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9 minutes to Kyoto Station / Maximum 10 people / Lake Biwa / 4 bedrooms / 5-minute walk to Otsu Station / Children welcome / Accessible by train (2 stops) / Parking available
Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones in a large, detached, barrier-free, quiet place to stay that has been selected as one of the top 1%? 5 mins walk to JR Otsu station. 10 minutes from Otsu Station to JR Kyoto Station, and about 40 minutes to JR Osaka Station. 2-minute walk to Keihan train Kamisaka station, with excellent access to Kyoto Sanjo and the shore of Lake Biwa. Free parking available on site. The room is clean, there are few steps, and there are many grab bars, so you can rest assured.Even 10 people can relax.Babies welcome😄 Access to Kyoto and Osaka is also convenient, and as a representative of Lake Biwa, there are historic buildings such as Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa Valley, marine sports, cycling, Ishiyama-dera Temple, and many other tourist resources such as autumn leaves, and you can feel the appearance of Japan in all seasons.❗️ I love my area. There are many restaurants, major coffee shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets around JR Otsu Station, making it convenient.😊 We have a lot of amenities, including towels and coffee.😊 As a business, I use English to convey the charm of Japan and abroad to parents and children throughout Japan, and develop children who can think of from a global perspective. We hope to be able to help you with memories that will last a lifetime.

京都駅から3駅13分。JAZZを楽しみ、暮らすように旅できる個性的な宿
If you want to enjoy sightseeing and music 🎼 in a quiet town on the shores of Japan's largest freshwater lake in the Kyoto lifestyle area, this is the place! It is in a convenient location just 3 stops (13 minutes) from Kyoto Station, but it is not crowded, and you can avoid the crowds and spend time quietly. Easy access to major tourist attractions in Kyoto and Shiga (Fushimi Inari 35 minutes/Uji 45 minutes/Gion 40 minutes, etc.). Enrakuji Temple, a World Cultural Heritage site, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine are also nearby, and you can enjoy Japanese cultural heritage such as Karasaki Shrine and Sakamoto Castle Ruins, which are within walking distance, while strolling along the lake shore. The adjoining jazz bar and live space is equipped with the best sound system 🔈 and stage that anyone who loves music will admire. There are also many supermarkets and delicious restaurants nearby, making it convenient for shopping and dining. If you book in advance, you can enjoy a tour of Lake Biwa on a motorboat 🚤 operated by the host.

Luxurious Japanese-style 1000 square garden villa, open-air bath, Ryurikouan, Sanzen-en, Kibune Shrine are all nearby, pick up from station, breakfast provided, can accommodate 1-3 people
Free simple breakfast (bread, coffee, milk, water) Free pick-up and drop-off from Exit 1 of Kyoto International Hall Station to the villa, Japanese-style villa, total area of 1000 square meters, traditional Japanese tatami room, can accommodate 13 guests, 13 mattresses, three toilets, 3 bathrooms (one 24-hour hot water massage bathtub, two steam barrels) complete daily necessities, you can barbecue in the spacious courtyard, karaoke, drink tea, swing, enjoy the pond koi. Cookware, fridge, microwave, utensils and dishes as well as free tea, Wi-Fi, bus Yawata Bridge Station, 3 minutes walk from the house, sauna🧖 sauna🧖♀️ Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash • Toothbrush, toothpaste, detergent • Bath towels and face towels • Pajamas (rental) * We will not clean up your room during your stay. Sightseeing spots Rurikou-in, Sanzen-in, Kibune Shrine, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Heian Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Togetsu Bridge, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Lake Biwa.

Japanese Garden/Old Private House/Japanese House/Kyoto/Shiga/Lake Biwa/Free Parking for 2 Cars/Up to 6 People/Experience Traditional Japanese Living
Please relax with your family and friends in a good old Japanese private house while watching the Japanese garden handled by a famous Kyoto gardener. We have four single futons and one double futon, so you can stay up to 6 people. There is also an artificial lawn garden, and pets can stay, so please use it for trips with your dog. The nearest station, Keihaka Otani Station, is a 7-minute walk, and JR Otsu Station is a 5-minute drive. There are two delicious and famous long-established eel shops near the nearest Otani Station. It is less than a 10-minute walk from Keihan Otani Station to the inn, but it is a bit of an uphill walk, so if you have a lot of luggage at check-in or don't like walking, we recommend taking a taxi from JR Otsu Station or coming by car. Free parking is available right in front of the inn.Parking is available for 2 vehicles, so it is convenient for 2 groups.

10 minutes from Kyoto Station, 8 people_4BR_Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto_Villa Ishiba-Otsu
"Villa Ishiba-Otsu by Kyoto" is a private house that can accommodate up to 8 people. It's a great, spacious place for the whole group to enjoy. Please come. It is a 10-minute walk from the Villa to JR Otsu Station, and a 10-minute train ride from Otsu Station to Kyoto Station. It is also a 30-minute train ride from Keihan Ishiba Station, a 4-minute walk, to Sanjo Keihan Station. The shore of Lake Biwa is a 7-minute walk. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ The house is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood, and because the houses are densely packed, banquets, parties, etc. are prohibited. Also, due to past circumstances, we do not accept reservations for student groups. Please refrain from making loud noises after 9 pm. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※

Max8guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya
【Review Price】 Stay in a beautifully renovated 100-year-old Japanese townhouse that blends traditional charm with modern comfort. Located right in front of Keihan Kamiecho Station, our home offers easy access to Kyoto (10 min) and Osaka (40 min). JR Otsu Station is also within walking distance. From the second floor, you can watch trains pass by up close — a unique experience for railway fans. Relax in a cozy “Wa-Modern” space that combines history, style, and convenience for your perfect stay.

