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Keyaki no Yado En

Shiga Prefecture／Koka City
¥236,353～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥191,448〜
(USD 1,204.39)

One group per day—private auberge in a traditional standalone building with a large public bath and sauna.

En is an exclusive one-group-per-day auberge located in Shigaraki, Shiga, Kansai. It was created through the "en" (connections) of those captivated by traditional Japanese architecture, built by master carpenters who carry on ancient construction techniques. The chef, Kazuo Ikuta, has pursued his culinary path for nearly 50 years, serving as the head chef at Kyoto Brighton Hotel and owner of Michelin one-star restaurant "Kyoto Okazaki Ikuta." With the philosophy of "never serving food without love," he dedicates himself to each guest. The Facility features unique experiences such as a dry landscape garden viewed from an irori room, a bath with a private garden, and a kura sauna. We hope this place becomes a cherished connection for all our guests.

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Facilities and Services

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  • Room with Open-Air Bath
Open-air bath / Large public bath / Private bath / Sauna / Free shuttle service
IN15:00～18:00
OUT11:00
Number of rooms1 room
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted

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Notice from the Accommodation

①Due to the Room layout, we recommend stays for 2 to 8 guests, but up to 15 guests can be accommodated.
If you would like to stay with additional guests, please contact us directly. (080-1504-0666)

*For 6 or more guests, payment will be Local Payment. Please contact us for details.
*The bedroom has two queen beds. For larger groups, futons will be provided in the tatami room.

②Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
A designated smoking area is available outside.

③We do not accept children who have not yet entered elementary school.

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Licensed under the Private Lodging Business Act
Notification No.: M250042837

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[Dinner & Breakfast Included] Chef Ikuta’s “Ultimate” Gourmet Experience

IN 15:00～18:00
OUT 11:00
¥236,353～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥191,448〜
(USD 1,204.39)

[As Seen on TV] Featured on “Karisome Tengoku”! Limited-Time Plan with a Complimentary Toast Drink Benefit (1 Night, 2 Meals)

IN 15:00～18:00
OUT 11:00
¥236,353～
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥191,448〜
(USD 1,204.39)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

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Chef Kazuo Ikuta

Kazuo Ikuta has dedicated approximately 50 years to the culinary arts. He honed his skills as the head chef of Kyoto Brighton Hotel and later established the Michelin one-star restaurant "Kyoto Okazaki Ikuta," a beloved destination for food enthusiasts. A versatile artisan, he is highly skilled in sushi-making and all aspects of Japanese cuisine techniques. Chef Ikuta values direct communication with each guest above all else. Based on your preferences shared in advance, he creates a special course using the finest seasonal ingredients available at that time. Committed to farm-to-table practices, Chef Ikuta personally cultivates his own produce and adjusts menus flexibly according to daily temperatures and conditions. Without using any chemical seasonings, he delivers dishes that maximize nature's blessings—gentle on the body and deeply satisfying for the soul. With half a century of refined experience, skill, and heartfelt dedication, we offer an unforgettable dining experience exclusively for one group per day.

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A unique place, countless connections.

A place that moves your heart, a chance encounter. Sharing that inspiration with others and striving for work that truly touches people's hearts. Guided by countless "connections," "Keyaki no Accommodation En" was born. In Shigaraki, where Emperor Shomu once built his palace, modern master carpenters have created a living traditional architecture. We hope this place becomes a cherished connection for all our guests.

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Teioku Ichinyo

A Kyoto architect and a Shigaraki landscape designer, along with skilled craftsmen, came together to create a harmonious space where the "garden" and "house" complement each other. While preserving the beauty of traditional architecture, we have added modern delights such as a garden-view large bath and a kura-style sauna.

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This exclusive auberge, accommodating only one group per day, was created through the "connections" of those captivated by traditional architecture, crafted by master carpenters who carry on Japan's ancient construction techniques.

Public Bath
Public Bath

A private bathroom newly designed for one group of guests per day.

Kura Sauna
Kura Sauna

A charming sauna renovated from a traditional storehouse.

Sample Meals
Cuisine

We dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to serving one group per day, using freshly harvested vegetables and carefully selected ingredients.

Garden
En Garden

A dry landscape garden representing the grandeur of nature and the eternal cycle of water.

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Notice from the Accommodation

  • To celebrate our TV feature, we are now offering a special Plan.

    Did you catch the recent episode of “Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tengoku”?
    We were truly delighted that “Keyaki no Yado En” was featured on M-1 champions Takuro’s Shiga tour, and our entire team enjoyed watching it.

    Let us introduce the charm of this hidden auberge in Shiga where the two of them spent such a wonderful time together.

    “Keyaki no Yado En” is an exclusive-rental auberge, renovated from the residence of a distinguished local family.
    A space crafted entirely from zelkova wood, where the beauty of traditional wooden architecture meets the comfort of modern design.
    Our three pillars are: “beautiful wooden architecture” by master temple carpenters, a soothing “Japanese garden through all four seasons,” and “dining by a Michelin-starred chef.”

    The much-talked-about “Kura Sauna,” which also made waves on the show, lets you add ice to the cold bath to adjust it to your preferred temperature, and features an open-air relaxation area for unwinding in total comfort.

    For dinner, enjoy a blissful course finished right before your eyes—rich with seasonal flavors and local character.
    In particular, our signature “Omi beef steak,” which Mr. Akagi called “the best in my life” and brought smiles to Matsuko and Ariyoshi in the studio as well, is carefully grilled over charcoal on an irori hearth.

