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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. ====

[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)

京町家コテージkarigane
Built in the early Showa era and long used as a tea ceremony classroom, the townhouse has been reborn as a private rental inn, "Kyomachiya Cottage karigane". It is a 1-minute walk to the hot springs and Daikokuji Temple, which has deep ties to tea. Shino, with its unique cafes, coffee roasters, delicious Japanese confectionery stores, bakeries, and soba shops. Please use the carefully restored Kyomachiya as your base for sightseeing in northern Kyoto, where time flows slowly, with a focus on natural materials and traditional craftsmanship by Miyadai Koge and Saigo craftsmen.

【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.

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.

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.

Beautiful Mid-century Japanese Villa
THE LAYER | ITO One of Conde Nast Traveler's top Airbnbs in Japan! This perfectly designed mid-century home has been deeply cared for since it was built by highly skilled craftsmen in 1968. Our loving and detailed renovation accentuates the gorgeous original features, while adding layers of modern design details, fun, and premium comfort. Come relax in our traditional Japanese home in the charming, retro onsen town of Ito on the Izu Peninsula. *****Please read House Rules before booking

6min to Hakone Loop & your Private open-air bath !
This house is a charming, traditional Japanese house that has stood the test of time! Recently, massive upgrades have turned it into a fun and very livable time capsule. Located just 6 minutes from Odawara Station, RockWell House offers you the ability to touch the past. Surrounded by nature (mountains,rivers and the shimmering sea) it's just a stones throw away from many delicious restaurants as well as Odawara Castle, RockWell House offers distinct charm in it's traditional sense. Enjoy!

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

まるごと貸切の古民家|利き酒とお抹茶の体験付き|金沢・白山の旅を文化と共に楽しむ宿
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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A fairy tale world. Unusual buildings and gardens. A rare and special accommodation experience. Chion's house.

ABURARI Only 9 minutes from Kansai Airport, an old private house with a popular mossy Japanese garden (same price for up to 3 people)

A detached house with an open-air hot spring bath.

Master House

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath

Beautiful farmhouse with gym, sauna and pool

Haruya Guesthouse

Aha no Yado, Habuman Okinawa
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京町家 天の川 〔Maison à Kyoto Amanogawa〕

Igeno Funaya/Boathouse/Sea in front/On the sea/Funaya/Private rental/Fishing/Amanohashidate/Central Igeno

The private guest house with a view of the sea.

Surrounded by greenery, this 3 LDK [Blue Curl] space is on a hillside where you can feel the sea breeze of Irifahama

Guest House Nijuyon A traditional Japanese house that can also be used for recordings

Cabana Iritahama

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

A little house with Panoramic Lake view HUXUE フーシェ
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OPENING in 2025! A villa born in the Setouchi National Park. With a boat-shaped sauna. ART.

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

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

Traditional Townhouse & Garden in Quiet Castletown

A quiet private villa with a superb view terrace overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka, where you can also enjoy a BBQ and sauna!

Authentic Japanese Villa in Kyoto The Lodge MIWA

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Tsukisai, a private inn with a view of Mt. Fuji | A space that combines modern and Japanese aesthetics
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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