. The entrance is accessible via a short set of brick steps, providing an inviting touch to the landscape.
Home in Otsu
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviews

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.

Guest favorite
A light-filled living area is presented, featuring two dark sofas with soft cushions. A low wooden table is positioned in the center. Large windows provide a view of the peaceful garden, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.
Home in Takashima
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

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.

Superhost
A serene alcove is featured within the room, showcasing a minimalist arrangement. A light-colored wall is complemented by a decorative green object and dark stones, creating a calming focal point. The room's tatami flooring adds warmth, harmonizing with the overall design.
Home in Higashiyama-ku
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Tabitabi Higashiyama | Semi-Open Shigaraki Bath

Tabitabi 「Higashiyama」is located in Higashiyama district, where is full of the atmosphere of the ancient capital, surrounded by many attractions. The house is remodel from a Machiya. We retain the original properties of the machiya by using a lot of wood materials. At the same time, the convenience of the space-using and the modern equipment are well considered in the house, which is not only to meet your occupancy needs, but also satisfy you a comfortable and enjoyable environment.

Top guest favorite
A spacious tatami room features traditional wooden architecture and a sunlit area with large sliding doors. A central hearth surrounded by tatami mats and round cushions creates a welcoming space. Natural light filters through shoji screens, illuminating the harmonious interior design.
Home in Kameoka
5 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari

Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with all the modern conveniences. Tsuzumi and Christian welcome you join them in their beautifully restored 150 year old traditional Japanese home, located in the picturesque village of Kameoka, 25 minutes from Kyoto . Hozugawa kudari departure is 5 minutes from the house,Torokko train station 5 minutes from the house, Arashiyama is 10 minutes by train. Prices are intended with breakfast. Many experiences available ask us.

Guest favorite
A traditional Japanese-style room features tatami flooring and two spacious futons placed side by side. Natural light filters through shoji screens, illuminating the minimalist decor. In the background, a wooden desk with two chairs is positioned near a large window, offering a peaceful view.
Home in Kamigyo Ward
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 248 reviews

A:Kyoto wood bath MACHIYA. subway 5 min

Just 6 minutes by walk from subway Imadegawa station. You can walk to imperial palace in 10 minutes. You can stay like you live in Kyoto. We have wooden bath with small garden view. There are wooden deck besides living space, you will have relaxing time at the wooden deck with garden view. Electric bikes are rent for free. We have 2 houses,the house is next door, 7 people can stay at onetime. If you would like to, please make reservation from A&B.

Top guest favorite
A traditional room features tatami mat flooring and sliding doors adorned with painted scenes. A low wooden table is positioned in the center, with a compact television nearby. A futon is spread out on the floor, contributing to a serene, spacious atmosphere.
Home in Kameoka
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 381 reviews

Japaneseryokan with garden! JR Umabori Station

☆1min to JR Umahori Station! Good access to Kyoto ☆Japanese garden and ryokan ☆You will not see other guest as the ryokan is limited to one group per day☆ ☆Parking available! Good access for Arashiyama and Kyoto. ☆2 bedrooms, kitchen, and living room. ☆Washing machine, kitchenware, home apliances are fully equipped. Suitable for long stay. ☆Japanese Tatami mat! perfect for small children. ☆No stairs one-storied designed, suitable for eldery!

Guest favorite
A cozy living area features a leather sofa paired with contrasting accent pillows. A wooden coffee table sits in the center, adorned with decorative dishes. Stylish armchairs provide additional seating, while a chandelier and wall decor complete the warm atmosphere.
Home in Otsu
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 274 reviews

