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Tucked away at the foot of Mt. Otake on Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, “Oyashiki Stay Sachi” offers a quiet retreat surrounded by nature.A Japanese garden that reflects the beauty of every season, a kura-style bar where time seems to stand still, and furnishings rich with history. Enjoy comfort-focused Facility features, along with a newly added semi-open-air bath and Finnish sauna.Help yourself to fruit from the grounds, vegetables from our home garden, and fresh eggs from our chickens.A vast private space all to yourselves—simply relax and enjoy your time here.We can also take care of all assistance with planning and arranging your trip.

A traditional townhouse-style Accommodation just steps from Takayama Station, with convenient access to the UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go and the historic streets of Hida-Takayama. Two separate whole-house rentals stand side by side: “Asatoyu Asa-na” on the right as you face the front, and “Asatoyu Yu-na” on the left. Each townhouse accommodates up to 8 guests, making it ideal for anything from a single-house Reservation for couples or friends to booking both houses together for multi-generational family trips or larger groups (up to 16 guests), depending on your travel style and purpose. Each townhouse features a spacious, airy living and dining area—relax in comfortable chairs or on the sofa and enjoy views of the small courtyard garden through large windows as it changes with the seasons. With a kitchen for self-catering, a bathroom, and three bedrooms, you can stay comfortably even for mid- to long-term visits. Enjoy an elevated stay at this townhouse Accommodation where you can fully experience Hida-Takayama’s beautiful four seasons.

About a 1-hour drive from central Tokyo, this is a private vacation villa with an on-site dog run, limited to one group per day, nestled in the quiet forest of Yadoriki, Matsuda Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa. Set on an approximately 1,000 m² property, it features a spacious private dog run and a single-story home built mainly with cedar and other natural materials. Large windows open directly onto the wooden deck, letting you enjoy an exclusive moment of forest and sky together with your dog.Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM the following day. Enjoy a relaxed stay without feeling rushed.Take a walk to the clear waters of the Nakatsu River, unwind at dusk to the sound of flowing water, or sip wine under a star-filled sky—an adults-only hideaway where you can truly switch off in complete privacy. Ideal for anniversaries and special trips, it’s also perfect for photo sessions with your dog or a Multiple Night Stay at an unhurried pace. Enjoy the changing colors of the mountains through every season. Please make yourself at home.

A private villa for one group per day, "Senshin-an," nestled in the tranquility of Azumino at the foot of the Northern Alps. Spanning over 200 square meters, this Japanese-modern retreat features exquisite wooden craftsmanship by master carpenters and an authentic tea room. Enjoy a blissful time soaking in natural Onsen with free-flowing spring water while taking in the seasonal scenery. Escape from daily life and indulge in the luxury of doing nothing—this special moment is yours alone to cherish here.

A private, whole-house Accommodation created by fully renovating a Showa-era home at Uno Port—the gateway to Okayama Prefecture—where ferries come and go to the Setouchi islands where everyday life and art intertwine, such as Naoshima and Teshima. What you’ll find here is a way of spending time that extends naturally from life in a seaside town: time to receive shifting light and passing breezes with your whole body, like a vessel. Interpreting Setouchi and Uno in our own way, we have composed an introspective space through custom-built furniture, antiques, music, and books. This is an in-town retreat—not for showing off to others, but for reconsidering your connection with yourself and the place, and for letting sensory, poetic feelings quietly mature.In other words, this is not a luxury Facility: there are no lavish meals or staffed services. There is no TV in the Room. And because we have preserved the structure of a Showa-era house, it may be somewhat less comfortable or insulated than modern homes. There is no breathtaking ocean view.We would be glad if you choose this place as somewhere to spend cradle-like hours—soaking in the afterglow of your journey, or resting right in its midst.

Miyama Village Arita Residence is a private whole-house Accommodation limited to one group per day, located in “Kyoto Miyama,” where Japan’s timeless rural scenery still remains, about a 1.5-hour drive from central Kyoto City. Stay in a historic traditional farmhouse carefully restored by master temple carpenters, exclusively for one group per day. Inside, high ceilings with exposed beams create an airy, open space, while the seasonal mountain views beyond the windows invite you to forget the city bustle and enjoy truly exceptional moments. In a beautifully renovated earthen storehouse, guests can also enjoy an exclusive private sauna for a deeply relaxing and restorative experience. With space for up to 14 guests—perfect for families or groups of friends—enjoy an unforgettable stay at Arita Residence.

