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Townhouse in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Tabitabi

"TABITABI Gathering" is a two-story room of 100 square meters that incorporates contemporary style in the construction of townhouses built in the Taisho period.With over 100 years of historic beams running on high ceilings and beautifully decorated fixtures, you can enjoy a unique Kyoto stay experience in a creative space with a harmonious contemporary interior, while leaving behind the vestiges of the time when it was once used as a lumber shop. There is a private garden and open-air bath on the first floor.There is also a state-of-the-art unit bus upstairs.There are two Simmons beds in the No. 1 bed in the United States. The Japanese-style room is decorated with the design of "Vortex" jointly created by Kyoto Washiya with a history of more than 100 years and Japan's best fixture craftsmen, and it is a quaint shoji with the fusion of shoji's unique light transparency and design. The mattress in the Japanese-style room is “stylish and can sit comfortably on the floor for a long time.I will put the "Ojami cushion" of Mr. Rakuchu Takayamaokaya, which was developed with the theme of "".At Rakuchu Takayaokaya, which has been established for 100 years, the entire process is still performed manually.You can feel the comfort that comes from ingenuity that can not be carried out by machines, such as molding and cornering of kamaboko molds by traditional handmade techniques.

Jul 23 – 30

$313 per night
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Vacation home in Chōsei, Chōsei District

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

[Limited to one group] Panoramic sea view, relaxing cafe living, empty-handed BBQ, hot spring facility "Sun no Sato", pets allowed!

"BLUU" (Blue) is a beach glamping facility just to the sea.It can accommodate up to 14 people and is the perfect accommodation for families, friends, and pets. From the rooftop sky deck, you can see the sunrise and the sea of Kujukuri, and you have the vast sky and sea scenery to yourself.Why don't you get up early and watch the sunrise and sunrise from the roof? It is also nice to enjoy the fire while looking at the starry sky. We also prepared a living room like a cafe with a view where you can chat and play board games until night.The first floor has a private deck and indoor outdoor space for a relaxing BBQ. There are local surf spots nearby, and you can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, and fishing.There are also many convenience stores and restaurants within walking distance. A spa resort facility called Sunshine Village where you can enjoy natural hot springs (Kuroyu), a rock bath, and multiple saunas are within walking distance. About 1 hour and half from Tokyo, the location is just off the tollway IC.Located as a surf spot, Ichinomiya, near Higashi Namii, is a 10-minute drive away. * When applying for a reservation, please be sure to check the notes at the bottom.Pre-acceptation confirmation before reception is available.

Feb 12 – 19

$506 per night
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Villa in Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews

[Takeawake Sanso] A thoughtful villa with stunning views of Lake Kawaguchiko.I will be happy if you can relax.

We named it "Tototome Sanso" because we want you to relax in the wind, in the sound, in the green, in the lake, in the sun, in the clouds, in the stars, in the moon, in the rain, in the soil, in the snow, and in the way that you can feel at this mountain house. The owner, who has studied graphic design, sculpture, and furniture making, and works as a jewelry designer, has designed almost everything from buildings, exterior structures, and interiors, and has done some work.No, I've done it a lot, lol. The exterior is black with warmth.We keep a nail of a nail of a cedar baked material called a yakane cedar.It is a rare appearance of traditional techniques used in the western region. Utilizing the experience of being a furniture craftsman, we used solid trees such as indoor columns, small windows for doors, lights, kitchen back counters, shelves, and signboards.There are also some remakes and resizes of ancient tools, and there are many things that can only be found here.The floors and stairs are made of innocent cedar wood, and the walls are painted with the American technique of drywall, which is also self-constructed with the help of artisans.We aimed to create a calm space with warmth and nostalgia somewhere new.

