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Japan vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Japan

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Villa in Sanuki
R-VILLA Sanuki-Tsuda  [Setouchi Ocean Front Villa]
“Reset, Reborn, Restart” was praised by overseas people as "Japan's Aegean Sea”, "a beautiful landscape spanning a wide area, nothing more than this." The scenic Seto Inland Sea. 88 spiritual sites in Shikoku opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai; Shikoku is a place where the culture of hospitality expressed in the “basketball” surrounding it is breathtaking. Nowadays, many people from overseas come looking for the purpose of life and the healing of their hearts.   A rich culture of nature and hospitality. And a calm climate. The “healing” power that comes out of it will fascinate people.   What you can do with this place. Things to do in this place   Heal the corn, heal the body, Once stopped, I want to provide time and space to listen to my inner voice. We hope this place will help our visitors take the next step.
$194 per night
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Cabin in Nagano
Elegant, secluded cabin for couples & families
This is a stylish log cabin located in a pristine wooded area at an altitude of 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) in Iizuna, Nagano. The home is the perfect retreat for couples, families or small groups. It features a wood burning stove, large TV, Blu-ray/DVD player, stereo, leather chairs, and full kitchen. Enjoy hiking, skiing, BBQ, golf or hot spring onsen baths in the area. The home is approximately a 20-minute drive from Nagano Station on the JR Hokuriko Shinkansen bullet train and Shinano Railway.
$163 per night
Home in 南伊豆町
Izu Cliff House. Open Ocean Views. National Park.
This modernist cliff-side villa was built in 1971 and sits alone inside a coastal National Park on the southern tip of Japan's stunning Izu Peninsula. The glass-fronted home and deck were designed to maximize the open views of the Pacific Ocean. - Authentic example of Japanese modernist architecture. - Close to famous beaches, hiking trails, hot springs and temples. - No other buildings within view. - Natural setting, total privacy. - West-facing for stunning sunsets. - Best views in Izu.
$425 per night

Japan homes

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Home in Shimonita, Kanra District
NEW! A-Frame House in Minami Karuizawa
$409 per night
Home in Naganohara, Agatsuma District
Tatehata House. Private Sauna. Outdoor Bath.
$401 per night
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Home in Shiojiri
1 in Nature Forest Villa Enrei Kohgen
$121 per night
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Home in 北安曇郡
Muskoka House — Stunning architect-designed chalet
$271 per night
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Home in Ishigaki
Tow bed room villa / Basket coat and BBQ / beach
$208 per night
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Home in Kawazu, Kamo District
Ocean View Private House by the Beach
$539 per night
Home in Ishigaki
LargeLawnGarden/FreeMinivan/OceanView/Sunset/WiFi
$295 per night
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Home in 京都市
Kouhaku Kitanotenmangu
$244 per night
Home in Nozawa
Kalik House: Japanese style home in NozawaOnsen
$239 per night
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Home in 北安曇郡小谷村
Sunnsnow Tall House ski in/out Hakuba Norikura/car
$236 per night
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Home in Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District
[Nishiki] Luxury new house!
$152 per night
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Home in Rusutsu, Abuta-gun
Midori House : 5 mins away from Rusutsu Ski Resort
$344 per night

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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