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Good Design Award Winner, Storehouse (with Theater), Free Parking Traditional old private house · 1 building rental (up to 8 people)
Location Opened in May 2024. Located in the heart of Takayama's historic district, Makoto-ya Ojin is a stylish inn in 1-chome, Ojin-cho, Takayama City, where the good old Japanese landscape remains. In front of our house, which is sandwiched between the Hida-Buri Highway that connects the former Toyama and Takayama, there are the Nissho-bu Mingei Kan and the Yoshima residence, which are important cultural properties that show the rich cultural assets of Japan, and this area is designated as a preservation district for traditional buildings. You can enjoy the old town and beautiful scenery while experiencing historic buildings. It is a 2-minute walk to Miyagawa Morning Market and a 5-minute walk to Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the site of the autumn Takayama Festival. The festival stall in this area is called Hōmeita, and it has a variety of decorations such as a palanquin and sculptures (1-minute walk to the stall). Enjoy Takayama's history to the fullest in an excellent location. <Building and Hida master carpenters> Built 145 years ago by a master craftsman from Hida, this building has been revived here by modern craftsmen. The house retains a glimpse of the good old days, with features such as a storehouse, mud walls, and a dirt floor. Please relax in the spacious 195 ㎡ space. *Winner of the 2024 Good Design Award

Sanchi, a private rental inn with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps
Take a trip to enjoy the scenery that can only be found here. Located in the northeast of Azumino, the former Meiko-cho overlooks the Northern Alps, Meiko is a place where the Sai, Takase, and Hotaka rivers converge, and is blessed with abundant spring water. There is a "beautiful scenery and tranquility that you want to leave behind" here We renovated an old building in Meiko, revived it into a retro-modern space, and created a rental inn. We put our heart into it, hoping that you will spend a rich and luxurious time relaxing and enjoying the air of Azumino It is a 5-minute walk from the facility to Meiko Station, and you can get to Matsumoto Station in two stops on the Shinonoi Line, so you can sightsee in Matsumoto It is also easy to get to Nagano. Mt. Nagamine, the abandoned railway tracks, Daio Wasabi, Shiratori-toori, and more are nearby Enjoy sightseeing in Azumino The Maekawa River flows right in front of the house, and you can go canoeing, rafting, and sup. There is a "Ryumonbuchi Canoe Stadium" that you can walk to, so it is also a great place for practice. Kyuakashina is a local town, not an urban area, There is nothing around here because it is not an urban area, but but it is recommended for those who are interested in rural living and relocation, or those who are considering living in the area.

[Private old house + GARDEN] Old house in the port where you can have a BBQ with local game | Beautiful sunset over Mt. Fuji and Toda Bay
"Takumi-an" is not just a place to stay. Toda, surrounded by a fishing port and cherry blossom mountains.It is the very "Japanese living experience" of breathing in the rich rhythm of life that flows in this original landscape, set in an old private house that has been around since the early Showa era. [Morning serenity and a kitchen to savor the season] The newly built garden kitchen is a special stage for enjoying an elegant breakfast surrounded by the green of the mountains.Brew hand-ground coffee and feel the seasonal breeze.Such a polite morning gesture awakens a sense of everyday life that has been forgotten. [Private bar at night with a fire] When the sun goes down, the wood deck transforms into a private bar just for you.Talk to your loved ones with the sound of the fire crackling in the background.In the silence cut off from the outside world, the night grows deeper. [The joy of discovery and the comfort of living] If you walk to the cape, you will see a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji floating in the sea.Discover this view on your own and enjoy the joy of blending into the life of the port city.Equipped with a full kitchen, gas dryer, and high-speed wifi, we promise the comfort of a long stay. Rediscover the timeless rhythm of Japanese life here.

105-year-old long-established inn and warehouse reborn. Japanese moss garden & half-open-air bath 188㎡ [One day one group only. Ancient private house Mitsuhama Ryokan]
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ◆ Limited to one group per day/Private rental ~ Long-established inn and warehouse regenerative experience stay ◆ ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ ■ Location, history, and features ■ Matsuyama/Dogo's port town, "Mitsuham", has four white-walled storehouses built in the Edo period, surrounded by four gardens, and a 105-year-old inn (formerly Kawacho Inn) ~ White plaster walls, natural Kakenji bamboo fences, etc., have been gradually renovated and revived (ongoing). It is a traditional inn that initially opened as an inbound accommodation facility. We are renovating the semi-open-air bath inside the storehouse and the water area. ■ Healing moss garden ■ There are three moss gardens: front garden, middle garden, and back garden, where well water flows everywhere, and a small stream flows between hand basins, bamboo screens, Japanese irises, and stepping stones, and in the pond, there are koi, medaka, tanago, and crayfish, and wild birds visit this biotope space. ■ Chick-in lounge (cafe/bar space), souvenir corner ■ You can drink authentic cocktails on the first floor of the main building. There is a souvenir corner with items such as Bali Island and other overseas imports, interior goods, accessories, natural stone, and amulets.

