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105-year-old long-established inn and warehouse reborn. Japanese moss garden & half-open-air bath 188㎡ [One day one group only. Ancient private house Mitsuhama Ryokan]
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ◆ Limited to one group per day/Private rental ~ Long-established inn and warehouse regenerative experience stay ◆ ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ ■ Location, history, and features ■ Matsuyama/Dogo's port town, "Mitsuham", has four white-walled storehouses built in the Edo period, surrounded by four gardens, and a 105-year-old inn (formerly Kawacho Inn) ~ White plaster walls, natural Kakenji bamboo fences, etc., have been gradually renovated and revived (ongoing). It is a traditional inn that initially opened as an inbound accommodation facility. We are renovating the semi-open-air bath inside the storehouse and the water area. ■ Healing moss garden ■ There are three moss gardens: front garden, middle garden, and back garden, where well water flows everywhere, and a small stream flows between hand basins, bamboo screens, Japanese irises, and stepping stones, and in the pond, there are koi, medaka, tanago, and crayfish, and wild birds visit this biotope space. ■ Chick-in lounge (cafe/bar space), souvenir corner ■ You can drink authentic cocktails on the first floor of the main building. There is a souvenir corner with items such as Bali Island and other overseas imports, interior goods, accessories, natural stone, and amulets.

Hokkaido World Heritage Shiretoko Rasu A Japanese-style inn run by a Rausu kelp fisherman and his wife
This is a newly opened guest house in 2025, limited to one group per day. Seaside cottage KOBUSTAY is located along the sea. A stylish Japanese-style cottage where you can experience Rausu kelp fishing, The facility is fully equipped with a kitchen, condiments, and cooking utensils, You can cook fresh fish and other items sold in the inn It is a new inn where guests can truly stay like they live there. The host can also speak English, and in addition to the English signage in the facility, there is also a cashless system and free outdoor rentals, so you can have a safe and comfortable stay. Guests can taste the seafood of Shibetsu Rausu, and to help them get to know the area better We built this kind of facility. (The second floor is a private rental for one group, the first floor is a fishing experience workshop) Also, my wife is qualified to guide tours of fresh fish auctions that are not normally open to the public and is qualified to do so, and we offer a variety of small group fishing and local cuisine experiences We offer a number of small group fishing and local culinary experiences. For guests visiting here and for us in the area It's a time that enriches your life.

Hara-Ie, a 100-year-old dojo inn with a view of the two Alps, in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture
This is a small, renovated, 100-year-old earthen storehouse in a town in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture, where you can see the two Alps. The inn is run by a married couple who run a design office. It is a space where we designed it ourselves, created the parts we could with our own hands, and explored the possibilities of renovating the warehouse while cultivating the power to create our own lives. We hope you will find your own comfort through the experience of living in this quiet place where the lifestyle of the past and the present intersect. ■ Capacity 3 people It is a small space with a total floor area of about 50 ㎡, so it is spacious enough for 1-3 adults to stay comfortably. ■ Time Check-in: 4 pm - 8 pm Check-out: 11 am We greet you in person at check-in and check-out. Please let us know your arrival time in advance when you make a reservation. ■ Access We encourage you to come by car to shop for groceries and stroll around the neighborhood. There is parking space for 2 cars on the premises (please contact us if you have more than 2 cars)

[For car travel] Small old house in the countryside | 1 ~ 2 people | Free parking | Breakfast with home-roasted coffee
About 1 hour by car from Kyoto City and Osaka City.This is a small, handmade guest house nestled in a lush, natural satoyama. The inn will no longer have a pick-up and drop-off service for reservations after January 2026.There is no public transportation, so please come by car. 🚌 If you would like free pick-up from the station, please consider this listing (https://www.airbnb.jp/h/small-hotel-tonari-omoya).This is the main listing that has received good reviews. --------------------------- 🏠 Key points about the accommodation • Private space for rent: This is a warm old house that the owner couple carefully renovated. • Easy to enjoy Satoyama breakfast: Free-range eggs, bread, wieners, home-roasted coffee, etc. are available in the fridge.Please cook for yourself at your leisure. • Small cafe bar: Enjoy local sake, homemade syrup, and local drinks. • Free rental bicycles: Perfect for strolling around the area while feeling the breeze. ・ For credit cards and various QR payments

