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Express access from Kyoto | Biwako Arigatou House: An authentic Japanese-style private rental just an 8-minute walk from Lake Biwa. Pets welcome.
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.

「Kiyomizu Respire Stay 」3 min To Kiyomizu-Gojo ...
An apartment uses VERSACE and marble, and there is a modern and stylish aim. You can get a bird's-eye view of the scenery of Higashiyama in Kyoto including Kiyomizu-temple at a roof terrace in an apartment. A roof terrace is being opened until 15:00~~22:00, so please see a superb view in Kyoto. An amenity and an equipment are enriched, and you can use WiFi for free of charge. There are 1 W bed with USB and 1 sofa at the space which calmed down in a room. You can use it comfortably by 2 people.( Less than 12 years old can't stay) . A water cleaner for drinks is installed in a kitchen, and there are a refrigerator, a microwave, an electric pot and a IH stove. The cookware and the tableware are also even. There is also a washing machine and you can also spend daily life with no problem. Please relax slowly in your room.

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.

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.

3F | Riverside Suite Near Kyoto Sta. | Wood Bath
In a residential area along the Kamo River. This Japanese-Western style suite on the 3F is perfect for families wanting to live like a local in Kyoto. ✨ Highlights: 🧳Early Luggage: Drop off your bags from noon on check-in day. 🛌Premium Sleep: High-quality Simmons mattresses and comfy Japanese futons. 👶Baby-Friendly: Free rentals for baby gear. 🏠Ready for Long Stays: Full kitchen, cookware, and in-house washer-dryer. 🛀Wooden Bath: Relax in a private, fragrant Koyamaki wood bathtub.

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)

WUZ KAMOGAWA / River View / 10 mins from Kyoto St.
With this quintessential double story historical townhouse that looks out to the Kamo River, the renovation is kept minimal in order to best preserve its authenticity, especially the courtyard where light enters. The wooden structure, partial wall, entryway, and the garden stones are some of the original elements that are conserved while the roofing tiles, wooden windows, and paper doors have since been replaced. The translucence is throughout the house we see and experience now.

River View Balcony Stay (2F) | Walk to Gion
This apartment (Sakura River Inn II) is located on the second floor of a rare Japanese-style residence beside the Takase River, ideal for 2 guests, up to 4. It preserves traditional features such as tatami and was once home to a real geisha. Major sightseeing spots are within walking distance, and guests can enjoy peaceful river views from the private balcony, where ducks sometimes visit. Staying right by the river in central Kyoto offers a truly special tranquil experience.

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.
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About 2 hours from Kyoto | All rooms with ocean views | Historic cityscape | Quiet Japanese-style inn | 1-minute walk to the sea, [5F rooms]...

2 min. from Nakatsu Station, 5-person apartment

Convenient location for Gion, Kiyomizu Temple, 5 minutes by tram to Fushimi Inari! Cocoon101

501 This year's Yodogawa Fireworks are in October. For reservations up to October, the price is the same for 1 to 5 people‼️ Enjoy with your family.

Room 301 with a view of the Kamo River

4F | River View Suite Near Kyoto Sta. | Wood Bath

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

1F| Riverside Suite Near Kyoto Sta.| Private Baths
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Kyoto Uji, Entire house rental "BESSHO"

10 seconds to the river | BBQ, pizza oven, tent sauna, starry sky | Private rental where you can enjoy yourself without worrying about your surroundings

Traditional house & Riverside terrace in down town

IROHA STAY Kyoto Rei | Riverside Family Retreat

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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

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Rent an entire house in a hidden cove in northern Kyoto | umieru shiro | 30 minutes by car to Ine and Amanohashidate

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

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

Sanjo Keihan st/A whole house/Gion

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!

Oceanfront! The feeling of glamping on the terrace and the special feeling of a villa! ※ No pets (B-1)

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

Lakefront Escape. Full House on the Shores of Biwa
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