Smoking friendly vacation rentals in Shiga

Ken was an absolutely fantastic host — from the moment we booked, he provided super detailed instructions and was incredibly responsive to any questions we had, both before and during our stay. His communication made everything so easy and stress-free. The apartment itself is in an unbeatable location, right in the middle of a lively tourist area with tons of great food, drinks, and convenient transportation options just steps away. It was the perfect home base for exploring Kyoto. Staying at Ken’s place gave us a real feel for modern Japanese apartment living — a unique and authentic experience that we really appreciated. If you’re looking to experience what it’s like to live like a local in Japan, this is a great choice. That said, if you’re looking for a 5-star hotel or a traditional ryokan, this may not be the right fit — but for us, it was exactly what we were hoping for. Highly recommend staying here — and huge thanks to Ken for being such a thoughtful and helpful host!

Fantastic experience start to finish. The location and unit are exactly as advertised. Right in the heart of the city, but still remarkably peaceful. The patio overlooking the river is worth the price of admission on its own. Ken is the most responsive, and friendly host I've ever interacted with. He went out of his way to make my stay easy and convenient. Extremely flexible check-in and check-out. 10/10, can't say enough good things.

perfect place for me, quiet and beautiful view of sunset on the mountain from the balcony. cute kitchen but no gaz for the oven ? ( not sure I didnt have to use it). convenient store 1 min walk. weird location behind an abandonned hotel I think but personnally found this very cool for some reason. The owner was responding very fast and was akways there to help. im very thankful.

Maiko's place was great!

It was very clean and the room smelled nice. It's a shame there wasn't a record player, but we had a good time! I would like to use another building if I have the opportunity.

1. The B&B is a detached house with a total of three floors. It is cozy and clean, with all daily necessities. The furniture is very Japanese-style, the bedding is clean and soft and has a light fragrance. The bathroom is separated from the wet area, and the toilet is warm when you sit on it. The host (MULAN) comes to help us with daily garbage every day. 2. The location is excellent, just a few minutes walk from the subway station, very convenient to go to Nanzen-ji Temple, Kamogawa and other famous attractions, very close to Uji and Nara.Surrounded by Family Mart, local supermarkets, post offices and restaurants. 3. The host (MULAN) is super nice, recommended us great attractions, and introduced us to the cultural stories behind the attractions.The host and her husband drove us to the attractions and even drove us to Kyoto station on the last day, which was very convenient for us. Recommended this homestay, perfect for a family and a group of 3-5 friends.

Host is friendly and responsive, house is very traditional with modern upgrades. Though with the amount of space and rooms would be nice if the beds are not all in one room.

I recommend the stay in nature! Thank you!

A beautiful place that’s really right in the middle of the tea fields in Wazuka! Mao and Tomo and great hosts, but far more than hosts. We were family while we were here. Mao is an enthusiastic force and has unlimited energy. More than that - I had an injury while I was here (not on premises) that I needed to go to a hospital for, and Mao instantly responded to drive us to the right hospital all the way in Nara, waiting while they operated and making sure I was ok. She went above and beyond and moved way past the role of host to make sure I was ok. She cooked for us and drove us all around to show us the sights of the surrounding areas. We had a great week here and really felt the beauty and peace of Wazuka. Despite the injury we were able to have an amazing time here thanks to the compassion and care of the hosts.

Overall very satisfied! The actual usable area of the room is large, without the feeling of being cramped, and it is very relaxing when you come home to rest, decorated in the style of an old Japanese house, worth savoring. It should be noted that the house is located on a hillside, and it will consume a certain amount of walking energy every day, so it is not recommended for the elderly and people with mobility issues, but it is very suitable for people who are healthy and love sports and hiking. There are no convenience stores nearby, so remember to buy what you need before you go home, but Larry provides a lot of snacks, drinks, and ingredients, including fresh eggs, tofu, and more, so you can make your own breakfast and meet most of your needs. There are very cute cats and dogs! Kyoto's climate is relatively humid, and it can be cold in the morning and evening. The blanket is a bit narrow, and Larry helped with another thin blanket. It is recommended to prepare a wider one in the future ~ Looking forward to staying again next time, thank you for your hospitality!

We couldn’t have asked for a better host for our first trip to Japan. We had an incident occur before our stay with one of our family members and the host went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Not only did they show concern, they booked us taxis to assist us to get the help we needed. The home was beautifully appointed and was very comfortable for our family of 6. It was the experience I hoped for when booking. Otsu is a quiet town and made for a nice respite after the hustle and bustle of the crowds in Kyoto and Osaka. I highly recommend booking this home for your trip to Kyoto!