Tsuchiya-tei: A nostalgic yet modern machiya accommodation where you can experience “everyday Kurashiki,” the way local townspeople lived and carried on life in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. Tsuchiya-tei once supported local healthcare as the Tsuchiya Internal Medicine Clinic during the Meiji period. The former clinic space now serves as reception for Tsuchiya-tei and as the shop for Miyake Shoten Café & Workshop. The property stretches 45 meters from south to north, from the main house to the storehouse, and accommodates up to three groups per day—each with its own private entrance. There are three Rooms, each connected to Kurashiki’s townscape: “Honmachi Street Accommodation” (2–4 guests) facing Honmachi-dori, a former old highway; “Alley Accommodation” (2–4 guests) located at the end of one of Kurashiki’s most iconic alleys; and “Storehouse Accommodation” (2 guests) overlooking the riverside of the Kurashiki River that runs through the Bikan Historical Quarter. For special occasions such as three-generation anniversaries or reunions with old friends, you can reserve either an entire main house or all buildings exclusively for up to 10 guests. A community guest room in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter: Tsuchiya-tei

Quietly nestled in Miyanoshita, Hakone, “SHIKI -HAKONE-” is an exclusive private villa designed by Shio Architectural Design Office, where nature and architecture coexist in harmony. From every window, you can feel Hakone’s rich four seasons up close, as the ever-changing scenery brings vivid color to everyday life. Leave the city behind and enjoy a refined daily life, as if living alongside Hakone’s nature. A serene space created with carefully selected materials such as solid wood, stone, and ceramics. In our signature private spa Facility, enjoy Waphyto amenities and ReFa equipment for a blissful self-care experience that deeply relaxes both body and mind. In this place where aesthetic sensibility is present in every detail, spend a rich moment with your loved ones—sharpening all five senses.

New Tradition Hotel Kanazawa is a private, one-group-per-day art Hotel created by restoring a century-old machiya townhouse with contemporary design, quietly located in the heart of Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District.Its concept is “Tradition, Renewed.” Using local materials such as Noto washi paper, the space reinterprets Japanese architecture in a modern way and features works by two next-generation craftspeople with roots in Ishikawa—offering a stay you can experience only here.At this Accommodation, you can enjoy a tea ceremony moment by whisking matcha yourself in your room. Boiling water, preparing the tea, and savoring the lingering finish transforms Kanazawa culture from something you simply “see” into something you truly “experience.”Perfectly located for exploring on foot, yet once inside the door you’ll find the quiet depth unique to a machiya townhouse—ideal for a private stay for up to five guests.

About a 15-minute drive from Hida Takayama’s historic old town. This small Accommodation sits quietly in a rural satoyama village at the gateway to Chubu Sangaku National Park. JINEN, meaning “nature,” reflects an ancient Japanese view of nature: “to become as it naturally is.” Rather than forcing change, we live alongside nature within its flow. This is a place where you can experience the sensibility of satoyama life. Inside, you’ll find dining chairs crafted by local workshops and brushed cedar flooring, among many details that showcase Hida craftsmanship and the warmth of wood throughout. In this setting where nature and daily life are in harmony, please spend your time here just as you wish.

About 90 minutes by car from Tokyo, this is a traditional Japanese farmhouse over 100 years old in the Nagasa area of Kamogawa City, Chiba, renovated by MUJI.The plasterwork was crafted by Shuhei-gumi, and the sliding doors (fusuma), inspired by Kamogawa’s nature, were designed by Noda Print Studio.Kamogawa, Chiba—home to Oyama Senmaida, the terraced rice fields closest to Tokyo—offers a sweeping rural landscape often called Japan’s original scenery. Nestled between forested hills and open plains, it preserves a satoyama way of life lived alongside trees, wildflowers, birds, and many other creatures.To help you fully enjoy the everyday life of this nostalgic place, a new local hub has been created with experiences centered on food and farming.

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Sumire-an,” located near Nijo Castle—famous as the historic stage of the late Edo period’s Taisei Hokan (return of governing authority to the Emperor).Also close by is Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, an 800-meter covered arcade lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse has been renovated into a space where you can experience the traditions of Kyoto townhouses and the rhythm of everyday life in Kyoto.With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend with stone-paved alleys, lattice windows, and ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere.Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light filtering through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.For an elevated stay at “Nijo Sumire-an,” experience Kyoto’s history and the living culture of its streets right at your doorstep.

