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A simple yet rich rural life that has continued since the Edo period!
Spend a relaxing time with friends around the Irori fireplace. You can enjoy the Goemon bath, kamado, and old-fashioned slow life while feeling the season with the wind and sky patterns (there is a cassette stove, IH heater, and shower). You can also cook with a wood stove and BBQ outdoors. 10 minutes by car from Izumo City Station. Izumo Taisha is 25 minutes away. There is also a hot spring nearby. The 20 tatami mat Japanese-style room is a private bedroom, and the kitchen and toilet are shared. There is a design office in the warehouse, and I work from 8:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays. You can also use the thatched cottage with a good view. There is also air conditioning, but in the summer, if you open the veranda and hang a mosquito net, the summer night breeze will invite you to sleep comfortably. From spring to autumn, you can hear the nostalgic sounds of frogs, cicadas, and bell crickets. If you are unfamiliar with charcoal or fire, I can help you if the timing is right. Firewood is free, but please bring your own BBQ charcoal if you use the sunken hearth. It is 1.6 km to the supermarket and 5 km to Izumo Station. It feels good to walk or jog along the Tanabe-michi Road and Kawato-te in the early morning. Please keep pets on the dirt floor. In July and August, please pick blueberries from the garden.

ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)
9 minutes by train or 5 minutes on foot from Kansai Airport.We rent all the houses (old houses) of traditional Japanese merchants.Oil is the name that has been passed down to our house for generations. It's not just a guest house, but just family and friends, and enjoy a relaxing trip to Japan without worrying about other groups. It is also a popular inn for those who are interested in traditional Japanese culture, or enthusiasts of anime such as Ganjing Blade and Naruto.It is an old house, but everything has been renovated so that guests can have a comfortable stay. It can be used for a wide range of stays, from one person to families or groups of up to 10 people.(The price will not change for up to 3 people) [Best hospitality not found in other guesthouses] The spacious 12-tatami tatami mat and the Japanese garden spread across the rim side is the essence of traditional Japanese architecture.Please relax while looking at the Japanese garden among the spacious tatami mats. The living room, which has been remodeled, can travel back in time 200 years ago. [For long-term stays] Desk, chairs and whiteboards are provided.It can also be used as a working space.We also provide discount plans for guests staying longer than 28 days.

A spacious, 221-year-old private house in the center of Tsumagojuku!
This is an old house built 221 years ago, located in the center of Tsumago-juku. The 20-tatami living room has a sunken hearth (currently unavailable) and you can enjoy the old Japanese private house. There are 3 bedrooms, so you can stay with a large number of people, such as family and friends. No meals are provided. You are welcome to use the full kitchen freely. There is a backyard at the end of the dirt floor that continues from the entrance, and you can walk around freely. Equipped with WiFi and an automatic lifting table, teleworking is also possible for long-term stays. Please have a relaxing time in this quiet old house. We look forward to seeing you !

Yatsugatake Minami Mountain Foothills Southern Alps View, Slow Time Space, Private Rental Semi-Open Air Bath Sauna Convenience Store Walking Distance Resort
A small house welcomes guests.Wake up to the chirping of birds and listen to the wind rustling the trees in the morning.The large windows offer beautiful views of the Southern Alps.Within walking distance are atmospheric cafes, restaurants, and the famous Rihga Hotel.There is also a ranch nearby where you can experience horseback riding and enjoy nature. It's the perfect place for those seeking tranquility.Start your morning with a cup of coffee, enjoy horseback riding or hiking during the day, and dine by candlelight in the evening.

Beautiful Mid-century Japanese Villa
THE LAYER | ITO - One of Conde Nast Traveler's top Airbnbs in Japan! This perfectly designed mid-century home has been deeply cared for since it was built by highly skilled craftsmen in 1968. If your dates are not available in ITO, we are happy to introduce our sister property, THE LAYER | ATAMI GARDEN. This beautiful, recently renovated 1930s villa with a private garden and gorgeous bath near Kinomiya Shrine in Atami is also available to book on Airbnb. Please send us a message to learn more!

