If you want to spend quality time privately with friends, partners, or family, renting a townhouse, vacation home, or villa is highly recommended. We introduce you to "villas" where you can unwind and feel like you're in a second home.
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Recently, there has been a rise in renovated accommodations featuring old folk houses with rich history and nostalgic charm that makes you want to say, “I’m home.” These spaces offer a relaxing atmosphere with Japanese warmth, growing in popularity for their soothing environment. This style of accommodation connects travelers with locals, making it ideal not just for sightseeing, but also for leisurely walks and exploring local shops, giving you a home-away-from-home feel.
If you want to spend quality time with your family, partner, or friends, resort cottages and villas are ideal. They combine the luxury of a hotel with the comfort of a private villa, offering exceptional privacy. Many are situated near natural settings like the ocean, rivers, or forests, allowing you to enjoy lively barbecues without concern for your surroundings. Revel in an elegant holiday by stargazing and having breakfast in the fresh morning air.
If traditional camping feels a bit daunting but you still want the camping experience, mountain huts like lodges and bungalows are a great option. These spaces, filled with the scent of wood, create an exciting atmosphere reminiscent of storybook settings. Glamping offers a luxurious twist on camping—there’s no need to bring camping gear or food, and you’ll find comfortable beds inside the tent. Both options offer a refreshing retreat in nature.
Condominiums, designed like apartments with spacious living rooms and kitchens, offer hotel-like comfort with the added freedom to plan your trip. They are popular for groups and families traveling with children due to their affordability and ample space. Larger units with multiple bedrooms provide privacy even for large groups. Condominiums are also excellent as a base for sightseeing and sports activities.
Recently, there has been a rise in renovated accommodations featuring old folk houses with rich history and nostalgic charm that makes you want to say, “I’m home.” These spaces offer a relaxing atmosphere with Japanese warmth, growing in popularity for their soothing environment. This style of accommodation connects travelers with locals, making it ideal not just for sightseeing, but also for leisurely walks and exploring local shops, giving you a home-away-from-home feel.
If you want to spend quality time with your family, partner, or friends, resort cottages and villas are ideal. They combine the luxury of a hotel with the comfort of a private villa, offering exceptional privacy. Many are situated near natural settings like the ocean, rivers, or forests, allowing you to enjoy lively barbecues without concern for your surroundings. Revel in an elegant holiday by stargazing and having breakfast in the fresh morning air.
If traditional camping feels a bit daunting but you still want the camping experience, mountain huts like lodges and bungalows are a great option. These spaces, filled with the scent of wood, create an exciting atmosphere reminiscent of storybook settings. Glamping offers a luxurious twist on camping—there’s no need to bring camping gear or food, and you’ll find comfortable beds inside the tent. Both options offer a refreshing retreat in nature.
Condominiums, designed like apartments with spacious living rooms and kitchens, offer hotel-like comfort with the added freedom to plan your trip. They are popular for groups and families traveling with children due to their affordability and ample space. Larger units with multiple bedrooms provide privacy even for large groups. Condominiums are also excellent as a base for sightseeing and sports activities.
The memories of a fun trip with a group of friends will stay with everyone for a long time. Renting a house nestled in nature allows you to enjoy a lively time without worrying about disturbing others. Since you’ll be spending the entire day together, vacation rentals and cottages with a spacious living room for shared activities and private bedrooms for rest are ideal. For girls’ trips, urban condominiums and townhouse rentals are also popular, offering an extraordinary space that makes conversations even more lively.
Aomori
A Peaceful Villa Embraced by Sea Grass and Tohoku Landscapes
A villa located near Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe City, Aomori. The three detached accommodation buildings, each equipped with a living room, bedroom, and tatami space, offer a relaxing space where Japanese and Western, traditional and modern, blend together. Natural light pours into the open-ceiling living room, and the 4.5 tatami Japanese-style room allows you to relax surrounded by the warmth of the tatami. The bedrooms are equipped with Simmons semi-double twin beds, ensuring a quality night's sleep. The rooms also have private terraces, and the attached restaurant serves a full-course of creative Western cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients. Enjoy a fulfilling stay in an environment where nature, food, people, and design are all in harmony.
Chiba
Hospitality Concept Focused on Five Senses and Comfort
A private rental house set on elevated ground in Kamogawa City, Chiba, less than a two-hour drive from central Tokyo, surrounded by a rich natural environment. In addition to seaside attractions such as Kamogawa Sea World and nearby beaches, the area also offers rural landscapes like Oyama Senmaida. The guesthouse features a refined space that blends Japanese and modern design, with extensive use of hinoki wood. Careful attention extends to the selection of furniture and tableware, each with its own background. A semi-open-air bath is also provided, allowing direct connection with Kamogawa’s natural surroundings within a private setting.
Hiroshima
Private Whole-House Stay Designed for Quiet Time with Loved Ones
A private rental house that condenses traditional Japanese design into a single property, this three-story residence accommodates up to eight guests and features interiors arranged in a refined Japanese style. The tatami-floored bedroom is softly lit by moonlight, and the gentle scent of tatami creates a calming atmosphere. The dining area is furnished with a solid wood slab table, where time spent preparing meals and gathering around it reflects elements of traditional Japanese living. Moments unfold over local sake served in a favorite ochoko, shared with family or close companions, offering a restful close to a day spent exploring Hiroshima.
