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Pets are allowed. Spacious old house for rent. Wood-burning stove. Close to the ski resort. Maximum of 10 guests. 50 minutes to Kanazawa. Hot springs too.
This accommodation is a renovated traditional house. Spend a quiet and relaxing time with the changing of the four seasons. Also open as a cafe during the day. Entire unit rental. Limited to one group. Vegan menu available. Long-term stay discounts for one week or more. 1 hour drive from Kanazawa station. Komatsu Airport is 45 minutes by car. About 2.5 hours by car to Shirakawago, Gifu Prefecture. Gokayama as well. From June to early November, it is easily accessible via the Hakusan White Road. Wi-Fi available (improved since February 2025) Free parking Western-style toilet, sink, washing machine Kitchen and fridge The bath is provided in the accommodation There is a natural hot spring right next to the accommodation. Costs are at your own expense (until 7 pm. Closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays). Dinner and breakfast can be served with local ingredients. You can also stay without meals. Dinner is 3,500 yen per person and breakfast is 1,200 yen per person. There is a stove and a microwave. You can cook for yourself. Also for long-term stays. No barbecues or fireworks. ・ This is a suitable accommodation for people who love the Japanese countryside and nature. Enjoy a relaxing time just for yourself. Spring to fall is trekking, stream climbing, and mountain climbing. Seasonal nature experiences such as snowshoeing and snow hiking in winter. There are also two ski resorts nearby. The owner is a qualified Neil Reader (nature experience supervisor).

Sanchi, a private rental inn with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps
Take a trip to enjoy the scenery that can only be found here. Located in the northeast of Azumino, the former Meiko-cho overlooks the Northern Alps, Meiko is a place where the Sai, Takase, and Hotaka rivers converge, and is blessed with abundant spring water. There is a "beautiful scenery and tranquility that you want to leave behind" here We renovated an old building in Meiko, revived it into a retro-modern space, and created a rental inn. We put our heart into it, hoping that you will spend a rich and luxurious time relaxing and enjoying the air of Azumino It is a 5-minute walk from the facility to Meiko Station, and you can get to Matsumoto Station in two stops on the Shinonoi Line, so you can sightsee in Matsumoto It is also easy to get to Nagano. Mt. Nagamine, the abandoned railway tracks, Daio Wasabi, Shiratori-toori, and more are nearby Enjoy sightseeing in Azumino The Maekawa River flows right in front of the house, and you can go canoeing, rafting, and sup. There is a "Ryumonbuchi Canoe Stadium" that you can walk to, so it is also a great place for practice. Kyuakashina is a local town, not an urban area, There is nothing around here because it is not an urban area, but but it is recommended for those who are interested in rural living and relocation, or those who are considering living in the area.

Kanazawa River side view ~ Both ON and OFF are OK Refreshing guest house
Asano river side "Bed & Care Tikei-enrbo" A guest house perfect for remote work or vacation. You can work while listening to music and looking out at the river. And you can relax during your off time while watching the night view of the Asano River. There is a parking lot next door, making it convenient for those with a car. Experience "TABITAIKEN" to get in touch with the nature and culture of Kanazawa and Ishikawa, which started in 2019. You can now stay from March 2023. There is a nice fragrance when you step into the building. We exhibit objects made from the blessings of the forest, together with fellow forest lovers. You can experience the distillation of locally grown Japanese cypress, Chromojiga. About a 3-minute walk from the guest house. Enjoy a public bath experience across the river! After the bath, take a leisurely walk along the river and enjoy the scenery and lights of the Asano River, which are exceptional, and feel the four seasons of Kanazawa. [It's more fun if you realize the wonder and fun of nature!] You can interact with local people through nature and cultural activities, and cook with local ingredients. Nature and cultural experiences are customized upon request. We will support you in having a warm and heartfelt experience and trip in Kanazawa and Ishikawa.