Traditional Townhouse & Garden in Quiet Castletown
Experience the charm of traditional Japan with all the senses in this finely crafted townhouse & surrounding garden. Gujo Hachiman is known as the “City of Water”, and owner & architect Yuri Fujisawa has lovingly restored this charming residence to embody the spirit of water. Located below the town’s medieval castle, this neighborhood was reserved for high-ranking samurai. While the historical streetscape is well-preserved, it remains an authentic neighborhood inhabited by friendly locals.

Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)
Welcome to Yui Valley ! A refreshing stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. In the countryside, a simple farmers traditional house surrounded by Lush Green Mountains, Bamboo forests, Rivers and Tea Fields. Outside the usual tourist path, discover the real countryside of Japan. Come to relax and enjoy different activities: Hiking with view of Mt. Fuji, walk crossing Bamboo groves and tea fields, Green Tea ceremony, Hot spring, Bicycles, Bamboo workshop, Shiatsu, Acupuncture treatment or River Dipping.

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View
K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

Lemon tree hotel
Lemon tree hotel - The Main House 未完成」を慈しむ、男木島の静寂。 ここには、便利なものは何もない。 ただ、あなたの五感を刺激するものだけに、身を委ねてほしい。 「未完成」を慈しむ、120年の時を紡ぐ古民家。迷路のような石段を登り、海に浮かぶようなベッドルームに身を委ねれば、瀬戸内海の鼓動がすぐそこに感じられます。建築家・安部良氏との対話から生まれたこの場所は、土地の記憶を纏うアートホテル。ここでの滞在は、あなた自身がこの島の一部となる物語です。 ◆瀬戸内海・男木島へのアクセス 直島からの旅の続きとして、以下のルートが便利です。 ●公共交通機関: 直島→高松港→男木島(フェリー) ●ボートタクシー: 直島から男木島へ約30分の冒険(事前予約を承ります) ◆島の恵みを綴る食事:土地の恵みから仕立てるペスカタリアン・ミール。地魚と自家栽培ハーブが奏でる循環の物語を(夕朝食 1名¥5,500 ※ヴィーガン対応可)。 ◆島旅のサポート:滞在前から島民の視点であなたの旅をサポートします。(ご予約後にリクエストフォームを送付)

A historical villa and garden full of nature
A private retreat of Japanese beauty in Arita, a town renowned for its pottery. This 130-year-old traditional villa, originally built by a founder of Arita Bank, has been renovated and is reserved exclusively for one group. Surrounded by a Japanese garden with a privately owned mountain as its backdrop, guests can enjoy seasonal scenery in tranquility. It is also an ideal base for exploring nearby destinations such as Nagasaki, Unzen, Ureshino, Sasebo, Hirado, and Huis Ten Bosch.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
Welcome to Art House Shirakawa Yagi Our guesthouse is a renovated 80-year-old traditional Kyoto house where art and everyday life come together. We have welcomed over 1,000 groups of guests from around the world. Enjoy & relax in the spacious hinoki cypress bath, and experience a peaceful side of Kyoto away from the crowds. Half of the house is our family home, offering a glimpse of authentic Kyoto life while providing a spacious stay. Up to 5guests
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Private Kominka Stay / Sake Bar / easy Kanazawa

A detached house with an open-air hot spring bath.

Tokyo Kids Castle | 130 ㎡ | 20 minutes from Shinjuku | 1 minute from station

Haruya Guesthouse

[Live like a local] KOYA ~ A small private inn on a hill overlooking the sea and islands ~

Quan Japanese Room OceanView PrivateSauna Retreat

京町家コテージkarigane
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Luxury Boat Inn Kansha * 50% of the accommodation fee will be refunded only for wheelchair users (with presentation of a Class 1 disability certificate)

Igeno Funaya/Boathouse/Sea in front/On the sea/Funaya/Private rental/Fishing/Amanohashidate/Central Igeno

