Name: Koke Musu inn
Address: 520-0812 Shiga, Otsu, Kinoshita-cho 17-19, Japan, Kinoshita-cho 17-19, Shiga, 520-0812, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $99 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

Koke Musu inn

520-0812 Shiga, Otsu, Kinoshita-cho 17-19, Japan – Great location - show map – Train Access

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Guests who stayed here loved

“Once located, relatively simple to check-in and check-out. Staff was nice. Decor is lively and interesting.”

Robin

Japan

“Has a small kitchen, nice location, almost waterfront, cheap enough”

Andrei

Australia

“The Koke Musu Inn was by far my favorite place to stay during a two week trip to Japan. The house is decorated in a way that was deeply creative and quirky. The room was extremely cozy and well...”

Martin

United States of America

“The design and layout of the room was creative and comfortable. Such attention to details - hooks conveniently located, lights at all the right places and all of them are dimmable from a remote...”

Fosvib

Singapore

“The innkeeper is an artist and she acts as your surrogate mother while you are here. Be sure to ask for room 203 which is set up as a traditional Japanese living room. She and her husband got up in...”

Edward

United States of America

“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...”

Marian

Australia

“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.”

Katrin

Germany

“very nice, special atmosphere, with all the collectibles. I liked it. Single room/apartment, with all you need, very friendly, attentative host.”

Robert

Germany

“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...”

Lorraine

United Kingdom

“Everything is prefect. I love the special design for this hotel and wonderful service.”

Alan

Hong Kong

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.3

Value for money

9.0

Location

8.7

Free Wifi

High score for Otsu

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A recently renovated guest house in Otsu, Koke Musu inn offers outdoor fireplace, private parking, and sports facilities. This property offers access to darts. The guest house features city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. Accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with bidet, bathrobes, and slippers. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fruit, and juice are available each morning at the guest house. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. For guests with children, Koke Musu inn offers an indoor play area. If you'd like to discover the area, cycling and fishing are possible in the surrounding area, and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Daigo-ji Temple is 7.2 miles from Koke Musu inn, while Shoren-in Temple is 7.9 miles from the property. Itami Airport is 34 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Superior Studio

1 twin bed

and

1 futon bed

Standard Studio

1 twin bed

and

1 futon bed

Deluxe Studio

1 full bed

and

1 futon bed

Studio - Split Level

1 twin bed

and

1 sofa bed

and

1 futon bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.3

Value for money

9.0

Location

8.7

Free Wifi

High score for Otsu

Guests who stayed here loved

Robin
Japan
“Once located, relatively simple to check-in and check-out. Staff was nice. Decor is lively and interesting.”
Andrei
Australia
“Has a small kitchen, nice location, almost waterfront, cheap enough”
Martin
United States of America
“The Koke Musu Inn was by far my favorite place to stay during a two week trip to Japan. The house is decorated in a way that was deeply creative and quirky. The room was extremely cozy and well equipped. Best of all, our host was so kind and...”
Fosvib
Singapore
“The design and layout of the room was creative and comfortable. Such attention to details - hooks conveniently located, lights at all the right places and all of them are dimmable from a remote control. Very clever use of space to fit in all the...”
Edward
United States of America
“The innkeeper is an artist and she acts as your surrogate mother while you are here. Be sure to ask for room 203 which is set up as a traditional Japanese living room. She and her husband got up in the middle of the night to see me off. I couldn't...”
Marian
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
“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
“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
“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
“Everything is prefect. I love the special design for this hotel and wonderful service.”

Managed by 【苔生宿/Koke-Musu:inn】ロゴマーク

Company review score: 9.7Based on 154 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

[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 info

[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 ! (^ _−) − ☆

Neighborhood info

[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

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of Koke Musu inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

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

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 02:00 and 05:00

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the 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）

Koke Musu inn is 1.4 miles from the center of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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
Room options at Koke Musu inn include:
- Studio
Koke Musu inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Cycling
- Pool table
- Game room
- Fishing
- Darts
- Bicycle rental
- Temporary art galleries
- Spa facilities
- Themed dinners
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Koke Musu inn on this page.
The prices at Koke Musu inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Check-in at Koke Musu inn is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
Koke Musu inn has 4 restaurants:
- BAR：NEGAN-BAR:Gallery
- 酒膳処：坂内七三郎
- 屋上BBQ：苔生苑
- Cafe：NANNAN