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Located in Omihachiman, 34 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 35 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Guesthouse En offers free bikes and air conditioning. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 43 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Mount Hiei. Fantastic authentic spacious japanese style house, built ca. 100 years ago, is located at the outskirts of Omihachiman town, in a very quiet neighbourhood. The house consists of 4 rooms on tatami mats, a kitchen, a toilet, a mini bath with a more spacious shower area, a washing room and an entrance area. Although we did not cook anything in the house, the kitchen was well equipped with various cooking aids and gadgets. A private parking spot ca. 70 meters from the house was also provided for us. The hostess, who speaks good English, was waiting us at the house, explained the usage and gave good tips what to look and where to go to eat. The house also included 4 bikes in somewhat differing sizes for the usage by the guests.

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9.3
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

Located 41 km from Sanzen-in Temple, ホタル屋 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The Enryaku-ji Temple is within 49 km of the guest house. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Ruriko-in Temple.

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9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
US$225
per night

Set in Otsu, 17 km from Shoren-in Temple and 17 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, guesthouseKinari - Vacation STAY 99387v offers air conditioning. The property is situated 17 km from Heian Shrine, 18 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 18 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Daigo-ji Temple is 16 km away. Guesthouse Kinari was exceptional and we are so thankful we had the opportunity to stay at this lovely space. It also serves as a center for the community children and also persons with disabilities to gather, and spaces like this are so important for the community as everyone is able to use the space. The room we stayed in was also really comfortable and spacious, with great beds and a big toilet that comes with a bathtub! The entire facility is yours and in the morning, people from the community also gather in the facility and we even got to enjoy the loveliest breakfast of onigiri and miso soup together. The owner also provided a personal guide of places to see in the neighbourhood that was really insightful. I cannot stress how grateful we are to have been able to stay here and we are so thankful to the people who continue to work so hard at Guesthouse Kinari so that everyone can feel right at home at this space. Thank you again!

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom.

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9.3
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The space was comfortable, well maintained, very close to the station, and the owner was amazing! His friendliness made me feel like I was staying at a relative’s house :)

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9.6
Exceptional
30 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Located in Nagahama, 37 km from Hikone Castle and 21 km from Green Park Santo, GuestHouse去-来-現Ko-Rai-Gen provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a balcony. Parking on-site is available and the guest house also offers a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The place itself is clean, pretty and very convenient. This hosts are lovely and very helpful. Thank you so very much!

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9.4
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

A recently renovated guest house set in Nagahama, 蔵の宿 隠れ蔵 Kakurekura Traditional Private Stay features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from Hikone Castle. Authenticity and position of the house. View from the yard and all the details to make the stay even more enjoyable. quietness of the area

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9.7
Exceptional
72 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Set in Omihachiman, 37 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 38 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Guesthouse Shin offers a garden and air conditioning. This guest house offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 39 km from Mount Hiei. The location was quiet, in the middle of a residential area so it was very quiet at all times, there was a convenience store about 10mins walk away. The guesthouse was very spacious with a living room, dining room and sitting room on the main floor. There were 2 bathrooms and 2 showers and all very clean!

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9
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
US$180
per night

Situated in Takashima and only 50 km from Sanzen-in Temple, FarmStayINN 母屋 Sanzaemon-tei GuestHouse Second floor Shiga-Takasima Traditional Japanese architecture house Limited to one group per day 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. A perfect countryside Japanese farmhouse stay. By far the best stay of my trip here. Owners are so kind and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. They prepare your bath, take you shopping, and even to rent a bicycle and then to the train station on my last day. Amazing people. The classical music and the view every morning are just exquisite. Could not be happier. Incredible value for your money also.

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9.7
Exceptional
91 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

The villa with a terrace and quiet street views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. The guesthouse is clean and has 3 rooms, very suitable for group of family or friends!! The owner cleans up the house daily so that the guesthouse feels like brand-new everyday! It even has plenty of toys for kids!! And can park up to 2cars! It is very recommened to family or friends!!

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9.3
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
US$192
per night

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