Japan’s Oldest Company Housing (No. 19)
Entire home in Asago, Japan
- 6 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 futons
- 1.5 baths
Rated 4.88 out of 5 stars.86 reviews
Hosted by Rehan
- Superhost
- 5 years hosting
Listing highlights
Self check-in
Check yourself in with the lockbox.
Mountain and garden views
Soak up the views during your stay.
Park for free
This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
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The oldest remaining residence and company housing in Japan. Situated in the historic silver mine town of Ikuno. Designated as a nationally important cultural landscape with efforts underway to secure UNESCO status. These houses were built by the Mitsubishi Corporation around 1876 and are now designated cultural properties of Asago City. In such a historic building, you can experience accommodation while thinking about the life of the past. Easy access to Kinosakionsen and Takeda Castle.
The space
The site includes the former residence and museum of Shimura Takashi, who was a famous actor between 1934 and 1981. Apart from this, the site also includes two other houses built during the early Meiji era. There is an information center with a gift shop, as well as many historic and scenic spots located within walking distance.
Building No. 19 features a tiles bath that is wide and spacious. Guests can feel relaxed immersed in it.
The Mitsubishi mark is located on one of the corners of the house. Try to find it!
Guest access
Parking is available next to the property. Ikuno Station is 1.2km away and is within walking distance. There's a supermarket and convenience store available too. You can experience scenery that evokes memories of the past, such as the mine trolley road along the Ichikawa river.
Rental bicycles and cycling support is also available for exploring the rest of Asago and further into Ikuno Town.
Other things to note
The former Ikuno Mine staff dormitory houses (Koushataku) is usually a tour facility from 9 am to 5 pm. There may be visitors around the facility during those times. We ask guests to please understand this.
In addition, this facility is a historic building designated as a cultural property of Asago City, therefore any fire or smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises. Uncooperative guests might be liable to a fine.
Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 兵庫県但馬県民局 | 兵庫県指令 但馬(朝健)第180-1号
The space
The site includes the former residence and museum of Shimura Takashi, who was a famous actor between 1934 and 1981. Apart from this, the site also includes two other houses built during the early Meiji era. There is an information center with a gift shop, as well as many historic and scenic spots located within walking distance.
Building No. 19 features a tiles bath that is wide and spacious. Guests can feel relaxed immersed in it.
The Mitsubishi mark is located on one of the corners of the house. Try to find it!
Guest access
Parking is available next to the property. Ikuno Station is 1.2km away and is within walking distance. There's a supermarket and convenience store available too. You can experience scenery that evokes memories of the past, such as the mine trolley road along the Ichikawa river.
Rental bicycles and cycling support is also available for exploring the rest of Asago and further into Ikuno Town.
Other things to note
The former Ikuno Mine staff dormitory houses (Koushataku) is usually a tour facility from 9 am to 5 pm. There may be visitors around the facility during those times. We ask guests to please understand this.
In addition, this facility is a historic building designated as a cultural property of Asago City, therefore any fire or smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises. Uncooperative guests might be liable to a fine.
Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 兵庫県但馬県民局 | 兵庫県指令 但馬(朝健)第180-1号
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 79 Mbps
Free driveway parking on premises – 6 spaces
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4.88 out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Asago, Hyogo, Japan
Guests can freely and leisurely explore Ikuno town and its Silver Mining history. Discover the rest of which Asago City has to offer such as the Takeda Castle ruins which is a sight to behold during "unkai" the sea of clouds. In addition, the area retains a vast amount of nature and over 1200 years of history, including some interesting French influences from the industrialization period.
Meet your host
Born in the 90s
My work: Rural revitalization
With a background in industrial design, I came to Japan to explore its crafts and culture. My passions for photography, cycling, and tourism grew into a career during my time in Sapporo. Now based in Asago City, Hyogo, I manage a heritage accommodation facility, working with locals to promote regional revitalization through design, storytelling, and community-driven tourism.
Rehan is a Superhost
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