14min Kyoto ST lake side house 京瑠璃

京琉璃は、日本の伝統的な和風住宅を改装した一日一組限定の完全貸切宿泊施設です。和室2部屋、リビングダイニングを含む2LDK(65㎡)の広さで、最大4名様までご宿泊いただけます。最新設備のバスルームやキッチンを備え、家族旅行や友人との滞在に最適です。 施設は琵琶湖八景の一つ「唐崎神社」から徒歩1分、JR唐崎駅から徒歩10分の好立地。京都駅まで電車で約15分と、京都観光の拠点としても便利です。徒歩圏内にはコンビニや飲食店があり、近江牛焼肉や鶴喜蕎麦など地元グルメを楽しめます。また、関西最大級の温泉施設「雄琴温泉」へもアクセス良好です。 築50年以上の京町家をリノベーションし、和の趣と快適な最新設備を融合した空間で、特別なひとときをお過ごしください。一日一組限定のプライベート空間で、古都の静かな環境と歴史ある風景を満喫しながら、心安らぐ滞在をお楽しみください。 キャンセルポリシー キャンセルや日程変更は返金対象外となりますので、ご予定を確認の上でご予約ください。

Top guest favorite
A traditional Goemon bathtub is positioned next to a window, with steam rising gently from the water. Outside, a serene view of a small garden can be seen, featuring lush greenery and bamboo fencing that provides privacy.
Home in Nakagyo-ku
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Japanese traditional house excellent location.

A Japanese traditional house CHANOMI located in the heart of Kyoto. Measuring a spacious 58㎡. CHANOMI was built in 1919, but spacious and comfortable. We have GOEMON-BURO(bath tub) next to shower room. Please try searching "GOEMON-BURO" !! Guests can enjoy your garden while enter the GOEMON-BURO. 2 minutes to Sijo-Dori(downtown) on foot, guests can enjoy shopping and access to public transportations soon.

Popular amenities for Otsu house rentals

Weekly house rentals

Superhost
A spacious indoor area showcases large glass doors that open to the garden view. The room features wooden flooring and tatami mats, allowing a serene outlook of manicured greenery and surrounding trees, creating a calm and natural ambiance.
Home in Kyoto
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Mingmei House (8 people) Kyoto Ryoanji Temple Kinkakuji Temple Ninnaji Temple Arashiyama Udonosakura Cherry Blossom Tunnel 

Top guest favorite
Home in Otsu
5 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Aogawara (The Blue Roof)

Top guest favorite
Home in Otsu
5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

9-minute direct access to Kyoto Station | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Near the station | Maximum 11 people | Ideal base for sightseeing in Kansai | Close to Lake Biwa

Guest favorite
A traditional Japanese living space features a light-colored sofa facing a wooden chest of drawers. Natural light filters through a window adorned with a bamboo blind. The room transitions to a wooden hallway leading towards the staircase, with tatami flooring enhancing the classic aesthetic.
Home in Kamigyo Ward
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Where Memories Breathe | Kyoto Machiya

Top guest favorite
A traditional Japanese room features tatami flooring and sliding shoji doors. A low wooden table is centered in the space, adorned with a decorative cloth. A lamp provides soft ambient light, and calligraphy art adorns the wall, enhancing the cultural aesthetic.
Home in Kyoto
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 587 reviews

118 y/o traditional Japanese house in Arashiyama

Top guest favorite
A traditional Japanese garden is visible, featuring a stone lantern and a small bridge leading towards a sliding door that opens into a tatami-floored room. Soft greenery surrounds the space, creating a serene atmosphere that enhances the connection between indoors and outdoors.
Home in Kamigyo Ward
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

A distinctly quaint Machiya in Nishijin-area, 92㎡.

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Home in Otsu
5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

10 minutes from Kyoto Station | 5-minute walk from Zencho Station | Ideal for families and groups | Entire building for private use, including Japanese-style rooms | Maximum 6 guests

Guest favorite
A view of a serene courtyard leads to the entrance of the traditional townhouse, with warm wooden walls and a softly lit interior. Delicate greenery frames the scene, creating a peaceful atmosphere that emphasizes the connection between nature and the living space.
Home in Nakagyo-ku
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews

Kyoto Machiya [Private Courtyard] Near Nijo Castle [4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Toilets, Heating] Luxury Machiya Near Sanjo Shopping Street

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