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105-year-old inn and warehouse reborn Japanese moss garden & semi-open-air bath 188㎡ [Limited to one group per day Kominka Mitsuhama Inn]
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ◆ Limited to one group per day/private rental - Experience a rejuvenating stay in a long-established inn and storehouse ◆ ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ ■ Location, history, features ■ In the port town of "Mitsuhama" in Matsuyama/Dogo, a 105-year-old long-established restaurant inn (formerly the Kawacho Ryokan) surrounded by 4 white-walled storehouses and 4 gardens built in the Edo period - white plastered earth walls, natural bamboo walls of Kannonji Temple, etc., have been renovated little by little and regenerated (in the process of regeneration). It is an old private house that initially opened as an accommodation facility for almost 100% inbound. Renovation work is being carried out on the semi-open-air bath inside the warehouse and the water area. ■ Healing moss garden ■ There are three moss gardens: the front garden, the middle garden, and the back garden, and well water flows everywhere, flowing between the hand basin, the watering hole, the deer repellent, the stepping stones, and the pot pond, where koi, medaka, tanago, and crayfish live, and a biotope space visited by wild birds. ■ Check-in lounge (cafe/bar space), souvenir corner ■ You can drink authentic cocktails on the first floor of the annex (main building). There is a souvenir corner with interior goods/accessories/natural stones/amulets imported from Bali and other countries.

220-year-old Blue Merchant's Mansion with Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Harvesting Experience
KAIWA NO SATO This old house is an indigo mansion built in the first year of the Bunsei era (1804) during the heyday of indigo. The main house and the sleeping area (a barn where indigo was stored) have been demolished due to aging, but the historic living room and garden have been preserved to allow guests to experience a little bit of that time, and it is used as a farmhouse inn. In the old days, "Indigofera" grew on the fertile land of the Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture, bringing great wealth to Tokushima Prefecture (Awa Province). Ancient documents on indigo, including cultural properties, are also available for viewing. Enjoy the charm of that era and Indigofera. ==== Feel free to pick and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from the adjacent fields. * Please enjoy as many figs as you like in summer and autumn. Fruit examples: Spring: sweet summer Summer: Watermelon, Green Bowl (Melon) Fall: figs, pomegranates, sweet potatoes [Vegetables example] Spring: potatoes, corn, bamboo shoots, butterbur sprouts, konjac Summer: Japanese ginger, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chili peppers, cucumbers Fall: potatoes, konnyaku Winter: Daikon radish * Please contact us in advance if you have any requests, as the harvest and timing may change depending on the weather. ====

ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, a popular old private house with a mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)
It is 9 minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot from Kansai Airport.We rent out the entire traditional Japanese merchant's mansion (old house).Aburi is a name that has been passed down through generations in our family. Please enjoy a Japanese trip that is not just a guest house, but a place where you can relax with your family and friends, without worrying about other groups. It is a very popular inn for those interested in traditional Japanese culture and anime enthusiasts such as Demon Slayer and Naruto.It is an old house, but everything has been renovated so that guests can have a comfortable stay. It can be used extensively for families and groups of one to 10 people.(The price will not change for up to 3 people) [Best hospitality not found in other guesthouses] The spacious 12-tatami mat inner parlor and the Japanese garden that spreads out along the veranda are the essence of traditional Japanese architecture.Relax in the spacious tatami room while gazing at the Japanese garden. The living room, which was remodeled from a rice warehouse, can take you back 200 years. [For long-term stays] Desk, chairs and whiteboards are provided.It can also be used as a working space.We also have discount plans for guests staying 28 days or more.

Antique house Japan/Riverside Oasis/Private suite
An old Japanese Traditional KOMINKA house with a history of about 150 years. It's located along the River. When you open the window, you can feel the pleasant breeze coming up from the river. Opposite the house is a Shrine and two large zelkova trees that are designated as national natural monuments. It's like the world of Ghibli. Perfect for trekking, bouldering, rock and mountain climbing. Mt. Mizugaki in Chichibu-Tama Kai National Park is easily accessible. Please add your favorite:)

Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)
Welcome to Yui Valley ! A refreshing stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. In the countryside, a simple farmers traditional house surrounded by Lush Green Mountains, Bamboo forests, Rivers and Tea Fields. Outside the usual tourist path, discover the real countryside of Japan. Come to relax and enjoy different activities: Hiking with view of Mt. Fuji, walk crossing Bamboo groves and tea fields, Green Tea ceremony, Hot spring, Bicycles, Bamboo workshop, Shiatsu, Acupuncture treatment or River Dipping.

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.

In Kyoto’s Very Heart : Luxury Riverfront Stay !
Riverside home in central Kyoto, overlooking the historic Takasegawa Canal—especially stunning during cherry blossom season. Steps from Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi’s dining scene, Takashimaya, and historic Gion. This 50㎡ house features a spacious kitchen, canal-facing living area, AC units, and floor heating on both floors. High-speed Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, dishwasher are included. Super comfortable, well insulated, and set in a lively area—ideal for couples, solo travelers, or longer cultural stays.

Penthouse with private garden : Kitano Soho 5F
The penthouse features a private deck and garden with expansive views of nearby mountains. This exclusive loft is the entire 5th floor of Kitano Soho building with private elevator access. No details have been spared to ensure a unique and comfortable stay. The modern interior has been newly designed using locally sourced woods and materials. Come explore the quiet side of Kyoto where one can easily get lost walking through quaint neighborhoods and exploring local eateries, temples and parks.
Traditional Japanese House 74㎡ Osaka Namba KIX
This is a newly renovated old Japanese house, a middle-class residence built in 1929 and renovated in 2017. It is a legal accommodation permitted by the city of Osaka. Located in the southern part of Osaka, a very quiet residential area. 10 minutes away from the nearest subway station, Kishinosato. It is easy to reach Namba, Umeda by subway, KIX and Koyasan by Nankai Railway. The 7-11 convenience store is one minute away. The Sento public bath is also very close to my house.

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.

Authentic Japanese Villa in Kyoto The Lodge MIWA
The lodge is located in the small village at Kitayama “north mountain” in Kyoto. This village is left behind in the modernization thus there is still the original Japanese landscape with history and tradition. There is a bridge to the Lodge, so it’s calm and quiet, keeps privacy apart from village. The beauty of Japan is based on sensibility to Nature. There is beautiful bath and Hammam faced on the garden, at night time, you will see deers through living room.

A historical villa and garden full of nature
This Japanese villa and garden, covering about 6,600 square meters, is located in Arita, a town famous worldwide for its pottery. The 130-year-old Villa Kaede, originally built as a guest house by a founder of Arita Bank, has been beautifully renovated. Visitors can enjoy a garden that showcases the changing seasons. The villa also serves as a convenient base for day trips to places like Nagasaki City, Unzen, Ureshino, Sasebo, Hirado, and Huis Ten Bosch.
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