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Home in Yakushima Kumage District
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviewsSouth Coast House Entire self contained home/貸切別荘
We had 4 wonderful days on Yakushima in this fantastic house. It is really big, comfortably furnished and has everything you need. It was nice to come "home" every evening... Meik answers all questions really quickly and also helped us rent a car. We would have loved to stay longer!!!
Home in 大田区
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews2 min. to Asakusa line - Quiet area
i would keep a very good memory of this hotel I will never forget his sympathy his concern for these guests’ despite some constraints of life I had a very nice stay at his place
Home in Shibuya-ku
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 327 reviewsPippin's Inn - hygge home with cats - Shibuya
Most comfortable bedd in an airbnb I've ever slept on. Pippin and Pixel were adorable. Pixel is very shy but I got to give her a singular pet before she ran away. Both very sweet cats. Adorable place. Had everything i needed. Ushka is so kind as is her husband. Great stay!
Home in Shiraoi-chō, Shiraoi-gun
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 513 reviewsAkari-senizumi Natural Onsen/Noboribetsu/Shiraoi
We had a lovely time at the very spacious house. We were only a couple so we could sleep downstairs (we didn't need to use the upstairs bedrooms at all). Great to be able to park our car right outside the front door. We were about 20 minute's easy drive from the town of Noboribetsu Onsen. Kyohei and Mika were very helpful and met us at the house to explain things. They were very thoughtful.
Home in Tonoshō-chō
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 679 reviews【Teshima 豊島 】Kurechan house (tatami bedroom)
Kureishi is such a lovely guy - answered my questions before arrival, picked us up from the port, took us to see some art work on the other side of the island and was just super nice in every way. We loved the traditional house we stayed in and it was extremely clean and comfortable. The stone tub in the bathroom was a novelty but there is a shower too! Kureishi took us to the bike hire shop as well and was just so thoughtful and kind. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Home in Sanmu
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 594 reviewsVilla & Camping between NARITA Airport & Tokyo
Noriko’s and Scott’s place is the perfect wind down before going home for us. The ambience if their place helped us transition to our flight back home. Scott went above and beyond to help us out, picked us up, and took us to stores he recommended. Every place he took us to was AMAZING. The airbnb itself it a beautiful guesthouse and traditional feel to it as well.
Home in 奄美市
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 271 reviews5 seconds to the beach, 20 mins drive from the☆ airport,☆ 3 months away☆ Amami Beach House
Amami Beach House is a wonderful place. The location directly on the beach is unique and the view from the balcony is fantastic. It is very quiet and you can only hear the sea and the crickets. The house is tiptop clean and everything is very thoughtful and tastefully decorated. Very good kitchen equipment. Great is also the possibility to use snorkel sets. Masayo was always available and gave us good tips. We felt very comfortable and would have liked to stay longer. Thank you so much for letting us stay in this lovely cottage. Anka
Home in Awaji
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsRelax and heal in an entire house on a hill with a view of the sea. [enone Enon]
We had a relaxing stay in a nice house with a white tone. We also had a view of the sea and had an extraordinary space. Thank you.
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Hut in Osaka City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviewsTraditional house of Japan. Near the station.
Amazing stay! I would definitely come back to visit and stay at this awesome home! Close to station and dontonbori/namba area! A lot to do and loved the experience! Awesome hosts definitely recommend
Hut in 港区
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviewsTOKYO LITTLE HOUSE: 1948 home in heart of city
Kimiko and Kohei were exceptional hosts, making us feel truly at home from the moment we arrived. The location was ideal, surrounded by bars and restaurants, with everything easily accessible on foot and the train just steps away. Their home was cozy, impeccably clean, and equipped with everything we could need. Thank you both so much! If I return to Tokyo, staying here again will be my first choice.
Cabin in Nagano
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 408 reviewsElegant, secluded cabin for couples & families
Beautiful cabin! The stay was very cozy and we didn’t want to leave. A good pick if you are looking for a home away from home tucked away in the forest. I would recommend the home for couples and families with young children who can sleep on futons. There is also a mini gaming console!
Rental unit in Chuo Ward, Osaka
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1,631 reviewsDotonbori/USJ/KIX direct line/Umeda/Namba/Kuromon
Lily’s place suited the three of us perfectly. Excellent location and easy walking to Dotonbori and surrounds. Would recommend this place when staying in Osaka
Hotel room in Sapporo Shi Kita Ku
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviewsNear Sapporo Station/Boutique Hotel: Taketo Stay Premiere Sapporo Eki 1
Great communication. Smooth check-in. Perfect location. The rooms are everything they say they are. Will definitely stay there again in the future. My only criticism is that the genkan light was motion sensored and I couldn’t work out if you could turn that off. It was a little inconvenient having it turn on and off with any movement in the room.
Hut in Nara
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsNishimura Residence Hanare - 100 years old house rental private kitchen & dining
The hut exceeded my expectations. It is a beautiful setting in an authentic Japanese style. All the facilities and amenities were great. The location is excellent, in easy walking distance to all the attractions on either side. Yuta is super friendly and helpful, and a huge plus is his amazing cooking skills with breakfast! I highly recommend the Hanare Hut... it is fantastic value for mo ey.
Guesthouse in Nose, Toyono District
5 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewsSmall Hotel Tonari “Hanare”/Relaxing trip in beautiful countryside/free pick up available
Shohei provided us with an unforgettable experience. He was a responsive and attentive host, making sure our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The place is quintessentially Japanese and located in a beautiful, quiet farming community. Shohei also provided us with bicycles and offered rides to and from the city, along with a list of recommendations for the surrounding area. I can’t recommend this experience enough! I highly recommend the dinner option—it was both delicious and romantic.
Tiny home in Shinano, Kamiminochi District
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 363 reviewsAnoie home with a private sauna with spectacular views of Lake Nojiri
When you come to Lake Nojiri, you can go here.Anyway, it's a cozy and welcoming home. And the view of Lake Nojiri was really beautiful. It's nice in the morning, and you can see the stars at night. It is also really quality and satisfying for sauna lovers. Everyone said they wanted to come back, so I'm planning to come back. Thank you very much.
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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