Japan’s Oldest Company Housing -Ghibli feel! (9号)

Entire home in Asago, Japan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 10 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Rehan
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Mountain and valley 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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It is the oldest existing government building and company housing in Japan, located in Ikuno, a historic silver mining town. Ikuno has been selected as an important cultural landscape in the country, and efforts are currently underway to register it as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. These buildings were built by Mitsubishi Goshi Gaisha around 1876 and are now designated cultural assets of Asago City.
You can think about life at that time while staying in such a historic building. Easy access to Kinosaki Onsen and Takeda Castle Ruins.

The space
Normally, the former Ikuno Mine Staff Dormitory (Kosha Residence) is a tour facility, and there are 5 buildings on the premises, including the management building.
There are 5 buildings, and Building 7 is a memorial hall that displays the film performance records and personal belongings of Takashi Shimura (1905-1982), an indispensable actor in the works of director Akira Kurosawa, who was born in Ikuno
Takashi Shimura (1905-1982), an indispensable actor in the works of director Akira Kurosawa, who was born in Iki,
It is

The accommodation is in buildings 9 and 19, both of which are nostalgic buildings from the Meiji period.
so we hope you will enjoy the lifestyle and culture of the mining town while remembering the past.

Building 9 mainly displays nostalgic household goods from the early Showa period to the 1950s,
The bath is a Goemon bath that you can't see in modern homes, so
Please come and experience it.

Guest access
Parking is available next to the property. Also, Ikuno Station is 1.2 km away, within walking distance
There are also supermarkets and other stores within walking distance. Townscape from the Edo period to modern times
and the trolley road along the Ichikawa River, you can feel the scenery that evokes memories of the past.
Rental bicycles and other vehicles are also available to explore other areas of Asaru.

Other things to note
The former Ikuno Mine staff quarters (Kosha Residence) is usually open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
(excluding closed days) there may be general customers in the facility
Please understand.
In addition, this facility is a historic building that has been designated as a cultural asset of Asago City, so
Fire and smoking on the premises are strictly prohibited.

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

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 101 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 117 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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

Superhost
198 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
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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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior or entryway security camera present
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm