Vacation rentals in Shiga Prefecture

Kyoto Station 9 minutes/Maximum 10 people/Lake Biwa/Large detached house/4 bedrooms/5 minutes walk from the station/Children are welcome/No accommodation tax/Parking included

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.

COCO amber

You can enjoy a very rare open fire or BBQ.The room has a firewood stove! (Winter only) There is a gazebo in the garden, and if there is no wind, you can BBQ even if it rains. There is a Fire TV Stick! A BBQ stove and charcoal (3 kg) are provided at the listing, so you can enjoy a BBQ if you bring your own ingredients. We can accommodate up to 5 people. If you drop the firewood, you can enjoy an open fire! You can see the ropeway of Hakodateyama ski resort from the room. The inn overlooks the forest in a quiet villa area. In spring, Kasumi cherry blossom snow and wild birds chirping are very comfortable.At night, there are owls.♪ You can even set up a tent to practice camping and enjoy a BBQ! The interior varies depending on the season. Local priority. It's in the countryside, and there are always insects because the mountains are close by. It is not suitable for people who dislike insects, those with small children, or those who are concerned. We cannot accept people who want to make noise or use the space for parties, or groups of minors who want to smoke or drink. ⚠️ There is a fence against harmful animals around the villa, so there is no risk of damage from bears. Monkeys will not approach you, but please do not leave food or trash outside.

Riverside traditional house | Sauna, wood-fired bath, starry sky, pizza ~watoto stay Lita ~

An old private house for rent just one group per day, surrounded by rivers and forests. Here, you can enjoy the time itself while wrapped in sound, fire, water, and stars. The music room has a grand piano, drum, guitar, and bass. In the pizza oven experience (extra charge), you bake authentic Neapolitan pizza, and at night watch the stars and the Milky Way surrounded by BBQs and bonfire fires. In the summer, you can play in the river just around the corner, and enjoy a tent sauna (extra charge) in nature. There is a former cafe full kitchen in the old house, so everyone can cook together or read quietly in the library. Feel free to spend every “time you like”. The bath is a ceramic bathtub with Shinraku-yaki. Relax your mind and body while being surrounded by the warmth of a wood-burning fire and the scent of cypress. Not a hotel, but spending time in "our own place" where no one is disturbed. Enjoy such a luxurious time. Transportation is also available to the nearest station. There are a few options. 4,000 yen with BBQ set, charcoal and netting, and tidying up Tent sauna with firewood fee of 5,000 yen Authentic pizza oven rental pizza grilled experience 5,000 yen (Pizza is sold separately for 1,200 yen with dough, mozzarella, and basil)

[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

[Barrel Sauna Available (Extra Charge)] Modern-style Traditional House for Rent/Up to 8 People/Terrace with Roof Available/Tent Sauna Available

Welcome to [3Re: KEITA]! From a house without personality to a house with personality We remade an old house that had been left without any features. Re Origine (reuse what you can, don't destroy more than necessary) Re Make (reuse waste materials and give them new life) Re Meaning (Don't let them tell you there's nothing in the countryside) Based on the concept of the 3 Re's, we strive to create new value while cherishing rural roots. The concept of this facility is not just to renovate, but to remake while preserving the good qualities of old houses, to redefine their value, and to make them modern and comfortable. The facility is located at the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time feeling the blessings of the mountains and nature to your heart's content. We also rent BBQ grills and tent saunas, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling at one with nature. * We may not be able to provide a tent sauna depending on availability. Please note that we are only able to lend it free of charge, and even if it cannot be used, we cannot change the amount.

[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. Hakodate◇ "Green View Lodge" is a log cabin in the Kosei region of Shiga Prefecture. 　Forget the hustle and bustle of the city in a cabin surrounded by nature and have time to ourselves?The warmth of the wood stove creates a soothing space and encourages relaxation.Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish decor.The large kitchen is also a fun memory to cook and eat together.On the wooden deck, you can barbecue or gaze at the starry sky.Perfect for girls' clubs and group trips! ◎ The room has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV (NETFLIX viewable), BBQ range (Weber), It is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a Bluetooth mini sound system, a washer-dryer, and a coffee maker. ◎ Face towels, bath towels, and toothbrush sets are available. The ◎surrounding area is easily accessible by car, and there are many sightseeing spots such as Hakodateyama Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Plateau, Metasequoia Trees, Shirage Shrine, Kutsuki Valley, and Kumagawa-juku.

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.

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.

Kiyomizu Area | Machiya House | 6 Guests | Gion

TABITABI MITSU is a fully renovated 100-year-old Kyoto machiya near Rokuharamitsuji Temple. This private entire house offers a calm stay for one group per day. The entrance features historic stone paving once used for Kyoto’s streetcars. The flooring showcases traditional “Naguri” hand-carved textures. Enjoy a serene garden view and relax in the semi-open-air bath with a Shigaraki ceramic tub. Upstairs includes a tatami room and bedroom with refined design details.