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Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga

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Interior
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 419 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Takashima, Shiga
  • Place, Kinkaku-ji Temple
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Biwa
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga

A private annex in the countryside

Adjacent to the rice fields
A calm time unrelated to overcrowding
There is no TV or convenience store
Starry sky is beautiful

The nearby Lake Biwa you can swim in the summer
Hakodateyama ski resort is near
It is an area where you can feel nature and the four seasons

A row of metasequoia trees and Roadside station Adogawa are within a 15minute drive

Cafe menu Rental cycle and rental BBQ stove are available for a fee with advance reservation / A small artist retreat in rural Japan near Lake Biwa

This traditional house has been slowly transformed through DIY renovation into a quiet space inspired by a modern teahouse

The garden features a handbuilt skate landscape that blends into the land somewhere between sculpture and playground

Part of the house also functions as a small caf

Surrounded by fields and starfilled night skies it offers a slower rhythm of countryside life

Only one hour from Kyoto

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Takashima

Takashima is home to this holiday home. Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum and Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Makino Pickland and Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa. Yomeien and Lake Biwa Children's Land are also worth visiting.
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Takashima, Shiga

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Biwa - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Metasequoia Namiki - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Ogoto Onsen - 59 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Makino Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天下一品近江今津店セルフ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪マクドナルド 近江今津店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪川魚の西友 本店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪食堂 すず広 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家今津店 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga on 18 July 2026 start from AU$183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artist Teahouse Skate Garden near Lake Biwa / Takashima Shiga located?

Situated in Takashima, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Biwako Quasi-National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Biwa. Shinasahi Waterfowl Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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