Family-friendly vacation rentals in Kansai

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.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Walkability

Haruya Guesthouse

Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Backyard

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara

A private Satoyama retreat in the mountains of Nara, just 20 minutes from the city. This traditional one-group-per-day house is renovated with reclaimed wood and uses fresh mountain spring water. Enjoy hands-on cooking with organic rice and vegetables from our farm. Relax in a wood-fired bath, and in the morning experience a Japanese tea ceremony surrounded by nature. Dinner options include Japanese meal or pizza making. Our meal service is available for parties of two or more guests.

Kitchen · Family · Value

[Teshima] YUI: Traditional Japanese Folk House

“YUI” at Teshima in Seto Inland Sea offers accommodation in a renovated old Japanese folk house, completed with a veranda and a garden, located in Ieura. Exclusively for rent of the entire house. It's located 10-min-walk away from the port and tucked away on side street. *Simple breakfast with some bread & coffee/tea are included. We can arrange a restaurant booking for dinner as needed basis. *Staff will meet up to check-in and pick-up service is available.

Kitchen · Family · Laundry

Private traditional riverside villa/1h from KIX

This house was built 120 years ago and stayed by a lot of people who have plan to go to Koya-san. The house is in front of the river and you can take a look. It will make relaxed. We can do tea ceremony, if you want. We have 2 toilet and 1 bath room with big bath tab made by a Japanese special wood, Hinoki. There is a 24h super market, Okuwa near the house.(5 min away by a car) And high rank Japanese beef restaurant(2 min by a car) You can enjoy Yakiniku.

Indoor spaces · Family · Hospitality

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

Indoor spaces · Family · Bathroom

Outdoor Wood-fired Onsen · Traditional Farmhouse

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a lovingly restored 120-year-old farmhouse in Ryujinmura — Japan’s spiritual heartlands. Soak in a wood-fired outdoor onsen filled with the silky-smooth waters of Ryujin, a hot spring renowned for over 1,200 years. Swim in the Hidakagawa River, walk ancient pilgrimage trails, and explore the Kii Peninsula by car. A self-guided stay for independent travellers who want to slow down, cook, and reconnect with nature.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Location

サウナし放題 一棟貸し古民家宿

DIYをこよなく愛するオーナー「JP」が、理想の暮らしを思い描きながら築150年の古民家をセルフリノベーションした一棟貸しの古民家宿です。 この宿の最大の特徴は、世界にひとつだけの「卵サウナ」。 熱が自然に循環する独自の形状にこだわり、設計から製作までJP自身が手がけた完全DIYのサウナです。薪ストーブのやわらかな熱に包まれながら、ここでしか味わえないサウナ体験をお楽しみください。 室内には古民家ならではの囲炉裏もあります。 囲炉裏を囲みながらお鍋を楽しんだり、串焼きなどをしたりと、日本の昔ながらの暮らしを体験できます。 ※食材や串などの調理用具はご持参ください。 宿は岡山県美作市の山あいにある「小房」という静かな集落にあります。 すぐ近くには地方創生や移住の村として注目されている西粟倉村があり、自然豊かな里山の風景が広がっています。 街の喧騒から離れ、自然と手作りの温もりに包まれながら、ゆったりとした時間をお過ごしください。

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Quiet

Authentic Japanese countryside/1h from KIX

Japanese log house with BBQ space and private river. You can enjoy fishing a amago, watching beautiful stars. There is a private sauna. After sauna, you can dive into a river. In June you can watch ire flies. All the rooms are made by Japanese special wood , Hinoki and sugi. The smell is amazing. This area is really tranquil and you will be able to make relaxed. And easy to get to Koya-san (40 min by a car)

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Location

Private House with BBQ and Hassle-Free Bonfire

Entire Home Rental – 130㎡ / (3LDK) for up to 15 guests. Enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by mountains and bamboo, with a private garden perfect for BBQs and bonfires 😊 Even on rainy days, you can BBQ in the covered backyard area. Guests also enjoy experiences like firewood chopping, meeting friendly animals, and cozy evenings by the wood stove in winter—an easy way to enjoy a bit of the camping spirit.

Indoor spaces · Family · View

アール・ヴィラ さぬき津田[Setouchi Ocean Front Villa]

“ Reset　・　Reborn　・　Restart ” 海外の人たちから“日本のエーゲ海”と評され、 「広い区域に亘る優美な景色で、これ以上のものは世界のどこにもない」 と言わしめるほど風光明媚な瀬戸内海。 弘法大師空海が開いた四国八十八箇所霊場と、 それを取り巻く“おせったい” に表されるおもてなしの文化が滔々と息づく地・四国。 今でははるばる海外から、人生の目的探しや、心の癒しを求めて訪れる人が多いと聞きます。   豊かな自然とおもてなしの文化。そして、穏やかな風土。 それらから生み出される“癒し”の力が、人々を魅了してやまないのではないでしょうか。   この場所だからできること。この場所にしかできないこと。   ココロを癒し、カラダを癒し、 いったん立ち止まって、内なる声に耳を傾ける時間と空間を提供したい。 この場所が、訪れた方々にとって、次の一歩を踏みだす力になれば、と願っています。

Indoor spaces · Family · Walkability

一棟貸プライベートヴィラ　オーシャンフロントの絶景　5ベッドルーム【最大14名宿泊可能】

UMIBE IseShimaは伊勢志摩国立公園内志摩半島の高台の海辺に佇み、目の前に広がる絶景を独り占めできる１日１組限定のオーシャンビュープライベートヴィラです。5つの寝室があり、最大14名まで宿泊可能です。（エキストラベッド使用時） 目の前に広がる雄大な海を眺められる特等席……バルコニーやガーデンスペースでは、時間によって表情を変える海と空の七変化を楽しんだり、波の音を聞きながら遠くで行き交う船を眺めたり、晴れた日には夜空一面に輝く満天の星を眺めたり、仲間とBBQを楽しむ事ができます。 また室内には電子ピアノや薪ストーブもあり、寒い冬には炎に癒やされて歌い集い語り合うひとときも満喫できます。 非日常感とプライベート感を満喫できる隠れ家UMIBE IseShimaで、あなただけの休日を心ゆくまでお寛ぎいただけましたら幸いです。

Family · Indoor spaces · Value