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.
Chiba
Accommodation Styles Tailored to Your Travel Purpose
"Itsukiri" was built by carving out a mountain in Isumi. There are 20 accommodation facilities where you can experience a higher-grade resort stay while enjoying the natural air. There are a variety of room types, from private villas with saunas and rental-style rooms to glamping tents, so you can choose the one that best suits your purpose and ideals. Amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided, so you can feel like you're at home, but one of the features is that you can enjoy hot springs in each room, making it even more relaxing than at home.
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.
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
Whole-House Rental Ideal as a Base for Hiroshima Sightseeing
Located about a 9-minute walk from JR Ono-Ura Station, the private rental "Erbe" stands across from Miyajima, one of Hiroshima’s most well-known scenic sites. The setting offers a quiet, secluded atmosphere, creating a restful space for a comfortable stay. Parking is available, and a convenience store is within walking distance, further enhancing convenience. The calm environment also supports workation stays, allowing time to unwind from travel while stepping away from daily routines.
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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.
Iwate
A Glamping Facility Surrounded by Nature for Easy, Relaxed Getaways
Located approximately an 8-minute drive from the Takizawa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, this glamping resort is named "LCO-Resort," an acronym for "Let’s Chill Out." The resort embraces a relaxed concept of "Everything here is yours to use," offering a casual yet comfortable way to unwind. Featuring five types of private, standalone accommodations, it provides an easygoing glamping experience surrounded by nature—complete with barbecues, saunas, and seasonal outdoor activities.
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.
Yamaguchi
Hygge Moments on a Private Beach
Opened in April 2023 in Aio, Yamaguchi City, this collection of four standalone cottages stands along a private beach. Each cottage features a different design, creating a row of charming, photogenic hideaways where both the exterior and interiors offer distinctive character. The setting invites a sense of 'hygge'—a Danish concept that embraces simple comfort and a personally relaxing atmosphere—within an open, liberating space. Some cottages include spacious decks with open-air baths, while others feature rooftop lookouts, offering playful ideas and uninterrupted views of the sea and sky.
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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.
Nagasaki
A Private Retreat Combining Historical Charm and Convenience
"Oyado Kinokuniya Togiyamachi Harimaya, Kado, Kura" is a private lodging facility located approximately a 4-minute walk from Nagasaki Electric Tramway Meganebashi Station. The three private lodging facilities are connected by narrow alleys, and each one offers a comfortable stay. Meganebashi Bridge, one of Japan's three most famous bridges and a designated nationally important cultural property, and Nagasaki Hamaichi Shopping Street, with about 700 shops where you can enjoy shopping and local cuisine, are also within walking distance. There is good access to many tourist spots.
Hiroshima
Restorative Getaway Overlooking Itsukushima and the Seto Inland Sea
"Miyajima Resort HAUOLI," limited to five groups per day, offers a stay centered on balance for mind and body within a natural setting. Five vividly colored trailer houses, each designed with a distinct Hawaii-inspired concept, provide varied accommodation styles, including rooms that allow pets and layouts suited to older guests. The setting supports time away from daily routines in a relaxed environment.
Yamanashi
A Hilltop Camp Resort with Sweeping Views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi
Built around the three essentials of "Eat, Rest, and Restore," this intimate camp resort is designed for 2 to 4 guests, offering a refined retreat created exclusively for adults. Time here is meant to be savored—whether shared with someone special or spent in quiet reflection. As a rule, pets and children under 12 are not permitted, preserving a calm, grown-up atmosphere throughout the property. Set at an elevation of approximately 1,020 meters, the location commands uninterrupted, ever-changing views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi across the seasons. The site itself lies in a secluded, sacred area long cherished by the local community. New yet comfortingly familiar, the space invites guests to reconnect with nature and experience moments of deep harmony in an unhurried, natural setting.
Nagano
Secret Base Style Room Filled with Playful Imagination
The "SORA" building underwent a partial renovation in July 2025, introducing a jungle-themed playroom designed to evoke the feeling of exploring a forest. An augmented reality (AR) indoor activity platform, "DIDIM," has also been installed, creating an engaging environment for guests with children. Together with the adjacent "HOSHI" building, the property accommodates up to 20 guests, making it well suited for families and group stays. The living and dining area features a large table and sofas, providing a comfortable space for gathering.
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