Mar 16 – 23

$275 per night

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Townhouse in 京都市左京区

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 489 reviews

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Mar 9 – 16

$241 per night
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Home in Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews

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May 10 – 17

$472 per night
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Chalet in Hakuba, Kitaazumi District

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Amber D: 3LDK Semi-open Luxury Family Bath Private Snow Peak BBQ View Mountain View

Jul 16 – 23

$726 per night
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Villa in Hakuba, Kitaazumi District

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

新築PanoramaHomesA/Newly built Chalet with Alps View

Jan 23 – 30

$486 per night
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Villa in Itō

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviews

Playliving IZU - A ocean view villa with "Onsen"

Aug 27 – Sep 3

$395 per night
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Home in Hokuto

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews

Private sauna!Open air bath!Camping pizza and BBQ!Cute cottage in a large garden and outdoor lantern

Jul 5 – 12

$100 per night
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Hut in Nanao

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews

O only Village Yukin-an/Perfect for private inns/BBQ

Jul 7 – 14

$186 per night
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Home in Uruma

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Newly built with 340 degree ocean view and BBQ terrace

Nov 23 – 30

$222 per night
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Chalet in Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

Gravity by The Hakuba Collection

Jul 5 – 12

$425 per night
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Religious building in Kiryu

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

The entire temple hotel in Kiryu just for you!

Sep 17 – 24

$264 per night
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Hut in Maibara

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

[Yonehara-shi, Shiga Prefecture] The foot of Mt. Ibuki Mt. 

May 29 – Jun 5

$178 per night
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Cabin in Isumi

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

5 minutes walk to Brooklyn Cabin.There is also a covered BBQ hut and large playground equipment!Also complete optical lines. Vogue Building B.

Jul 9 – 16

$125 per night

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Villa in Ishigaki

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

[Immerse yourself in the starry sky!Unified pool pool by the pool, limited to one group per day, 90 seconds walk to the beach

Aug 17 – 24

$323 per night
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Home in Yamanochi, Shimotakai District

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Five Peaks Ryuoo

Mar 19 – 26

$211 per night
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Home in Motobu, Kunigami District

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Beach BBQ Large Garden Accommodation with Beach BBQ on Sesoko Island

Jul 8 – 15

$207 per night
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Villa in Hokuto-shi

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews

Grand Alps View/Jacuzzi & Spa/Luxe Lodge

Jun 14 – 21

$195 per night
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Home in Ginoza, Kunigami District

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

10 seconds walk to the beach!I can definitely stay here!/Ginoza/Ocean view/up to 10 people

Jul 14 – 21

$509 per night
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Home in Kyoto

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

<Kyoto Machiya Kouhaku>Kitanotenmangu

Jun 16 – 23

$390 per night
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Chalet in Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

HAUS YUKI |A beautifully designed wooden chalet

Jan 17 – 24

$719 per night
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Hut in Kumagaya-shi

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Living in a farmhouse, THEPUBLIC

May 10 – 17

$792 per night
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Dome in Uruma

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Enjoy Vitamin SEA! Ocean Front! [Ocean's Seven-S]

Jun 10 – 17

$75 per night
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Home in 北安曇郡小谷村

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Sunnsnow Tall House ski in/out Hakuba Norikura/car

Aug 30 – Sep 6

$423 per night
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Home in Kutchan, Abuta District

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Whiskey Woods Townhouse 4 Bedroom

Apr 19 – 26

$483 per night
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Chalet in Kutchan, Abuta District

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Hirafu 4Bdrm Chalet

Apr 21 – 28

$310 per night

Your guide to Japan

Welcome to 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.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Japan

Though it’s hard to make generalizations about an archipelago that stretches 1,900 miles, Japan is generally considered to have a temperate subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers, cool but mild winters, and a distinct spring and fall. The farther from Tokyo you travel, of course, the more you’ll want to consult local conditions. The climate in the snowy northern island of Hokkaido — where winter temperatures dip below freezing for a month or two — can be quite different from that of semi-tropical Okinawa in the south, where humid 90-degree summer days are the norm. On the main island of Honshu, spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the most comfortable, not to mention the most popular times to visit. The landscape is at its most expressive then, especially during Japan’s famed cherry-blossom season in late March and early April. If you are traveling to Japan in late summer, monitor the weather reports for tropical cyclones blowing in from the Pacific Ocean, and keep in mind, September and October are the height of the country’s rain season, so bring waterproof outerwear as well as indoor plans.


Top things to do in Japan

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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