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Places to stay in Japan

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Homes in Japan

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Home in Furano
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Momiji Georgia

AndreaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The Momiji Georgia is spectacular. Location is perfect and Furano is a wonderful place to visit.
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A dining area is featured with a large wooden table surrounded by chairs. Natural light filters through the glass doors that open to the outdoor space, while modern pendant lighting hangs above the table, adding a touch of design.
Home in Shimoda
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Ocean View Luxury Beach House

KevinRating, 5 stars8 months ago
Our 2nd time at John's beautiful Shimoda home! Still easily the best AirBnB I've stayed in Japan--and I've spent months traveling the country. Ample room for the 8 of us and everything is comfortable. Just do yourself a favor and book it!
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Home in Naniwa-ku, Osaka Shi,
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

1 stop to Namba !3floors with elevator ! 200㎡!

SamRating, 5 stars4 days ago
This is an incredible apartment in Osaka. Everything you need is here and the whole place feels luxurious. Stay here if you’re coming into town.
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A comfortable living area is showcased with a large flat-screen television mounted on a wall shelf. A light brown sofa is positioned in front of a wooden coffee table on a patterned rug. Natural light is allowed in through the large window adorned with sheer curtains.
Home in Kunigami District
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

P quiet 3 BR House 2 Baths + small pool Newly renovated & renovated

Greens ChenRating, 5 stars5 days ago
It’s a nice house and comfortable environment! Everything is clean. Highly recommend!
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A two-story home with a circular shape is connected by a covered walkway featuring an open design. The exterior is complemented by climbing greenery and a lush grassy area surrounding the property. Large windows provide ample natural light to the structure.
Home in Niseko
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Cozy and spacious Niseko home

ShawnRating, 5 stars1 week ago
This place was very spread out and definitely worth the money for an 8 person group! It is a little far from the slopes and the town, so you will need a rental car. Amazing experience and would love to stay here again.
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A traditional tatami room features a low wooden table surrounded by floor cushions. Sliding glass doors provide natural light, while a window with horizontal blinds offers privacy. A television is positioned in the corner, contributing to the room's functional layout.
Home in Sumida City
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Sky Tree Stay Hotel 4 min walk from Keisei Hikifune Station Detached house with parking very convenient place

ThanyalukRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
We were there with our family, they love it. The place is very close to convenience store Olympic. Pretty easy to find the building. Surrounding area so quiet, 5 to 8 minute to train station. Good place copy for family time.
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A cozy living area is presented, featuring a light-colored sofa with green accent pillows and two wicker chairs. A wooden table is positioned at the center, while a television is visible against one wall. Natural light enters through a large window, brightening the space.
Home in Ginowan-shi
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews

Old American House K-113

恵介Rating, 5 stars4 weeks ago
I had a very good stay. Thank you again Thank you.
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Home in Minamiashigara-shi
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 311 reviews

Near Hakone-Romantic Canadian House

Rating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
The house is big and beautiful, I pay attention to being close to the subway station, plus it is very easy to walk to the supermarket.Best place to travel slow and beautiful surroundings.If you want to go to Odawara Station, it takes about 20 minutes by tram.

Other great vacation rentals in Japan

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Apartment in Chigasaki
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Shonan Seaside Resort/4 min to the sea/Showa Retro/Sweets/Invaders/Up to 5 people/A020

紗綾香Rating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
I had a comfortable and comfortable stay for two nights and three days as a very kind host. The children enjoyed it with us in a very beautiful and unique room! Many thanks!!
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Home in Kagamino, Tomata District
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

369宿

大西Rating, 5 stars6 months ago
It was rich in nature! There are mountains, and the river is on your feet! It was a great trip!
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A dining area with a long wooden table and several black chairs is present. Two pendant lights hang above the table. A brown sofa is situated nearby, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space. A wall-mounted television is visible.
Home in Nishinari-ku, Osaka
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews

With parking!Near MRT and Nankai line station

伊東Rating, 5 stars1 month ago
I was allowed to repeat.It would be helpful if you could throw away the garbage.I want to use it again.
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A spacious living area features large windows allowing ample natural light. A red patterned sofa is positioned alongside a wooden coffee table, and a folding chair offers additional seating. Light curtains frame the windows, while a blue exercise mat is neatly placed against the wall.
Home in Chino
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Entire old house · Close to Lake Toshina and Lake Suwa by car, golf course, convenience store, laundry 1 min walk

菜緒Rating, 5 stars1 week ago
It was a beautiful old house, and the bathroom, washroom, and toilet were comfortable. There were times when I felt cold due to the temperature, but I was grateful that blankets were provided.
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A cozy living area is showcased with a patterned couch and a glass coffee table. The room transitions into a traditional tatami space with a green sleeping area visible through sliding shoji doors. Natural light enters through the window, illuminating the warm wooden flooring.
Condo in 大阪市住吉区
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Traditional TatamiStyle House of N ° 5 Condominium

JakchaiRating, 5 stars3 months ago
Hossy is the best host!!! I’m gonna stay here for a week and Hossy he’s helping me a lot, the rooms as nice as in the pictures and is big enough to fit for four people.. I am traveling alone and I enjoy staying here. He’s show me all information about Osaka and give me all direction to go to interesting place around the city. This place is nice surrounded by local community all restaurant is walking distance, Condos are nearby the train station and Subway so you can easily get to all attractions place, i’m spent all day in Nagai Park which is only five minute walking distance, and luckily, I get into the Sakura Stadium to watched professional football matches between Osaka Cerezo Vs. Nagano⚽️ The room was nice and cozy you will sleep like a local Japanese style, and I am looking forward to get back here and stay here again with the best host like MR.Hossy. He is the real deal 🙏🙏🙏✌🏻👍🏻🥰
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The image captures a serene view from the window, showcasing a snowy landscape with a glistening lake in the foreground. Majestic mountains rise in the distance against a backdrop of a cloudy sky illuminated by soft sunlight.
Vacation home in Toyako, Abuta District
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Ron's Workshop 湖畔へ歩いて行ける眺めの良い平家別荘

MingRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
I love the house, nice sunrise with lake view. Big house, lot of kitchenware for big family or big group to cook in the housee.
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An inviting space is displayed, featuring a cozy seating area with a light-colored sofa and a glass coffee table. A tatami mat area provides a traditional touch, while large windows allow natural light to fill the room, complemented by light drapes and neutral decor.
Apartment in Ota City
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

7F [Keikyu Kamata] 5 minutes on foot | Free Wifi | Japanese and Western rooms like luxury hotels | 1LDK45m2 | Up to 6 people | EV available

YukoRating, 5 stars1 week ago
The place was really comfortable to stay especially with two little kids. Close to Haneda airport, walkable to train stations. place was exactly as it was described. way more space and nicer than staying at a hotel.
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Apartment in 新宿区, Shinjuku City
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

K-Palace202: Dedicated Toilet Bathroom TV Cold Storage Store WiFi, Higashi Shinjuku Station 5 min, Shin-Okubo Station 7 min, Convenience store 1 min

NoeRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Juni is the man! Hands down the best Airbnb host I’ve ever had. Super friendly, incredibly accommodating, and went above and beyond to make my stay smooth—he even helped me receive a package I needed, which he didn’t have to do. Truly a great guy! The place itself is in a perfect location, super easy to get around from. My only regret? I couldn’t stay longer! But next time I’m in Japan, I’m definitely booking this spot again. Highly recommend!

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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