Experience a traditional Japanese farmhouse with stunning views of the Chuo Alps. The private guest area includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, with a cozy, authentic interior featuring traditional beams and natural materials.
Enjoy the hilltop with a spacious garden and forest. Relax with a campfire, BBQ, or stargazing under a clear sky. In winter, warm up by the wood stove or enjoy a wood-fired bath in the traditional bathhouse, surrounded by nature and tranquility.
The space
■Guest Information■
The guest area and the host’s private quarters are separated by the entrance, ensuring your privacy and comfort during your stay.
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【Firewood Bath】
The traditional firewood-heated bath is available as an optional experience for ¥5,000 per group per day.
During the day, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Central Alps, and at night, the glittering city lights and starry sky are all yours.
Wrapped in the scent of cypress, the bath warms you from the core—an experience not to be missed.
• Hours: From when the bath is ready until 23:00
• You may decide on the day whether to use it, but please let us know by 6:00 p.m.
• It takes about 1 hour to fill with water and 1–1.5 hours to heat with firewood.
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【Extended Stay Service】
We hope you’ll take time to relax—both at our inn and in this tranquil region.
For that reason, we especially recommend a 2-night, 3-day stay.
Guests staying two nights or more will receive one complimentary use of the firewood bath, so if your schedule allows, please enjoy a longer stay.
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【Living & Dining Kitchen】
Our spacious 18-tatami (approx. 30 m²) living and dining area features an open-style kitchen where guests can cook together.
There is also a small nook finished with natural green diatomaceous earth—perfect for children to play or for anyone who wants a quiet reading spot.
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【Kitchen Facilities】
Gas stove (3 burners) / Refrigerator & freezer / Microwave / Electric kettle / Coffee mill / Dripper / Manual grinder / Coffee (Rear Coffee)
Various frying pans, pots, knives, earthenware pot (available on request), measuring cups & spoons, mixing bowls, strainers, glasses, plates, cutlery, children’s tableware, plastic wrap, aluminum foil.
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【Seasonings Provided】
Salt, pepper, soy sauce, rice oil, sesame oil, olive oil, sake, mirin, mayonnaise, ketchup, chili pepper, chili oil.
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【Kotatsu Room】
A 10-tatami room with the best view in the house, featuring a kotatsu (heated table) in winter.
We’ve placed “Tetra” cushions by Daito Shingu, known as the “Japanese sofa,” so you can relax comfortably on the tatami.
For larger groups, this room can also serve as a semi-bedroom, with futons for 2–4 people.
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【Bedroom】
An 8-tatami bedroom accommodates 3–4 futons.
The maximum occupancy is 7 people, but 5 guests are recommended for optimal comfort.
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【Drinks】
We offer a selection of beers, wines, sake, cider, and apple juice for purchase.
You are also welcome to bring your own beverages.
Any additional charges will be settled at check-out (credit cards accepted).
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【Amenities】
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, small bath towel, face towel, toothbrush, hair dryer, hair straight iron, face wash, toner, moisturizer, makeup remover.
Please note that pajamas are not provided.
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【Dinner Options】
• BBQ Set (May–October) – ¥5,000/person
Shinshu beef (60g), domestic pork (60g), seasoned horse meat (50g), horse ham salad (50g), special sausages, seasonal vegetables, and Nagano Koshihikari rice cooked in an earthenware pot.
• BBQ Grill Rental – ¥4,000/unit
Includes grill, charcoal, table, chairs, tongs, plates, cups, etc.
Please bring your own ingredients.
• Horse Meat Miso Sukiyaki Set with Sashimi – ¥6,000/person
Horse meat (120g), horse sashimi (50g), seasonal vegetables, Nagano Koshihikari rice cooked in an earthenware pot, udon noodles, and fresh egg.
• Wood Stove Cooking Set (November–April) – ¥5,000/person
Appetizer, salad, individual pizza with topping set, pot-au-feu, and gelato.
You’ll bake the first one or two pizzas together with the host while learning the technique, then enjoy baking your own with your favorite toppings.
