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220-year-old Blue Merchant's Mansion with Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Harvesting Experience
KAIWA NO SATO This old house is an indigo mansion built in the first year of the Bunsei era (1804) during the heyday of indigo. The main house and the sleeping area (a barn where indigo was stored) have been demolished due to aging, but the historic living room and garden have been preserved to allow guests to experience a little bit of that time, and it is used as a farmhouse inn. In the old days, "Indigofera" grew on the fertile land of the Yoshino River basin in Tokushima Prefecture, bringing great wealth to Tokushima Prefecture (Awa Province). Ancient documents on indigo, including cultural properties, are also available for viewing. Enjoy the charm of that era and Indigofera. ==== Feel free to pick and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from the adjacent fields. * Please enjoy as many figs as you like in summer and autumn. Fruit examples: Spring: sweet summer Summer: Watermelon, Green Bowl (Melon) Fall: figs, pomegranates, sweet potatoes [Vegetables example] Spring: potatoes, corn, bamboo shoots, butterbur sprouts, konjac Summer: Japanese ginger, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, chili peppers, cucumbers Fall: potatoes, konnyaku Winter: Daikon radish * Please contact us in advance if you have any requests, as the harvest and timing may change depending on the weather. ====

2-minute walk to Emerald Green Beach, surrounded by nature, Beachside House alohana
It is located about 30-40 minutes by car from the city center of Ishigaki Island, so it is the best location for those who want to relax quietly in a natural setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. (Birds and insects chirp) * Please note: This location is not recommended for those who want the convenience of the city or who come and go from the city. We want to assure you that we reviewed your case thoroughly before reaching this conclusion. Emerald Green Beach, which can be reached in about 2 minutes on foot from the house, is almost completely private and almost no one visits, so you can enjoy marine sports. You can enjoy the sunset on the horizon and the starry sky where you can see the Milky Way The small private wooden bungalow has a natural interior, and you can see the lush garden from the open entrance and relax on the spacious terrace with a hammock. You can also enjoy activities such as yoga in the private garden. Our home is on the premises, so we can help and support you to make your stay comfortable. * Please contact us if you wish to bring children. Search Beach Side House alohana for more information.

A private rental traditional building by a photographer and architect/La Fotografia Marrone
Opened in July 2024. La Fotografia Marrone is conveniently located a 9-minute walk from Kanazawa Station and a 6-minute walk from Omicho Market, where buses leave for major tourist spots in Kanazawa. The building faces a quiet street lined with Kanazawa Machi-style houses, and you can see the largest temple in Kanazawa, Tozai-in Temple. The building consists of a traditional exterior and interior layout. In addition, in the "photography" section, which is also the theme of this accommodation, there is a photo exhibition by Japanese photographer "Kimura Katsuhiko IG @ kats_portraits". In addition, you can spend a relaxing time indoors listening to the music that Mr. Kimura selected to match the photos. To ensure guests have a relaxing stay, we have provided facilities such as a washing machine for cooking and medium-long stays, close to Omi Market. Going on a day trip is also one of the fun things about traveling, but I hope you can enjoy a relaxing stay.

【Shukuhonjin gamo】120㎡★100y Machiya★Delicate Yard
Located in Osaka’s Joto Ward, this 1909 historic house is a rare WWII survivor. Renovated in 2015 by a renowned designer, it spans 150㎡, blending historical charm with modern luxury in a tranquil city-center retreat. Its elegant design harmonizes past and present, offering cultural immersion and spacious comfort.With two bathrooms, separated toilets, washbasins, and a large bath, it ensures privacy and cleanliness for groups. Experience culture, history, & comfort your perfect Osaka stay awaits.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

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.

"Kyoto's Inn Kansuke" is a 1-building rental townhouse located 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Kiyomizu-gojo Station.
Our inn was apparently built in the early Showa period. We have renovated the bathroom and kitchen areas to make your stay more comfortable while still retaining the charm of the townhouse, such as the low ceilings and narrow, steep stairs. Why not try experiencing a bit of Kyoto life? Please note that we will charge a local accommodation tax (200 yen per person per night) in addition to the accommodation fee. The price is scheduled to increase from March 2026.

A historical villa and garden full of nature
This Japanese villa and garden, covering about 6,600 square meters, is located in Arita, a town famous worldwide for its pottery. The 130-year-old Villa Kaede, originally built as a guest house by a founder of Arita Bank, has been beautifully renovated. Visitors can enjoy a garden that showcases the changing seasons. The villa also serves as a convenient base for day trips to places like Nagasaki City, Unzen, Ureshino, Sasebo, Hirado, and Huis Ten Bosch.

Mikiura Guesthouse
Reservation start from 2 person / 2 nights minimum. We accept only one group at a time so you will have exclusive use of the entire property. Guesthouse is a typical old Japanese house, not like a resort Hotel or Ryokan for business. We have no meal service. Mikiura village is surrounded by the clear blue sea and natural green mountains. You'll enjoy real Japan such as rural life experience, quiet time and beautiful nature.

TOKYO LITTLE HOUSE: 1948 home in heart of city
Note: The next-door office building is scheduled to begin construction work from January 2026. Some noise may occur during the daytime (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Tokyo Little House is an accommodation and tourist space located in a 78-year-old house at the heart of ever-changing Tokyo. Upstairs is a private residential hotel. Downstairs, a cafe and gallery.

Toyoukenomori Experiential Guesthouse
Life at Toyoukenomori is anchored in the Japanese tradition of a shared community based on simplicity, sustainability and harmony. We offer visitors an opportunity to experience life in a natural setting that celebrates the rich four season of Japan. Toyoukenomori is a place to cultivate an inner peace; being content with what you have, and rejoicing in the way things are.
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京町家 天の川 〔Maison à Kyoto Amanogawa〕

Panoramic views of Mt. Fuji / 140㎡/Luxury stay

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari

IORI SETOGAWA【Luxury Antique house with Sauna】

1min to the Ocean! Renovated Villa for Your Only

CITY-CENTER, UNIQUE, LUXURY, HISTORICAL TOWNHOUSE

Luxury private rental accommodation in a renovated Kyomachi house [HOMANN CONCEPT KYOTO]

Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)
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Cozy Loft Room with Noh Art Vibes – Near JR Otsuka

Kyoto Center near Gion|1min to sta.|2pax|WIFI & TV

Near Market & Castle | Double Room w/ Shared Bath

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E6 Mt. Fuji is a great location, next to Hoshino Resort, Japanese-style room 6, lake view side, new opening period, free private bath and bicycle rental

Remodeled Geisha House in Medieval Castle Town

Amazing New Hotel in Central Kyoto/藤華房間-3

NE6 Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko, great location, 3 minutes walk to Oishi Park, reopened in December 2023 (Japanese-style room 6, double room with lake view)
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RARE!! Near MIYAJIMA Traditional Japanese house

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[Live like a local] KOYA ~ A small private inn on a hill overlooking the sea and islands ~
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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