Open-air Komyoseki Onsen bath and barrel sauna/1-minute walk to Miyagawa Asaichi/on-site parking

3-minute bus ride / Hakone Besso / BBQ / campfire / natural hot spring / sauna / hot tub / home theater / BBQ and campfire available in rainy weather

Forests, architecture, and art Yatsugatake Minami Fumoto Blackbird Stopover

Libertà, a vacation rental house with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea

Japanese-style lighting/BBQ/Irori/15 minutes by car to Ena City/Private rental for one group per day/Old house Mahoroba

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari
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A standalone villa located in Setonaikaiguchi National Park. With a boat-shaped sauna. ART.

Kotone; experience luxury & Japanese traditions

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara

Terrace House with BBQ and Covered Balcony | Maximum of 10 Guests | Open-air Bath with a Spectacular View of Mt. Fuji

Electricity and WiFi from space. A single house. Off-grid cottages in Yanbaru National Park

A quiet private villa with a superb view terrace overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka, where you can also enjoy a BBQ and sauna!

Okinawa Ocean view VIL/100㎡/2BR 6 people/Jacuzzi Sauna

Entire house rental Old but New Warehouse Starry Sky BBQ Bonfire Open-air bath Nature Cat Old house Firewood stove No snow
All about Japan
Whether you’re new to Japan or you’ve traveled here many times, this country of 430 inhabited islands will unveil a new facet at every turn. You can take in the lakes and shrines surrounding Mount Fuji, the brilliant building-high signs of Osaka, the ancient temples of Kyoto, and the avant-garde architecture on remote Naoshima Island. Tokyo is a feast for urban aesthetes, with globally chic design stores, fashion boutiques, and cocktail bars, while the dramatic gorges and vapor-wrapped volcanos of Hokkaido’s national parks will thrill lovers of the outdoors.
It’s hard not to make Japanese cuisine a cornerstone of your visit, whether you’re sampling your way through regional styles of ramen or honoring the season’s most evocative ingredients with an elegant kaiseki meal. The twin assets of Japanese hospitality and the country’s well-designed infrastructure make it easy to experience Japan’s many delights, traveling between megacities and remote coastal villages.
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Kyoto’s Higashiyama District
As the imperial seat for more than a millennium, Kyoto has preserved hundreds of stunning temples, palaces, gardens, and of course, the legendary geisha districts. The historic Higashiyama District is one of the most atmospheric corners in this tradition-minded city, and you can spend hours wandering down narrow streets lined with wood-frame houses and centuries-old artisan shops, darting into side streets to peek in small shrines, before visiting the 1,200-year-old Kiyomizudera temple, with its terrace overlooking downtown. Higashiyama shines brightest during the 10-day Hanatoro festival in March, when thousands of paper lanterns appear.
Hiking in the Japanese Alps
Seventy percent of Japan’s landmass is covered in mountain ranges, which curve along the entire sweep of the archipelago. One of the most glorious spots in the northern Japanese Alps is the 673-square-mile Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, located between Toyama and Nagano, 150 miles northwest of Tokyo. In the summer, you can hike along the Azusa river at Kamikochi, seek out the hot springs around Okuhida, or if you’re an experienced mountaineer, trek from mountain hut to mountain hut (make reservations beforehand). In winter, skiers and snowboarders make pilgrimages to the resorts at Hakuba.
Island-Hopping in Okinawa
If you don’t think of traveling to Japan for sublime beach time, you’ve never visited the Okinawan archipelago at the southern end of Japan. Using Okinawa City as your base, you can take ferries or short flights to reach some of its 160 far-flung islands. Go snorkeling in the clear turquoise waters surrounding Tokashiki Island, where clownfish and butterfly fish dart among the coral reefs. Loll on the powdery white-sand beaches of Hateruma Island. Wander around historic houses with tiled roofs and sculptures on Taketomi Island. Everywhere you go, you can sample Okinawa’s distinctive Ryukyuan cuisine, which incorporates influences from China and southeast Asia.
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