SANU 2nd Home Tateshina 1st

A quiet second home in the forest, living in harmony with nature

SANU 2nd Home is your “second home”—a place to rest body and mind and awaken your senses. Step back from busy city life, feel nature with all five senses, and enjoy a second home where you live with your own hands. Tateshina, stretching across the eastern foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake, is a highland retreat wrapped in cool air and quiet. Explore lakes and forests, take a drive along the Venus Line, or simply unwind at an easy pace while savoring the changing seasons. This white-vessel cabin expresses care for the plants and animals that thrive in the mossy forest—a space created with love for the Earth. Seasonal views framed by large windows and wildflowers placed in a dining vase complete the atmosphere. A sunlit skylight and a layout designed so you can see natural scenery from anywhere in the Room connect indoors and outdoors, making it possible to live alongside nature. 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, add logs to the fire as you drift into thought. How you spend your time is entirely up to you. Find what feels just right for you.