Hotel vacation rentals in Lake Biwa

This place is just perfect for a trip away from Kyoto! The hostel is so tidy and clean and comfy. We received an immediate message upon booking to confirm our plans with check-in details. The staff were very sweet, helpful, and friendly and this was an excellent location in a quieter part of the city – across the river and away from the crowds and perfect to still get to be in Arashiyama. The hostel is walkable to the onsen and provides a couple for a discount for entry!

One of my most memorable stays yet. The host was so kind and not only drove me from the station to the house and back, but also showed me around the area. The house itself is the reason I wanted to stay there because it’s created so beautifully and surrounded by artworks made by the owner himself. I felt really cozy in my room, which was actually more like a small apartment, and loved admiring the view of the lake from the balcony. There are a few nature sites, shrines and a beautiful beach in the area but if you’re on foot like me, you’ll have to count on walking a LOT. There’s not a lot to do in the neighbourhood but it’s definitely worth a visit if you want to spend some time in peace and quiet.

It was a very clean and spacious place. The main attractions of Kyoto was accessible by bus. Thank you Goettigen!

Great experience overall. The apartment was just like the description. Walking distance to many restaurants, convenience stores and shopping malls. Also walking distance to Peace memorial park and museum.

Clean, well-equipped, good location, responsive host. Would recommend this place for groups of 2-3 people.

Great value for money, I had a great time in Kyoto for three days.

Yusuke, through the kindness of his welcome, the quality of his home and the richness of his neighborhood, transformed our stay in Kyoto! Thank you so much!

Especially clean and comfortable, especially the shower room and bathroom are very clean, the surrounding transportation is also relatively convenient, the front desk staff are super cute and enthusiastic, I like it ~

We loved Lan's place. The neighborhood is quiet and very local, with low houses, and nearby is the To-ji temple, with the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan. To get to the most important tourist attractions you need to take the bus. The room was spotlessly clean and had everything you need. The views from the rooftop of the entire city are very nice.

Our stay was unforgettable thanks to our incredible host, who went above and beyond in every possible way. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcome, comfortable, and completely at home. Every detail was thoughtfully prepared — from local recommendations to small personal touches in the home that showed how much she genuinely cared about our experience. What really stood out was her kindness, generosity, and constant attentiveness. She anticipated our needs before we even thought of them, and was always just a message away, ready to help with anything. It’s rare to come across someone who is not only professional, but also so warm-hearted. We’ve stayed in many Airbnbs, but none have come close to the level of care and hospitality we experienced here. If you’re lucky enough to book with her — do it. She’s a gem, and her place is just as lovely as she is. We left feeling like we made a new friend.

Had a wonderful stay. Felt like home away from home. Matilda and Haruka San are very friendly and cooperative. Food is delicious even for a vegetarian like me. highly recommend the place. Thank you.

Was great staying here. Good location and great people

Fun traditional building - plenty of space for our group of 12. 20 min walk from Kyoto Station and 10 from Hankyu Shichijo station. Hosts were great at communication, made us feel welcome, quickly responded to concerns. We rented e-bikes at Raku-Chari just around the corner from the inn and rode all over Kyoto. Highly recommend!

This place exceeded our expectations. Spacious, comfortable and very clean. In a quiet area of Kyoto but well connected to the station and the city by numerous buses. Also next to Toji temple, which looks great during the cherry blossom. Lan was very friendly. We hope to go back some day.

Stayed for a week with my wife and two primary school aged sons. An ideal place to explore Kyoto and Osaka, with Kyoto station approx 20 min easy walk (or a quick taxi ride). A very peaceful, non-touristy area which suited us fine. Having a separate room for the boys was a blessing after sharing a room in Tokyo. There are free facilities to do clothes washing and drying - again essential after travelling for 2 weeks. Lan was always very fast to respond to all my messages and greeted us at check in. Overall a great place to stay and I’d certainly recommend to others.

The house is very great place to stay. It is warm and cozy. Very accessible. The host was so kind and generous. I really love coming back here!! Best hotel so far. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️