SANU 2nd Home Shirakabako 2nd

A second home by the lake, living in harmony with nature

SANU 2nd Home is “another home” where you can truly unwind and awaken your senses. Step back from busy city life, feel nature with all five senses, and live with your own hands in a second home. Among the SANU 2nd Homes across Japan, Shirakabako 2nd is set in a bright forest, with lake activities such as canoeing and boating as well as an amusement park all within walking distance. Just behind the cabin is Shirakabako Royal Ski Resort, making it an ideal base for snow sports. Designed as a “white vessel,” this cabin is built for harmony with the environment. Its honeycomb-inspired form and large picture windows that frame the surrounding landscape are defining features. The space comes to life through seasonal views reflected in the windows and wildflowers arranged in a dining-room vase. In the morning, quietly grind coffee beans on the terrace as sunlight filters through the trees. In the afternoon, play a seasonal music playlist and let yourself sink into sound. In the evening, toast with natural wine while listening to insects sing. At night, feed logs into the fire and lose yourself in thought. How you spend your time is entirely up to you. We hope you’ll find your own perfect way to stay.