    To help you experience that TV moment for yourself, we have prepared a special Plan based on our standard “Kiwami” Plan, including an original craft beer for your toast.

    [TV Broadcast Commemoration] Featured on “Karisome Tengoku”! Limited-time Plan with celebratory drink perk <1 night / 2 meals>
    Stay period: August 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027

    Please come and stretch out in our luxurious space filled with privacy.

    We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

  • Now Available: Authentic Dashi-Making Experience Plan Led by a Former Michelin-Starred Chef

    This Plan offers an authentic dashi-making experience led by Kazuo Ikuta, former Executive Chef of “Kyoto Okazaki Ikuta,” a Michelin one-star restaurant for seven consecutive years.
    Through making dashi—the foundation of Japanese cuisine—you will experience the passion and advanced culinary skills of a chef devoted to his craft for over 50 years.

  • Keyaki Accommodation En – Introducing Executive Chef Ikuta

    A lifetime of heart and craft, refined over half a century—today, for one party of guests.
    A Shiga private-rental auberge where a once-a-day “connection” is woven just for you.

    ■ Executive Chef: Kazuo Ikuta

    Kazuo Ikuta has devoted nearly 50 years to the culinary arts.

    He honed his skills as Executive Chef at Kyoto Brighton Hotel, then went on to build a Michelin one-star favorite as owner-chef of “Kyoto Okazaki Ikuta,” beloved by discerning diners.
    A versatile master, he is proficient in every aspect of Japanese cuisine, including the art of sushi.

    What Chef Ikuta values most is direct dialogue with each guest. Based on your preferences shared in advance, he creates a truly bespoke course using the finest ingredients available that day—made exclusively for you.

    Committed to farm-to-table dining, Chef Ikuta personally tends his fields and flexibly adjusts the menu according to the day’s temperature and conditions. Using no chemical seasonings whatsoever, he delivers gentle yet deeply satisfying dishes that bring out nature’s gifts to their fullest.

    With half a century of experience, skill, and sincere hospitality, we offer an unforgettable time—one party per day.


    ■ Dinner (start between 18:00–20:00; served in Keyaki Dining)
    We present a special course tailored to you each day—using the best ingredients available at that moment and preparing them with the most suitable techniques. To ensure an exceptional dining experience, we will ask about your preferences in advance.

Basic Information

Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastFreshly cooked rice from a traditional wood-fired stove, freshly harvested local vegetables, freshly grilled fish and eggs, a gently dashi-seasoned soup, and fermented pickles. We hope you will take your time and enjoy a nourishing, flavorful breakfast with a colorful spread of dishes.
Your child
You can stay.
We kindly ask that children who have not yet started school do not stay at our Accommodation.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • × Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • ○ Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • × Yukata
  • ○ Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • ○ facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • × Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • × Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • × Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • ○ Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • ○ Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • × Hot spring
  • ○ Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • ○ Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • ○ Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
None
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
Available for use throughout your stay. The bath features a Towada stone tub and a high-performance water softening system, helping to leave your skin moisturized and your hair smooth and easy to run your fingers through.
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
1
Business Hours
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Hot spring
None
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
The open-air bath is semi-open-air. By closing the opening, it can also be used as an indoor bath, so you can enjoy it comfortably even in winter or during severe weather.
Private bath
The number of Private bath
2
Business Hours
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Hot spring
None
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
None
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
The open-air bath is semi-open-air. By closing the opening, it can also be used as an indoor bath, ensuring comfort even in winter or severe weather.
SaunaAvailable
Hot stone spaNone
About Hygiene Measures
At Keyaki Accommodation En, we are implementing COVID-19 prevention measures so that all guests can enjoy a safe and precious stay. [At Check-in/Check-out] - Wearing masks All staff wear masks. - Alcohol sanitizing Alcohol spray is available at the entrance. Please sanitize your hands. - Temperature check on arrival An infrared thermometer is available at the entrance. Thank you for your cooperation. [During Your Stay] - Avoiding crowding This is an entire home rental. Ample private space is ensured, allowing you to relax in an open and comfortable setting. - Thorough disinfection is carried out. - All staff assisting guests have been vaccinated.

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Access Information

Address
Shiga Prefecture1437-74 Nagano, Shigaraki-cho, Koka City
TEL：+81-80-1504-0666

Guests arriving from Osaka or Kyoto
From Kusatsu-Tanagami JCT on the Meishin Expressway, enter the Shin-Meishin Expressway and head to Shigaraki IC. About 10 minutes from the interchange.

Guests arriving from Nagoya
From Kameyama JCT on the Tomeihan Expressway, enter the Shin-Meishin Expressway and head to Shigaraki IC. About 10 minutes from the interchange.

About 5 minutes by car from Shigaraki Station on the Shigaraki Kogen Railway

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
Free of charge during your stay.
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
12 cars available Indoor & Outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
A shuttered indoor garage is available for 4 vehicles.
(2 of the spaces are equipped with EV chargers.)
In addition, there is outdoor parking space for 8 vehicles in front of the shutter.
Parking is also available at nearby related facilities.
Please contact us to discuss large vehicles or additional parking needs.

Pickup and drop-off information
Available (Free)Shuttle Service is available for 5 to 12 guests in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
For 4 guests or fewer, a Japanese minivan will be used.
We can accommodate one pickup or drop-off location within about a 30-minute one-way drive (e.g., Minami-Kusatsu Station).
Please contact us for details.

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