105-year-old long-established inn and warehouse reborn. Japanese moss garden & half-open-air bath 188㎡ [One day one group only. Ancient private house Mitsuhama Ryokan]
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ◆ Limited to one group per day/Private rental ~ Long-established inn and warehouse regenerative experience stay ◆ ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ ■ Location, history, and features ■ Matsuyama/Dogo's port town, "Mitsuham", has four white-walled storehouses built in the Edo period, surrounded by four gardens, and a 105-year-old inn (formerly Kawacho Inn) ~ White plaster walls, natural Kakenji bamboo fences, etc., have been gradually renovated and revived (ongoing). It is a traditional inn that initially opened as an inbound accommodation facility. We are renovating the semi-open-air bath inside the storehouse and the water area. ■ Healing moss garden ■ There are three moss gardens: front garden, middle garden, and back garden, where well water flows everywhere, and a small stream flows between hand basins, bamboo screens, Japanese irises, and stepping stones, and in the pond, there are koi, medaka, tanago, and crayfish, and wild birds visit this biotope space. ■ Chick-in lounge (cafe/bar space), souvenir corner ■ You can drink authentic cocktails on the first floor of the main building. There is a souvenir corner with items such as Bali Island and other overseas imports, interior goods, accessories, natural stone, and amulets.

Creative Villa with Sea View | Exclusive Sunset Experience in Toda Bay | Harbor Front Private Studio
Escape the crowds. Find your silent front row seat. To your own special seat where you can only see the sea. The host designed and built it himself, and DIY Life Magazine dopa!Award-winning, It is a unique creative villa in the world. Get away from the crowds, be surrounded by silence, and have the horizon all to yourself, Find your own sanctuary. We will give you a map to this hidden front row seat in a hidden corner of the Izu Peninsula. It is a place where the journey itself blocks out the hustle and bustle of the world. Here, in the traditional fishing village of Toda, you are not a tourist, but a traveler. While the majestic Mt. Fuji watches over the morning walk along the coast, The private villa offers a different kind of immersion. Designed by the owner himself and awarded numerous awards for his unique craftsmanship, the harbor front is It is a theater of light and sound facing the sea. From the golden sunset that fills the living room, to the 150-inch movie theater experience waiting for you at dusk, This is the place to get your time back. It's not a place everyone can enjoy, but it is a place for those who seek the luxury of silence and the beauty of a "hiding place".

Shodoshima, 30 seconds to the sea, you can see the sea from any room
This house is located on the quiet seaside of Shodoshima Town. It is a house built just to watch the sunset over the sea. Unfortunately, we have a lot of stairs on the terrace, so it's not barrier free. (I will do my best to help with your luggage, etc.) However, at the top of the high terrace, the calm and beautiful sea of Setouchi, sparkling with sunlight, and the changing faces of the crimson sunset await you every day. Please enjoy an extraordinary time and forget about the time. You enter the room by climbing the terrace stairs. It is not barrier free. Please be sure to have an adult accompany you when going up and down stairs with small children. Also, there are many stairs on rainy days, so it may be inconvenient. Also, the road in front of the inn is not paved. Please note that this may cause some inconvenience. There are many insects because there is a lot of nature around the house. Insects may enter when windows or doors are opened or closed. (Especially at night, insects gather in the light of the inn) We are very sorry, but please refrain from staying if you don't like insects.

Limited to one group per day, Mökki is a small cottage with a garden by a stream
Mökki means "cottage" in Finnish, a Nordic language. Enjoy your time in a special space away from everyday life. Guest house Mökki is located in Shinano-cho, blessed with forests, lakes and snow in northern Nagano Prefecture. Nearby, there are many natural sightseeing spots such as Kurohime Highlands, Lake Nojiri, and Togakushi. A building from the development era, it has been stylishly renovated using plenty of natural materials such as pure cedar, hinoki cypress, and plaster. We also focused on the interior and kitchen utensils so that you can enjoy "living". In the winter, when it is completely covered in snow, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the snow-covered landscape. You can follow animal tracks on snowshoes and go on a snowy picnic, or enjoy a bonfire and BBQ in the riverside house in winter. There are also 7 ski resorts within a 30-minute drive. This area is famous for its powder snow, and is also a great base for skiing and snowboarding. There is also a birthday cake service for guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. Please check with me in advanced.

