Koke Musu inn

520-0812 Shiga, Otsu, Kinoshita-cho 17-19, Japan – Great location - show map – Railway access

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
116 reviews
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A recently renovated guest house in Otsu, Koke Musu inn offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. It is situated 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, bathrobes and slippers. Units have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature garden views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available each morning at the guest house. At Koke Musu inn, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in Italian cuisine. For guests with children, the accommodation offers an indoor play area. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and Koke Musu inn can arrange a bicycle rental service. Shoren-in Temple is 13 km from the guest house, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 55 km from Koke Musu inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Private parking available

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 futon bed
1 single bed
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1 futon bed
1 double bed
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1 futon bed
1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Otsu
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  • Suhaven
    Australia Australia
    “Loved the room and its decorations. It is in a great spot near lake Biwa and all the staff were very friendly.”
  • Ronald
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The whole look of the place is something special. Our son never stopped discovering new things!”
  • Nilusha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “It was very neat and clean. Staff was very friendly.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by 【苔生宿/Koke-Musu:inn】ロゴマーク

Company review score: 9.7Based on 116 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

[Koke-Musu: inn] is a shared space full of owners' hobbies ! Please use freely ! Bring-in OK ! A small moss garden and a goldfish pond are on the patio at the entrance of the facility marked by a wood stove ! Lilliput lane and figure interior goods are cute ! Cafe space ! Handmade moss terrarium and diorama are interesting ! BAR area ! Japanese Tea room of calm space ! BBQ can be enjoyed in the rooftop area where the miniature garden medaka basin and aquarium are located ! There is also a smoking area ! Room-only plan and Plan with Japanese breakfast which has been well received ! We hope that you will choose our accommodation for your travel memories ! Enjoy your smart stay ! (^-^)

Property information

[Koke-Musu: inn] is a stylish DIY accommodation that renovated a Large two-story wooden house under the supervision of a store architectural design office! This is a so cool guesthouse ！All rooms are elaborated and furnished with raised tatami floors and each room has a buried bed, loft bed and sliding bed. The restroom is completely private and separated in those guests rooms. The bathroom contains a compact shower booth, washbasin, dressing table, and shower toilet. Japanese and Western eclectic ! Specializing in lattices and interior goods ! There is a mini kitchen and desk space in each room. Two rooms have a stairwell structure. A stylish space that is also concerned with lighting ! DIY style and handmade feeling, so I can do it myself ! You can live as it is ! I want to live in such a room! ＼ (^ O ^) / Even the children's room, it changes and looks like this ! “Ingenuity" has been done to make you think so ! We hope you think to incorporate it into your room. ! A inn like a hideaway ! We are happy if you like it ! (^ _−) − ☆

Neighbourhood information

[Koke-Musu: inn] is overlooking the shores of Lake Biwa where the Omi Bridge is shining, and Otsu Lakeshore Nagisa Park which is more than 4km in length. The inn is in front of the lakeside road ! A large promenade full of walking, jogging and cycling people ! Lake Biwa is one of the world’s Mecca for black baths fishing ! Challenge Lake Biwa ! Anglers ! Otsu is a wonderful city that is blessed with nature and heals travelers! (^｡ ^) JR Otsu Station → Kinoshita-cho Bus Stop (14min) → To the inn (1min walk) From the inn to the parking lot, convenience store, supermarket, and drug store (3min walk) There are many restaurants within a 1-10 min walk ! To Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel (5min walk) To the nearest station: Keihan Railway / Nishiki Station (9min walk) Keihan Railway runs north and south of Otsu city. On the northern end, Sakamoto Hieizanguchi : Cable car that climbs Mt. Hiei ! Around the southern part of Otsu, Ishiyama station for Ishiyamadera temple. In addition, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine and the former moss garden named “Kyuchikurinin” are wonderful. Moreover, Lake Biwa Terrace, which is now a hot topic, is about an hour's drive from the inn ! You can go from Keihan Nishiki St

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Cafe：NANNAN
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Japanese • Seafood • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • 酒膳処：坂内七三郎
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Koke Musu inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Executive lounge access
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Wellness
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Koke Musu inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Curfew

    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 02:00 and 05:00

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 4 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

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    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Koke Musu inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 大健保衛生第326号苔生宿：簡易宿所（通年）

    FAQs about Koke Musu inn

    • Room options at Koke Musu inn include:

      • Studio

    • Koke Musu inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Bicycle rental
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Spa facilities
      • Themed dinner nights

    • The prices at Koke Musu inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Koke Musu inn is from 17:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Koke Musu inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Koke Musu inn has 4 restaurants:

      • Cafe：NANNAN
      • 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
      • BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery
      • 酒膳処：坂内七三郎

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Koke Musu inn on this page.

    • Koke Musu inn is 1.4 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.