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Entire studio room for rent on the shore of Lake Biwa [Biwako]
Entire one-room rental. We recommend it for single or double use, but it can accommodate up to 3 people with the addition of 1 extra bed (* separate consultation required). The first floor of the 2-story building is the accommodation. The entrance is independent. On the 2nd floor, "ROYAL HAWAIIAN CAFE THE PINK" will open on May 13, 2024 (managed by a different owner). When you leave the room and go up the embankment, you can enjoy Lake Biwa right in front of you, the mountains of Hiei and Hira on the other side, the sunrise and sunset on the lake, and the fantastic scenery that changes with the time and season. Jogging and walking along the embankment and cycling along the lakeside road are also recommended!!! Long stays and business trips are also welcome! Please don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like to use it. There is a large shopping mall [Pieri] within a 5-minute walk, a supermarket, a 100 yen shop, a food court, an open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa, and a day-use hot spring "Mizu Haru" where you can enjoy a variety of baths and saunas. ◎ As a measure against infection and hygiene, we have prepared antibacterial treatment for the walls, floors, ceilings, etc. in the room, air purifiers, and vacuum cleaners. ◎ Free WiFi is available. ◎ Security cameras are installed in the parking lot. ◎ Children up to 12 years old sleeping with parents stay for free.

[Kokoro] Entire building * Popular with groups * Long-term welcome * 20-minute drive to ski resort * 1 hour from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa
This is a private lodging [Kokoro]. This is a private house limited to one group per day, where you can experience the rich nature of Shiga prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is a nice, 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 from JR Kosei Line Azumigawa Station, or about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. We also rent BBQ equipment for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking is available on the premises. Parking is available for up to 3 regular vehicles. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to park 3, so please inquire in advance. If you contact us in advance, we can rent it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for your activities. Please use it as a base for cycling around Lake Biwa. Information about nearby tourist destinations and facilities is also posted on social media. Instagram: @kokoro_shiga.takashima

Linhu Villa Enjoy the four seasons on the shore of Lake Biwa, a private house
A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa, Rinkusho. A location surrounded by a peaceful countryside, with a white sand and green pine lake spread out in front of it. You can enjoy the seasonal natural scenery within a 100-step walk, adjacent to Lake Biwa and the Wadatara River. Blue sky, expansive lake, white sand, and green trees. Sunrise and sunset over the lake. In winter, you can play in the snow in the park by the lake and watch the water birds and swans playing in the water, in spring, you can cycle along the lakeside road and enjoy the cherry blossoms, in summer, you can swim in the lake, fish, and have a barbecue in the garden, and in autumn, you can enjoy the rich pastoral landscape dyed golden... Forget about your daily routine and have a relaxing time. There is a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, several large supermarkets within a 10-minute drive (Valor, Heiwado Azumagawa, Gyomu Supermarket, etc.), and many restaurants.

Pets welcome!Lake Biwa Arigatou House in Omihachiman is perfect for a workcation where you can stay like you live there
This is a 10-minute walk from JR Omihachiko Station and an 8-minute walk to the nearest Biwako no Hama. You can see Lake Biwa from the building. Pets are also welcome! You can enjoy local life without worrying about inns, hotels, or group glamping accommodations. Fiber optic internet, Wi-Fi available throughout the house, play room, work desk, large TV with terrestrial and on-demand channels. Enjoy life on Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets, from a few nights to a longer stay. The floor on the ground floor is completely dirt-free and is maintained only with edible oil, so it is safe for both people and pets. As an infection and hygiene measure, all rooms! are equipped with ventilation fans (Lossnai) that can ventilate with the outdoors and plasma cluster air conditioners, with many fans and circulators, and air purifiers with ozone sterilizers, and even a Roomba on each floor.

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

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.

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.

private guest house Kuu 1min walk to Lake Biwa
Adjacent to rice fields and fields Away from excess things and information A calm time unrelated to denseness The villa is reserved, so stay away from the hustle and bustle You can spend your time slowly The nearby Lake Biwa is highly transparent and you can swim in the summer Hakodateyama Ski Resort is nearby in winter, It is an area where you can feel nature and the four seasons close to you throughout the year. Cafe menu and BBQ stove rental are available for a fee. Please contact us.

Baggage OK!Clean, Comfy bed Stay- Dotombori Haven
Opened: April 2023 / 61.75㎡ / Accommodates up to 10 guests Location: Within 1 km of Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Namba, Kuromon Market Nearby: A variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, pharmacies (all within a 3-minute walk) ★Luggage Storage Service★ Convenient luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out. Amenities: Coin laundry on the first floor. Two additional accommodations in the same building, ideal for group stays. For more details, please contact us. '

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.

[Liuyunzhuang · Lakeside Residence] Entire house for rent, 5 minutes walk to Lake Biwa, 10 minutes to JR Otsu Station, cozy and comfortable, close to convenience stores and supermarkets, convenient for daily life
The B&B is a renovated Japanese house, combining modern Japanese houses and traditional Japanese style. The B&B is equipped with very comfortable modern facilities, with a kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. The B&B is located in Lake Biwa, about 5 minutes walk to Lake Biwa, about 8 minutes walk to JR Otsu Station, 7 minutes from JR Otsu Station to Kyoto. Convenience stores, cafes, bars, restaurants, etc. are within a 5-10 minute walk, convenient for daily life!

【Kyotofish·Shirakawa】Gion Area Riverview Machiya
Tucked away along the most serene stretch of Kyoto’s poetic Shirakawa stream, 「Shirakawa」is a rare riverside machiya that blends the elegance of a century-old structure with refined modern luxury. Here, you don’t need to chase the crowds. Simply sit on the riverside terrace, sip warm tea, and watch the cherry blossoms flutter across the sky. The sound of flowing water, the dance of willows, the stillness of Kyoto spring — everything is already here.
Popular amenities for Otsu lake access rentals
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1 group per day, 6 people can stay, 1 free parking, soundproofing, 10 minutes walk from JR Nagahama Station, near sightseeing spots

A house, Japanese style, near, Umeda 梅田駅 station

Accommodation for up to 7 people in a retro old house with a 200-year history (pets allowed)

Kyoto 15min|Canadian Brick House|Sightseeing Base
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya

As a base for sightseeing in Kyoto and Lake Biwa. The bedroom is a private single-family garage house with 4 beds. Full parking for up to 2 cars.

Traditional Japanese house overlooking a Japanese garden, Kyoto, Shiga, Lake Biwa, limited to 1 group per day, maximum 6 people, experience traditional Japanese living

Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場
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Cozy two-person room in He Tang Yue Se B&B in Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, providing warmth like home

1 minute walk from Temmabashi Station

ゲストハウス桜 Guest House Sakura 近江八幡

1-minute walk from Dotonbori, excellent access to Umeda and Universal Park, restaurants within walking distance, and many clubs [F house]

Shinsaibashi House 911. Direct access to USJ Aquarium, Osaka Castle, Umeda, Namba subway, opposite Shinsaibashi

[No smoking] Dotonbori 31, Dotonbori, Kansai Airport Direct Bus Stop 2 minutes, Shinsaibashi, excellent location, high-speed internet, unlimited use of towels

桜川 Hotel Namba 309

【Jan Special】1 min to station/5 min to Namba
Lake access cottage rentals

Private villa by Lake Biwa [SAKURA]

Enjoy a seasonal trip at a villa with a hot spring on the shore of Lake Biwa

Lakefront Escape. Full House on the Shores of Biwa

【Near Lake Biwa!】Cottage with Onsen(No Pets)/4 ppl
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