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Limited to 1 group per day Whole building rental - Waterhouse Memorial Hall Vories Architecture National Registered Tangible Cultural Property / Omihachiman Shiga

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Waterhouse House - Exterior (from the south side - night) This is a plan to rent the entire Taisho-era Western-style house (nationally registered tangible cultural property, built by Vories).
Dining room on the first floor. In the back you can see the sunroom (daytime). Large windows that let in natural light and breezes are one of the distinctive features of Vories architecture.
1st floor dining room (night) The fireplace is one of the features of Vories architecture. You can bring your own dinner or breakfast and enjoy it at the large dining table.
1F Living Room (Daytime) There is also a fireplace in the living room. Please relax and chat on the large sofa set.
Sunroom on the first floor. Open the curtains and natural light pours in through the large windows. There is also a sunroom on the second floor.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Omihachiman, Shiga
  • Mt. Hachiman Castle Ruins Lift
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nobunagano Yakatac Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Azuchi Castle Ruins
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Limited to 1 group per day Whole building rental - Waterhouse Memorial Hall Vories Architecture National Registered Tangible Cultural Property / Omihachiman Shiga

The Waterhouse House was built by the Vories Partnership in 1913 and was the residence of PB Waterhouse an American who worked with WM Vories in evangelizing Christianity in Omihachiman City at the time and his family

Waterhouse met WM Vories who worked as a Christian evangelist based in Omihachiman City and was inspired by his personality and work so he cooperated with him In order to preserve the Waterhouse familys evangelistic activities as a historical record the building is now called the Waterhouse Memorial Hall

In June 2008 when the building had been damaged for about 100 years since its construction it was fully restored by the Omi Brotherhood Foundation and registered as a national tangible cultural property In 2023 an initiative was launched to maintain and preserve the building through its use as a lodging facility etc / Entire house available for rent with all the necessary facilities
Limited to one group per day the entire house is available for rent The kitchen is equipped with tableware cutlery microwave stove refrigeratorfreezer sink etc and there is also a dining room so you can relax and enjoy your time with your family or close friends

Also a base for exploring the surrounding towns
Around 10 minutes on foot from the hotel there are historical streets designated as Important Tradit

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Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number M250032347

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

About the area

Omihachiman

Omihachiman is home to this holiday home. Mt. Hachiman Castle Ruins Lift and Kamo Shrine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mitsui Outlet Park and Pieri Moriyama Mall. Mentai Park Biwako and Hotaru Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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Omihachiman, Shiga

What's nearby

  • Mt. Hachiman Castle Ruins Lift - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Himurehachimangu Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawara Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nobunagano Yakatac Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Azuchi Castle Ruins - 14 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Seta Station - 23 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪日牟禮ヴィレッジ たねや - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪RABBIT HUTCH クラフトビアカフェ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CLUB HARIE 日牟禮ヴィレッジ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Going Nuts! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪久ぼ多屋 - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Limited to 1 group per day Whole building rental - Waterhouse Memorial Hall Vories Architecture National Registered Tangible Cultural Property / Omihachiman Shiga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Limited to 1 group per day Whole building rental - Waterhouse Memorial Hall Vories Architecture National Registered Tangible Cultural Property / Omihachiman Shiga?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Limited to 1 group per day Whole building rental - Waterhouse Memorial Hall Vories Architecture National Registered Tangible Cultural Property / Omihachiman Shiga?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Limited to 1 group per day Whole building rental - Waterhouse Memorial Hall Vories Architecture National Registered Tangible Cultural Property / Omihachiman Shiga located?

Situated in Omihachiman, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saikoji Temple and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Biwa. Ganjojuji Temple and Himurehachimangu Shrine are also within 15 minutes.

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