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From one person to groups, we offer home-cooked meals.The "Akikawa Beef" Plan, Tokyo's only branded beef, is our top recommendation.Dinner and breakfast feature seasonal vegetables grown by local farmers and rich soy sauce sourced from traditional producers.

Even a small journey can bring encounters with the wind, conversations with objects, and meetings with people. Even a small journey, I want to take it slowly, living humanly... In July 1988, Lodge Azumino Yujin opened in a corner of the forest of Suzurei Hill in Azumino, nestled among the red pine and oak woods spreading across the foothills of the Northern Alps. Since my first solo trip during high school, I have visited various places, met many people, and had countless experiences... When I first traveled to Hokkaido, I encountered people living simply and generously amidst the vast nature. Experiencing a world completely different from the hustle and bustle of the city where I grew up, I was struck by culture shock and began to dream of one day living leisurely in a land rich in nature. My first encounter with Azumino was when I traveled to Kamikochi and Norikura and happened to stay at a vacant Property. Since then, it has become a place where I feel at ease without reason, a place I visit whenever I have time, doing nothing but relaxing and idling away... Around that time, I read in a book about people living in the forested areas of Canada, cutting trees and building cabins with them, known as log houses. With a passion for authentic Canadian log houses, a love for wood, a dedication to Azumino, and a belief in how people should live to be true to themselves, I continue to move forward at my own pace with these thoughts in my heart.

Overlooking the Omi Ohashi Bridge! Surrounded by water and greenery... Yumi Beach at Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park... just a 2-minute walk away! A beautifully maintained 4.8km-long wide promenade along the shores of Lake Biwa! Numerous benches and toilet Facilities! Lakeside cafes, restaurants, and food trucks! Enjoy health, relaxation, walks with adorable pets, jogging, and cycling... fishing for small ayu or bass by the lakeside... rental boats and fishing gear shops too! To meet the needs of guests seeking a relaxing stay, we offer a generous "12:00" LATE CHECK-OUT! How about brunch on a lakeside bench or at a cafe or restaurant? For those seeking relaxation... girls' trips, pair trips, solo trips... leisurely workations... exploration trips to historical sites and local delicacies! Clean, safe, and compact! A hidden retreat for relaxation! Stylish! DIY Renovation Guest House! Each guest room is full of character! Well-equipped shared areas! Comfortable Hotel stays and staycations! Supermarkets and convenience stores within a 3-minute walk! Enjoy both the ancient capital of Kyoto and the lakeside city of Shiga! Otsu City, a comfortable suburban town! We hope you can relieve the various stresses of daily life in the magnificent yet tranquil environment of "nature-rich Lake Biwa."

Umebachi is a small, house-shaped guesthouse with a close-knit, homey atmosphere where guests can easily connect with each other and the staff. Beyond the door you courageously open, a new world may be waiting for you. Located in Heisei, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, where Umebachi resides, you'll find a nostalgic shopping street, unique restaurants, individual shops, and scenes in the parks, all offering glimpses into the lives of the locals. Since its opening as a newly built Property in 2011, Umebachi has welcomed a variety of guests, including backpackers traveling Japan and the world, families on vacation, event attendees, business travelers, and even neighbors dropping by on a whim. In the shared space, where greetings like "Good evening," "Welcome back," and "Have a good day" echo at night, the former chef-owner and the hostess serve homemade dinners using local ingredients, along with a variety of offerings, including Miyagi's local sake, all at reasonable prices. All these elements that gather at Umebachi create its greatest charm: "connection." And you, as a guest, will be part of it. We hope Umebachi becomes a place where you can experience interactions beyond the boundaries of nationality, titles, and values, a place where you can discover a new self and a new perspective on the world, something you can't experience in your daily life. Step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the city, and spend time in your own way. Add Umebachi to a page in your life story.