Quan ~ Japanese Room ~ Ocean View & Sunset from Private Sauna & Terrace
From the room, you can see the sea that changes its expression every hour, and the sunset can be enjoyed by the sun. Moonlight art in the room also creates a living and dining room as a gentle light. After the sauna where the facility boasts, I recommend a Japanese-style room (2F) and a natural bath on the terrace where you can relax and enjoy the luxury of doing nothing. After the rescheduling time, you can also have a BBQ or a meal with the host as you like! The retreat and spiritual fulfillment at this facility lead to a true sense of well-being. * Sauna is available for a separate fee. ✴︎ The photos of the entire inn show that the rooms are connected on the surface, but each room has its own entrance, so you can enjoy your stay in a [single building rental]. ★ Notes regarding children's accommodation (12 years old or younger) Because the facility is a wooden building, the structure is such that sound easily travels to the next room. There is no handrail on the stairs in the guest room. Please be careful as the railing on the second floor balcony is wide. In front of the terrace on the ground floor is a cliff. Please understand this when booking for children 12 years of age or younger.

Kabuki stage with a view of Lake Suwa
Please check before you start ▶ ︎ This facility is a private rental, but the price varies depending on the number of guests. Please read all of the following and check the facility details before making a reservation. ▶ ︎ Children are also welcome! If you enter the number of children (elementary school age or younger), the system will calculate the total amount at the adult rate, so please do not enter the number of children under elementary school age, but let us know by message. (Example: 2 elementary school students, 1 toddler, etc.) Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh About mawari Built in the late Edo period (1850), the rural Kabuki stage was relocated and preserved in 1982 It was inherited from a local old man and turned into a private rental space. We have renovated it to be able to accommodate guests, while keeping the rural Kabuki stage as intact as possible. We hope you enjoy the hot springs, delicious food, and pleasant mountains in the town around Lake Suwa, which you can see from the window.

Japanese-style lighting/BBQ/Irori/15 minutes by car to Ena City/Private rental for one group per day/Old house Mahoroba
Why we created this private lodging, "Mahoroba" 1. I want people to know a little bit about the wonderful illuminations in Japan. 2. I want to create a spot that can be enjoyed at night, and I want you to value the time you spend with friends and lovers. 3. I want you to experience and enjoy the charm of the Higashi-nochi area of Gifu That's how I feel. The charm of our private lodging is the magical lighting in the house. In the evening, warm lighting soothes the heart and creates a special atmosphere. You can also BBQ or dine around the fireplace under the lights. Experience an extraordinary space with friends in this natural environment where you can see the stars in the sky. There are also plenty of sightseeing spots, such as the historic castle town of Iwamura, Japan Taisho Village, and Magome-juku, which has a nostalgic atmosphere. Recommended for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and connect with nature with their friends.

[SAKURA Villa] Natural hot spring★ resort atmosphere Heal in★ nature [Hakone] [Koshimadani]
We offer a stylish house with a private hot spring bath in Koshimadani. It is a 7-minute walk from the Saru-no-Chaya bus stop, making it very convenient. (The front road is a steep slope.) The natural hot spring baths are constantly replenished by the source spring and can be enjoyed 24 hours a day. The hot spring source is Kowakudani Onsen, which is weakly alkaline. We also have a★ BBQ space for your convenience! (We also provide equipment for rent. We will charge you 4,000 yen after use. ) We have introduced a★ bioethanol heater for★ winter only. Please let me know when you use it. We'll charge you 2,000 yen after use. Parking for 2 cars is available on site. Looking forward to welcoming you! * The entire house will be rented, but the price will vary depending on the number of people. The displayed price is for 2 people, so please enter the correct number of people before booking.

