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Kotoriko — Private Traditional House Rental in Kawasaki, Ise (Exterior)
A Showa-Era House in Ise-Kawasaki

Stay in a nostalgic Japanese home, steps from the old canal town.

Kotoriko

A private vacation rental in Kawasaki, Ise — one group per night, the whole house to yourselves. A 9-minute walk from Ujiyamada and Ise-shi Stations, and a perfect base for visiting Ise Jingu Shrine.

Entire house (1 group/night) Kawasaki, Ise 9 min walk from 2 stations Free parking (1 car)
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3 REASONS TO CHOOSE

Three reasons guests love Kotoriko

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POINT 01
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Your own private house for up to 4 guests

Living room with rattan chairs and retro floral fusuma

An entire traditional house with no other guests and no staff on site. Perfect for families, friends, and couples who want space and privacy. Bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bath — all yours.

  • One group per night, complete privacy
  • Futon bedding for 4 (3 in the bedroom + 1 in the living room)
  • Full kitchen and separate bath, toilet, and washroom
POINT 02
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Free private parking (1 car)

Free private on-site parking space at Kotoriko

A free parking space on site — no hunting for coin parking. Note: the street and entrance are narrow; mid-size minivans are the largest vehicles that fit. Large vans and full-size SUVs cannot enter.

  • Free, reserved, on-site (no booking needed)
  • Great base for driving to Ise Jingu and the Shima area
  • Photo directions sent after booking
POINT 03
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9 minutes on foot from two stations

Entrance hall of Kotoriko

Ujiyamada Station (Kintetsu limited express & sightseeing trains) and Ise-shi Station (Kintetsu & JR) are both about a 9-minute walk away — easy even with luggage.

  • Direct trains from Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya
  • Ise Jingu Outer Shrine is one stop or a short drive away
  • The historic Kawasaki canal district is right outside
Showa-retro living room with rattan chairs and floral fusuma doors
Warm wooden entrance hall at Kotoriko
OUR STORY

A little bird's perch in an old merchant town

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Kawasaki flourished from the Edo era as the "kitchen of Ise," supplying pilgrims on their way to Ise Jingu. Black wooden warehouses still line the Setagawa river. We restored a house here, keeping its Showa-era warmth — rattan chairs, retro floral fusuma doors, soft lamplight — and added modern comforts: a renovated bathroom, fast Wi-Fi, and a gas dryer. It feels like coming home to a Japanese grandmother's house. We hope you rest here like a little bird (kotori) folding its wings.

ROOMS & AMENITIES

Rooms and amenities

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3D floor plan of Kotoriko showing parking, bedroom, living room, kitchen, washroom, bathroom, and toilet
FLOOR PLAN

Entire House for Up to 4 Guests

Bedroom (3 futons) + living room (1 futon) + kitchen + separate bath/toilet. Because the entire house is reserved for one group per night, every room is yours to enjoy in complete privacy.

Japanese-style bedroom (3 futons) Living room (1 futon) Kitchen Bathroom Laundry Toilet
Japanese-style tatami bedroom with 3 sets of futon bedding Bedroom (3 futons)

Japanese-style bedroom

Tatami bedroom with 3 sets of futon bedding, air conditioning, and a nostalgic paper lantern light.

Living room with rattan swivel chairs and retro floral fusuma Living room (1 futon)

Living room

Rattan swivel chairs, a round glass table, and retro floral fusuma. A 4th futon can be laid out here. Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Full kitchen with IH stove, appliances, cookware, and seasonings Kitchen

Kitchen

IH stove, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, kettle, cookware, tableware, and basic seasonings (oil, soy sauce, salt, sugar, dashi).

Clean modern bathroom with auto-fill and reheating Bathroom

Bathroom

Clean modern bath with auto-fill and reheating. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap provided.

Washer and gas dryer Laundry

Laundry

Washer and a powerful gas dryer, free to use, detergent included — great for long stays.

Washlet bidet toilet Toilet

Toilet

Washlet (bidet) toilet.

