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ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)
Kansai Airport is 9 minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot. We rent out the entire traditional Japanese merchant's mansion (old private house). Yuri is the name of the house that has been passed down from generation to generation in our family. Enjoy a relaxing Japanese trip with just your family and friends, without having to worry about other groups, rather than just a guest house. This inn is very popular with those who are interested in traditional Japanese culture and anime lovers such as Demon Slayer and Naruto. It is an old private house, but it has been completely renovated to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests. It can be used for a wide range of stays for families and groups of 1 to 10 people. (The price won't change for up to 3 people) [The best hospitality not found in other guest houses] The Japanese garden, which spreads between the spacious 12-tatami-mat interior and the veranda, is the essence of traditional Japanese architecture. Relax in the spacious tatami room overlooking the Japanese garden. The living room, which is a remodeled rice warehouse, can take you back in time 200 years. [Long-term stays] Desks, chairs and whiteboards are provided. You can also use it as a workspace. We also have discounted plans for guests staying 28 days or more.

Creative Villa with Sea View | Exclusive Sunset Experience in Toda Bay | Harbor Front Private Studio
Escape the crowds. Find your silent front row seat. To your own special seat where you can only see the sea. The host designed and built it himself, and DIY Life Magazine dopa!Award-winning, It is a unique creative villa in the world. Get away from the crowds, be surrounded by silence, and have the horizon all to yourself, Find your own sanctuary. We will give you a map to this hidden front row seat in a hidden corner of the Izu Peninsula. It is a place where the journey itself blocks out the hustle and bustle of the world. Here, in the traditional fishing village of Toda, you are not a tourist, but a traveler. While the majestic Mt. Fuji watches over the morning walk along the coast, The private villa offers a different kind of immersion. Designed by the owner himself and awarded numerous awards for his unique craftsmanship, the harbor front is It is a theater of light and sound facing the sea. From the golden sunset that fills the living room, to the 150-inch movie theater experience waiting for you at dusk, This is the place to get your time back. It's not a place everyone can enjoy, but it is a place for those who seek the luxury of silence and the beauty of a "hiding place".

[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.

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.

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.

Panoramic views of Mt. Fuji / 140㎡/up to 6 guests
A private luxury villa with panoramic Mt. Fuji views. 【We recommend staying 2+ nights and coming by car. 】 ☆ Highlights ● Sleeps up to 6 guests ● Convenience store: 1-minute walk ●Close to Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama Sengen Park) ● Explore the area by car or e-bike for Fujiyoshida & Lake Kawaguchi area ● Taxi available from nearby stations ● Terrace BBQ available ● Projector for cozy movie nights ● Supermarket / 100-yen shop / drugstore: 5 minutes by car ● Free parking & free Wi-Fi

CITY-CENTER, UNIQUE, LUXURY, HISTORICAL TOWNHOUSE
Centrally located our historic property offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from Kyoto Station and Gojo Station. You’ll be captivated by the stunning 150-year-old manicured garden that enhances the charm of the home. Our Machiya, registered as a significant historical asset, has been thoughtfully renovated by award-winning architects and retrofitted with luxurious modern amenities, including insulation, floor heating, double-pane windows, ensuring your comfort throughout your stay.

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari
Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with all the modern conveniences. Tsuzumi and Christian welcome you join them in their beautifully restored 150 year old traditional Japanese home, located in the picturesque village of Kameoka, 25 minutes from Kyoto . Hozugawa kudari departure is 5 minutes from the house,Torokko train station 5 minutes from the house, Arashiyama is 10 minutes by train. Prices are intended with breakfast. Many experiences available ask us.

"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.

TOKYO LITTLE HOUSE: 1948 home in heart of city
Note: Demolition work on the neighboring building began in early January 2026. As a result, some construction noise and vibration may occur during daytime hours (8:00 a.m.–6:00 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.

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.
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【MUJIBASE】Art featured old house renovated by MUJI

KYOTO 1000years Family's villa near Nijyo castle

京町家 天の川 〔Maison à Kyoto Amanogawa〕

6min to Hakone Loop & your Private open-air bath !

1min to the Ocean! Renovated Villa for Your Only

Sugiyama is located in the Kyoto Station business district, 10-15 minutes walk from Kyoto Station, a detached Kyomachi house with a tatami Zen garden, 2 minutes walk from Toji Temple, with a private kitchen and bathroom.

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Luxury private rental accommodation in a renovated Kyomachi house [HOMANN CONCEPT KYOTO]
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Sakura River Inn I | riverside apt near Gion

Kyoto Escape: Outdoor Bath & Mountain View

Modern JP-style, 6min train, Tokyo Tower & Park 3F

Zen Studio 2pax | 10 min to Shimbashi (21m²)
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A detached house with an open-air hot spring bath.

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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.
What are the top things to do in Japan?
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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