Holiday rentals in Yazu

All-you-can-use sauna, private rental, old private house

This is a single-family kominka (traditional Japanese house) for rent, lovingly renovated by owner JP, a true DIY enthusiast, who envisioned his ideal lifestyle while bringing new life to this 150-year-old property. The most unique feature of this inn is its one-of-a-kind “egg sauna.” This is a fully DIY sauna, developed entirely by JP from design to production, featuring a unique shape that allows heat to circulate naturally.Enjoy a sauna experience you can only have here, surrounded by the gentle warmth of a wood-burning stove. Inside the room, there is also an irori (traditional hearth) characteristic of a traditional Japanese house. You can experience traditional Japanese living, such as enjoying a hot pot or grilling skewers while sitting around the irori (traditional hearth). *Please bring your own ingredients and cooking utensils, such as skewers. The inn is located in a quiet hamlet called Kobusa, nestled among the mountains in Misasaki, Okayama Prefecture. Right nearby is Nishi-Awakura Village, which is gaining attention as a village focused on regional revitalization and attracting new residents, and which offers a scenic, nature-rich satoyama landscape. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by nature and handcrafted warmth.

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Quiet and comfortable private container house where you can enjoy the Japanese countryside [Discount for consecutive nights]

Greetings "Anzen Daiichi Koujou" is a glamping hotel in Nishiagura Village, Okayama Prefecture, a rich countryside surrounded by forests. This is a rental accommodation in a renovated container, offering a space that blends the warmth of wood with a sophisticated design. Recommended for: ① I'm tired of Japan's famous tourist destinations... I want to enjoy the unspoiled natural landscape of Japan! ② I want to take a relaxing trip with a calm feeling, while slowly reading or taking a walk while looking at the scenery of a mountain village rich in nature...! ③ I want to work while traveling, so I want to work in a room with WiFi and privacy! [Surrounding area and recommended information] ① Rich natural environment: You can enjoy outdoor activities such as forest bathing and hiking. ② Abundant tourism resources: You can experience the high-quality countryside, including the village's prized hot springs, Thai cuisine, patisseries, and large cafes. ③ Access to famous tourist destinations: Easy access to Osaka and Kyoto in 2 hours and Tottori sand dunes in 1 hour, allowing you to easily go back and forth between nature and the city. Thanks for looking! If you have any questions, please feel free to message me!

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OldbutNew Warehouse for rent - Starlit BBQ, campfire, cool outdoor bath, nature, cats, traditional Japanese house

Opened at the end of November 2021. This accommodation is suitable for sightseeing in both the south and north of the prefecture. Stylish design by a first-class architect who has been involved in the design of Fuji Television Bayshore Studio, GINZA SIX, etc.It is cool at high altitudes, and you can enjoy the red-burning firewood stove until around October to May (depending on the climate).Renovation of a warehouse built over 100 years ago.The storehouse has thick walls, and if you close the windows, you can enjoy loud music and musical instruments. Enjoy breakfast and coffee on the scenic terrace, or enjoy an outdoor fire, barbecue, or open-air bath.(No loud noise outdoors after 8 pm.) We also offer activities such as strawberry picking (free), harvesting vegetables in the field in summer (free), and wood splitting (free). * Insects come out in summer.If you don't like it, please use it in winter. ★ Options ★ ⚪︎ BBQ set (ingredients not included) 2 people 3000 yen/3 people 4000 yen ⚪︎ Bonfire set 2 people 2000 yen/3 people 3000 yen ⚪︎ Early check-in, late check-out 500 yen/15 minutes ⚪︎ Open-air bath: Same price for up to 3 people: 4000 yen

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[Limited to one group per day] Quiet castle town, original Japanese landscape, gourmet food, art, railway travel. Gallery "Hachi" where you can stay

About a 5-minute walk from Wakasakura Station, with its retro station building, operated by the <Wakasakura Railway>.The center of an area that retains the atmosphere of a post town below a castle. This private vacation rental, renovated by the host who runs the gallery cafe, is a 120-year-old traditional Japanese house and is available to only one group per day. One bedroom (two semi-double beds, two futon sets, and two single beds for a maximum of six people), a living room with a wood-burning stove, and a kitchen.You can enjoy a relaxing, private stay surrounded by folk art, handmade tableware, and art pieces. Wakasakura Town is full of charm, with its retro Wakasakura Railway, nostalgic candy shops, Japanese tea specialty stores, exquisite tonkatsu, artisan crafts, trekking to Yamashiro Onigashiro, and climbing Mt. Hyonosen. If you tell us your preferences and interests, we can also suggest recommended courses. We can also provide support in Japanese and English. Enjoy the town's nature-rich streets with their traditional Japanese scenery, the tranquility, the gourmet food, and the art.

