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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.

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".

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.

[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.

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View
K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.

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.

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.
Traditional Japanese House 74㎡ Osaka Namba KIX
This is a newly renovated old Japanese house, a middle-class residence built in 1929 and renovated in 2017. It is a legal accommodation permitted by the city of Osaka. Located in the southern part of Osaka, a very quiet residential area. 10 minutes away from the nearest subway station, Kishinosato. It is easy to reach Namba, Umeda by subway, KIX and Koyasan by Nankai Railway. The 7-11 convenience store is one minute away. The Sento public bath is also very close to my house.

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.

【MUJIBASE】Art featured old house renovated by MUJI
MUJI BASE TESHIMA is located in Teshima, a small island in Kagawa Prefecture where rich nature and art color the entire island. Although it is a world-famous art sanctuary such as the Teshima Museum of Art, the nostalgic cityscape and the heartwarming daily lives of the islanders overlap well. In Teshima, a place where modern culture and island life are mixed, a new base has been created where you can spend "extraordinary, everyday life on the island".

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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Japanese-style lighting/BBQ/Irori/15 minutes by car to Ena City/Private rental for one group per day/Old house Mahoroba

Panoramic views of Mt. Fuji / 140㎡/up to 6 guests

Sanchi, a private rental inn with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps

Kyoto countryside , 5 min.from Hozugawa kudari

IORI SETOGAWA【Luxury Antique house with Sauna】

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.

Luxury private rental accommodation in a renovated Kyomachi house [HOMANN CONCEPT KYOTO]
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★New★PDO INN Coffee & Open-air bath on the roof

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

Tanimachi-kun Hotel Crush On/[Shijo Karasuma]/12 min walk to Shijo Kawaramachi/27 ㎡ Landscape Room

Remodeled Geisha House in Medieval Castle Town

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

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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Traditional house of Japan. Near the station.

Ryunohara Hatago

Niseko yumoto 温泉 yukinoshizuku

Authentic Japanese Villa in Kyoto The Lodge MIWA

SUKIYA-Zukuri Suehiro【Authentic house/Old town】

【自由な車旅に】里山の小さな古民家|1~2人|駐車場無料|自家焙煎珈琲の朝食付

【Kyotofish·Shirakawa】Gion Area Riverview Machiya

Antique house Japan/Riverside Oasis/Private suite
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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