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Ski-in, Ski-out, 3 bedroom Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here for three nights as travelled around Japan for our first time. The house is beautiful - comfy beds with lovely bed linen, well equipped kitchen, handy laundry with washing machine and dryer. Fantastic mountain views. We loved the area and really hope to come back one day. Would definitely recommend staying here. Daniel was very helpful when we needed to book a large early morning taxi back to Nagano Station.

Luxury private Villa with 2 parking spaces
Perfect for groups! We were a group of 8 and there was plenty of space for everyone. The place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Check-in was super easy, and the location is great—just a short walk to Hokkaido University. Would definitely recommend.

Cozy and spacious Niseko home
Great house for our large snowboarding group! Good distance from Niseko! 10/10 stay again!

遥華~house /Central area for couple /西院駅5分
this was THE BEST air bnb we ever stayed in. she was so thoughtful. not only did she give local recommendations, but also even left bandages, and shower towels, hair caps and all sorts of items just in case we needed them. she was so so kind and so lovely. I would definitely recommend to anyone else. if I'm back in Kyoto I would love to stay here again

Sky Tree Stay Hotel, 4-minute walk from Keisei Hikifune Station, detached house with parking, very convenient location
We arrived really early and needed to leave our luggage at airbnb before our check in time and our host was very accommodating.

3min walk to HakoneLoop! Private House for you !
It was an incredibly nice and cozy space! We were with two small children and the house had all the necessary things for the children - a high chair, children's dishes and the like. The house is very clean and cozy, there is absolutely everything you need for life. And even small things like umbrellas, washing powder, etc. were also available in the house for use. Definitely recommend this house !

Near Hakone-Romantic Canadian House
We used it again. It was so good, thank you so much.

四季の宿~New house Well located next to Kyoto Sta.
We loved our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family. The location was great. Close to shops and restaurants and a short walk to the local and JR train stations. The area wasn’t very touristy so we felt like locals! Express train ride from Yamashina station into Kyoto was easy.
Villas in Japan

Beautiful Villa in Toshima Tokyo
Great hosts; very responsive & helpful with recommendations. Loved the hospitality. Home was as mentioned & had all the necessary equipment. Quiet location to come home to after spending the day at the big suburbs ie Ginza , Shibuya etc. Short walk to KitaIkebukuro station which has good connectivity on the JR lines. Highly recommended!

Mt. Fuji Resort Club -ZEN- Luxuary villa
The place was great. Around 10 minutes walk from the station. Big living room and kitchen.

Amazing Ocean View Villa Ocean view, large yard, billiards, sauna!
We were a large group of 13 people from 3 generations. The host couple was very kind and the facilities were well-equipped. Both the children and adults had a very satisfying stay. I'd love to go again someday.

5 mins to Namba/5LDK/Sustainable Designed villa
This Airbnb is exactly like its description and photos and very clean. My children loved the hammock! Lots of stairs inside but that was fine with us and added to the charm.

Close to Kanazawa Station with families and children, ideal for group groups.Free on-site parking for 2 cars
It was a lovely place to stay with a nice host.Thank you very much.

Alpine Retreat Villa 47 Hakuba
We enjoyed very much our stay at Angel's place. Angel was there to greet us and was very responsive during our stay, going out of his way to make our stay even more comfortable. The house is well located in a quiet area near the ski resorts Hakuba 47 and Goryu and a short ride to town. Everything was clean, modern and cozy. The beds were comfortable and the house was well equipped: we could make a few meals at home and some laundry. We had a great stay at Angel's place.

Ocean view Okinawa traditional style villa Ryunon
The villa is located on the hill of Motobu. It has great views of the ocean on a quiet neighborhood. It was clean and had amenities as described. The only downside was that you would need a taxi to get there if you have heavy luggage as its on a uphill.

300㎡ Sea+Sky View Luxury Villa.BBQ.WIFI/Blue cave
Very nice spacious accommodation. Well laid out and quiet neighbourhood. Excellent parking and sitting out areas have lovely ocean views. Open plan kitchen with high quality appliances. Definitely easy for families with young babies. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Apartments in Japan

Ueno/Asakusa Area 5F/Private Floor/2LDK/Inaricho 2 min walk/High speed WiFi/Elevator
The location was great, walkable from Ueno station and Inaricho station. Accomodations is spacious, with extra 3 sofa beds so could actually fit up to 7 pax. We actually left behind an item and the host was very accomodating to assist in delivering the item to our next accoms. Couldnt thank them enough. Highly recommend!

Private 1 B/Rm Apt - Forest View
Our family had a wonderful month long stay at Yoko’s beautiful home. Yoko’s house is at the end of the street in a quiet neighborhood in the forest. The winter scenery was stunning. The trees and snow made everything calm and peaceful. The huge garden was perfect for our kids to go sledding and play in the snow. The house is close to lots of parks and hiking trails, but also close to the subway and public transportation. Yoko was a fantastic host! She was extremely helpful, friendly, kind, and very good with children. She went out of her way to help us whenever we needed anything. We highly recommend Yoko’s house in Sapporo!

Airport pick-up and drop-off, car payment A2
A roomy and airy space, it was perfect for us! It is an old style Japanese apartment building, but everything has been repainted and freshened, and it was spotlessly clean. There was lots of hot water and excellent water pressure! We were very comfortable with good heating and cooling in the rooms as well. We would definitely stay there again over any other place!

Osaka Dotonbori Riverside.4minutesfromNambaStation
An awesome stay for the price point! Secure check in with elevator. We especially loved opening the back sliding door to have views of the river. Close walking distance to cafes, convenient stores and Dotonbori district. Kikka is very kind and flexible. Communication and responsiveness is prompt. Would highly recommend. A++

Super located Bright Loft w/ Balcony ,Cycle Port
I recommend to others. It was very nice apartment in quiet area with all amenities provided. I would come back again!

201 Amemura/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi area・A4201
the room is exactly the same with the picture. and only by foot to shinsaibashi. The hosts very communicative and helpful 👍👍 super recommend

T-Port 503
the host was amazing and made you feel right at home. Had plenty of recommendation and spoke very good English. also recommend the restaurant right nextdoor. Grill Tama it has some of the best Curry and it's American style too which honestly after being here for a few weeks it was nice to feel like I was back in the states for a little bit. from the Airbnb and this restaurant I felt at home.

Rikka Apartment E Near Station Modern Japanese
We loved staying at this Airbnb! Conveniently located close walk to the station and everything we wanted to see in town. Would stay again!
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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