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Grand opening in July 2026. About 90 minutes by car from central Tokyo, this intimate private villa retreat offers six exclusive whole-villa rentals nestled in the quiet of Lake Kawaguchi. Each villa features a semi-open-air bath (artificial Onsen “Beauty & Wellness Bath”), a sauna, and a cold plunge. Meals are prepared with local ingredients for a sensory dining experience. Local alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (tea leaves) are also included as part of our drink-inclusive offering. In a gently designed space that connects you with nature, enjoy meaningful time with loved ones—or restorative time on your own. Experience your private lakeside retreat.

Set in a location with views of Sakurajima and the Kirishima mountain range, you can enjoy scenery that changes with time. When conditions are right, you may even encounter a magical sea of clouds.Inside, you’ll find an airy living room filled with natural light through large windows, a calming Japanese-style room, and a bedroom with a queen-size bed. The Accommodation sleeps up to 5 guests, making it ideal for stays with family or friends.On the terrace, breathe in the crisp air and enjoy peaceful moments. At night, take in a sky full of stars; in the morning, wake to refreshing air—an indulgent escape from everyday life.As this Accommodation is surrounded by nature, insects may appear depending on the season and weather. We hope you’ll see this as part of Kirishima’s unique charm.

In this place, where grass-roofed cottages are scattered throughout the grounds, time seems to flow as if you’ve stepped into a story.In the morning, enjoy coffee on the terrace while listening to birdsong.In the afternoon, stroll along forest paths and take in nature’s changing beauty.And at night, a dreamlike scene unfolds under soft lights.Step away from the city’s bustle and take time to gently reset your mind and body.Here, you’ll find quiet moments that let you forget everyday life.

THE BEACH AMAMI, nestled in Tatsugo Town on Amami Oshima, is a private villa surrounded by the sea and nature right in front of you. Located just steps from a surf spot, you can enjoy an extraordinary escape with the sound of the waves as your soundtrack. The villa features a jacuzzi and terrace, offering a spacious, open setting with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean—perfect for unwinding at your own pace. At night, you can take in a sky full of stars and the magical “Moon Road,” a shimmering path of moonlight across the water unique to this location. In a quiet village far from the crowds, savor the luxury of doing nothing and enjoy a special stay where you can spend island time entirely your own way.

A private, entire-villa rental near the beach on Ishigaki Island. Set within 223 sqm of space, it features a pool, sauna, and BBQ area. Spend time away from everyday life with only the people who matter most. A place that feels like your own—one you’ll want to return to again and again.

NEST Amanohashidate, nestled along the tranquil seaside of Amanohashidate in Kyoto, is a private villa where the warmth of wood meets refined design. Surrounded by abundant nature, you can unwind at your own pace while enjoying the scenery of each season. Outside, a covered heated pool lets you enjoy a resort-like atmosphere year-round without worrying about the weather. In addition to a sauna and BBQ facilities, each guest room is equipped with a natural Onsen bath, offering a luxurious escape that soothes both body and mind. Perfect for a special stay with family, friends, or loved ones—immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, and enjoy an exceptional getaway from everyday life.

We welcome only one group of guests per day.In a luxurious space wrapped in the warmth of wood,we offer you irreplaceable moments to share with your loved ones.Enjoy a relaxing getaway in our private, exclusive villa rental.

Chalet de Cotto — Your second base in the mountains.Nestled in a quiet forest in Hakuba, this private chalet is an entire-villa rental for up to 5 guests. With high-speed Wi‑Fi and a curated selection of the latest appliances, it’s also ideal as a strategic base for workations. As an optional add-on, enjoy a dinner featuring Shinshu ingredients prepared by a former Hoshino Resorts chef. Just minutes by car from the slopes, yet outside your windows lies overwhelming tranquility. Freedom you won’t find in a Hotel, and refined time you won’t find at home—discover a new kind of stay that makes Hakuba part of your life.

