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Villa in Sanuki
R-VILLA Sanuki-Tsuda  [Setouchi Ocean Front Villa]
“Reset, Reborn, Restart” was praised by overseas people as "Japan's Aegean Sea”, "a beautiful landscape spanning a wide area, nothing more than this." The scenic Seto Inland Sea. 88 spiritual sites in Shikoku opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai; Shikoku is a place where the culture of hospitality expressed in the “basketball” surrounding it is breathtaking. Nowadays, many people from overseas come looking for the purpose of life and the healing of their hearts.   A rich culture of nature and hospitality. And a calm climate. The “healing” power that comes out of it will fascinate people.   What you can do with this place. Things to do in this place   Heal the corn, heal the body, Once stopped, I want to provide time and space to listen to my inner voice. We hope this place will help our visitors take the next step.
ﺩ.ﺇ706 per night
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Villa in Tsumagoi, Agatsuma District
BBQ rock forest (rental villa on the rocky natural hot spring spring "sleeping hot water")
Entire 10,000 ㎡ private villa in 7 spaces. The entire "Rock Forest" has a main concept of seven. We will provide you with each “how to spend time”. After you've sourced fresh local ingredients, move your car to the Rock Forest and take your car up the stairs to the hearth space. You will never see anyone else. It is a 60-minute Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Karuizawa, and a 30-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, so you can work in the morning or take a half-day break. Enjoy an extraordinary time surrounded by nature.
ﺩ.ﺇ1,622 per night
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Cabin in Nagano
Elegant, secluded cabin for couples & families
This is a stylish log cabin located in a pristine wooded area at an altitude of 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) in Iizuna, Nagano. The home is the perfect retreat for couples, families or small groups. It features a wood burning stove, large TV, Blu-ray/DVD player, stereo, leather chairs, and full kitchen. Enjoy hiking, skiing, BBQ, golf or hot spring onsen baths in the area. The home is approximately a 20-minute drive from Nagano Station on the JR Hokuriko Shinkansen bullet train and Shinano Railway.
ﺩ.ﺇ595 per night

Japan homes

Home in Naganohara, Agatsuma District
Tatehata House. Private Sauna. Outdoor Bath.
ﺩ.ﺇ1,425 per night
Home in Uruma
Newly built with 340 degree ocean view and BBQ terrace
ﺩ.ﺇ594 per night
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Home in Shiojiri
1 in Nature Forest Villa Enrei Kohgen
ﺩ.ﺇ443 per night
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Home in 北安曇郡
Muskoka House — Stunning architect-designed chalet
ﺩ.ﺇ990 per night
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Home in Ishigaki
Tow bed room villa / Basket coat and BBQ / beach
ﺩ.ﺇ647 per night
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Home in Kawazu, Kamo District
Ocean View Private House by the Beach
ﺩ.ﺇ1,968 per night
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Home in Onna, Kunigami District
R Pool 6BR 5 toilets next to beach 20 seconds walk, near Onna station
ﺩ.ﺇ2,108 per night
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Home in Yamanochi, Shimotakai District
Five Peaks Ryuoo
ﺩ.ﺇ512 per night
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Home in 京都市
Kouhaku Kitanotenmangu
ﺩ.ﺇ1,094 per night
Home in Nozawa
Kalik House: Japanese style home in NozawaOnsen
ﺩ.ﺇ871 per night
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Home in 北安曇郡小谷村
Sunnsnow Tall House ski in/out Hakuba Norikura/car
ﺩ.ﺇ861 per night
Home in Onna, Kunigami District
[Same fee for up to 5 people] Entire rental villa 1 minute on foot
ﺩ.ﺇ527 per night

Your guide to Japan

Welcome to 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.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Japan

Though it’s hard to make generalizations about an archipelago that stretches 1,900 miles, Japan is generally considered to have a temperate subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers, cool but mild winters, and a distinct spring and fall. The farther from Tokyo you travel, of course, the more you’ll want to consult local conditions. The climate in the snowy northern island of Hokkaido — where winter temperatures dip below freezing for a month or two — can be quite different from that of semi-tropical Okinawa in the south, where humid 90-degree summer days are the norm. On the main island of Honshu, spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the most comfortable, not to mention the most popular times to visit. The landscape is at its most expressive then, especially during Japan’s famed cherry-blossom season in late March and early April. If you are traveling to Japan in late summer, monitor the weather reports for tropical cyclones blowing in from the Pacific Ocean, and keep in mind, September and October are the height of the country’s rain season, so bring waterproof outerwear as well as indoor plans.


Top things to do in Japan

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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