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Vacation rentals for every style

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Popular amenities for Japan places to stay

Self check-in
Free parking on premises
Gym
BBQ grill
Laptop-friendly workspace

Homes in Japan

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Home in Furano
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Momiji Georgia

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A dining area is featured with a large wooden table surrounded by chairs. Natural light filters through the glass doors that open to the outdoor space, while modern pendant lighting hangs above the table, adding a touch of design.
Home in Shimoda
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Ocean View Luxury Beach House

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Home in Naniwa-ku, Osaka Shi,
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

1 stop to Naｍba ！3floors with elevator ! 200㎡！

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A comfortable living area is showcased with a large flat-screen television mounted on a wall shelf. A light brown sofa is positioned in front of a wooden coffee table on a patterned rug. Natural light is allowed in through the large window adorned with sheer curtains.
Home in Kunigami District
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

P quiet 3 BR House 2 Baths + small pool Newly renovated & renovated

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A two-story home with a circular shape is connected by a covered walkway featuring an open design. The exterior is complemented by climbing greenery and a lush grassy area surrounding the property. Large windows provide ample natural light to the structure.
Home in Niseko
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Cozy and spacious Niseko home

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A traditional tatami room features a low wooden table surrounded by floor cushions. Sliding glass doors provide natural light, while a window with horizontal blinds offers privacy. A television is positioned in the corner, contributing to the room's functional layout.
Home in Sumida City
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Sky Tree Stay Hotel 4 min walk from Keisei Hikifune Station Detached house with parking very convenient place

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A cozy living area is presented, featuring a light-colored sofa with green accent pillows and two wicker chairs. A wooden table is positioned at the center, while a television is visible against one wall. Natural light enters through a large window, brightening the space.
Home in Ginowan-shi
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews

Old American House K-113

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Home in Minamiashigara-shi
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 311 reviews

Near Hakone-Romantic Canadian House

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Other great vacation rentals in Japan

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Apartment in Chigasaki
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Shonan Seaside Resort/4 min to the sea/Showa Retro/Sweets/Invaders/Up to 5 people/A020

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Home in Kagamino, Tomata District
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

369宿

Guest favorite
A dining area with a long wooden table and several black chairs is present. Two pendant lights hang above the table. A brown sofa is situated nearby, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space. A wall-mounted television is visible.
Home in Nishinari-ku, Osaka
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews

With parking!Near MRT and Nankai line station

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A spacious living area features large windows allowing ample natural light. A red patterned sofa is positioned alongside a wooden coffee table, and a folding chair offers additional seating. Light curtains frame the windows, while a blue exercise mat is neatly placed against the wall.
Home in Chino
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Entire old house · Close to Lake Toshina and Lake Suwa by car, golf course, convenience store, laundry 1 min walk

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A cozy living area is showcased with a patterned couch and a glass coffee table. The room transitions into a traditional tatami space with a green sleeping area visible through sliding shoji doors. Natural light enters through the window, illuminating the warm wooden flooring.
Condo in 大阪市住吉区
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Traditional TatamiStyle House of N ° 5 Condominium

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The image captures a serene view from the window, showcasing a snowy landscape with a glistening lake in the foreground. Majestic mountains rise in the distance against a backdrop of a cloudy sky illuminated by soft sunlight.
Vacation home in Toyako, Abuta District
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Ron's Workshop 湖畔へ歩いて行ける眺めの良い平家別荘

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An inviting space is displayed, featuring a cozy seating area with a light-colored sofa and a glass coffee table. A tatami mat area provides a traditional touch, while large windows allow natural light to fill the room, complemented by light drapes and neutral decor.
Apartment in Ota City
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

7F [Keikyu Kamata] 5 minutes on foot | Free Wifi | Japanese and Western rooms like luxury hotels | 1LDK45m2 | Up to 6 people | EV available

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Apartment in 新宿区, Shinjuku City
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

K-Palace202: Dedicated Toilet Bathroom TV Cold Storage Store WiFi, Higashi Shinjuku Station 5 min, Shin-Okubo Station 7 min, Convenience store 1 min

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Your guide to Japan

Welcome to Japan

Whether you’re new to Japan or you’ve traveled here many times, this country of 430 inhabited islands will unveil a new facet at every turn. You can take in the lakes and shrines surrounding Mount Fuji, the brilliant building-high signs of Osaka, the ancient temples of Kyoto, and the avant-garde architecture on remote Naoshima Island. Tokyo is a feast for urban aesthetes, with globally chic design stores, fashion boutiques, and cocktail bars, while the dramatic gorges and vapor-wrapped volcanos of Hokkaido’s national parks will thrill lovers of the outdoors.

It’s hard not to make Japanese cuisine a cornerstone of your visit, whether you’re sampling your way through regional styles of ramen or honoring the season’s most evocative ingredients with an elegant kaiseki meal. The twin assets of Japanese hospitality and the country’s well-designed infrastructure make it easy to experience Japan’s many delights, traveling between megacities and remote coastal villages.

The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Japan

Though it’s hard to make generalizations about an archipelago that stretches 1,900 miles, Japan is generally considered to have a temperate subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers, cool but mild winters, and a distinct spring and fall. The farther from Tokyo you travel, of course, the more you’ll want to consult local conditions. The climate in the snowy northern island of Hokkaido — where winter temperatures dip below freezing for a month or two — can be quite different from that of semi-tropical Okinawa in the south, where humid 90-degree summer days are the norm. On the main island of Honshu, spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the most comfortable, not to mention the most popular times to visit. The landscape is at its most expressive then, especially during Japan’s famed cherry-blossom season in late March and early April. If you are traveling to Japan in late summer, monitor the weather reports for tropical cyclones blowing in from the Pacific Ocean, and keep in mind, September and October are the height of the country’s rain season, so bring waterproof outerwear as well as indoor plans.

Top things to do in Japan

Kyoto’s Higashiyama District

As the imperial seat for more than a millennium, Kyoto has preserved hundreds of stunning temples, palaces, gardens, and of course, the legendary geisha districts. The historic Higashiyama District is one of the most atmospheric corners in this tradition-minded city, and you can spend hours wandering down narrow streets lined with wood-frame houses and centuries-old artisan shops, darting into side streets to peek in small shrines, before visiting the 1,200-year-old Kiyomizudera temple, with its terrace overlooking downtown. Higashiyama shines brightest during the 10-day Hanatoro festival in March, when thousands of paper lanterns appear.

Hiking in the Japanese Alps

Seventy percent of Japan’s landmass is covered in mountain ranges, which curve along the entire sweep of the archipelago. One of the most glorious spots in the northern Japanese Alps is the 673-square-mile Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, located between Toyama and Nagano, 150 miles northwest of Tokyo. In the summer, you can hike along the Azusa river at Kamikochi, seek out the hot springs around Okuhida, or if you’re an experienced mountaineer, trek from mountain hut to mountain hut (make reservations beforehand). In winter, skiers and snowboarders make pilgrimages to the resorts at Hakuba.

Island-Hopping in Okinawa

If you don’t think of traveling to Japan for sublime beach time, you’ve never visited the Okinawan archipelago at the southern end of Japan. Using Okinawa City as your base, you can take ferries or short flights to reach some of its 160 far-flung islands. Go snorkeling in the clear turquoise waters surrounding Tokashiki Island, where clownfish and butterfly fish dart among the coral reefs. Loll on the powdery white-sand beaches of Hateruma Island. Wander around historic houses with tiled roofs and sculptures on Taketomi Island. Everywhere you go, you can sample Okinawa’s distinctive Ryukyuan cuisine, which incorporates influences from China and southeast Asia.

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