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Guesthouse Izame Ann

Nagaoka

Located in Nagaoka, 15 km from Hikone Castle, Guesthouse Izame Ann provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is set 6.3 km from Green Park Santo, 7.3 km from Maibara Station and 18 km from Taga-taisha Shrine. Site Of Reversible Destiny Yoro Park is 33 km from the hostel and Yoro Land is 33 km away. A great traditional guest house for travellers! The host is very kind, the place is beatiful and warm. There is a nice common area on the ground floor where you can eat and chat with other guests. The place is very clean. It is located in Samegai, which is a very small town, with no noise and very calm. Quite easy to reach Kyoto from here. Great place!

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9.2
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

ゲストハウスでたらめ荘

Yamakami

ゲストハウスでたらめ荘 has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Yamakami. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

Rooms have a shared bathroom, a bidet and a hairdryer, and some rooms at the hostel have a safety deposit box. I had a really great time in this place, thanks to Konbu, Michi and Egosan who are amazing hosts. I was looking for a place to stay for a few days to do nothing but rest and this place was perfect. I really felt at home, the living room was my lair. There is a grocery store 15 minutes by walk but to be fair I didnt go there since you can ask Egosan to cook for you (1000 ¥/meal). And let me tell you that he is a great cook. On the first evening he asked me what is my favorite Japanese dish and he made it the following day ! Since I was the only customer during my stay we spend time together, they even bring me with them to go to a good local restaurant and then they surprised me by going to a bakery since I said I wanted to try Japanese dessert. Once again, I had a really great time !

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

GUEST HOUSE NAGORIYA

Hikone

Located in Hikone, 1.7 km from Hikone Castle, GUEST HOUSE NAGORIYA provides accommodation with a bar and free private parking. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel every room comes with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Quirky cafe/guesthouse with a very relaxed atmosphere and very friendly owner (who speaks English and is well-traveled). Stayed here for a few days to shelter from the rain and it felt really homely. Spacious rooms, good facilities.

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9.1
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

長濱元浜町宿場 片原楽家

Nagahama

Set in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, 長濱元浜町宿場 片原楽家 offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 8.9 km of Maibara Station. Green Park Santo is 10 km away and Taga-taisha Shrine is 25 km from the hostel. Good location, nice layout, comfy beds, and clean bathrooms

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8.4
Very good
192 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan

Minami-komatsu

Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the hostel have a lake view. At Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan every room is equipped with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

Shoren-in Temple is 39 km from Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 82 km from the hostel. Very welcoming and friendly staff. We had a great one-night stay and plan to visit again.

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8.1
Very good
52 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

GYPSY TAKASHIMA

Katsuno

GYPSY TAKASHIMA has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Katsuno. The property is around 33 km from Sanzen-in Temple, 40 km from Ruriko-in Temple and 42 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Katsuno, like hiking and cycling. Fantastic place to stay and explore rural Japanese countryside. 15 min cycle to the famous Shirahige Jinja.

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8.6
Fabulous
63 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

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