Azalea House on Mt. Hiei, Kyoto
Azalea House is on the slope of Mt. Hiei, a world-heritage. To get there, drive 20 min. from Kyoto-Higashi exit on Meishin. Or ride the bus 30 min. from downtown Kyoto or 20 min. from JR Otsukyo Sta. and get off before Hieidaira convenience store. The host will meet you there. Bus service drastically reduced since Covid-19. Free parking space. Easy access to both Kyoto and Lake Biwa. Rich in nature. Completely detached, full privacy, handy & cozy like home. Self-cooking is available.

Cozy Lake View House Near Kyoto / 家族に人気・無料駐車場
琵琶湖を一望できるプライベート貸切の和モダン空間へようこそ! 琵琶湖沿いに立つ希少な一軒家で、2階と3階をまるごと貸切でお使いいただけます。立地も抜群で、ブランチ大津京、スターバックス、ラーメン店、MEGAドン・キホーテが徒歩圏内にあり、日常の便利さを楽しめる最高の宿泊先です。 物件の特徴: 貸切スペース:3階建ての2階と3階を完全貸切でご利用いただけます。1階部分はオーナー専用の管理エリアですが、独立した入り口があるためプライバシーも安心です。 2階:広々としたリビング・ダイニングに浴室完備。トイレは2階と3階それぞれにあります。 3階:畳敷きの和室が2部屋あり、2階のモダンな空間とは異なる日本の伝統的な雰囲気を満喫していただけます。敷布団での寝具をご用意しており、本格的な和の体験を楽しめます。 その他のポイント: リラックス環境:家の前に幹線道路があるため車の音が聞こえますが、周りに住宅が少なく、お子様連れでも気兼ねなく過ごせます。 便利な立地:周辺にはショッピングや食事を楽しめる施設が充実しています。琵琶湖の美しい眺めと共に、和の空間で心癒される滞在をぜひご体験ください。
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya
Our newly renovated kyo-machiya was built in 1918, located in north of Kyoto (near Gion, Kiyomizu temple, Golden temple, Shimogamo shrine, Kamigamo shrine), with wooden terrace, complete with high quality amenities suitable for anyone. "Kyo-machiya" is a Kyoto traditional wooden townhouse which features detailed Japanese vernacular architecture built as early as Heian period, throughout Edo and Meiji period. Kyo-machiya housed merchants and craftsmen, or the townspeople of old Kyoto.

It takes five minutes on foot to reach Inari Tais
The whole house is covered by WiFi. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, refrigerator, microwave oven and oven A traditional Japanese-style detached house with a small garden. It has two floors in total, with one Western-style bedroom on the ground floor. An elegant tea room. There is a kitchen and a dining room. There are two Japanese-style bedrooms upstairs. There are separate bathrooms and private bathrooms on the upper and lower floors respectively, which can

A quiet townhouse along the Shirakawa River near Gion, Shirakawa Aoyagi-an, with a washing machine and dryer, Wi-Fi, and 4 minutes on foot from Higashiyama Station
Shirakawa Seiryu-an | Up to 5 guests | Entire private Kyoto machiya Shirakawa Seiryu-an is located on the eastern side of the Shirakawa River in a quiet area of Gion. It is within walking distance of Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Heian Shrine. The house offers free Wi-Fi, a washer-dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, and baby amenities on request (baby crib and chair). Situated in a car-free area near the Shirakawa riverside, it provides a calm and relaxing stay.

Kamogawa View Machiya | Indoor Glamping | TabiTabi
TabiTabi Kamogawa is a private Machiya house for one group per day, located along the Kamogawa River in Kyoto. From the living room and balcony you can enjoy beautiful river views and the changing seasons — cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful autumn leaves, and quiet winter scenery. Birds often fly across the river, creating a peaceful Kyoto atmosphere. The sunroom also features an indoor glamping tent for a unique stay with family or friends.
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11 minutes to Kyoto, within walking distance of Lake Biwa, family friendly

Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house

11 minutes by Kyoto Station tram/5 minutes on foot from Shensho Station/maximum 6 people/entire building/45 minutes direct to Osaka

[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden

Near the station | 15 minutes from Kyoto Station | Private house for up to 8 people | 2 types of baths & 2 toilets [Kafuri]

As a base for sightseeing in Kyoto and Lake Biwa. The bedroom is a private single-family garage house with 4 beds. Full parking for up to 2 cars.

House with a view of the biggest lake in Japan

A guest house on the shore of Lake Biwa Inaka
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[Kyotofish·Takasegawa] Tatami Room | Riverside

Kyoto10min/Osaka45min/otuSt3min/Family/Max7People

10 mins to Kyoto Station. Pick-up at Otsu Station.

【Kyotofish·Ishigaki】Private Machiya Villa

9 minutes to Li/Kyoto Station / 5-minute walk to Otsu Station / Built 100 years ago / Cultural experiences including earthen floors, wells, tea ceremonies, and matcha / Parking available / 40 minutes to Osaka

Near the station | 15 minutes from Kyoto Station | Private single-family home suitable for up to 10 people | 2 types of baths & 2 toilets [Hokuto]

10 mins to Kyoto Station. Pick-up at Otsu Station.

10 mins to Kyoto Station. Pick-up at Otsu Station.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ466 | ﺩ.ﺇ492 | ﺩ.ﺇ984 | ﺩ.ﺇ936 | ﺩ.ﺇ731 | ﺩ.ﺇ375 | ﺩ.ﺇ463 | ﺩ.ﺇ408 | ﺩ.ﺇ433 | ﺩ.ﺇ525 | ﺩ.ﺇ488 | ﺩ.ﺇ470 |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 7°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 24°C | 28°C | 30°C | 26°C | 20°C | 14°C | 9°C |
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