Vacation rentals in Takashima

Rent a storehouse from the Edo period. Spend a relaxing time in a hideaway near a convenience store.

We renovated a two-story storehouse built in the Edo period and made it into a guest house. Although it is not spacious, a kitchen with an IH cooking heater is installed on the first floor, while maintaining the atmosphere of a storehouse with its earthen walls and thick beams. The first and second floors are equipped with air conditioning for a comfortable stay. You can experience the sound insulation, summer coolness, and winter warmth unique to a storehouse. If you like, you can enjoy coffee made with freshly ground beans. Sister-gawa Onsen and Ibuki Yakuza-Yu are about 15 minutes away by car. We can provide you with a ticket for Sankawa Onsen (cheaper than the regular price). Please contact us about pick-up and drop-off. There are many tourist spots unique to Nagahama, which has often been the stage of history. Hikone Castle, a National Treasure, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Nagahama Castle, the birthplace of Ishida Mitsunari, one of Japan's leading mountain castles, Otaki, the site of the battle, and others. It is also less than 20 minutes by car to the Sekigahara Battlefield. In addition to the area around Lake Biwa, there are plenty of non-historical attractions such as Japan's oldest railway station building, Nagahama Railway Square, the Yanmar Museum where children can play, and Kurobane Square. You can also enjoy gourmet food such as Omi beef, duck cuisine, grilled mackerel somen, noodles, salad bread, duck, and small ayu.

Authentic resort log house facing a mountain stream, private space, "OLI'OLI no Ki", even in the rain! Covered BBQ

'Oli’ Oli Tree is located in a quiet villa area lined with Metasekoya trees as a popular tourist destination. Spacious 23+ tatami mat LDK. The wooden deck overlooks the Hachioji River. Enjoy a barbecue and tea time while enjoying the stunning scenery that changes depending on the sound of the river and the seasons. The bath also has a large bathtub and shower that can be relaxed and two sets of shower. Families and groups can bathe together. Also, Makino Shiratani Onsen Hachioji-so is within walking distance. This is a hot spring facility where you can enjoy one of the best 100% natural radon hot springs in Kansai. Please feel free to use it. You can enjoy a BBQ on the outdoor wooden deck. You don't need to prepare any equipment. Please bring only ingredients, seasonings, and drinks. * In the event of strong winds, we may ask you to refrain from using the barbecue area for safety reasons. ⚠Depending on the season, there are insects in the room even if the mountain is close to the mountain and the location is rich in nature. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in Umizu Osaki in spring, swimming in Lake Biwa in summer, fruit picking in early summer and autumn, and Makino Kogen, Ohana Resort, and Mt. Hakoan in winter.

10 minutes by car to Hakoan-yama, rural landscape detached rental, Ran Sikari

View of Takenobu Island, Mt. Ibuki, and Mt. Hakodate In this countryside Away from excessive things and information We wanted you to have a peaceful time without being close. I hear frogs and birds singing Winter is a silver world At night, there are few lights around. The moon and starry sky are beautiful It's also a great environment for creative activities and ideas. Skateboarding in the garden on sunny days The time to brew your coffee with a sense of calmness It's irreplaceable Nearby Lake Biwa is thanks to spring water. You can swim in the summer with high clarity Where the water is delicious, there is good alcohol. We offer recommended local sake. In winter, it is close to Hakodateyama ski resort. Throughout the year, you can feel close to nature and the four seasons. Metasekoia trees 15-minute drive from Roadside Station It's an old-fashioned rural landscape like a little time from Kyoto. Enjoy your stay To help you feel this climate We encourage you to stay at least 2 nights * Because it is rural, it is very inconvenient without a car.If you use the train, we recommend renting a car near Makino Station.

[Kokoro] Entire building * Popular with groups * Long-term welcome * 20-minute drive to ski resort * 1 hour from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa　

Private lodging [Kokoro in the middle of the lake]. It will be a private house for one group per day, where you can feel the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is a good old-fashioned, calm space that can accommodate up to 10 people. Please relax with your family and friends. About 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, about 20 minutes by bus from Azumikawa Station on the JR Kusai Line, about 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. A BBQ set is also available for rent. BBQ equipment is available for a fee, so please let us know. Free parking on premises. Parking is available for up to 3 regular-sized vehicles. For large vehicles, it may be difficult to accommodate 3, so please contact us in advance. If you consult with us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please also use it as a base for cycling in Lake Biwa. We also post information about nearby tourist spots and facilities on social media. Instagram @kokoro_shiga.takashima

15% off consecutive nights, up to 8 people, wood stove, perfect for group travel, family travel, and girls' gatherings!