*You are also welcome to cook freely in the kitchen.
*Children (under 8 years old) are charged half price; portions will be adjusted accordingly or include steamed vegetables.
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【Breakfast】
Breakfast on the first morning is complimentary.
We prepare it together with you in a casual style—featuring freshly laid eggs, rice cooked in an earthenware pot, mountain or farm or local vegetables, and local pickles.
If you prefer not to have breakfast, please let us know in advance.
You may enjoy it together with the host or privately with your group.
From the second morning onward, breakfast is available for ¥1,000/person.
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【Optional Items】
Firewood for campfires, sausages, and fireworks are available for purchase.
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【Children】
Children under 3 years old stay free (without bedding).
Please inform us at the time of booking if you are traveling with small children.
Families are welcome; however, please note there are no safety gates around the stove, no doors on cupboards, and many shoji screens, so please supervise young children closely.
We provide waterproof sheets, children’s cutlery, and a diaper disposal bin.
Please place used diapers in bags before disposal.
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【Access】
• By car: About 15 minutes from Iihoku IC
• By bus: Direct buses are available from Shinjuku and Nagoya (approx. 2.5–3 hours)
Pick-up at a nearby location and transfer to a rental car shop can be arranged.
Light car rental available for ¥5,000/day.
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【Nearby Facilities】
There are three large supermarkets within a 10-minute drive.
We recommend Tsuruya Ina Fukushima Store (approx. 9 minutes away).
Guest access
・Main House
All areas to the right side of the entrance belong to the guest space.
The left side is the host’s private living area.
・Bath Hut
Guests who choose the optional wood-fired bath may use this area.
We will explain how to use it beforehand — please make sure everyone in your group understands the instructions before bathing.
・Nagaya Gate
This area is currently off-limits.
In the future, we plan to renovate the storehouse inside the gate into a sub-living space for guests.
・Cattle Barn (Ushigoya)
This building is also not accessible to guests.
(There are no cows anymore!)
・Garden, Field, and Mountain Area
You are welcome to wander and explore freely.
Firewood is available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
You may also collect small branches or cedar leaves from the mountain to use as kindling.
During your stay
As we live under the same roof, please feel free to call us anytime if you need assistance.
You’ll find a call button for the host on the black pillar near the entrance side of the living room.
We’re also happy to share information about the local area or talk about life in the countryside if you’re curious about moving here.
Please don’t hesitate to ask—we’d love to chat.
For the “Cooking with the Host” dinner course, we will enjoy the meal together.
If you choose another option such as the pizza set or BBQ set, but would still like to share the meal and conversation together, please let us know in advance.
Our cat, Atsuage, often spends time under the veranda or in the courtyard.
He’s a bit shy and tends to run away, but sometimes he lets you pet him.
He loves playing with strings or grass stems, so you might be able to befriend him with a little patience and play.
Other things to note
Notes for Guests
・Insects and Wildlife
As the property is located close to the mountains, you may occasionally encounter insects or small wildlife.
If you are uncomfortable even seeing them, we kindly recommend reconsidering your stay.
・Housekeeping
Regular cleaning service is not provided during your stay.
(Only the open-air bath will be cleaned and prepared for you each day.)
・Laundry
There is a washing machine, dryer, and clothes-drying rack. The detergent is automatically dispensed, so you don’t need to bring your own.
For guests staying multiple nights, if you need to wash towels or linens, please use these facilities.
・Guests with Children
Families with children are very welcome.
However, please note that some areas may not be fully childproof — for example, there are no safety fences around the stove, no doors on the dish cabinet, and several paper sliding doors (shōji) that can be easily damaged.
We kindly ask that you take extra care if you are staying with small children.
We are gradually adding more amenities for guests with children.
If you have any specific needs or would like to confirm what is available, please contact us in advance.
Used diapers can be placed in a plastic bag and disposed of in the trash bin.
A waterproof sheet is also available upon request to help prevent bedwetting accidents.
Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 長野県伊那保健所 | 長野県伊那保健所指令6伊保第12-11号
