Koke Musu inn

Shiga, Otsu, Kinoshita-cho 17-19, Japan
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Koke Musu inn

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Scored 9
9.0
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168 reviews

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A recently renovated guest house in Otsu, Koke Musu inn offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. It is situated 12 km from Daigo-ji Temple and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, bathrobes and slippers. Units have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature garden views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available each morning. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in Italian cuisine. For guests with children, Koke Musu inn offers an indoor play area. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Shoren-in Temple is 13 km from Koke Musu inn, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 13 km from the property. Itami Airport is 55 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • 4 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Private parking available

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 futon bed
1 single bed
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1 futon bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Otsu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Layla
    Canada Canada
    “We had never been to Otsu before, and we were so happy to have booked this place. It's steps from the lake, and there's a lovely little cafe just about immediately beside the place. They also serve food in the downstairs portion of the inn. We...”
  • Aro
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “A lot of delightful small decorative figures throughout the place, very glad that the owner is willing to share the collections. Although the owner keeps emphasising that the rooms are small, I'd rather say they have very efficient space...”
  • Marian
    Australia Australia
    “A beautiful ‘tiny’ apartment which was really not tiny at all with its clever three level design. Exceptionally clean. Quirky and interesting. And close to park run. Plus the owner generously drove us to Zeze station as it was raining in the...”
  • Katrin
    Germany Germany
    “Koke Muse Inn is quite an experience. The place is filled with little figures and scenes. A lot of love went into it. The host was super nice and friendly.”
  • Robert
    Germany Germany
    “very nice, special atmosphere, with all the collectibles. I liked it. Single room/apartment, with all you need, very friendly, attentative host.”
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location for the Sunshine Beach parkrun which was the purpose of our one night stay - right across the road from it. Very individual and interesting property which was very clean and had lots of extras. Quirky decor! We had a lovely welcome...”
  • Alan
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Everything is prefect. I love the special design for this hotel and wonderful service.”
  • Helena
    Sweden Sweden
    “The hotel was so interestingly designed there was a lot of interesting manga figurines everywhere and small compositions of water fish aquaria and plants. You discover new things all the time. it’s a little bit like a museum. I especially...”
  • Ana
    United States United States
    “There were lots of pretty decorations , every detail was well thought out. The hostess was very kind.”
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    “Sweet place with everything we needed. It was close to Parkrun and we were grateful for bicycle rental being available.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by 【苔生宿/Koke-Musu:inn】ロゴマーク

Company review score: 9.7Based on 167 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

[Koke-Musu: inn] is a shared space full of owners' hobbies ! Please use freely ! Bring-in OK ! A small moss garden and a goldfish pond are on the patio at the entrance of the facility marked by a wood stove ! Lilliput lane and figure interior goods are cute ! Cafe space ! Handmade moss terrarium and diorama are interesting ! BAR area ! Japanese Tea room of calm space ! BBQ can be enjoyed in the rooftop area where the miniature garden medaka basin and aquarium are located ! There is also a smoking area ! Room-only plan and Plan with Japanese breakfast which has been well received ! We hope that you will choose our accommodation for your travel memories ! Enjoy your smart stay ! (^-^)

Property information

[Koke-Musu: inn] is a stylish DIY accommodation that renovated a Large two-story wooden house under the supervision of a store architectural design office! This is a so cool guesthouse ！All rooms are elaborated and furnished with raised tatami floors and each room has a buried bed, loft bed and sliding bed. The restroom is completely private and separated in those guests rooms. The bathroom contains a compact shower booth, washbasin, dressing table, and shower toilet. Japanese and Western eclectic ! Specializing in lattices and interior goods ! There is a mini kitchen and desk space in each room. Two rooms have a stairwell structure. A stylish space that is also concerned with lighting ! DIY style and handmade feeling, so I can do it myself ! You can live as it is ! I want to live in such a room! ＼ (^ O ^) / Even the children's room, it changes and looks like this ! “Ingenuity" has been done to make you think so ! We hope you think to incorporate it into your room. ! A inn like a hideaway ! We are happy if you like it ! (^ _−) − ☆

Neighbourhood information

[Koke-Musu: inn] is overlooking the shores of Lake Biwa where the Omi Bridge is shining, and Otsu Lakeshore Nagisa Park which is more than 4km in length. The inn is in front of the lakeside road ! A large promenade full of walking, jogging and cycling people ! Lake Biwa is one of the world’s Mecca for black baths fishing ! Challenge Lake Biwa ! Anglers ! Otsu is a wonderful city that is blessed with nature and heals travelers! (^｡ ^) JR Otsu Station → Kinoshita-cho Bus Stop (14min) → To the inn (1min walk) From the inn to the parking lot, convenience store, supermarket, and drug store (3min walk) There are many restaurants within a 1-10 min walk ! To Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel (5min walk) To the nearest station: Keihan Railway / Nishiki Station (9min walk) Keihan Railway runs north and south of Otsu city. On the northern end, Sakamoto Hieizanguchi : Cable car that climbs Mt. Hiei ! Around the southern part of Otsu, Ishiyama station for Ishiyamadera temple. In addition, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine and the former moss garden named “Kyuchikurinin” are wonderful. Moreover, Lake Biwa Terrace, which is now a hot topic, is about an hour's drive from the inn ! You can go from Keihan Nishiki St

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Cafe：NANNAN
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Japanese • Seafood • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • 酒膳処：坂内七三郎
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Koke Musu inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • 4 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Executive lounge access
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Wellness

    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Koke Musu inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 02:00 and 05:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 4 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Koke Musu inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 大健保衛生第326号苔生宿：簡易宿所（通年）

    FAQs about Koke Musu inn

    • Room options at Koke Musu inn include:

      • Studio

    • The prices at Koke Musu inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Koke Musu inn is 1.4 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Koke Musu inn has 4 restaurants:

      • 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
      • 酒膳処：坂内七三郎
      • Cafe：NANNAN
      • BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery

    • Check-in at Koke Musu inn is from 17:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Guests staying at Koke Musu inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Italian
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Asian
      • American
      • À la carte

    • Koke Musu inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Bicycle rental
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Spa facilities
      • Themed dinner nights

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Koke Musu inn on this page.