民泊青山は、まるまる貸切の和風住宅です。
Floor plan and facilities [1st floor] ◾️Chanoma (8 tatami mats) ◾️ Floor space (8 tatami mats, can be used as a bedroom) ◾️ Dining kitchen (gas stove Oven, microwave, rice cooker, refrigerator Each has dishes and air conditioner) ◾️ Western-style room (analog record, CD listening Air conditioning available) ◾️Toilet ◾️-Bath room [2nd floor] ◾️Bedrooms (8 tatami mats, 7, 5 tatami mats, Shared air conditioner for two rooms) ◾️Toilet ◾️Courtyard (BBQ BBQ, Table rental available) * BBQ period (April-November) [Nearby] (about 10 minutes by car) ○ Hot spring facility ○ Winery ○ Whiskey brewery ○ Golf course ○ Sujin Shrine (Ryusei Festival) ○ Fruit road (strawberry, grape, blueberry) ○ Convenience store ○ Supermarket ○ Ryuseikaido Station / Agricultural Products Direct Sales Office (a few minutes on foot)

Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)
Welcome to Yui Valley ! A refreshing stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. In the countryside, a simple farmers traditional house surrounded by Lush Green Mountains, Bamboo forests, Rivers and Tea Fields. Outside the usual tourist path, discover the real countryside of Japan. Come to relax and enjoy different activities: Hiking with view of Mt. Fuji, walk crossing Bamboo groves and tea fields, Green Tea ceremony, Hot spring, Bicycles, Bamboo workshop, Shiatsu, Acupuncture treatment or River Dipping.

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

【Teshima’s Ocean View Retreat Tokuto】King Villa
Tokuto is a newly renovated private mansion built in the 1940s on Teshima. It is conveniently located about 15mins walk from Ieura Port. Enjoy the luxurious architecture of the past, such as the authentic hand blown window glass, Onigawara (Japanese gargoyle roof tiles), and the beautiful gardens with an abundance of stone lanterns. The building consists of 2 villas, King Villa & Queen Villa. As a measure against infectious diseases, we accept one group for each building.
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A simple yet rich rural life that has continued since the Edo period!

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Enjoy with your family and friends in front of a spectacular view of the sea and the bridge. Entire house rental Shizuka <Sauna extra charge> A perfect base for a trip to Hokkaido

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All about Japan
Whether you’re new to Japan or you’ve traveled here many times, this country of 430 inhabited islands will unveil a new facet at every turn. You can take in the lakes and shrines surrounding Mount Fuji, the brilliant building-high signs of Osaka, the ancient temples of Kyoto, and the avant-garde architecture on remote Naoshima Island. Tokyo is a feast for urban aesthetes, with globally chic design stores, fashion boutiques, and cocktail bars, while the dramatic gorges and vapor-wrapped volcanos of Hokkaido’s national parks will thrill lovers of the outdoors.
It’s hard not to make Japanese cuisine a cornerstone of your visit, whether you’re sampling your way through regional styles of ramen or honoring the season’s most evocative ingredients with an elegant kaiseki meal. The twin assets of Japanese hospitality and the country’s well-designed infrastructure make it easy to experience Japan’s many delights, traveling between megacities and remote coastal villages.
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Kyoto’s Higashiyama District
As the imperial seat for more than a millennium, Kyoto has preserved hundreds of stunning temples, palaces, gardens, and of course, the legendary geisha districts. The historic Higashiyama District is one of the most atmospheric corners in this tradition-minded city, and you can spend hours wandering down narrow streets lined with wood-frame houses and centuries-old artisan shops, darting into side streets to peek in small shrines, before visiting the 1,200-year-old Kiyomizudera temple, with its terrace overlooking downtown. Higashiyama shines brightest during the 10-day Hanatoro festival in March, when thousands of paper lanterns appear.
Hiking in the Japanese Alps
Seventy percent of Japan’s landmass is covered in mountain ranges, which curve along the entire sweep of the archipelago. One of the most glorious spots in the northern Japanese Alps is the 673-square-mile Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, located between Toyama and Nagano, 150 miles northwest of Tokyo. In the summer, you can hike along the Azusa river at Kamikochi, seek out the hot springs around Okuhida, or if you’re an experienced mountaineer, trek from mountain hut to mountain hut (make reservations beforehand). In winter, skiers and snowboarders make pilgrimages to the resorts at Hakuba.
Island-Hopping in Okinawa
If you don’t think of traveling to Japan for sublime beach time, you’ve never visited the Okinawan archipelago at the southern end of Japan. Using Okinawa City as your base, you can take ferries or short flights to reach some of its 160 far-flung islands. Go snorkeling in the clear turquoise waters surrounding Tokashiki Island, where clownfish and butterfly fish dart among the coral reefs. Loll on the powdery white-sand beaches of Hateruma Island. Wander around historic houses with tiled roofs and sculptures on Taketomi Island. Everywhere you go, you can sample Okinawa’s distinctive Ryukyuan cuisine, which incorporates influences from China and southeast Asia.
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