Sanuki Rental Villa Seifu-an [Maximum 6 people] [One group per day only]
[Maximum 6 people] [Limited to one group per day] A relaxing stay in an old house where the refreshing breeze of Sanuki blows A fully renovated 90-year-old house surrounded by white walls, revived as a rental villa. It is rented to one group per day, so families, groups, couples, etc. can spend a relaxing private time. It's a 5-minute walk to the sandy beach, where you can take a walk to the sound of the waves. You can also relax and fish at sea. Spend a day overlooking the Japanese garden, where time passes slowly and you can refresh both your body and mind. There is also a dog run, so you can stay with your pet. If you'd like, you can experience making authentic Sanuki udon noodles by hand. (Fees apply, cash only on the day) Please let the staff know when you make a reservation.

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.

Awaji Island's Entire Private Rental Lodge, Usagi: A rental villa with a view of the sea from a hill! A newly built detached house in 2023
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Cosy Cabin on Mango Farm with FirePit & BBQ
Phumula, meaning “to come and rest”, is a cozy wooden cabin nestled on our mango farm outside Motobu Town. Ideally tucked away from tourist crowds, it offers a peaceful retreat where you can truly unwind. On clear nights, the starlit sky is simply breath taking. Guests are welcome to enjoy the campfire area, ideal for quiet evenings under the stars. Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge or escape the hustle of daily life, Phumula offers the perfect setting to rest and reconnect with nature.

Ocean view guest house Yakushima - Cottage
This location is very quiet & secret place for vacation home. There is a small Tatami room like a tea celemony room that you can use as yoga, meditation etc. for your private time. However, no kitchen facility. We provide an electric pot,cups,small dishies, refrigerater, microwave and oven grills toaster, so you can bring some food etc. There is sea and forest view from the guest cottage. Cottage is made in Japanese style with aromatic local cedar wood , open beams, and Shoji screens.

Artist Teahouse & Skate Garden near Lake Biwa
A small artist retreat in rural Japan near Lake Biwa. This traditional house has been slowly transformed through DIY renovation into a quiet space inspired by a modern teahouse. The garden features a hand-built skate landscape that blends into the land — somewhere between sculpture and playground. Part of the house also functions as a small café. Surrounded by fields and star-filled night skies, it offers a slower rhythm of countryside life. Only one hour from Kyoto.

\Family Friendly Apple farm/ Yokoya Farm ~KURA~
Yokoya Farm is an apple farm located on a hill. 10 mins drive from downtown of Matsumoto. We’ll host you with the idea that we want you to enjoy staying at farmer’s storehouse, kura. It’s comfortable enough to stay with minimum facilities and it left the feature of the original building. (One group only for a day) You’ll enjoy to see an apple farm. *If you have small children who can sleep with you, you can make a reservation for 5 people.

Nakameguro St 1min /[32㎡] 1 king size bed/ sofa
1 min walk to Nakameguro station. Conveniently located 1 minute walk from Nakameguro Station! You can use balcony and rooftop! Once you exit the building, you will find convenience stores, supermarkets, karaoke rooms, stylish cafes, and reasonably priced sushi restaurants. The Meguro River, famous for its cherry blossoms, is only a 3-minute walk away. 中目黒駅から徒歩1分の好立地! バルコニーや屋上も利用可能です。 ビルを出るとコンビニやスーパーはもちろん カラオケやお洒落なカフェ・リーズナブルなお寿司屋さんもあります。
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[ReFa beauty equipment is available!] A small detached old private house 10 minutes walk from the beach, staying in a traditional Okinawan village

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[No men only accommodation/Hideaway in a great location for sightseeing in Kanazawa!] Nesuto Kanazawa Musashi

Heart of Tokyo, walk to Tokyo Station, Imperial Palace, feel the romance of Tokyo, family friendly

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Experience the ultimate relaxation in a semi-open-air bath while taking in the stunning ocean view.

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