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Koke Musu inn

Otsu

A recently renovated guest house in Otsu, Koke Musu inn offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. It is situated 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. It was very neat and clean. Staff was very friendly.

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9
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

ゲストハウスすまいるさん

Iba

ゲストハウスすまいるさん, a property with a garden, is located in Iba, 43 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, 43 km from Sanzen-in Temple, as well as 44 km from Mount Hiei. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Perfect location to visit the countryside of Japan. This is the real Japan with Koi carpers swimming in river-like gutters and friendly helpfull villagers. On top of this, Kyoto is only half an hour away by train. We came for a nice, relaxing place to stay but got a family who was so warm and welcoming. Mizu, the hostess of Smile guesthouse is a very kind and helpful person who speaks good English. She helped and guided us to make our stay even better. The guest house is a traditional Japanese house. Beautiful and full of details. And next to that you can eat fresh strawberries at the Tanaberry farm, which is a 8 minutes walking distance. We can recommend everyone to stay here. As we immediately extended our stay the day we arrived and are planning to definitely stay again the next time we travel to Japan.

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

1日1組限定 1棟貸切の古民家 蔵の宿 隠れ蔵

Nagahama

Set in Nagahama, the recently renovated 1日1組限定 1棟貸切の古民家 蔵の宿 隠れ蔵 offers accommodation 24 km from Kehi Jingu Shrine and 36 km from Green Park Santo. The air-conditioned accommodation is 47 km from Hikone Castle, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 40 km from Maibara Station.

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9.4
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Guesthouse Shin

Omihachiman

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Guesthouse Shin is located in Omihachiman, 38 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 39 km from Mount Hiei. This guest house offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. My wife and I are not young folks anymore. The trip to the bathroom during the night was somewhat difficult for us. The bedroom was on the upper floor in the lovely traditional Japanese house. The narrow stairway was challenging for us. There is ample room downstairs and perhaps owners would accommodate a request to put the bedding there.

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9.1
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

くつき鯖街道 古民家cocco小入谷

Takashima

Featuring a hot tub, くつき鯖街道 古民家cocco小入谷 is located in Takashima. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 37 km from Sanzen-in Temple. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The guesthouse is located around mountains area. Is totally away from the city and facilities. The guesthouse is like traveling back time. Very traditional guesthouse. Fresh air and very quiet surrounding. You can just walk around the area and enjoy the peace. We are even been treated with Purin (プリン) by the host before we said goodbye.

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9.3
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Farm stay inn Sanzaemon-tei 母屋GuestHouse Shiga-Takasima Traditional Japanese architecture house

Takashima

Situated in Takashima and only 50 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Farm stay inn Sanzaemon-tei 母屋GuestHouse Shiga-Takasima Traditional Japanese architecture house features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake and garden views, and is 27 km from Omimaiko Beach. The property is non-smoking and is located 30 km from Kehi Jingu Shrine. Excellent stay at this beautiful guest house during our cycle around Lake Biwa! It's an absolute gem of a place. The property itself is very well maintained, with traditional features throughout (such as the tatami room and the Kotatsu in the living room). The owners were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back! Highly recommended.

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9.8
Exceptional
43 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

快適なアメリカ製トレーラーハウスで非日常グランピング

Maibara

Set in Maibara, 10 km from Hikone Castle and 3.7 km from Maibara Station, 快適なアメリカ製トレーラーハウスで非日常グランピング offers free bikes and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.4 km from Green Park Santo.

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9.3
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

1組限定ドッグフレンドリー&イギリス料理 Laughing dogs villa

Takashima

Situated in Takashima and only 49 km from Sanzen-in Temple, 1組限定ドッグフレンドリー&イギリス料理 Laughing dogs villa features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The guest house has an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub. authentic, family, secluded, in nature, helpful, dogs, amazing breakfast, good facilities. Lots of activities for visitors who enjoy small towns and villages.

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9.3
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

Jonni`s Place 1 stars

Sakamoto

Located within 14 km of Mount Hiei and 14 km of Enryaku-ji Temple in Sakamoto, Jonni`s Place provides accommodation with seating area. This 1-star guest house offers ski storage space and a shared kitchen. The guest house features family rooms. Jonni was a wonderful host. He went far beyond the call of duty to make us feel at home and gave us an amazing week long stay in a beautiful town called Sakamoto in his lovely house. Okini Jonni. Dōmo arigatōgozaímasu!

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9.5
Exceptional
75 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

guest house AN 1 stars

Otsu

guest house AN is a 5-minute walk from Keihan Nakanosho Train Station and a 20-minute walk and train ride from JR Kyoto Station. This Japanese-style house comes with tatami (woven-straw) floors, 2 connecting bedrooms and a kitchen. You can relax at the café located next to the house. Rental bicycles are available. Shuji and his wife are very friendly and hospitable. Though the 90-minute check-in procedure is a bit lengthy but Shuji does it so both of you and him can have a good experience. Once you check in, you’re pretty much left to your own device. Would come back to AN if I visit Otsu again.

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9.3
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

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