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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. For the price, you get the entire place for your travel group (which is quite big). There are also bicycles available that can be used (really enjoyed biking around near the rice patties)

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9.3
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
US$144
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
51 reviews
Price from
US$32
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$32
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$41
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. Great experience staying in a quiet and friendly community. It was everything we hoped for and more. We got up at six to ring the bell, and it was really special. After that, Asami's husband told us that we were welcome to join the local residents in their morning exercise, and we did. It was such a nice surprise! We enjoyed the great sense of community here. Later during the temple experience, we learned a lot about the local temple culture. I would highly recommend their guesthouse to anyone interested in having an in-depth understanding of local Japanese communities.

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9.4
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
US$112
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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9.6
Exceptional
63 reviews
Price from
US$95
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
41 reviews
Price from
US$191
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. A very quiet traditional home in. remote hinterland of Biwako. Kuniyo-san was very nice, welcoming and friendly. Her cooking was amazing, totally delicious and beautiful washoku. when I asked for vegetarian washoku, she made me amazing dishes with local ingredients. She even dropped me off to the train station. Totally recommended!

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9.4
Superb
75 reviews
Price from
US$91
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. Instructions by the host were precise and clear before the checkin. The rooms were sparkling clean, hosts were super friendly and helpful! Location is great to multiple sights in the neighborhood. (Metasequoia trees, cherry blossom, etc. ) Everything is as described in the property descruption. Even better than the pictures. Hosts do not speak english, however they are well prepared with a translator app.

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9.7
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
US$123
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. The guesthouse is clean and has 3 rooms, very suitable for group of family or friends!! The owner cleans up the house daily so that the guesthouse feels like brand-new everyday! It even has plenty of toys for kids!! And can park up to 2cars! It is very recommened to family or friends!!

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9.3
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
US$191
per night

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