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Superhost
Vacation home in Chōsei, Chōsei District
[Limited to one group] Panoramic sea view, relaxing cafe living, empty-handed BBQ, hot spring facility "Sun no Sato", pets allowed!
"BLUU" (Blue) is a beach glamping facility just to the sea.It can accommodate up to 14 people and is the perfect accommodation for families, friends, and pets. From the rooftop sky deck, you can see the sunrise and the sea of Kujukuri, and you have the vast sky and sea scenery to yourself.Why don't you get up early and watch the sunrise and sunrise from the roof? It is also nice to enjoy the fire while looking at the starry sky. We also prepared a living room like a cafe with a view where you can chat and play board games until night.The first floor has a private deck and indoor outdoor space for a relaxing BBQ. There are local surf spots nearby, and you can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, and fishing.There are also many convenience stores and restaurants within walking distance. A spa resort facility called Sunshine Village where you can enjoy natural hot springs (Kuroyu), a rock bath, and multiple saunas are within walking distance. About 1 hour and half from Tokyo, the location is just off the tollway IC.Located as a surf spot, Ichinomiya, near Higashi Namii, is a 10-minute drive away. * When applying for a reservation, please be sure to check the notes at the bottom.Pre-acceptation confirmation before reception is available.
Apr 7 – 14
$443 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
Superhost
Hotel room in Sumida City
[21 '6 Open] Asakusa 4 minutes/Shallow 26 ㎡ corner room/High-speed WiFi/Apartment Hotel/Couple/Business
Asakusa/Skytree within walking distance!Recommended for sightseeing and long-term stays♪ Opened in June 2021.Enjoy a rich stay in a high-quality and clean space of the hotel. Asakusa Station and other 4 lines and 3 stations are within walking distance, and it is easy to access to Haneda and Narita airports without changing trains. Poetry of★ Spring!Many cherry blossom viewing spots★ You can also stroll around popular cherry blossom spots such as Sumida Park! ■Maximum 2 people! Located in the Asakusa area, popular for sightseeing in Tokyo, walking distance to Tokyo Skytree!! Recommended for people★ like this★ ✓For couples, for couples!  Close to the Asakusa area/Skytree, it is attractive to be able to walk back to the hotel after sightseeing and meals♪ There is also a kitchen, so you can warm up the deli you bought at the department store or in the shopping street, or enjoy the feeling of the house party. For ✓business trips/remote work! Double room with a kitchen and a simple desk space with a bathtub. It has everything you need for a long stay, so it is convenient for long-term business trips, teleworking, temporary return home, etc. It can also be used as a workation for those who want to go sightseeing on weekends and work on weekdays.
Aug 23 – 30
$134 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
Guest favorite
Villa in Nanjo
Villa with ocean view bath [villa modama]
About a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport Airport Airport. A house nestled in a Shizuka residential neighborhood overlooking Owu Island and built a house.Please relax while looking at the sea on the spacious terrace.It's great to have an open-air bath while watching the starry sky full of stars. You can also take a business trip aroma massage on the terrace, so please heal your daily fatigue. You can also have a BBQ in the garden.Until 9 o'clock at night.BBQ utensils can be rented out (stove, charcoal, net, etc.). If you are interested, we will also lend you three lines and a very simple lecture! The host's home is also adjacent, so we take great care of everything. ☆The jacuzzi jet feature isn't working right now.Enjoy it as an open-air bath. If you are booking only for☆ adults, please accommodate up to 4 people. ☆If the number of guests is more than 4, an additional fee will be charged, but if you are traveling with a family, children are free of charge at any age, so please make a reservation without entering the number of people, and let us know by message. ☆Our facility has long stairs from the parking lot to the entrance. Please let me know if you are worried about climbing up and down, I will guide you through a different path.
Nov 17 – 24
$111 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

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House rentals in Japan

Guest favorite
Home in Fujieda
Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)
Feb 5 – 12
$96 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 443 reviews
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Home in Katsushika
Pine House 2 Bed Room + 2 Toilets
Jul 2 – 9
$138 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 387 reviews
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Home in Atami
【Fireplace & Hot Spring】Private Log-House in Atami
Aug 2 – 9
$191 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 548 reviews
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Home in Osaka city
Near Namba Traditional house「KORIN house」
Jan 25 – Feb 1
$125 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviews
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Home in Tōyako-chō, Abuta-gun
A little house with Panoramic Lake view HUXUE フーシェ
Aug 16 – 23
$174 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 325 reviews
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Home in Miyazaki
[Travel like home] Koya ~ Small private accommodation on the hill overlooking the sea and the island ~
Jun 30 – Jul 7
$100 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 273 reviews
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Home in Taito city
Airport transfer service&Asakusa traditional house
Aug 27 – Sep 3
$268 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 577 reviews
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Home in Osaka
Unique Experience of living in JapaneseFamilyHouse
Jan 23 – 30
$150 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
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Home in Shibuya-ku
Stylish 85 ㎡ for up to 4 people!2023/10 Remodel!!Hatagaya Station Near/Shibuya/Shinjuku!
Aug 30 – Sep 6
$341 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews
Superhost
Home in 葛飾区
2min to Sta./Shinjuku 25min, NRT 60min by train
Aug 19 – 26
$409 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 396 reviews
Guest favorite
Home in 京都
Maison à Kyoto Amanogawa
Dec 6 – 13
$181 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 683 reviews
Superhost
Home in 国頭郡
Lanakai House Beach 3 minutes, Blue Cave 5 minutes, 160 ㎡ Ocean View Up to 16 people BBQ
Nov 29 – Dec 6
$229 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviews

Other great vacation rentals in Japan

Superhost
Villa in Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District
[Takeawake Sanso] A thoughtful villa with stunning views of Lake Kawaguchiko.I will be happy if you can relax.
Feb 11 – 18
$284 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews
Superhost
Apartment in Setagaya City
12min to Shibuya by train/Max6/Sakura Stay301
Jun 9 – 16
$176 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews
Superhost
Apartment in 福岡市中央区清川
2・3F■New ■35㎡■TWN■Near TenjinHakataCanalCity■Wifi
May 27 – Jun 3
$82 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 534 reviews
Superhost
Chalet in Hakuba, Kitaazumi District
Amber D: 3LDK Semi-open Luxury Family Bath Private Snow Peak BBQ View Mountain View
Apr 10 – 17
$671 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews
Superhost
Villa in Hakuba, Kitaazumi District
新築PanoramaHomesA/Newly built Chalet with Alps View
Jun 19 – 26
$182 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews
Superhost
Villa in Itō
Playliving IZU - A ocean view villa with "Onsen"
Jun 29 – Jul 6
$442 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews
Superhost
Home in Hokuto
Private sauna!Open air bath!Camping pizza and BBQ!Cute cottage in a large garden and outdoor lantern
May 9 – 16
$102 per night
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews
Guest favorite
Home in Uruma
Newly built with 340 degree ocean view and BBQ terrace
Dec 22 – 29
$225 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Superhost
Hut in Nanao
O only Village Yukin-an/Perfect for private inns/BBQ
Jul 10 – 17
$212 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews
Guest favorite
Chalet in Hakuba, Kitaazumi-gun
Gravity by The Hakuba Collection
Jul 31 – Aug 7
$487 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews
Superhost
Religious building in Kiryu
The entire temple hotel in Kiryu just for you!
Dec 1 – 8
$268 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews
Superhost
Hut in Maibara
[Yonehara-shi, Shiga Prefecture] The foot of Mt. Ibuki Mt. 
May 18 – 25
$181 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

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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