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Electricity and WiFi from space. A single house. Off-grid cottages in Yanbaru National Park
Cottage in Yanbaru National Park in northern Okinawa Main Island Also close to a World Natural Heritage area It is in the great outdoors and there are no power lines or water or sewage pipes Electricity is powered by solar energy Wi-Fi comes from the universe using Starlink At night, there are no streetlights nearby, so the sky is full of stars The moonlight of a full moon is very fantastic You can have a peaceful vacation with almost no noise! The property is home to valuable creatures such as the Yanbaru woodpecker and Okinawa rail, which are designated as Special Natural Monuments, making it ideal for wildlife watching. If you're lucky, you can see a horned lizard from the veranda Excess electricity is stored in storage batteries for use You may not be able to use the air conditioner if it rains continuously It's also the perfect cottage for those who want to build an off-grid house The host also designed the equipment We can also guide you through a briefing session for a separate fee The water supply comes from a nearby clear stream through a high-performance filter We use it. We don't want to flush wastewater into the clear stream, so we reuse the wastewater in the toilet and evaporate the excess wastewater on the premises If a typhoon comes, the road will be blocked by fallen trees, so it will be canceled at the last minute. Accommodation is not available during typhoons

A spacious, 221-year-old private house in the center of Tsumagojuku!
This is an old house built 221 years ago, located in the center of Tsumago-juku. The 20-tatami living room has a sunken hearth (currently unavailable) and you can enjoy the old Japanese private house. There are 3 bedrooms, so you can stay with a large number of people, such as family and friends. No meals are provided. You are welcome to use the full kitchen freely. There is a backyard at the end of the dirt floor that continues from the entrance, and you can walk around freely. Equipped with WiFi and an automatic lifting table, teleworking is also possible for long-term stays. Please have a relaxing time in this quiet old house. We look forward to seeing you !

[Live like a local] KOYA ~ A small private inn on a hill overlooking the sea and islands ~
Umi, Miyazaki City. Built on a hill facing the sea at an altitude of 100 m, It is a small private inn. It overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has a very good view It's a place! It is a quiet place surrounded by nature, It's great at dusk. It is also great for a workcation. There are many surf points and fishing points nearby. ※ It takes more than 20 minutes on foot from the station or bus stop, so please come by rental car, etc. Parking is available for 1 vehicle. ※ There are no restaurants or supermarkets nearby, so please eat and shop beforehand.

Yatsugatake Minami Mountain Foothills Southern Alps View, Slow Time Space, Private Rental Semi-Open Air Bath Sauna Convenience Store Walking Distance Resort
A small house welcomes guests.Wake up to the chirping of birds and listen to the wind rustling the trees in the morning.The large windows offer beautiful views of the Southern Alps.Within walking distance are atmospheric cafes, restaurants, and the famous Rihga Hotel.There is also a ranch nearby where you can experience horseback riding and enjoy nature. It's the perfect place for those seeking tranquility.Start your morning with a cup of coffee, enjoy horseback riding or hiking during the day, and dine by candlelight in the evening.

tiny cabin Nagano - Serene retreat / Snow Monkey
✨ Discover the perfect blend of modern design and serene nature in this charming, cozy cabin nestled in the forests of Nagano. Redesigned by a renowned Nagano-based interior designer as a model home, this cabin offers a unique stay with stylish interiors. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, ❄️skiing Nagano’s famous powder snow (just a 15-min. drive), or visiting historic shrines (30 min.), this cabin has it all. For outdoor enthusiasts, a camping and lake activity center is just 5 minutes away!✨

Traditional Townhouse & Garden in Quiet Castletown
Experience the charm of traditional Japan with all the senses in this finely crafted townhouse & surrounding garden. Gujo Hachiman is known as the “City of Water”, and owner & architect Yuri Fujisawa has lovingly restored this charming residence to embody the spirit of water. Located below the town’s medieval castle, this neighborhood was reserved for high-ranking samurai. While the historical streetscape is well-preserved, it remains an authentic neighborhood inhabited by friendly locals.