Enjoy the view of Lake Nojiri, with a private sauna, Anoie (あの家)
This house overlooks Lake Nojiri and has a superb view. There are several ski resorts (Myoko, Kurohime, Madarao) about 15-20 minutes away by car, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy the wood stove sauna and the water bath with a view. There are no private houses around, so you can listen to music and watch movies loudly. Because it is a house located deep in the mountains, we take the best measures, but in the warm season, insects come out. It snows a lot in winter. In autumn, fallen leaves dance. You will also need to adjust the wood stove fire yourself. It's not an easy house to live in, but we promise you a great view and experience. Enjoy cooking with a counter kitchen with a view, condiments and cooking utensils. (There is no equipment for BBQ)

5 seconds to the lake! A designer cottage overlooking Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji! Cottage Kamikibi F Building
Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka are right in front of you! A designer cottage with superb views. The first floor is a cafe (opened June 5, 2025) Go up the stairs from the private entrance to the room on the second floor. Free parking on premises WiFi available Full kitchen Bathroom Toilet with washing machine Washing machine and dryer Special amenities Free rental bicycles (4 units) Barbecue equipment (5,000 yen separately, gas and equipment fee included) * Not recommended for use in winter (December to February) as it is cold

Igeno Funaya/Boathouse/Sea in front/On the sea/Funaya/Private rental/Fishing/Amanohashidate/Central Igeno
A quiet and soothing inn where "Ine's Boat House" lives. This is Ine-no-Yado Kujira. "Ine no Funaya" surrounding Ine Bay Our inn offers a comfortable, modern space while retaining the atmosphere of "Ine no Funaya". Forget about your daily routine and have a blissful time to purify your mind. Please have a special time with your family and friends. Limited to one group per day. Ine's elegance and peaceful time will fill your heart and heal your fatigue. Please refresh your mind and body at our inn.

Sakura River Inn I | riverside apt near Gion
Sakura River Inn is a traditional Japanese building once inhabited by a real geisha, preserving the timeless charm of old Kyoto. Featuring classic design and a cozy kotatsu, guests can relax, sleep on tatami and enjoy an authentic experience. The private river-facing balcony lets you unwind to the soothing sound of flowing water. Major sightseeing spots are within walking distance, and a convenience store is just a minute walk, offering both tranquility and convenience in the heart of the city.

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.
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Near Sensoji Temple/ Sky Tree / Ueno Park#Room1999

Baggage OK ! 62m²/comfort Beds、NAMBA、Dotonbori

Listen to the sound of the river while having an extraordinary experience/A small apartment on the bank of the Izu River/Travel like a local

Advance40m2 DBL-1「Kiyomizu Respire Stay」3min to ST

[瑞] 10 mins to Shinjuku, 9ppl , 2 baths, tatami

Large room along Dotonbori river , up to 9people

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302 Dotonbori River, 5 min walk to Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Shinsaibashi, Namba business district, washing machine on balcony. 1F free dryer, microwave
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The private guest house with a view of the sea.

Ensoh: Hideaway Portal to Naoshima & Art Islands

Kawaguchiko/Mt Fuji View/Bikes & Free Parking/BBQ

"Private lodging with a courtyard overlooking the famous place and the mountains and rivers" In the middle of the town, in the middle of Shikoku, convenient for sightseeing, beautiful sunset and sea, long-term comfortable, 15 minutes walk from the station

Along Enoshima Beach/Feel the sea and sunset/Entire house rental/Free rental bicycles & surfboards, etc.

IORI MIYAGAWA 【The river view & Japanese Modern】

Modern Japanese House by the beach in Zaimokuza

3-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station/3-minute walk to Lawson Fujisan/Views of Mt. Fuji/New construction/Center of sightseeing area
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[Limited to 1 group per day] 30 seconds to the sea! Kurage-an Miyakawa, a safe private lodging (BBQ available/1 free parking space)

Rakuten STAY MOTEL Kujukuri Beach Katakai 203

Room 201 - Happy-house - It is a 10-minute walk to Takamatsu Station. It is a 10-minute walk to the port.

Vermillion Waves Oceanfront Retreat on the beach

Sleeps up to 10! Gion Shijo Station is a 1-minute walk. It is in a good location overlooking Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in, and Minamiza from the window. Pets are allowed!

【Ocean View】 Equipped Kitchen『102|Seaside』8ppl

③-1 Enoshima area/Near the beach/5 people/Wi-Fi

4-Minute Direct Access to Skytree & Asakusa
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