Family-friendly vacation rentals in Shiga

Eri was so beautiful! So helpful and the way she showed us around the home and her attention to detail was phenomenal! I even asked to stay an extra day because kyoto became my favorite place in all of Japan! Coming to Japan i was a bit disappointed with Tokyo, but i am so grateful for Koji and Eris gorgeous home and their recommendations. We rented kimonos and spent the whole day visiting local shrines and temples, all within walking distance. It was such an amazing experience. I will be coming back next year and am going to spend my entire vacation in Kyoto. Hopefully I will be able to stay at Tsubara house again!

Stayed 3 nights at this beautiful home. great location... short walk to the metro station and centre of Kyoto. The accommodation had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Very responsive host and would definitely stay again.

The Hanna Bamboo house was outstanding. It was typical Machiya and the tatami room and outdoor garden were such a beautiful experience. The home had all the bits and pieces that we were expecting, and the location was so easy to get around Kyoto…walkable to Gion and the river, and easy train/bus to anywhere in beautiful Kyoto. Beds were comfy, esp the master bedroom. The washing machine was a great asset as we were on the road for a few weeks. Thankyou Hana.

Great Machiya stay with a traditional feel, but with modern amenities such as heated floor! Also perfect location to explore Kyoto. Tokuji san was always very responsive during communications. Overall, highly recommended!

We came in April — 8 of us. This space was just perfect for our families. We especially loved the quaint neighborhood location. What a secret gem. We are all left wanting to move to Kyoto. Thank you for hosting us!

honestly it was so peaceful that it rocked me to my core. it gave me the relaxation i longed for. if you want peace this is it. locals do ceremonies on nearby shrines,it makes for a beautiful and soulful experience.

Photos can’t express how gorgeous this place is! So charming and cozy. We absolutely loved our stay here.

We had a wonderful experience and Karen was very helpful with instructions for access and check in / check out. It's a very nice place to stay.

The location is fantastic — just a stone’s throw from the metro, and only 10 minutes to the city center. We really liked the area because it feels local and authentic, not touristy at all. The house is spacious, comfortable, well-equipped, and full of natural light. Niko is lovely and very thoughtful, which made our stay even better. If I had to mention something, a few things felt a bit worn, and the place wasn’t completely spotless, which we expected. But honestly, it didn’t affect our stay. I still totally recommend it and would definitely come back!

Mulan’s accommodation was perfect — we were happy to sleep on the tatami mats with our children. The place is very clean and welcoming. It was cold in the morning when we woke up, but we were warm and cozy under the thick comforters during the night. The bathroom is quite basic but very practical. The water is nice and hot, with great pressure. Communication with the host was very easy. They kindly drove us to the Golden Pavilion and then to the Silver Pavilion. They were very accommodating and helpful. They also dropped us off at the station so we could catch our train from Kyoto Station. The location is about 20 minutes by subway from Kyoto, and we enjoyed staying in such a peaceful residential neighborhood. There’s a FamilyMart on the street and a little place where we had some delicious pastries!

Thank you for the care of the boss, so we can stay in such a great homestay.

Obviously Jinn has a lovely home, but he is also an extremely gracious host. He was available to answer any and all questions and made us feel right at home in his space. The location is a serene and peaceful neighborhood which allowed us to enjoy parts of Kyoto we otherwise would have missed, while still being close to main attractions. I would recommend anyone to stay here, amazing experience.

Very good location, walkable to beautiful river with cherry blossoms. The house is not dirty, but the washing machine has too much lint and will cause our clothes to have a lot of lint, washing machine is not the cleanest but it gets the job done. I might still book again coz of the location!

This is my first time in Japan, and meeting the lovely yumi and harufumi at haruya in these two days was the best experience of this trip. This house and the owner and everyone I met are different, kind, warm and sincere. You can feel it from their smiles. And I was very lucky to join their yoga activities, which allowed me to meet new friends. By the way, there is also the lovely lily. This is awesome! You can feel the attention to detail of Yumi and Farufumi in the house. You can hear the sound of the stream, the sound of the leaves swaying, and the sound of various insects chirping at night. It really slows down time. I will come back with my loved ones if I have the chance!

Yasuhiko san was waiting for us when we arrived and explained everything about the place in careful detail, and provided what turned out to be great recommendations for a bakery and a grocery store, both nearby. The staircase, as he warned us ahead of time, is quite steep -- my older friends preferred to stay downstairs; I used the upstairs bedroom and found it easier to use the staircase by walking down backwards like a ladder -- it is quite steep. The area is very busy with tourists, many foreign, and both the bakery and the grocery had more non-Japanese than Japanese when we visited -- I suppose this is to be expected so close to Gion. But in short, the place was wonderful, as was Yasuhiko.

Aya's place was clean and comfortable. There was a nice cafe close by and it was close to transit to get anywhere in Kyoto we wanted to.

Our second time staying here and will come back again. Naoko is very kind, generous, hospitable, and helpful. The apartment is clean and comfortable and in the location that's not overwhelmed by seasonal tourists. We feel very much at home here.

A very wonderful place to stay. We had a quiet and relaxing time because it was located in a quiet residential area. The host, Taka, is very friendly and has a warm hospitality mind, carrying our luggage up to the second floor at check-in and explaining the facility in detail. The room is quite spacious and more than enough for two people to stay. The room was large, so it was a little cold in some places, but it was a good idea to bring an infrared heater. It was equipped with all the amenities and cooking utensils, and I had a pleasant stay. It was also very convenient to be able to park my car on the ground floor of the building. I plan to use it again when I stay in Kyoto.

Sanae's home was perfect for our family of 4 - very close to the metro and to Kyoto Station for the bullet train. Easy walking and pleasant and very pretty neighborhood. I don;t know if it was mentioned but this home has two stories and the stairs are very steep! Some folks may have trouble navigating those stairs, but it was fine for us. The two bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and Sanae was really helpful with advice when we needed it. All around, this was a great place to stay and we enjoyed our time there.

Resi Stay Yasaka An is and excellent two bedroom place. It is small but very efficient and very very quiet, especially considering the closeness to so many highly trafficked tourist areas. The place is romantic and exquisitely designed. Perfect to have 2 bedrooms for ourselves, and our 14 year old granddaughter. The bathroom facilities were beautiful, washing machine à plus, too,

As a family of 4 traveling with children we really enjoyed this location. It has been a true Japanese experience, enjoying a quiet neighborhood with lots of services and restaurant. Quiet, spacious and comfortable. Recommended

We had very good time at this Airbnb. This place is in walking distance to Kyoto train station and bus stands, plus easy access to convenience stores and luggage delivery shop. Host offers very helpful instructions during checkin and also provide local recommendations. NOTE: Lastly, it is perfect place for big group or family as there 4 double size beds in 2 rooms and a separate foyer/room at the entrance for luggage.

I recently stayed at Saito’s place and had a wonderful experience! The check-in process was smooth and easy, and communication with the host was prompt and helpful throughout my stay. The place was thoughtfully furnished, with all the amenities I needed for a comfortable visit. The location was perfect — close to one of the attraction, restaurants, and subway station, yet peaceful enough for a good night’s sleep. Overall, this stay exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone visiting the area. Thank you again, Saito, for being such a great host. I would definitely love to stay here again in the future!

We had a great time at Taiyo’s apartment. The location is exceptional for the price. We were able to visit many tourist attractions by foot. Taiyo and his mother are lovely hosts. Thank you for being so flexible on our date change and arrival time, we greatly appreciated it.