Koke Musu inn

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Koke Musu inn in Otsu offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can unwind at the spa, sun terrace, or in the garden. The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and indoor play area, catering to all ages. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Japanese, and local cuisines, offering brunch, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes local specialties, juice, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 34 mi from Itami Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Daigo-ji Temple (7.5 mi) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple (8.7 mi). Guests appreciate the host, lakes, and child-friendly environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • 4 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

    • Private parking available

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 futon bed
1 twin bed
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1 futon bed
1 full bed
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1 futon bed
1 twin bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alannah
    United States United States
    “The hostess and staff were super welcoming and were happy to strike up a chat at the bar. We talked about local recommendations and anime. They tried their best to speak English so we could understand, but this would be a great place to come...”
  • Boris
    Singapore Singapore
    “Very well decorated inn. It is not only comfortable, but very inspirational. Felt cozy and nice.”
  • Robin
    Japan Japan
    “Once located, relatively simple to check-in and check-out. Staff was nice. Decor is lively and interesting.”
  • Andrei
    Australia Australia
    “Has a small kitchen, nice location, almost waterfront, cheap enough”
  • Martin
    United States United States
    “The Koke Musu Inn was by far my favorite place to stay during a two week trip to Japan. The house is decorated in a way that was deeply creative and quirky. The room was extremely cozy and well equipped. Best of all, our host was so kind and...”
  • Fosvib
    Singapore Singapore
    “The design and layout of the room was creative and comfortable. Such attention to details - hooks conveniently located, lights at all the right places and all of them are dimmable from a remote control. Very clever use of space to fit in all the...”
  • Edward
    United States United States
    “The innkeeper is an artist and she acts as your surrogate mother while you are here. Be sure to ask for room 203 which is set up as a traditional Japanese living room. She and her husband got up in the middle of the night to see me off. I couldn't...”
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    “Super unique, wonderful friendly staff, and right across the street from Lake Biwa. We also got a lot of use out of the bikes.”
  • Kyle
    China China
    “Location was great, able to visit both sides of Otsu.”
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “It was the best use of the smallest space and so interesting. Had everything you needed.”

Managed by 【苔生宿/Koke-Musu:inn】ロゴマーク

Company review score: 9.6Based on 201 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

[Koke-Musu: inn] is a shared space full of owners' hobbies ! Please use freely ! Bring-in OK ! A small moss garden and a goldfish pond are on the patio at the entrance of the facility marked by a wood stove ! Lilliput lane and figure interior goods are cute ! Cafe space ! Handmade moss terrarium and diorama are interesting ! BAR area ! Japanese Tea room of calm space ! BBQ can be enjoyed in the rooftop area where the miniature garden medaka basin and aquarium are located ! There is also a smoking area ! Room-only plan and Plan with Japanese breakfast which has been well received ! We hope that you will choose our accommodation for your travel memories ! Enjoy your smart stay ! (^-^)

Property info

[Koke-Musu: inn] is a stylish DIY accommodation that renovated a Large two-story wooden house under the supervision of a store architectural design office! This is a so cool guesthouse ！All rooms are elaborated and furnished with raised tatami floors and each room has a buried bed, loft bed and sliding bed. The restroom is completely private and separated in those guests rooms. The bathroom contains a compact shower booth, washbasin, dressing table, and shower toilet. Japanese and Western eclectic ! Specializing in lattices and interior goods ! There is a mini kitchen and desk space in each room. Two rooms have a stairwell structure. A stylish space that is also concerned with lighting ! DIY style and handmade feeling, so I can do it myself ! You can live as it is ! I want to live in such a room! ＼ (^ O ^) / Even the children's room, it changes and looks like this ! “Ingenuity" has been done to make you think so ! We hope you think to incorporate it into your room. ! A inn like a hideaway ! We are happy if you like it ! (^ _−) − ☆

Neighborhood info

[Koke-Musu: inn] is overlooking the shores of Lake Biwa where the Omi Bridge is shining, and Otsu Lakeshore Nagisa Park which is more than 4km in length. The inn is in front of the lakeside road ! A large promenade full of walking, jogging and cycling people ! Lake Biwa is one of the world’s Mecca for black baths fishing ! Challenge Lake Biwa ! Anglers ! Otsu is a wonderful city that is blessed with nature and heals travelers! (^｡ ^) JR Otsu Station → Kinoshita-cho Bus Stop (14min) → To the inn (1min walk) From the inn to the parking lot, convenience store, supermarket, and drug store (3min walk) There are many restaurants within a 1-10 min walk ! To Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel (5min walk) To the nearest station: Keihan Railway / Nishiki Station (9min walk) Keihan Railway runs north and south of Otsu city. On the northern end, Sakamoto Hieizanguchi : Cable car that climbs Mt. Hiei ! Around the southern part of Otsu, Ishiyama station for Ishiyamadera temple. In addition, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine and the former moss garden named “Kyuchikurinin” are wonderful. Moreover, Lake Biwa Terrace, which is now a hot topic, is about an hour's drive from the inn ! You can go from Keihan Nishiki St

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
  • Cafe：NANNAN
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Japanese • Seafood • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • 酒膳処：坂内七三郎
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Koke Musu inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • 4 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Executive lounge access
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Spa

    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Koke Musu inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 02:00 and 05:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 4 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Koke Musu inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 大健保衛生第326号苔生宿：簡易宿所（通年）

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