Groups Welcome! Experience Ancient Japan in a 180-Year-Old Traditional House! The Milky Way, the Irori Fire, and the Wild

A 183-year-old traditional farmhouse located deep in the mountains of Iida City, Minami-Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture
In this remote mountain village—now abandoned—you can lose track of time and enjoy a leisurely, luxurious experience in harmony with nature.

↓↓Highlights of Your Stay↓↓
◉Depending on the weather and timing, you may be able to see the Milky Way with the naked eye
◉If you’re lucky, you might spot wild monkeys.
◉Stay in traditional accommodations.
◉Light a fire in an irori hearth.
◉Try your hand at splitting firewood.
◉Cook rice in a kamado stove.
◉It’s incredibly quiet.
◉ Summer Activities: River Play, etc.

↓↓Pre-Arrival Information and Precautions↓↓
◉ There are absolutely no restaurants or shops in the immediate vicinity (40 minutes to the city centre)
◉ Due to the high elevation, please bring warm clothing except during summer
◉ Basic appliances are available for those who have trouble starting a fire
◉ The smell of smoke may linger on your clothes
◉ There is no cell phone reception; the pay phone (available for 200 yen) is the only way to contact us in an emergency
◉ For first-time guests, the manager can assist with starting a fire, etc.
◉ Guests are responsible for preparing their own meals and washing their own dishes
◉Pets are allowed inside up to the earthen-floored area (but not on the tatami mats or futons).
◉We require a security deposit in case of fire or theft.
◉We charge 500 yen per bundle of firewood.
◉The cabin is located deep in the mountains; please contact us if you have any concerns.