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.

Lemon tree hotel
瀬戸内海、男木島。迷路のような石段を登った先に佇むLemon tree hotelは、建築家・安部良氏とのプロジェクトにより生まれた、未完成のアートホテルです。 建物の随所に、素材の循環と再生への問いかけが込められています。 ◆旅のコンシェルジュとして 大切な旅のプランニングのから、素敵な旅の思い出を振り返るその時まで。あなたのコンシェルジュとしてサポートします。 ◆島の恵みのペスカタリアン・ミール 島内にはレストランやスーパーが無く、都市部のような便利なゴミ回収もありません。ゲストのお食事はこちらで準備しております。ルームチャージと別料金ですが、お食事代が必要となります。(夕食&朝食¥5,500/1泊/1名) 島の新鮮な魚介と、野菜、私たちが育てたハーブをふんだんに使った「ペスカタリアン・ミール」を心を込めて提供します。★連泊の場合や、お子様はご相談ください。 ◆資源を循環するハーバルサウナ 島の廃材とハーブを使ったスチームサウナ ¥3,300/~3名様 ※夏季(7月~10月)はクローズ ご予約後に、お食事や滞在のリクエストをお伺いするゲストフォームをお送りします。

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.

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara
A private Satoyama retreat in the mountains of Nara, just 20 minutes from the city. This traditional one-group-per-day house is renovated with reclaimed wood and uses fresh mountain spring water. Enjoy hands-on cooking with organic rice and vegetables from our farm. Relax in a wood-fired bath, and in the morning experience a Japanese tea ceremony surrounded by nature. Dinner options include Japanese meal or pizza making. Our meal service is available for parties of two or more guests.

Private chalet Stay Free Sake & Matcha experience
Welcome to our renovated 100years building. Enjoy our spacious home with an on-site sake bar in an old warehouse, open to both guests and locals. Use the hearth at your request; we'll light it upon arrival. Original wood, furniture, and equipment add a unique touch. A brief room tour is included during check-in. Nearby attractions: Shirayama-hime and Kinken Shrine. Kanazawa is a 20-minute drive, or take the Ishikawa Line. Personalized local recommendations available upon request.
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[Maison à Kyoto Amanogawa]

A simple yet rich rural life that has continued since the Edo period!

Hakone Villa with Private Onsen, Ryokan Style

Beautiful Mid-century Japanese Villa

【Teshima 豊島 】Kurechan house (tatami bedroom)

Tokyo Kids Castle | 130 ㎡ | 20 minutes from Shinjuku | 1 minute from station

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

Haruya Guesthouse
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Luxury Boat Inn Kansha * 50% of the accommodation fee will be refunded only for wheelchair users (with presentation of a Class 1 disability certificate)

BEST GION LOCATION, LUXURY, QUIET VACATION RENTAL

3-minute bus ride / Hakone Besso / BBQ / campfire / natural hot spring / sauna / hot tub / home theater / BBQ and campfire available in rainy weather

Forests, architecture, and art Yatsugatake Minami Fumoto Blackbird Stopover

Cabana Iritahama

Private Riverside Balcony | Near Gion & Kiyomizu

Shodoshima, 30 seconds to the sea, you can see the sea from any room

Libertà, a vacation rental house with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea
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A historical villa and garden full of nature

A standalone villa located in Setonaikaiguchi National Park. With a boat-shaped sauna. ART.

Bijou Suites Ra Grande Tengachaya/5 min to Namba

Hara-Ie, a 100-year-old dojo inn with a view of the two Alps, in Ina Valley, Nagano Prefecture

160-year-old renovated kominka house. 2300 m² site, 170 m² building.

A small house where you can stay as if you were living in the nature of the countryside

Terrace House with BBQ and Covered Balcony | Maximum of 10 Guests | Open-air Bath with a Spectacular View of Mt. Fuji

Reikyo Hanazono|Silhouette King
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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