Wakayama
Luxurious Private Villa in Shirahama Surrounded by Nature
This private villa complex, consisting of standalone villas, opened in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, in December 2023. Each of the five villas has its own distinct atmosphere, with ceramic open-air baths fed directly by the natural hot springs of Nanki Shirahama. They are also equipped with pools and jet baths, offering a truly relaxing and extraordinary stay. The villas boast a prime location with panoramic views of Shirahama’s town, sea, sky, and greenery. High-quality home appliances and amenities from well-known brands further ensure comfort. Some villas are pet-friendly, providing the ideal setting for couples, families, or groups to create memorable moments together.
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Resort villas by the sea and luxurious glamping facilities set in nature are perfect settings for special moments with your loved one. At night, enjoy the starry sky while sipping on the wine you brought with you. Even if you choose a whole house, each facility offers unique features. Select one that suits your time together, such as those with beautiful bathrooms and hot springs, large screens and AV equipment, or those where you can stay with pets.
Shimane
Diverse Cuisine Showcasing Sanin Regional Flavors
Kaiseki cuisine at "Kohan no Onsen Yado Kunibiki" features carefully prepared dishes highlighting fresh seafood from Shimane. Ingredients from the San’in region are used whenever possible, and dinner may include sushi made with locally caught fish, salt-grilled nodoguro, and Nita rice from Okuizumo. Breakfast also presents items such as grilled sea bream, shabu-shabu, and miso soup with shijimi clams. At certain times of the year, red snow crab from Sakaiminato is also served.
Hiroshima
A Countryside Retreat for Mind and Body Fermentation
Located in a satoyama landscape approximately an hour from central Hiroshima and Itsukushima (Miyajima), this private rental accommodation sits at the foot of Mount Ryuto. Housed in a renovated traditional Japanese home, the property retains a nostalgic atmosphere and accommodates up to nine guests. With ample privacy throughout, it provides a comfortable setting for stays with family and friends. Surrounded by nature, the experience invites guests to slow down and immerse themselves in a gentler rhythm of time. The tranquil environment offers a refreshing retreat, well-suited to special occasions or a break from everyday routines.
Chiba
Private Villa Surrounded by Stunning Ocean Views
Along the Pacific coast in Kamogawa City, Chiba, "Private Ocean Villa Ransui" is located along the coastline, with excellent access by public transport and car. All six villas are individually situated on a vast site surrounded by sea, sky, and greenery, allowing guests to enjoy a stay in harmony with nature, without worrying about the eyes of other guests or the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area. Each villa features an oceanfront outdoor terrace and a private pool, providing opportunities for both playful splashing and leisurely relaxation to the sound of the waves. The horizon unfolds majestically before the eyes, creating an exceptional sense of the extraordinary to be enjoyed in complete privacy.
Chiba
Convenient Private Stay for Golf Getaways
This private villa rental is located in Fukuzawa, Tomiura-machi, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Situated at the gateway to the Minamiboso area, approximately 90 minutes by car from central Tokyo via the Tokyo Bay Crossing Road (Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line), the villa provides a convenient base for sightseeing. Surrounded by the sea and greenery, the property is approximately a 5-minute drive from Haraoka Beach and the well-known Okamoto Pier (Haraoka Pier). Its location allows an easy return for relaxation after swimming, and Mount Fuji may be visible from the rooftop when conditions permit. Nearby roadside stations and convenience stores also make the villa well-suited to workations.
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Even if you have small or energetic children, renting a whole house allows adults to relax without worrying about disturbing others. Enjoy a more memorable holiday with comfortable living, spacious areas such as a living room, wooden deck, pool, and barbecue facilities that cater to everyone, from adults to children. Vacation rentals with a loft can become a secret hideout for kids, adding an element of play to your stay.
Yamanashi
Immerse Yourself in a Fantasy World with Our Glamping and Lodging
A glamping and accommodation facility located in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, surrounded by nature, about a 2-hour drive from central Tokyo. Set in a fictional village where the "Mew Forest inhabitants' once lived, it offers an experience as if stepping into a picture book. The expansive 33,000m² site, based on the concept of 'coexistence with nature,' features a calm, clear stream where children can enjoy playing in the river, a forest for full-scale mystery-solving adventures, and a wide range of activities, including workshops for art experiences using natural materials and village-building. Spend the whole day enjoying the great outdoors.
Chiba
A One-Group-Per-Day Private Rental for Stays With Dogs
"Sanbu Raito -Montoutou-" is a one-group-per-day lodging in Chiba Prefecture, offering a private stay designed for time with family and a beloved dog. A dog run located just outside the room and nature-rich surroundings create a low-stress setting for pets, while a stylish pet-friendly café nearby adds an easy stop during the stay. With the coastline close at hand, the location also works well as a base for relaxed sightseeing by car.
Aichi
An Exclusive Rental Stay Inspired by Oda Nobunaga
This whole-building rental is approximately a 7-minute walk from Taiko-dori Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway and approximately a 13-minute walk from JR Nagoya Station. The house is themed around Oda Nobunaga, who won the Battle of Okehazama and sought to unify the country, with armor on display and carefully selected interiors and furnishings that evoke a sense of stepping beyond time. The first floor has a living room and kitchen, while the bedrooms are on the second floor, allowing guests who want to stay up late and guests who prefer quiet sleep to share a comfortable stay.
Shizuoka
Private Rental Villa Offering Exclusive Hilltop Views
A private villa in Izu Inatori, designed by an architect active both in Japan and abroad, stands on elevated ground with views that take in the Izu Seven Islands and the surrounding natural landscape; the open living area features large windows overlooking the ocean by day, while the balcony offers views of a star-filled sky at night, and nearby attractions such as "Izu Animal Kingdom" and Shirahama Beach, along with access to fresh seafood from Inatori Fishing Port approximately a 3-minute drive away, add to the experience.
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