Vacation rentals in Ako

Part of a Japanese house surrounded by peach trees

The surrounding area is a rural landscape unique to Okayama, with countryside views and peach trees. The clean air flows slowly. Available space: Japanese house annex (the building with the white wall on the left side of the photo) (Facilities: Private entrance, 1st floor, mini-kitchen, dining room, 2nd floor, bedroom, shower with bathtub, toilet) You will pass through a Japanese garden to the entrance. You can see the peach tree from the room. The main house has a Japanese-style room with a partition, and you can experience dressing up and tea ceremony (reservation required, for a fee). There is a plaza in the park where you can interact with animals (goats, rabbits, and tortoises) (free to visit). You can eat fresh seasonal fruits. The host usually works in the garden because he runs an orchard. If you have any problems, please let us know and we will be able to respond immediately. There is a harvesting experience. (Various experiences are available for a fee and require reservations) You can find more information on the homepage by searching for "Ominosato". About a 10-minute drive from Okayama Airport About 30 minutes by car from JR Okayama Station The nearest convenience store is about a 7-minute drive * If you have any questions or requests, please contact us first. * We are closed during the peach harvest season (summer) and the year-end and New Year holidays

220-year-old Blue Merchant's Mansion with Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Harvesting Experience

KAIWA NO SATO This old house is an indigo mansion built in the first year of the Bunsei era (1804) during the heyday of indigo. The main house and the sleeping area (a barn where indigo was stored) have been demolished due to aging, but the historic living room and garden have been preserved to allow guests to experience a little bit of that time, and it is used as a farmhouse inn. In the old days, "Indigofera" grew on the fertile land of the Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture, bringing great wealth to Tokushima Prefecture (Awa Province). Ancient documents on indigo, including cultural properties, are also available for viewing. Enjoy the charm of that era and Indigofera. ＝＝＝＝ Feel free to pick and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from the adjacent fields. * Please enjoy as many figs as you like in summer and autumn. Fruit examples: Spring: sweet summer Summer: Watermelon, Green Bowl (Melon) Fall: figs, pomegranates, sweet potatoes [Vegetables example] Spring: potatoes, corn, bamboo shoots, butterbur sprouts, konjac Summer: Japanese ginger, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chili peppers, cucumbers Fall: potatoes, konnyaku Winter: Daikon radish * Please contact us in advance if you have any requests, as the harvest and timing may change depending on the weather. ＝＝＝＝

ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)

Kansai Airport is 9 minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot. We rent out the entire traditional Japanese merchant's mansion (old private house). Yuri is the name of the house that has been passed down from generation to generation in our family. Enjoy a relaxing Japanese trip with just your family and friends, without having to worry about other groups, rather than just a guest house. This inn is very popular with those who are interested in traditional Japanese culture and anime lovers such as Demon Slayer and Naruto. It is an old private house, but it has been completely renovated to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests. It can be used for a wide range of stays for families and groups of 1 to 10 people. (The price won't change for up to 3 people) [The best hospitality not found in other guest houses] The Japanese garden, which spreads between the spacious 12-tatami-mat interior and the veranda, is the essence of traditional Japanese architecture. Relax in the spacious tatami room overlooking the Japanese garden. The living room, which is a remodeled rice warehouse, can take you back in time 200 years. [Long-term stays] Desks, chairs and whiteboards are provided. You can also use it as a workspace. We also have discounted plans for guests staying 28 days or more.

Cottage near "Kii-Kabochaya" in Setouchi National Park - Kai (sea side) - Entire cottage

This is a rental cottage by the sea on Naoshima, a sacred place for art. There are two buildings, one on the sea side and one on the mountain side, and Kai is the building on the sea side. Free parking is available on-site, which is rare in Naoshima. The building is a separate two-story building, and the first floor bedroom has 6 beds, and the second floor Japanese-style room can be used with up to 2 futons, so it can accommodate 6-8 people. It is ideal for families and friends, as well as for student training camps and seminars, as it has a family-type kitchen and washing machine. It is a 3-minute walk from OHANA to Yellow Pumpkin, and a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, making it an ideal base for sightseeing while staying in Naoshima. Enjoy a relaxing time in Naoshima in a room with plenty of wood handled by a local construction company. We have also started a Naoshima sightseeing tour for Ohana guests. There are many places in Naoshima, such as the art museum, that require reservations in advance, and we hope to provide a more fulfilling Naoshima sightseeing experience for those who use the tour, such as arranging tickets, pick-up and drop-off by car, and even sightseeing in Naoshima by rental bicycle. Tour inquiries can be made by email.

The very popular Awaji Island!! Relax and unwind in a private house on a hill overlooking the sea. [enone]

Ocean View Balcony with Outdoor Space Blue sky, blue sea, comfortable breeze, starry sky, glittering morning sun, green scent, birds chirping♪ The contrast of the blue sea and the green mountains can be seen beautifully from the window and balcony, making it look like a hideout in the mountains of Awaji Island♪ The host couple fully renovated an old house in a year and a half, and it is a bright white room full of handmade touches. Herbs are growing vigorously in the garden, and we provide aromatic oils and Awaji Island camphor oil that the host couple makes themselves for you to use freely. Please feel free to use them♪ Please spend a relaxing and healing time in a quiet environment while watching the sea and enjoying the gentle aroma. 10 minutes from the house to the relaxing coast♪ About the★ displayed price★ The rates shown on the calendar are not for the entire house. Be sure to enter the number of guests. 　　Example: 2 adults, 1 child ★Child rates★ Free for children under 6 If you would like to book with children, please contact us as we will accommodate you individually. About 40 minutes by car from★ Kobe★ This room is ideal for girls' trips, solo travelers, couples, friends, and families.