Between ◇Lake Biwa and Mt. Hakoan◇ "Green View Lodge" is a log cabin in the Kosei region of Shiga Prefecture. 　Forget the hustle and bustle of the city in a cabin surrounded by nature and have time to ourselves?The warmth of the wood stove creates a soothing space and encourages relaxation.Recommended for those who want to relax in a spacious space surrounded by stylish decor.The large kitchen is also a fun memory to cook and eat together.On the wooden deck, you can barbecue or gaze at the starry sky.Perfect for girls' clubs and group trips! The ◎room has AC, WiFi, TV (Netflix available), BBQ stove (weber), Fully equipped with Bluetooth-enabled mini compos, washer-dryer, coffee maker, and anything else you need to make your stay comfortable. The ◎surrounding area is easily accessible by car, and there are many sightseeing spots such as Hakodateyama Ski Resort, Lake Biwa, Makino Plateau, Metasequoia Trees, Shirage Shrine, Kutsuki Valley, and Kumagawa-juku. There are also several hot spring facilities in ◎Takashima City.Please refer to the guidebook.

Lakefront Villa Enjoy the four seasons by Lake Biwa Private house rental

A house in a quiet villa area on the shore of Lake Biwa. The location is surrounded by idyllic countryside with white sand Aomatsu lakes right in front of you.Adjacent to Lake Biwa and Wada-da River, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons in less than 100 steps on foot.Blue skies, expansive lakes, white sand and green trees.Sunrises and sunsets floating on the lake.In the winter, snow play in the lakefront park, watch the water birds, and swans, cycle along the lakeshore roads in the spring, lake bathing, fishing, barbaking in the garden in the summer, and rich countryside dyed with golden colors in autumn...Forget about your daily hassle and have a relaxing time. There is also a small supermarket about a 10-minute walk away, a few large spurs within a 10-minute drive (Baro-, Heiando Azumikawa, Yasumikawa, etc.), and many restaurants.

Haruya Guesthouse

Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

Spacious house with garden, facing a local shrine

To ensure you enjoy the stay to the fullest, I set check-in and check-out time to both 12:00 Noon. So you can stay up for 24 hours with one night booking. YAMANOTE HOUSE is accessible from major Kansai stations with 37min from Kyoto Sta. or 65min from Osaka Sta. If you come by car from Kyoto it takes less than 1 hour. The area aournd the house is once small castle town. The house is located next to the Shrine, Hiyoshi-Jinja, where the Omizo Festival is held on May 3 and 4 every year.

"Kyoto-no-Oyado Souju" is a private townhouse 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.

Wakasa curtain

It is a private lodging facility with an Ayurveda salon that opened in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture. A 115-year-old storehouse and an old folk house have been refurbished to make this an inn for rent. Up to 4 people can use this price. Additional 5500 yen / person available. You can experience good old Japanese life such as the hearth, Kamado, and Charcoal grill. We will help you with the handling of charcoal and firewood. Please visit the Wakasa region！

Kakurekura Traditional Stay| Private Japanese Home

Kakurekura Traditional Stay is a 70-year-old Japanese storehouse renovated into a warm, private home in the peaceful countryside of Shiga. Surrounded by nature, it offers a truly traditional Japanese living experience — simple, quiet, and authentic. Here, you can enjoy life at a slower pace, sit by the hearth, and savor a local-style breakfast. Step away from the digital world and feel the calm rhythm of rural Japan — a place to “stay as you live.”

Lake Biwa Lakeside villa

We have a Canadian house, just a stone through away from the beautiful Lake Biwa. Suitable place to stay for family trip, with friends and work trip. For 7guests or less, we rent 3 bed rooms (with 8 beds) For 8guests or more, we can rent the extra cabin space which is still part of the building but usually there is no access.(5 bed rooms and an attic, 12 beds and extra bathroom) please see photos and enquire within. - No Party - No BBQ after 9pm