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Enjoy time with family and friends. Fam, an Entire Traditional Kominka for Rent with a Spacious Terrace for BBQs [Limited to One Group per Day]

This is a private old folk house in the Hayabusa area of Yazu-cho, Tottori Prefecture, limited to one group per day.It is a place surrounded by rice fields and rich in nature.Whether you want to have fun with your family and friends or spend a relaxing time, you can find the right way to spend your time here. This is a place where you can naturally smile in a space that makes you forget the seasons, the scenery, and the time unique to this place.You can feel the pleasant breeze, and when the sun goes down, you can see the full starry sky.Children can run around barefoot on the lawn and make soap bubbles and fireworks.You can also gather around a bonfire in the evening and talk.The sights and sounds of that day are unique to that moment.Please enjoy your time here. ■Options　 BBQ tool set: ¥3,500 (tax included) (This is a Coleman gas stove.) Firewood for campfires – One container – ¥2,000 (tax included) *No charge if you bring your own BBQ tools and firewood. Please bring your own food. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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[Entire house available for rent] A house in the Japanese countryside Guesthouse Tanaka Soh

This is a renovated one-story Japanese house surrounded by quiet nature. Limited to one group per day, the entire house can be used by one group of guests. It is a house with a nostalgic feel, with fusuma-e (sliding door paintings) and paintings by the host's grandparents, and furniture that has been used for a long time. You can see the courtyard from the living room and the veranda. When you take a walk in the surrounding area, which is rich in nature, you can experience the seasonal scenery, such as the grass and flowers, birds and insects, the wind and the starry sky. Please use it not only as a base for your trip to Tottori, but also as a relaxing country home. The host will guide you through check-in in person. Check-in time is from 3 pm to 9 pm. In accordance with the Hotel Business Act, you will be asked to fill out a guest register (name, address, contact information) at check-in. (We will also make a copy of the passport of foreign nationals.)

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The Hasegawa residence, an old house built in the early Showa era. There is a rice terrace in front of it, and the view is nostalgic and soothing.

The old Hasegawa residence was built in 1936 It is a traditional Japanese house in the mid-mountainous region of Tottori. I worked with my friends to renovate this vacant building We have been working on renovations for 9 years. It has finally been reborn as a farmhouse inn. Family bonds, friendships, and bonds with friends. Spend time reconnecting with various bonds, Enjoy a variety of activities and relax from all your daily fatigue. The 3 rooms of 8 tatami mats, 6 tatami mats, and 8 tatami mats can be used as a free space or as a bedroom. Feel free to use the kitchen as well. The bathroom is equipped with two bathtubs and two showers. We also provide yukata and kimono.

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Stay in a quiet seaside small house, Uminoie Musca

Right in front of the house, there is a clear ocean and a beautiful sandy beach where you can walk barefoot. It is not a prominent tourist destination or a convenient place like a city, but the seaside is very quiet outside of summer, and you can enjoy your time in a private place facing nature. I hope you can spend time with your family or friends in a beach house. Uminoie Muska is a renovated beach house that was originally a beach house. Mooska is an Estonian word that means "a person who enjoys life." We opened the inn in the spring of 2022 as a private rental, hoping that everyone who comes will have a wonderful time enjoying their lives.

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Old private house with seasonal mountain views

There is nothing here... that's why it's so relaxing... 　Chizu-cho, Hatto-gun, Tottori Prefecture, is a small town in a mountainous area surrounded by mountains, rivers, fields and rice paddies, 93% of which are forests. 　The Tottori Sand Dunes, a tourist attraction, are about an hour away by car, and there are several nice tourist spots and recommended cafes in the town. 　It's a good place to use as a base for sightseeing, or just relax to your heart's content without going anywhere. Please have a wonderful time.

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Lakefront villa with sauna, spa and deck by beach.

Welcome to Hanareko Villa - a large lakefront home with incredible waterfront views, deck, oversized Japanese bathtub, sauna and cold plunge. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the wildlife, views and beach access just minutes away. Kyotango and its beautiful untouched beaches are a hidden gem just over 2 hours north of Kyoto. Come enjoy great weather and sunny beaches during the summer, incredible seafood and good surf during the fall and winter or cherry blossom illumination in the spring.

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Riverside Hideaway in Tottori｜Sand Dunes Base

Escape the tourist trail and discover the Japan most travelers never see. This private house sits on a quiet riverside street in Tottori - gateway to the famous sand dunes and a wild, unspoiled coastline. Stroll the river at sunrise, pick up local ingredients at the nearby supermarket, and cook in your own kitchen. Free bicycles and free parking makes road trips easy; a one-coin bus runs to Tottori Station. Eateries and shops are a short walk away. Slow down, and live like a local.

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Quiet Rural Stay | Long-term Welcome | Okayama

It takes 3 hours from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. You can see a totally different aspect of the city side of Japan. Green mountains, clear river, Firefly, many stars, rice field, Vegetable field. The house is a beautiful nature. And also we have good neighbors. You will see the real Japanese countryside that is not written in the guidebook. The room is surrounded by my father's and my artworks. The huge kitchen, living room, and garden are yours. Please enjoy and relax in the cozy house.

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