Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Lake Biwa

We loved staying here during our 8 night in Tokyo. It was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Hosts were easy to speak to and provided us with great information for checking in/out. We had no issues at all and would recommend this accommodation.

We were lucky enough to stay 4 weeks in Yoko's amazing house. Yoko is more of a friend than a host --> hospitable, friendly, responded within 10 mins and even invited us to dinner. The house is absolutely amazing, well equipped, full of Japanese culture elements and comfortable. The house was spotless, very clean and has obviously been given a tremendous amount of love and care. The location is 10mins walk from the subway and only 20 min walk from the fantastic area of Osaka/Umeda stations. Any issue was resolved immediately and we had an amazing stay here. AC's in every room, Japanese bidet, kotatsu which was great for winter, a nice backyard with washing machine, strong pressure shower, and very fast WiFi which made remote working easy. We will be honored to come back and stay longer, thank you for such a good stay :)

This is a lovely traditional home in a small, quiet town, attractive to stroll around and admire. The house is spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked for a night or two with friends and/or family. It suited our group of five adults and two 12-year-olds extremely well. The fact that it has so many bedrooms is a significant advantage for groups that don't all want to share the same sleeping space, as is often the case at Japanese Airbnbs. The friendly hosts were waiting for us at check-in and gave us an extremely detailed tour and explanation of the property. There are not many services within walking distance, so we were glad we rented a car. We cooked dinner and breakfast, and found many useful condiments and spices in the kitchen. Really, the only disadvantage of this home is that it is rather expensive, but the experience of staying there is unique, making it worth the cost. Airbnb prices in general seem to be rising, so it is not dissimilar to others like it.

We loved our stay here! YoYo was a very responsive and kind host, and the care and attention to detail in the Airbnb as well as information about surrounding areas made our stay so comfortable. The town is quiet and easy to walk around— the only thing we had trouble with was finding a restaurant that could take us without reservation. The bikes available for us to use were a great touch and we took them to get coffee in the morning before checking out. We really enjoyed our stay in Omihachiman and plan to be back!

amazing place felt right at home in a lovely tradicional japanese house that I would bring home if I could. the hosts are really careful an attentive, the lake and surroundings are just beautiful

We had a great stay at this house. Perfect for a family of 5 with small children and a nanny.

The single-family home has a large and cozy space.We arrived late on the day we checked in (more than 10 pm) but didn't expect the host to be waiting for us, and for us to carry our luggage and piercing about the facilities in the house.The house is fully equipped with children's toys and books, a lot of shopping and eating information near the house, the bedroom is comfortable and equipped with charging plugs, the stairs are also equipped with a small night light for the night, and there is a non-slip carpet, and there are towels and hands in the bathroom.There is also a car space for self-driving people.Unexpectedly, there was a welcome letter, which was really sweet.Very good value for money, perfect for the size of a family, will have the opportunity to stay again and also to friends and family who intend to visit Osaka.The host couple also delivered in person when they left!

Exceptional space - clean, comfortable and modern. Within easy walking distance to Kyoto Station, and a good home base for exploring the city. Would absolutely stay again.

It was a spacious and beautiful place to stay with a good atmosphere!

Cat's place was really spacious and well for a short trip to Osaka. We had a really great time. The hosts are really responsive and clear with their instructions. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay here!

The location is in a quiet neighborhood a short walk from the Keihan line, which runs up and down the city and will take you all the way to Osaka if needed. If you like walking, you can get to Kawaramachi and Kyoto Station and beyond. The room was spacious, spotless, and well-furnished, equipped with everything I needed and more. The coffee table and entryway were stocked with a number of travel pamphlets. The building itself is charming in a very '80s way, but the elevator is smooth and quiet. Last but certainly not least, Sumi is a true superhost, bringing much-needed Kyoto hospitality to Airbnb accommodations. She was ready to help with anything related to my trip, even things I hadn't though of yet.

We had an amazing stay! This was the perfect place for our group of 8 — spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out. There were plenty of rooms and beds, and the common areas were great for hanging out together without ever feeling cramped. The location is super convenient too — just a 1-minute walk to the train station, close to a convenience store, and situated in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Highly recommend this place for any large group looking for a comfortable and well-located stay!

Sumi's place was perfect for our family of 3. It was very roomy, very clean, and in an amazing location. Sumi's instructions and recommendations were excellent. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.

Ken was an absolutely fantastic host — from the moment we booked, he provided super detailed instructions and was incredibly responsive to any questions we had, both before and during our stay. His communication made everything so easy and stress-free. The apartment itself is in an unbeatable location, right in the middle of a lively tourist area with tons of great food, drinks, and convenient transportation options just steps away. It was the perfect home base for exploring Kyoto. Staying at Ken’s place gave us a real feel for modern Japanese apartment living — a unique and authentic experience that we really appreciated. If you’re looking to experience what it’s like to live like a local in Japan, this is a great choice. That said, if you’re looking for a 5-star hotel or a traditional ryokan, this may not be the right fit — but for us, it was exactly what we were hoping for. Highly recommend staying here — and huge thanks to Ken for being such a thoughtful and helpful host!

I stayed at Hoshino’s for a night and was warmly welcomed by him. He showed me everything clearly and efficiently and made sure I felt right at home. Lovely location as well for some nice walks!

Very good. I liked it

Excellent location and very easy to get to places. Like many places in Japan, spaces are smaller, however we really loved the deep wardrobe/ cupboard. We were able to hang clothes, stack all our bags on a shelf and roll our suitcases straight in. Host was very helpful and gave us great information on current events. Would recommend.

JA’s place felt like home, safe and fully equipped. Heated musical toilet a surprise plus!

May was really kind and gave a lot of recommendations that she had typed out and left in the room for us! The location is great, less than a 5 min walk to the markets and has a ton of shops/restaurants. The room was also spacious, similar size to a hotel room as well as the bathroom. Would definitely book again

This place is close to everything you want to do in Kyoto including using the trains and bus. Restaurant below was a favorite. We also found Eggs and Things which we loved for 9:00 breakfast.

Lovely place to stay - clean, big, and very well equipped!

Nicely designed building. Room is tight but cozy. Toilet has heater which is extremely useful in winter. Need to walk a fair distance to the closest train stations.

This accommodation is perfectly located, walking distance from Kyoto station. plenty of food and drinks in the area. plenty of space in the apartment for a little family.