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Located in Omihachiman, 34 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 35 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Guesthouse En offers free bikes and air conditioning. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 43 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Mount Hiei. The home was beautiful and comfortable. The neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful. The hosts were helpful, friendly and kind. Everything we needed was provided. We were picked up at the train station and were able to pick up supplies on the way to the home. We had a very relaxing stay even though it rained the entire time. The host took us site seeing on the way back to the station and shared knowledge about the area and history. We had a fun time!

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9.3
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom.

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9.2
Superb
52 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom guest house features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The space was comfortable, well maintained, very close to the station, and the owner was amazing! His friendliness made me feel like I was staying at a relative’s house :)

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9.6
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

ゲストハウスすまいるさん, a property with a garden, is located in Iba, 43 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, 43 km from Sanzen-in Temple, as well as 44 km from Mount Hiei. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. incredibly kind staff, excellent room, overall, wonderful! 10/10

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9
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Featuring garden views, GuestHouse去-来-現Ko-Rai-Gen provides accommodation with free bikes and a terrace, around 37 km from Hikone Castle. Among the facilities at this property are free shuttle service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Parking on-site is available and the guest house also offers a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. The place itself is clean, pretty and very convenient. This hosts are lovely and very helpful. Thank you so very much!

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9.3
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

1日1組限定 1棟貸切の古民家 蔵の宿 隠れ蔵 is a recently renovated guest house in Nagahama, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 43 km from Hikone Castle, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Kehi Jingu Shrine. An incredible hotel in a beautiful part of the countryside! The host was very accommodating and exceptionally kind. Staying here was a wonderful experience and I seriously recommend it to anyone visiting Shiga!

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9.7
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Guesthouse Shin is located in Omihachiman, 38 km from Sanzen-in Temple and 39 km from Mount Hiei. This guest house offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. The location was quiet, in the middle of a residential area so it was very quiet at all times, there was a convenience store about 10mins walk away. The guesthouse was very spacious with a living room, dining room and sitting room on the main floor. There were 2 bathrooms and 2 showers and all very clean!

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9
Superb
42 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. It’s a traditional Japanese cabin in the mountains. The shoji screens and the zen garden made it a really relaxing and cozy visit. One of my favorite accommodations through my journey in Japan. They have WiFi, and a modern toilet. The kitchen is a bit old and not up to modern standards but it works just fine. If you want a place away from the bustling cities, and really want to relax and also get a feel for an authentic Japanese cabin I can highly recommend it. Word of advice is to get food before you arrive as it is far from any stores, but I was informed of this before arrival so I had time to plan. The hostess was super friendly and very helpful It’s an old cabin and it shows, don’t expect a newly renovated house, but it gave it an authentic feeling. There’s also no AC, but with it being in the mountains and the shoji screens it didn’t get too hot at night. Also the insects make a lot of noise Wish I stayed more than one night

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9.4
Superb
75 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Situated in Takashima and only 50 km from Sanzen-in Temple, FarmStayINN 母屋 Sanzaemon-tei GuestHouse Second floor Shiga-Takasima Traditional Japanese architecture house Limited to one group per day features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has lake and garden views, and is 27 km from Omimaiko Beach. The property is non-smoking and is located 30 km from Kehi Jingu Shrine. A perfect countryside Japanese farmhouse stay. By far the best stay of my trip here. Owners are so kind and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. They prepare your bath, take you shopping, and even to rent a bicycle and then to the train station on my last day. Amazing people. The classical music and the view every morning are just exquisite. Could not be happier. Incredible value for your money also.

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9.7
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

The villa with a terrace and quiet street views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. It was very clean, comfortable, and close to a convenience store.

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9.3
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

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