＊Ryu-chan House＊ Japanese house for rent: National Park at the foot of Yashima: Near public transportation station: Up to 5 people: Parking available

▶ This is a Japanese house for rent at the foot of Yashima, along the Aohiki River. It is ideal for those who enjoy the Shikoku Pilgrimage, those who want to relax away from everyday life, and for remote work. ▶ At the guest house, you can enjoy the traditional Japanese lifestyle with tatami mats and shoji. The kitchen, bath and toilet are modern and functional, and Wi-Fi is also available. ▶ The guest house faces a lush garden where you can fully enjoy the beauty of the four seasons in Japan. ▶ Check-in time is from 3 pm to 7 pm. The host will guide you to the guest house. If you arrive after 7 pm, please check in by yourself. In that case, the entrance to the guest house will be open and the key will be left in a predetermined place in the guest house. ▶ Guests arriving by car should enter the premises and park in front of the white car stop in the space on the right. ▶ After check-in, please enter the names, addresses, and contact information of all guests in the guest register. ▶ We do not charge accommodation fees for children under 2 years old (futons, towels, etc. are not provided). Please let us know when you make a reservation. ▶ We rent out barbecue supplies (rental fee 1,000 yen per person).

Sakura-sou/Naoshima Guest House Sakura-so, a 50-year-old house, whole house rental, 2-6 guests

I've updated the photos of the room. The bunk bed in the Western-style room has been removed and replaced with two single beds. The maximum number of guests has been changed to 6. If you already have a reservation for 7 or more people, you can stay with the same number of people without any changes. Naoshima has become a tourist destination not only for Japan but also for the whole world. What changes, what doesn't. Each blends naturally, and the air flows in a way that can only be experienced in Naoshima. You'll feel it even more by staying on Naoshima. Sakura-so opened in the summer of 2014. It is a guest house with a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. 5-minute walk from the center of Naoshima's Miyanoura. It is located in a very quiet place. There is a Japanese-style room with futons (up to 4 people) and a Western-style room with 2 single beds (2 people). You are renting the entire property. We welcome everyone from small groups to families. Updated June 26, 2024

[155-year-old traditional Japanese house] Spacious garden/Private rental/Renovated and comfortable/Up to 10 people/3 bedrooms/Fully equipped parking lot

[Sanuki-no-Yado Kominka Okamoto] A traditional Japanese-style house. It has a quaint atmosphere A 155-year-old traditional house has been renovated, We offer rooms with comfortable amenities. There are also many restaurants and supermarkets within 5-10 minutes by car. We welcome guests with stylish interiors and beautiful Japanese gardens Relax and heal in a quiet and calm atmosphere You are welcome to enjoy it. In harmony with nature in the large garden, At night, the starry sky is a special experience I promise you a luxurious stay. Free luggage storage before☆ check-in is OK (after 12 pm)

HANATSU: Stylish, Comfortable Gateway to Naoshima

Hanatsu means 'let go'. We designed this place so you can relax and let go in the busy-ness of travel through the ideal of "shibui" (subdued and simple). Here we are proud to offer the feeling of Japan in a comfortable private whole house; the beauty of tatami, earthen walls, sliding doors, tile and washi (Japanese paper). The Uno port ferry is 3 min by nearby train (14 by EA bike) so we serve as an ideal gateway to the Inland Sea islands, including of course Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima.

Mokuyado Tanaka Residence is an old house built over 100 years ago facing Himeji Castle. (There is a barrel sauna in the courtyard)

☆A traditional house built in the Edo period. ☆This is a supervised traditional house by the owner's architectural design office. ☆It has been restored and renovated without destroying the atmosphere of a town house. ☆Please experience a space that feels like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. ☆There is a well-equipped kitchen, so it should be satisfactory for long stays or families. ☆It is adjacent to a castle, making it suitable for sightseeing around the castle.

iikazegafuku.｜It's a charming small inn on Teshima

It’s located in a village called Karato Oka. You’ll find the Teshima Museum and rice terraces within a short walking. The guesthouse is a Japanese wooden house with only one room, so you can use privately. The room on the second floor has a slightly lower ceiling, giving it a cozy cabin or tea room feel. From the window, you can see old houses, mountains, and persimmon trees, with the morning light streaming in. Experience an extraordinary space and time.

【MUJIBASE】Art featured old house renovated by MUJI

MUJI BASE TESHIMA is located in Teshima, a small island in Kagawa Prefecture where rich nature and art color the entire island. Although it is a world-famous art sanctuary such as the Teshima Museum of Art, the nostalgic cityscape and the heartwarming daily lives of the islanders overlap well. In Teshima, a place where modern culture and island life are mixed, a new base has been created where you can spend "extraordinary, everyday life on the island".