Welcome to Mitsuba House, an elegant Japanese vacation home near Isobe Onsen, Mt Myogi & Karuizawa, an area known for spas, scenic drives, mountain shrines & family recreation.
Renovated for comfort and vacationers' enjoyment while maintaining the original exquisite woodwork.
Our home offers:
○ Spacious tatami rooms and a western master bedroom
○ Family-friendly amenities, WiFi, parking
○ Kitchen & dining room for take out & hot pot "nabe" dinners
○ Terrace with mountain views for grilling
The space
Our guests have 100% private use of the entire home and property, with daily housekeeping offered by us, the owners and hosts, Motoyasu & Renee Sawazaki, for guests who stay multiple nights.
＜Guests & Fees＞
■ Maximum 16 guests
■ ¥8,250 per guest, including infants and children, for 6-16 guests. Please check "Children 2-12" for any 0-1 year olds. We will ask the exact age in our pre-arrival questionnaire and set up the age-appropriate amenities
Here are some details about our home and its area:
▪️ Mitsuba House (みつ葉邸) was built in 1977 as a luxury vacation home in the historical resort town of Isobe Onsen, along the Nakasendo.
▪️ We completely remodeled it in 2016 while retaining the original marble, woodwork, roof tile and stucco walls.
▪️ Rooms
Spacious 144m² interior (1550ft²). Modern kitchen, bath and 2 toilets.
▪️ Amenities
Full of all the comforts and amenities guests could want during their vacation, with special attention to the needs of families with infants, children and elderly.
▪️ Eating at Mitsuba House
Enjoy meals or socializing at the terrace with mountain views or in the dining and living rooms.
Gas BBQs for grilling rain or shine. Year-round enjoyment with outdoor heater for chilly-weather grilling. Indoor nabe dinner setting available. Appliances for reheating take out. Lots of dish and silverware. No cooking besides BBQ and nabe.
▪️ Sleeping arrangements
○ Double-padded futons in 2 tatami rooms, a king-sized bed and futon in a bedroom, semi-double sofa bed with futon in the living dining room. Set up according to guest preferences prior to arrival.
▪️ Entertainment
○ TV, Free WiFi
○ Board & card games, indoor and outdoor toys.
▪️ Heating / Cooling
○ Winter
・4 electric wall heating units. 2 portable electric heaters.
・3 heated tables (Kotatsu)
○ Summer
・4 electric wall air conditioning units
・2 portable fans
▪️ Rooms & furnishing
○ 10 rooms/spaces
○ Dining/Living room: Table for 8, high chair, sofa, TV, coffee table, buffet
○ 2 tatami rooms & sunrooms
○ Spacious entry & living room
○ Western bedroom: Large room with hardwood flooring: Wardrobe, king-size bed and adjacent toilet.
○ Bath, shower area, amenities and bath toys. Nearby Isobe Hot Springs (4 min drive) and other local spas
○ Two separate toilet rooms
○ Yard / Parking area: 370m². Room for parking for cars, vans, mini-bus, etc. in front and side of house.
○ Terrace: Covered gazebo, tables and chairs. Grass and parasols. View of mountains and Japanese gardens.
▪️ The neighborhood & local sightseeing
○ Leisure, recreation and sightseeing within a short drive/taxi ride.
○ 1h Shinkansen to Tokyo. Car rental & free parking at station (20min)
○ Isobe Hot Springs (1.5km): Free onsen foot bath. Hot springs & sand spa. Restaurants. River.
○ Day trips by car in Gunma & Nagano: Karuizawa Prince ski & mall (40min); Hiking & Myogi Shrine (10min); Lake Usui; Train & nature museums (15min); Safari Park
Guest access
You will have private use of the entire house and yard with breathtaking views of the famous Mt. Miyogi and Mt. Asama from inside and outside the house.
We hope you enjoy our home during your stay!!
Our most kind regards,
Motoyasu & Renée Sawazaki
Other things to note
【Check-in】
In compliance with Japanese private lodging regulations, we have to make a guest list including the name, address, occupation of each guest. For non-Japanese who reside abroad, we need to make a photocopy of your passport. We will keep this information in a secure file and use it only to provide to the related Japanese government agency if required. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【Meals】
❑ Appliances for heating take out and plenty of glasses and dishes for eating in.
❑ Gas BBQ grills and "nabe" hot pots for convenient group meals available upon request. Please understand that no other cookware or cooking is available.
❑ There is a very good local restaurant that delivers large meals for a very reasonable fee (no delivery charge or tip necessary). We recommend using their services or eating at the local hot springs or restaurants.
❑ Local produce markets and supermarkets. Gunma has the lowest cost of living of all the prefectures in Japan and offers fresh fruits, vegetables and locally-sourced meats. Please enjoy!
Most importantly .... Enjoy your stay!
Registration Details
M100001920