Nestled along the calm seaside of the Miura Peninsula, “Retreat ~NAGAI BASE~” is a hidden villa designed to capture a sense of playful sophistication for adults. Inside, a refined industrial interior is accented by warm brick walls. A theater-style living room with a large projector and a beautifully functional kitchen equipped with the latest appliances create an extraordinary space to unwind. The highlight is an authentic barrel sauna on the wooden deck. Surrounded by the scent of natural wood, enjoy self-pouring löyly to relax body and mind, then cool down in the chiller-equipped cold bath and savor open-air relaxation with the sea breeze for an exceptional sauna experience. Take in panoramic ocean views from the second-floor terrace and enjoy a free-spirited, luxurious getaway with friends or family—far from everyday life.

A Japanese-modern Hotel limited to three groups per day, featuring a hinoki cypress bath and a fully equipped kitchen in every room—ideal for group stays. This private Hotel offers a calm Japanese-modern atmosphere and a hinoki bath, accommodating up to 5 guests. With well-appointed Facilities for long stays and a relaxing space, you can enjoy special moments with your loved ones.A 10-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station with easy access from Shibuya. Located just a few minutes’ walk from Chazawa-dori, where local culture thrives. The neighborhood is dotted with distinctive cafes and bakeries, stylish select shops, and lively local bars and restaurants that come alive at night.

A newly built, private whole-house Accommodation opened in March 2026 on the banks of the Takase River, just a short distance from Kyoto Station. You can reserve the entire 120 m², two-story 4LDK home exclusively for one group per day.The Accommodation is located in Kikuhama, nestled between the Kamo River and the Takase River. This historic neighborhood once flourished as the Gojo red-light district, and traces of Kyoto’s old geisha quarters remain quietly among streets where everyday life continues.While it offers easy access to major sightseeing spots, excellent local favorites are scattered within walking distance. Start your morning at a small in-house roastery café just 30 seconds away. A 3-minute walk brings you to “Sauna no Umeyu,” a sento heated with firewood—bath tickets are provided as a perk during your stay. In 7 minutes on foot, you’ll find a wine bar open from morning and a renowned handmade soba shop that draws long lines. Simply walking this neighborhood reveals a side of Kyoto you can’t experience through sightseeing alone.Inside, enjoy a living room overlooking the gentle flow of the Takase River, a hinoki bath, and a small courtyard garden. Relax at your own pace while taking in seasonal flowers and greenery throughout the year. There are bedrooms on both the first and second floors, accommodating up to 7 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with an IH cooktop, dishwasher, rice cooker, and more. All beverages are complimentary throughout your stay.The name “Ko” carries our wish that time here will soften even a hardened heart—like turning soil with a hoe—and bring quiet restoration. Please spend several unhurried days at Ko and become part of this neighborhood like a regular.

MUJI BASE OIKAWA is located in Chiba Prefecture, in the Yoro Keikoku Onsen area shaped by beautiful nature and the Yoro River. Utilizing the former Oikawa Elementary School, which closed in 2013, it has been reborn as a place where local residents gather and relax, and as a “creative hub where travelers can learn about and experience local life.” In addition to Accommodation, it features a shop and coworking space, aiming to be a place of learning where new ideas are cultivated through everyday交流.

About 90 minutes by car from Tokyo, this is a traditional Japanese farmhouse over 100 years old in the Nagasa area of Kamogawa City, Chiba, renovated by MUJI.The plasterwork was crafted by Shuhei-gumi, and the sliding doors (fusuma), inspired by Kamogawa’s nature, were designed by Noda Print Studio.Kamogawa, Chiba—home to Oyama Senmaida, the terraced rice fields closest to Tokyo—offers a sweeping rural landscape often called Japan’s original scenery. Nestled between forested hills and open plains, it preserves a satoyama way of life lived alongside trees, wildflowers, birds, and many other creatures.To help you fully enjoy the everyday life of this nostalgic place, a new local hub has been created with experiences centered on food and farming.

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Sumire-an,” located near Nijo Castle—famous as the historic stage of the late Edo period’s Taisei Hokan (return of governing authority to the Emperor).Also close by is Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, an 800-meter covered arcade lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse has been renovated into a space where you can experience the traditions of Kyoto townhouses and the rhythm of everyday life in Kyoto.With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend with stone-paved alleys, lattice windows, and ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere.Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light filtering through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.For an elevated stay at “Nijo Sumire-an,” experience Kyoto’s history and the living culture of its streets right at your doorstep.

Within walking distance of Nijo Castle, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. “Kiyu” is a fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, quietly located just steps from the Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, where around 180 shops line an 800-meter covered arcade. This traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse—over 110 years old—has been renovated into a calm Japanese-style space wrapped in the “Aoi” connection that links its woven history with the town and culture.Featuring a dining area facing an inner courtyard garden, a warm Koya-maki (Japanese umbrella pine) wood bath, a kitchen for cooking, an airy Western-style room with chair seating, and a Japanese-style room, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.Enjoy an elevated stay at machiya Accommodation “Kiyu,” where you can relax in harmony while feeling the living breath of the ancient capital’s history and culture nurtured by its streets.

Directly in front of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple—home to numerous National Treasure buildings—and within walking distance of Kyoto Station, the gateway to sightseeing in Kyoto. “Nishi Hongan-ji Izuki” is a fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, quietly nestled on a small lane by the temple’s main gate. This renovated machiya townhouse has been redesigned into an open, flowing space that brings a sense of calm and ease.Featuring a traditional earthen-floor entryway (doma), the living room, dining area, and open kitchen connect seamlessly to create an airy, unified atmosphere. In addition to a Western-style bedroom and a Japanese-style room, the Accommodation includes a bathroom with views of a spacious inner garden (tsuboniwa), allowing up to 7 guests to relax in comfort.For an elevated stay at the perfect starting point for discovering Kyoto’s history and culture—along with its vibrant present—choose “Nishi Hongan-ji Izuki.”

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yotsuki,” is located near Nijo Castle—built by Tokugawa Ieyasu—and the covered shopping arcade “Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street,” lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse stay is adorned with motifs inspired by the shining moon of the four seasons. With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend into the stone-paved alley, lattice windows, and traditional ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere. Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. For an elevated stay in Kyoto—where you can experience its history and everyday culture up close—choose the machiya Accommodation “Yotsuki.”

A private, whole-house Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yumeha” is about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle—steeped in Tokugawa shogunate history—and Shinsenen Garden, which preserves the legacy of ancient Heian-kyo. This fully private machiya townhouse Accommodation lets you experience the refined elegance unique to Kyoto, woven through centuries of history. This historic machiya, over 110 years old, features the classic long and narrow “eel’s bed” layout that extends deep into the property. It offers a spacious living and dining area, a bathroom with views of an inner courtyard garden (tsuboniwa), a kitchen for self-catering, and three bedrooms so even larger groups can sleep separately. Up to 6 guests can stay. Enjoy an elevated stay at “Yumeha,” where calm and unhurried time flows in this traditional machiya townhouse Accommodation.

Kagerohi Karuizawa is a private rental Accommodation themed around “light and flicker,” opened in late April 2026. In warmer seasons, enjoy a campfire or BBQ on the wooden deck; in colder seasons, relax in the living room and savor a luxurious time watching the flames of the wood-burning stove.

Nishikinohama Park, a beloved seaside park in the Kansai/Osaka area, is one of Kansai’s premier scenic destinations—its landscape of white sand and pine groves has been selected for the “100 Best White Sand & Green Pine Beaches,” and its stunning sunsets have also been chosen for the “100 Best Sunsets in Japan.”In September 2025, Umi Terrace—an ocean-view glamping cottage resort with all cottages facing the sea—opened in this exceptional location, embraced by one of Kansai’s most beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets.Each spacious cottage features a luxurious design with a private pool and jacuzzi.Located within Nishikinohama Park, where you can enjoy a wide range of marine sports and seasonal activities, this is a special resort stay that lets you feel truly connected to nature.