The location is far from the Omi-Hachiman town center (and in extension the station as well). Though there is a direct bus connecting the station to the property, and the bikes provided shortens the travel to any spots in the town significantly (don't think there was anything that took over 20 min).

For the price, you get the entire place for your travel group (which is quite big). There are also bicycles available that can be used (really enjoyed biking around near the rice patties)

Stayed in May 2025

Traditional style house and super nice hosts. Bikes for rental.

Stayed in April 2025

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I saw this holiday entire home in the search page, I booked it immediately. Turned out that it was a very best decision that I made. Omihachiman is such a beautiful small town that has small canal flows through and surrounded by Lake biwa. We got to enjoy a 120 years old Traditional Japanese house by ourselves. And the house is located in a small local village only 1km from the lake biwa, so many sakura and rice field around. The owner picked up and sent us off from the train station, they speak well english, and also lent us 2 bikes to explore around which was really helpful. I keep thinking of the time that we were riding bike in the rice field, going through the sakura lane to the lake biwa. It is just too beautiful to describe

Stayed in April 2025

It would have been good to see a few basics on the kitchen

It was great to stay in a traditional Japanese home, parking was available. Locators excellent if you have a car, we ate at the hosts recommendation which was excellent.

Stayed in March 2025

We had this delightful traditional home all to ourselves. It was a classic Japanese style with modern amenities like bathroom and kitchen. A little sun porch overlooked the cute little garden. The communication with our host was excellent ( he spoke English) and he kindly transported us to and from the train station. We made good use of the bicycles provided and really got to explore everywhere from the lake to the city moat that winds through the old town. It was a great place to explore. We stocked up on groceries from a big supermarket a short bike ride away. We stayed 2 nights and loved every minute of it.

Stayed in November 2024

Some of the kitchen appliances where a little difficult to work out (for a foreigner at least).

A lovely, traditional and comfortable home in a quite village. We really enjoyed walking around and exploring the area by car. A very relaxing place. I loved drinking my morning coffee in the little sunroom.

Stayed in October 2024

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The house is clean and very peaceful.

Stayed in October 2024

There is no supermarket nearby - as in within 3km (we had no car, only bikes). In our case no problem because we had done all the groceries shopping before our arrival. Otherwise, it would have been a short ride (certainly not insurmountable).

A whole Japanese house for ourselves with everything you wish! It was lovely and clean! For the check-in we had an appointment with the nice owner. He was there at the agreed time and his explanation in English was clear.

Stayed in October 2024

Kitchen wares are a little bit disabled, esp the pan.

Clean and nice place with lots of spaces. Easy to use the big kitchen. Strong wifi connection. Free to use washing machine and dryer.

Stayed in September 2024

Traditional Japanese house in a quiet area

Stayed in August 2024

Not very easy to find in the heavy rain but so worth it when we did! This house is a treasure. I don't understand why it's only listed as 1*

Lovely to stay in such a traditional house.

Stayed in July 2024

An absolutely beautiful property and location. It was so lovely to get out of the touristy areas of Japan. Our hosts were extremely welcoming and gave us great recommendations for the area. We would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in July 2024

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Spotless and comfortable. So spacious for Japan! Free bikes to explore the beautiful local area. Washing machine and fast wifi. We loved our stay.

Stayed in June 2024

Not convenient if there is no car.

Good experience in an old Japanese house. Nice little garden, listening to the rain with a cup of coffee. The surrounding is very quiet. We get to cook dinner with meat and vegetables bought in a supermarket, something we always want to do in Japan. And it was just great as it was raining the whole day and we cannot do any sightseeing. So we just bought all the meat and vegetables and returned to the house early.

Stayed in May 2024

It was one of our best stays in Japan. We loved everything about this place. We certainly recommend this place to everyone.

Stayed in May 2024

I felt like a true Japanese person here. It is so peacefull here and you stay in a house that has every Japanese characteristic you seek. I really want to go back to absorb more peaceful ness. Thank you so much, ありがとう ございます

Stayed in December 2023

Best place to stay if you want to live in an old Japanese house but with modern toilet. Had a car and was easy to drive around town and nearby amenities

Stayed in January 2024

We loved everything 💜 ❤️ Quaint, old house, beautifuly furnished. 6 byclyes available to use during your stay. Beautiful countryside, lovely village 15 mins cycle away....we are not into cycling but really enjoyed it, that say a lot !!! Amazing bamboo forest 10 mins cycling towards village, empty re people....beats any bamboo groove in Kyoto, absolutely STUNNING!!!!! We bought food and cooked at the house. Lots of fresh beef !!!! I can't rate this place highly enough............we stayed end of November, so also had wonderful colours of autumn leaves. We were met at the station, taken to the house and explained in perfect English, how to operate heating, door locks etc...... The owner then took us back to the station....and what surprised us was, he waited till we got into the station and waved us goodbye. 👋 Perfection 🥰 💞 🥰 to the end of a most memorable stay we will never forget. Ps, 2 nights is not enough....stay longer if you can

Stayed in December 2023

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This is an amazing Japanese classic house with many facilities available as a homestay. Did enjoy the hospitality from the hose with guidance on nearby attraction, food restaurants, etc. Really a please journey for us there and will certainly visit the same place in the near future. Love the facility nearby neighbor which is really quiet and nice.

Stayed in December 2023

Very far from everything - 10 minute drive from the nearest supermarket with no convenience store around. Definitely need a car to get around, though the bicycles help. There is a washing machine but it looked sort of old and we didn't use it.

This is actually an entire house, it's over a hundred years old (the host grew up in it) but renovated - bathroom is new and a delight to wash up in. We really enjoyed our stay here in this quiet house nestled in a very residential neighbourhood. Has a wonderful garden and bicycles - including smaller sized bicycles for smaller people. Very kind and helpful host. I was sick and when I messaged to ask where the nearest doctor or pharmacy was, and the host and staff came to the door with a car to take me to the pharmacy to get medicine. Close to a place to swim in Lake Biwa.

Stayed in October 2023

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You have a house, 100 years old house with all facility of a home of 400 feet! Birds sings as morning call, village life old culture around, itself a tour spot.

Stayed in October 2023

There are some kitchen appliances that didn’t work. Luckily there is an abundance of them so you will still be able to prepare your dish.

If you want to experience the country side in a traditional Japanese house this is the place! It is a big house with a great garden which can hold a large group in a small neighborhood.

Stayed in June 2023

The Guesthouse isn't near to anything, however Yuki offered to drive us past a grocery store before we checked in. The bikes needed a service but they were incredibly useful.

The air conditioner was very good. The grounds are gorgeous. Rooms are spacious. Yukiko-san was very kind to drive us to and from the station and she made check in very easy. Information about the area was very detailed too. We rode down to the beach - it's a bit hairy crossing the coast road but worth the effort to see the sunset. If you're really organised, take a hibachi and have a BBQ at the beach like the locals did.

Stayed in June 2023

We hit our heads several times badly on the doors, unusual planks and the lamps. I think it would be useful to put up warning signs or use protective layers to prevent harm.

Very high price quality. Authentic Japanese with comfortable beds. Amazing little garden. Very useful to have bikes and to use it for the supermarket or to go omihachiman. It is bigger than it looks in pictures. It has 4 separate rooms and a big kitchen.

Stayed in June 2023