Holiday rentals in Lake Biwa

Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場

Welcome to a private modern Japanese space with panoramic views of Lake Biwa! This is a rare house along Lake Biwa, and you can rent the entire 2nd and 3rd floors. The location is also excellent, with Branches Otsukey, Starbucks, ramen shops, and MEGA Don Quijote within walking distance, making it the best place to stay for everyday convenience. Property Features: Private space: You can use the entire 2nd and 3rd floors of a 3-story building. The first floor is the owner's exclusive management area, but there is a separate entrance, so privacy is assured. 2nd floor: Spacious living and dining room with bathroom. There are bathrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors. 3rd floor: There are 2 Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, where you can enjoy a traditional Japanese atmosphere that is different from the modern space on the 2nd floor. We offer futon bedding for an authentic Japanese experience. Other points: Relaxing environment: There is a main road in front of the house, so you can hear the sound of cars, but there are few houses around, so you can spend time with children without worrying. Convenient location: There are plenty of shopping and dining facilities nearby. Experience a relaxing stay in a Japanese space with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa.

[15% off for consecutive stays] Entire log house with wood-burning stove and BBQ deck | Maximum 8 people | 10 minutes by car from Metasequoia

Green View Lodge is a private log cabin that accommodates only one group per day, nestled in the lush natural surroundings between Lake Biwa and Mount Hakodate in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. We offer a spacious room that is ideal for families, groups of friends, girls' nights out, or extended stays (for up to 8 people). ■ Comprehensive facilities and features ● Wood-burning stove: In winter (December to March), you can relax in the warmth of the wood-burning stove. ● Wood deck: Enjoy barbecues and stargazing on the open wooden deck (free BBQ stove rental). ● Kitchen & Cafe Counter: There is a spacious kitchen and a stylish counter, perfect for cooking, dining, and socializing with large groups. ● Indoor terrace: A bright indoor terrace where you can relax without worrying about the weather. ■ Nearby attractions and access (time required by car) Metasequoia tree-lined road: about 10 minutes by car Hachimantai Ski Resort / Parfait specialty shop: about 6 minutes by car Lake Biwa shore (Imadzu area): About 7 minutes by car Makino Kogen and Onsen: About 15 minutes by car Shirahige Shrine: About 20 minutes by car Nearest supermarket/convenience store: About 10 minutes by car

[Koshin] Entire traditional house rental *Popular with groups* Long-term stays welcome * BBQ allowed * 50 minutes from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa

This is an entire old house [Kokoro-]. It will be a private house for one group per day where you can feel the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is an old and 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 from Azumikawa Station on the JR Kosei Line, and 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. BBQ set (equipment) is available for a fee, so please feel free to contact us. Free parking on premises. Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles if it is a regular car. In case of large cars, please contact us in advance as it may be difficult for 3 cars. If you consult us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. We also rent bicycles for free. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please use it as a base while cycling at Lake Biwa. We also upload information on surrounding tourist destinations and facility information on social media. Instagram @ kokoro_shiga.takashima

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.

Pastorale｜A private rental surrounded by countryside near Lake Biwa

A rural landscape as far as the eye can see. Enjoy a meal on a hot plate in Bermuda while feeling the breeze on the wood deck. Enjoy a special theater experience at night with a 75-inch screen and surround sound. This is a newly built private villa, completed in March 2026, surrounded by nature near Lake Biwa in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. You can enjoy a private stay without worrying about your surroundings. In this quiet environment, you can forget about your daily worries and enjoy a relaxing stay. It's about a 5-minute walk to the shore of Lake Biwa, so please enjoy a stroll. Recommended for couples, married couples, and friends. There are also restaurants nearby that serve Omi beef, and we recommend enjoying teppanyaki as a memorable part of your trip. Due to the location surrounded by rice fields and waterways, which is rich in nature, you can see many insects and other creatures (especially in the summer, when they tend to be more numerous).Thank you for your understanding.

Newly built log house with sauna, bath, firewood stove, and free BBQ space. Occupied area 200 Tsubo

The entire 250 tsubo property is rented! Newly built cabin built in 2024 (Bess country log) Barrel sauna, water bath, BBQ space, trampoline available Rila Takashima values a quiet environment. Loud conversations, laughter, noise, or music outdoors are not allowed. We apologize, but student groups often have a loud voice, so we limit usage to a maximum of five people. Outdoor use is permitted until 9:00 PM. Discounts are available for consecutive nights on weekdays.(10% after the second night) Please DM before booking.

15PPL 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

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.

Kyoto Base for 10｜Near Station,2 Baths 2 Parkings

Just a 15‑minute train ride from Kyoto Station, this private house sits in a quiet residential area and offers a relaxing stay. Located in Otsu City, it’s a 10‑minute walk from Hieizan Sakamoto Station, with easy access to Gion‑Shijo, Kiyomizu‑dera, and Higashiyama. Nearby are Enryaku‑ji and Lake Biwa. The calm, clean interior feels like “another home.” It hosts up to 10 guests, or 18 with the neighboring building. A fully equipped kitchen and nearby shops make long stays easy.

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.

然 -sikari- | A Stayable Kissa in Rural Japan

A quiet private house with a small skateable garden, one hour from Kyoto and near Lake Biwa. The handmade concrete landscape can be skated or enjoyed as sculpture. Surrounded by rice fields, with birds, wind, and clear starry nights. Renovated by the host, a Japanese painter, into a simple teahouse-like space. Ideal for writers, artists, and anyone seeking stillness. Two nights or more recommended. Not a place to consume, but to pause and reconnect with your senses.

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