Directly in front of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple—home to numerous National Treasure buildings—and within walking distance of Kyoto Station, the gateway to sightseeing in Kyoto. “Nishi Hongan-ji Izuki” is a fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, quietly nestled on a small lane by the temple’s main gate. This renovated machiya townhouse has been redesigned into an open, flowing space that brings a sense of calm and ease.Featuring a traditional earthen-floor entryway (doma), the living room, dining area, and open kitchen connect seamlessly to create an airy, unified atmosphere. In addition to a Western-style bedroom and a Japanese-style room, the Accommodation includes a bathroom with views of a spacious inner garden (tsuboniwa), allowing up to 7 guests to relax in comfort.For an elevated stay at the perfect starting point for discovering Kyoto’s history and culture—along with its vibrant present—choose “Nishi Hongan-ji Izuki.”

A private, whole-house Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yumeha” is about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle—steeped in Tokugawa shogunate history—and Shinsenen Garden, which preserves the legacy of ancient Heian-kyo. This fully private machiya townhouse Accommodation lets you experience the refined elegance unique to Kyoto, woven through centuries of history. This historic machiya, over 110 years old, features the classic long and narrow “eel’s bed” layout that extends deep into the property. It offers a spacious living and dining area, a bathroom with views of an inner courtyard garden (tsuboniwa), a kitchen for self-catering, and three bedrooms so even larger groups can sleep separately. Up to 6 guests can stay. Enjoy an elevated stay at “Yumeha,” where calm and unhurried time flows in this traditional machiya townhouse Accommodation.

Escape the everyday bustle and be embraced by a forest with views of Mt. Fuji— HOTEL SEION FUJI is a fully private Resort Hotel, limited to one group per day, quietly nestled in the woods by Lake Yamanaka.The name comes from “Seion,” meaning tranquility. This Japanese-modern residence was born from a rare location where no man-made structures—such as power lines—enter your view. Enjoy a roof balcony with a courtyard garden and ceilings up to 5 meters high, an indoor bath, open-air bath, and authentic sauna fed by spring water from the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, and two bedrooms: KURO and SHIRO. From the rooftop, you can take in views of Mt. Fuji.Accommodating up to 8 guests, savor peaceful moments undisturbed—until your heart is content.

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation that blends seamlessly into the historic streetscape. More than just visiting sightseeing spots, you can feel Takayama’s air and savor the town’s rhythm at your own pace—from the quiet of morning and the glow of dusk to the calm streets at night. After strolling through the lively town, take a breather back at the Accommodation. Enjoy unhurried conversation and look back on the scenes you saw today. Though you’re traveling, it feels like living in “another home.” “Homura” brings a gentle warmth that lights up your travel memories, while “Shizuku” reflects Takayama’s tranquility and purity. Turn the time spent with someone special into a cherished travel memory.

A private cabin that seems to float in a quiet cove of Ise-Shima National Park. Enjoy the original satoumi landscape where magnificent nature and local life meet. Step gently away from the rush of everyday life and let your senses awaken through the freedom of doing nothing. Why not immerse yourself in the nature of Ise-Shima and discover a new side of yourself? This private cabin is an eco-friendly Hotel that generates its own electricity from solar power and supplies its own water from rainwater—living in harmony with nature. Connect with the Earth through renewable energy and open your senses. Please enjoy a truly special experience found only here.

Set on a spacious 350-tsubo property surrounded by sea and mountains, this retreat offers a quiet, gentle pace of time. Featuring charred cedar and natural materials, the space blends traditional beauty with modern comfort in a refined design. Limited to one group per day, you’ll enjoy complete privacy—unwind away from the city as you listen to birdsong, feel the ocean breeze, and gaze up at a sky full of stars. The Atsumi Peninsula also offers unforgettable nature experiences such as surfing, fishing, cycling, and hands-on farming. Spend a free and truly special time here with those who matter most.

A spacious, minimalist setting shaped only by concrete, light, and wind. Designed by an architectural firm, this Accommodation strips away decoration to focus on the value of simply spending time.This is not just a place to stay, but a retreat where you can step away from everyday life, clear your mind, and unwind. In complete privacy with no interruptions, enjoy a special moment of calm and quiet.

This serene space features a single-story home of about 70 m² with a loft, harmonizing Japanese aesthetics, natural materials, and modern design. It accommodates up to 6 guests, making it ideal for trips with family or friends. On the approximately 50 m² wooden deck, enjoy forest bathing, reading, yoga, and moments that let you feel the changing seasons up close. A bus stop is a 10-minute walk away, offering convenient access for sightseeing in Hakone.