Koke Musu inn

520-0812 Shiga, Otsu, Kinoshita-cho 17-19, Japan – Great location - show map – Train Access

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
118 reviews
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Koke Musu inn

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A recently renovated guest house in Otsu, Koke Musu inn offers outdoor fireplace, private parking, and sports facilities. This property offers access to darts. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. Accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with bidet, bathrobes, and slippers. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fruit, and juice are available each morning at the guest house. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. For guests with children, Koke Musu inn offers an indoor play area. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Daigo-ji Temple is 7.2 miles from Koke Musu inn, while Shoren-in Temple is 7.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 34 miles from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 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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Availability

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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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Otsu
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  • Andrei
    Australia Australia
    “Has a small kitchen, nice location, almost waterfront, cheap enough”
  • Martin
    United States of America United States of America
    “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...”

Managed by 【苔生宿/Koke-Musu:inn】ロゴマーク

Company review score: 9.7Based on 118 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, 9.4

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
    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

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    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM

    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

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    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    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）

    FAQs about Koke Musu inn

    • Koke Musu inn is 1.4 miles from the center of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Koke Musu inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Bicycle rental
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Spa facilities
      • Themed dinners

    • The prices at Koke Musu inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Koke Musu inn include:

      • Studio

    • Koke Musu inn has 4 restaurants:

      • BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery
      • Cafe：NANNAN
      • 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
      • 酒膳処：坂内七三郎

    • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Koke Musu inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Koke Musu inn on this page.

    • Check-in at Koke Musu inn is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.