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川まで10秒|BBQ・ピザ窯・テントサウナ・満天の星空|周りを気にせず楽しめる一棟貸し
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)

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 house that you can rent in its entirety, located a 10-minute walk from JR Omi-Maiko Station and an 8-minute walk from the nearest beach on Lake Biwa. You can enjoy a view of Lake Biwa from the building. Pets are also very welcome! You can enjoy local life without the hassle of a ryokan, hotel, or group glamping accommodation. Fiber optic internet, Wi-Fi throughout the building, a playroom, a work desk, and a large TV with terrestrial and on-demand TV are also available. Whether it's for a few nights or a long-term stay, please enjoy living by Lake Biwa with your loved ones and pets. The floor on the first floor is a solid wood floor, and it is maintained with only cooking oil, so it is safe for both people and pets. As an infection and hygiene measure, all living rooms are equipped with ventilation fans (Rossnay) that allow ventilation with the outdoors and plasma cluster air conditioners. There are also many fans and circulators, as well as air purifiers and ozone sterilization devices.

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.

Modern Kyoto House 800m to Station Peaceful Stay
Stay in a traditional Kyoto-style house 800m from Kyoto Sta.Enjoy a peaceful and clean space with modern comforts, including a tatami room and kitchen.Perfect for couples, families and groups. Relax like a local after a day of exploring.Our home blends Japanese charm with comfort.Unwind in the cozy living room or enjoy a home-cooked meal.The house is in a quiet area, close to restaurants, shops, and major sights.We welcome respectful guests who value cleanliness, comfort, and a calm atmosphere.

Private Riverside Balcony | Near Gion & Kiyomizu
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.

Stay in the Heart of Kyoto -KiYOMiZU HOUSE-
This house is in the center of Kyoto and very close to three major train lines and the subway. It’s in a quiet neighborhood. You can find many cafes, bars, restaurants and many sightseeing spots such as Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Shrine, the Kyoto National Museum and many more all within 15 minutes of this Guest House. The house comes equipped with high-speed internet, a 60 inch TV, refrigerator, 3 air conditioners, microwave oven toaster, a drum style washer/dryer and Nespresso machine.

Riverside|2 mins Inari Shrine|5 mins Kyoto Sta.
2-floor Spacious Modern House in a quiet residential area 4bedrooms, 2 toilets, 2bathroom, free parking lot Host 9 people at max. Supermarket, 24-hour convenient store, restaurants nearby Location: 2stops from Kyoto station (by JR Nara line) 3mins walk to Fushimi Inari Shrine 10mins train ride to Gion (by Keihan line) Nearest station・access to two train lines・Easy access to Nara & Osaka.: 1, JR Nara Line/ Inari station (3mins walk) 2, Keihan Line / Fushimi Inari station (7mins walk)

1F| Riverside Suite Near Kyoto Sta.| Private Baths
In a residential area along the Kamo River. This Japanese-Western style suite on the 1F is perfect for a small group of guests wanting to live like a local in Kyoto. 🧳Early Luggage: Drop off your bags from noon on check-in day 🛌Premium Sleep: 3 comfy Japanese futons(max)+ 1 sofa-bed. 🛀2 Bathrooms: Relax in a private wood bathtub and a private open air bath 👶Baby-Friendly: Free rentals for baby gear 🏠Ready for Long Stays: Full kitchen, cookware, and in-house washer-dryer

Lake Biwa Lakeside villa/
We have a Canadian house, just a stone through away from the beautiful Lake Biwa. Suitable place to stay for a big group of family / friends and a work trip. Sleeping arrangements: 6 bedrooms 12 beds 3 futons Facilities: 1 bathroom with a tub 1 shower room 2 toilets Fully equipped BBQ Grill Fire Place Canoe, kayak, and two SUP boards are available (May–October) free *only for ppl with experience and reservation required. Parking for up to 4 cars in the property

Chiyononoya, a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Station, is a clean inn with a semi-open-air bath and a babbling stream of Shirakawa.
Up to 9 guests | Entire private Kyoto machiya Chiyonoya is located near the Shirakawa River in a quiet Gion neighborhood, within walking distance of Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in, and Heian Shrine. This traditional Kyoto machiya, with nearly 120 years of history, offers a calm and authentic stay close to the Shirakawa riverside—perfect for peaceful morning or evening strolls, while remaining conveniently located for sightseeing.

Advance40m2 DBL-1「Kiyomizu Respire Stay」3min to ST
If you cannot make a reservation by Advance , please make a reservation by other rooms. Stylish( DBL-1・40m2)UpTo2 Classic( DBL-2・52m2)UpTo4 Modern( DBL-1・48m2)UpTo2 Premium( DBL-2・50m2)UpTo4 Grande( DBL-2・50m2)UpTo4 An apartment is built in streets with taste in an ancient capital of good location of 3 minutes on foot to the north from 'Kiyomizu Gojo' station.
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3F | Riverside Suite Near Kyoto Sta. | Wood Bath

2F | Riverside Suite Near Kyoto Sta. | Wood Bath

501 World's first! A private lodging where you can enjoy a real Japanese sushi party (free)!

[NEW OPEN!] All rooms have ocean views | Rooms on the 3rd floor / 5 floors in total | Rekishigai Obamasanishi-gumi | A quiet Japanese-style inn

Top Floor View | Riverside Suite Near Kyoto Sta.

[NEW OPEN!] All rooms have ocean views | Rooms on the 4th floor / 5 floors in total | Located in the historic district of Kohama Nishi-gumi | A quiet Japanese-style inn

Room 301 with a view of the Kamo River

2 min. from Nakatsu Station, 5-person apartment
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IROHA STAY Kyoto Rei | Riverside Family Retreat

[3 seconds to the sea] [25 minutes by car to Funaya Igene] Superb ocean view BBQ, entire building rental accommodation

Riverside Private Villa by Crystal Streams

3 stations, 13 minutes from Kyoto Station.A unique inn where you can enjoy jazz and travel as if you were living there

Enjoy a semi-open-air bath & hot spring BBQ in the garden while looking out at the sea Late check-out until 3 pm 1 group per day, 1-8 people

up to 8,Heated Home, Easy Arashiyama /Gion & Osaka

Traditional house & Riverside terrace in down town

Kyoto Maizuru! Accommodates up to 10 people! 4 cars! 12 mins walk to the station! 1 min walk to the sea! 1-minute walk to convenience store! There are many restaurants nearby!
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Kyoto Miyama Party Village (miyama log cabin) Log cabin with a mountain hut feel, limited to one group per day

Kyoto Coast 100 yr-Old Home, 5 min Walk to Beach

Riverside Machiya|Sakura View|7m Stn|3BR/2BA|Spa

Entire building for rent right in Mizushima, spacious living-dining-kitchen area, accommodates up to 15 people, fishing, beach, Fukui, Tsuruga

WUZ KAMOGAWA / River View / 10 mins from Kyoto St.

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