Escape to a charming countryside retreat at Laughing Dogs Villa, located in the beautiful town of Takashima, Shiga. Easily accessible from Kyoto — just a direct 50-minute ride by JR Special Rapid Service — our villa offers a relaxing getaway surrounded by peaceful nature and a fragrant herb garden. Your stay includes a hearty English breakfast, and for dinner, you can opt to enjoy delicious British cuisine crafted with local ingredients. New! Discover Japan’s sake culture with our curated local brewery tours (optional). ◆Sake Brewery Tour Package (Optional Experience) Discover the soul of Japanese sake in the beautiful countryside of Takashima! Meet at JR Omi-Imazu Station at 1:00 PM. Visit three distinguished local breweries: Kawashima Brewery: enjoy a guided tour and sake tasting Ikemoto Brewery: a local favorite recommended by your host Yoshida Brewery: a hidden gem in the scenic town of Makino After the brewery tour, return to Laughing Dogs Villa for check-in. Price: 8,000 yen per person (including dinner and sake tasting set). Maximum 3 participants. In the evening, savor a traditional Japanese set dinner featuring a local sake tasting flight from Takashima’s best breweries. Transportation during the tour and back to the villa is included. Advance reservation required at least 7 days before your stay.

We are hosting guests from other countries over 10 years . We are enjoying gardening and baking in this weekend cottage with two lovely dogs. We hope our guests will be able to spend their time as if they were at their own home.

Beautiful Lake and mountains around here. If you want to leave crowded city during weekend, here is best place for you!