Amenities & Equipment

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Free Wi-Fi
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Free private parking
(1 car, up to mid-size minivan)
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Gas dryer & washer
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Air conditioning
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Bath with reheating
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Washlet toilet
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Shampoo & body soap
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Towels & hair dryer
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Cookware & tableware
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Basic seasonings
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Charging cables
(Lightning / Type-C)
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Smart lock self check-in
AREA & SIGHTSEEING

Exploring Ise from Kotoriko

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2 min walk

Kawasaki Merchant Museum & canal district

Edo-era warehouses, galleries, and cafes along the Setagawa river.

9 min walk

Ujiyamada Station

A registered cultural property from the 1930s. Try Ise udon at the long-standing shops nearby.

5–6 min by car

Ise Jingu Outer Shrine (Geku)

Visit early in the morning for a serene experience.

10–15 min by car

Ise Jingu Inner Shrine (Naiku) & Okage Yokocho

Japan's most sacred shrine and its lively old-town street. Buses also run from Ujiyamada Station.

INFORMATION & ACCESS

Information & Access

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Property Kotoriko — private house rental in Kawasaki, Ise
Type Entire house, 1 group per night, self check-in
Capacity Up to 4 guests
Layout Bedroom (3 futons) + living room (1 futon) + kitchen + separate bath/toilet
Parking 1 free on-site space (up to mid-size minivan; large cars/SUVs cannot enter)
Check-in / out 3:00–9:00 PM / by 10:00 AM
Address Kawasaki 3-chome, Ise, Mie 516-0009, Japan (exact address sent after booking)
By train 9 min walk from Ujiyamada Stn (Kintetsu) or Ise-shi Stn (Kintetsu/JR)
By car About 10 min from Ise IC (Ise Expressway)
⚠️ Important

【Important — if you are coming by car】

The street and the parking entrance are very narrow. The largest vehicle that fits is a mid-size minivan (Toyota Noah / Voxy, Honda StepWGN, Nissan Serena class). Large vans (Alphard, Elgrand) and full-size SUVs cannot enter. Photo directions are sent after your booking is confirmed.

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HOW TO BOOK

Booking is easy — 3 steps

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We take bookings through Airbnb. Free to sign up, secure card payment, and fully contactless self check-in.

STEP 01
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Check dates and rates

See real-time availability and exact prices for your dates on our Airbnb calendar.

STEP 02
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Book online

Choose your dates and number of guests (up to 4) and pay securely through Airbnb.

STEP 03
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Receive check-in info automatically

After booking, the door code, entry instructions, and photo directions to the house and parking are sent to you via Airbnb message. Check in any time from 3:00 PM — no staff, no waiting.

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Check-in 3:00–9:00 PM / Check-out by 10:00 AM. Self check-in only — there is no front desk.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q How many guests can stay? +
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Up to 4. Futons for 3 in the bedroom and 1 in the living room. The whole house is yours, so families with small children are welcome.
Q Is parking really free? Any size limit? +
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Yes, 1 free on-site space, no reservation needed. Mid-size minivans are the limit; large vans and full-size SUVs cannot enter due to the narrow street.
Q How do I check in? +
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Fully contactless. After booking on Airbnb, you receive the smart-lock door code and entry instructions by message. Enter any time from 3:00 PM.
Q How do I book? +
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Through our official Airbnb listing. Check rates and availability on the calendar and book online.
Q Is there Wi-Fi? Can I do laundry? +
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Yes — free Wi-Fi, plus a washer and gas dryer with detergent provided, free to use.
Q Is smoking allowed? +
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No. The entire house and grounds are non-smoking.
Q Are pets allowed? +
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Unfortunately, no.
Q Any house rules at night? +
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Kotoriko is in a quiet residential area. Please keep windows closed and noise down after 9:00 PM. Also, Japanese law requires all guests to be registered by name, address, and occupation (plus nationality and passport number for guests residing outside Japan).
RESERVATION

A quiet night in old Ise awaits.

Entire Showa-retro house / up to 4 guests / free parking / 9 min from two stations.
Rated ★5.0 on Airbnb (10+ reviews), Guest Favorite.

✓ One group per night ✓ 9 min walk from stations ✓ Free on-site parking ✓ Washer & gas dryer ✓ Secure Airbnb payment
Kotoriko — Private House in Ise Up to 4 guests / Free parking / 9 min walk
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