Holiday rentals in Lake Biwa

You will be renting the entire Edo period doso.Relax in a hideaway near a convenience store.

We renovated a two-story storehouse built in the Edo period and made it into a guest house. Although it is not spacious, a kitchen with an IH cooking heater is installed on the first floor, while maintaining the atmosphere of a storehouse with its earthen walls and thick beams. The first and second floors are equipped with air conditioning for a comfortable stay. You can experience the sound insulation, summer coolness, and winter warmth unique to a storehouse. If you like, you can enjoy coffee made with freshly ground beans. Sister-gawa Onsen and Ibuki Yakuza-Yu are about 15 minutes away by car. We can provide you with a ticket for Sankawa Onsen (cheaper than the regular price). Please contact us about pick-up and drop-off. There are many tourist spots unique to Nagahama, which has often been the stage of history. Hikone Castle, a National Treasure, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Nagahama Castle, the birthplace of Ishida Mitsunari, one of Japan's leading mountain castles, Otaki, the site of the battle, and others. It is also less than 20 minutes by car to the Sekigahara Battlefield. In addition to the area around Lake Biwa, there are plenty of non-historical attractions such as Japan's oldest railway station building, Nagahama Railway Square, the Yanmar Museum where children can play, and Kurobane Square. You can also enjoy gourmet food such as Omi beef, duck cuisine, grilled mackerel somen, noodles, salad bread, duck, and small ayu.

10 minutes by car to Hakoan-yama, rural landscape detached rental, Ran Sikari

View of Takenobu Island, Mt. Ibuki, and Mt. Hakodate In this countryside Away from excessive things and information We wanted you to have a peaceful time without being close. I hear frogs and birds singing Winter is a silver world At night, there are few lights around. The moon and starry sky are beautiful It's also a great environment for creative activities and ideas. Skateboarding in the garden on sunny days The time to brew your coffee with a sense of calmness It's irreplaceable Nearby Lake Biwa is thanks to spring water. You can swim in the summer with high clarity Where the water is delicious, there is good alcohol. We offer recommended local sake. In winter, it is close to Hakodateyama ski resort. Throughout the year, you can feel close to nature and the four seasons. Metasekoia trees 15-minute drive from Roadside Station It's an old-fashioned rural landscape like a little time from Kyoto. Enjoy your stay To help you feel this climate We encourage you to stay at least 2 nights * Because it is rural, it is very inconvenient without a car.If you use the train, we recommend renting a car near Makino Station.

[Kokoro] Entire building * Popular with groups * Long-term welcome * 20-minute drive to ski resort * 1 hour from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa　

This is a private lodging [Kokoro in the middle of the lake]. 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 can accommodate up to 10 people in a nice, calm, old-fashioned space. Please relax with your family and friends. About 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, about 20 minutes by bus from Azumikawa Station on the JR Kusai Line, about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. BBQ equipment is available for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking on premises. Up to 3 regular cars can be parked. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to accommodate 3, so please contact us in advance. If you consult with us in advance, we can also lend it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please also use it as a base for cycling in Lake Biwa. We also post information about nearby tourist spots and facilities on social media. Instagram @kokoro_shiga.takashima

[15% off for consecutive nights] Up to 8 people/wood stove available/ideal for group travel, family travel, and girls' gatherings!

Between ◇Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakoan◇ "Green View Lodge" is a log cabin in the Kosei region of Shiga Prefecture. 　Forget the hustle and bustle of the city in a cabin surrounded by nature and have time to ourselves?The warmth of the wood stove creates a soothing space and encourages relaxation.Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish decor.The large kitchen is also a fun memory to cook and eat together.On the wooden deck, you can barbecue or gaze at the starry sky.Perfect for girls' clubs and group trips! The ◎room has AC, WiFi, TV (Netflix available), BBQ stove (weber), Fully equipped with Bluetooth-enabled mini compos, washer-dryer, coffee maker, and anything else you need to make your stay comfortable. The ◎surrounding area is easily accessible by car, and there are many sightseeing spots such as Hakodateyama Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Plateau, Metasequoia Trees, Shirage Shrine, Kutsuki Valley, and Kumagawa-juku. There are also several hot spring facilities in ◎Takashima City.Please refer to the guidebook.

Lakefront Villa Enjoy the four seasons by Lake Biwa Private house rental

A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa. The location is surrounded by idyllic countryside with white sand Aomatsu lakes right in front of you.Adjacent to Lake Biwa and Wada-da River, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons in less than 100 steps on foot.Blue skies, expansive lakes, white sand and green trees.Sunrises and sunsets floating on the lake.In the winter, snow play in the lakefront park, watch the water birds, and swans, cycle along the lakeshore roads in the spring, lake bathing, fishing, barbaking in the garden in the summer, and rich countryside dyed with golden colors in autumn...Forget about your daily hassle and have a relaxing time. There is also a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, a few large spurs within a 10-minute drive (Baro-, Heiando Azumikawa, Yasumikawa, etc.), and many restaurants.

Kyoto13min/4ppl/WideKing Bed/3minStation/Lake Area

Our place is in Ishiyama,just 13 min from Kyoto and 50 min from Osaka. It’s a peaceful town near the southern tip of Lake Biwa, with rivers, nature, and history. You can enjoy quiet stays away from the busy city, explore Ishiyama-dera Temple, or go cycling along the lakeside. Try amazing Omi Beef, one of Japan’s top 3 wagyu! Walk by the Seta River, relax in nature, and visit nearby spots like MIHO Museum, Hikone Castle and more. The room has warm lighting and a 240cm-wide bed for perfect rest.

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.

Azalea House on Mt. Hiei, Kyoto

Azalea House is on the slope of Mt. Hiei, a world-heritage. To get there, drive 20 min. from Kyoto-Higashi exit on Meishin. Or ride the bus 30 min. from downtown Kyoto or 20 min. from JR Otsukyo Sta. and get off before Hieidaira convenience store. The host will meet you there. Bus service drastically reduced since Covid-19. Free parking space. Easy access to both Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Rich in nature. Completely detached, full privacy, handy & cozy like home. Self-cooking is available.

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.

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.

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.

Kyoran【Mugetsu Residence】 5 min walk from Nijojo

Newly opened B&B 5 minutes walk to Nijojo. JR Line：6-minute walk Subway: 6-minute walk Nijojo：5-minute walk 12 minutes by taxi to the house. ① JR - 1 hour 25 minutes by HARUKA > Kyoto Station ② JR-HARUKA 1 hour 25 minutes > Kyoto Station ③ Transfer at Kyoto Station to JR Sanin Main Line > Nijo Station > Approx. 6 minutes walk Equipped with air conditioning, full kitchens, underfloor heating, drum-type washer-dryers, and free Disney＋ & Netflix.