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Kyoto stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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Kyoto's top spots, include Fushimi Inari-taisha, Nishiki Market, and Yasaka Shrine
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Kyoto Station 9 minutes/Maximum 10 people/Lake Biwa/No accommodation tax/4 bedrooms/5 minutes walk from the station/Children are welcome/Large detached house/Parking included
Why not deepen your connection with your loved ones in a large, quiet, barrier-free single-family home ranked in 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.

9-minute direct access to Kyoto Station | Direct access to Shin-Osaka and Kobe | Entire modern building | Near the station | Maximum 11 people | Ideal base for sightseeing in Kansai | Close to Lake Biwa
An entire private rental accommodation that was fully renovated in 2026. You can stay in a calm space as if you were living there. It can accommodate up to 11 people, but we also have baby cots, and the capacity of 11 people is for families with children or families who share beds. There are two toilets and two bathrooms, For groups of adults only, it can comfortably accommodate up to 7-8 guests. 6-minute walk to the nearest station, Otsu Station. There is good access with direct access to Kyoto Station in 9 minutes, direct access to Shin-Osaka Station in about 34 minutes, and direct access to Kobe in about 60 minutes!️ There is also one transfer via Kyoto Station from Tokyo Station and Kansai Airport. There are restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, and a tourist information center around the station. A convenience store is a 4-minute walk from the accommodation, and a supermarket is a 6-minute walk. The area is not crowded, and you can spend a quiet time☺️ Complete with kitchen facilities. It is a calm, Japanese-style space with a projector in the living room. After sightseeing, please relax by 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
■ Rent an entire traditional Japanese house with a view of a Japanese garden designed by a famous Kyoto gardener, where you can enjoy the changing seasons. Forget about the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a moment of tranquility. ■ There is also an artificial turf garden, and pets are allowed to stay, so please feel free to use the accommodation for trips with your dog. ■ Families with children are also very welcome.We also provide children's tableware, aprons, and a crib.If you will be using a baby crib, please let us know. ■ We have four single futons and one double futon, so we can accommodate up to six people. ■ Parking for up to 2 cars is available.Parking is available right in front of the inn, so even if you come with two cars, you can use it free of charge. ■ Please make yourself at home with your family and friends in this traditional Japanese kominka (old house).As this is a traditional Japanese house, you may notice some issues such as crumbling sand walls and a bit of creaking, but we hope you can appreciate these aspects as part of the authentic Japanese architecture and culture.

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.

10 minutes from Kyoto Station | 5-minute walk from Zencho Station | Ideal for families and groups | Entire building for private use, including Japanese-style rooms | Maximum 6 guests
[New in January 2026 | Open sale in progress] 3 stops to Kyoto Station in 11 minutes, about 45 minutes to Osaka Station. It is a 10-minute drive to Lake Biwa, and it is conveniently located for sightseeing. Good access from Tokyo and Kansai Airport via Shinkansen + Kyoto ◎ You can spend time quietly and slowly, as if you were living there Japanese designer old house. Enjoy a relaxing, modern Japanese space where you can forget about everyday life. Fully equipped with a dresser, making it a great facility for women. It is a perfect place to stay for families, friends, and couples.

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。

Max8guests Near Station / Kyoto /Biwako/Machiya
Enjoy a fully renovated 100-year-old traditional townhouse that combines historic charm with modern comfort. Keihan Kami-Sakaemachi Station is right in front of the property, providing easy access to Kyoto Sanjo and Lake Biwa. JR Otsu Station is an 8-minute walk away. Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara can be reached in about 9, 39, and 55 minutes by train. The peaceful surroundings are ideal for guests who want to stay like a local. From the second-floor window, you can watch trains pass by nearby.

Cozy Japanese Home | 11 min to Kyoto
Welcome to Hotori, a nostalgic Japanese grandma’s home. Experience everyday Japanese life in a warm, quiet traditional house. Local stay near Kyoto. Access: 11 minutes (3 stops) to JR Kyoto Station by train 20–30 minutes to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, and Toji Temple 47 minutes to JR Osaka Station Station: 7-minute walk from JR Zeze Station Nearby (all within walking distance): Drugstore with groceries – 2 min Coin parking – 4 min Local bathhouse – 3 min Convenience store – 5 min

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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Retro-modern space created by renovating an old house

3 stops, 13 minutes from Kyoto station.A unique inn where you can enjoy jazz and travel as if you were living there

[House Fushimi]Fushimi Inari area, Japanese garden
Magazine-featured Certified 1918 Kyo-Machiya

3 stops from Kyoto Station. 7 stops to Biwako Terrace. Full parking for up to 2 cars. This private, detached garage house has 4 bedrooms.

House with a view of the biggest lake in Japan

Private Stay with Balcony near Kyoto & Lake Biwa

House for 8 Guests | 20 min Kyoto | 2 Parking|
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11 minutes to Kyoto, within walking distance of Lake Biwa, family friendly

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Scenic Mountain Home

A house along the Kamogawa river/with two bicycles/within walking distance of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Tofukuji Temple, Sanjusangen-do
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 466 | ﺩ.ﺇ 371 | ﺩ.ﺇ 444 | ﺩ.ﺇ 936 | ﺩ.ﺇ 731 | ﺩ.ﺇ 375 | ﺩ.ﺇ 463 | ﺩ.ﺇ 408 | ﺩ.ﺇ 433 | ﺩ.ﺇ 525 | ﺩ.ﺇ 488 | ﺩ.ﺇ 470 |
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