Onsens around Tobira Onsen and Utsukushigahara Onsen × Accommodation Convenient For Visits To A Blessed ShrineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A Property renovated from a wealthy merchant's villa, featuring a magnificent building and garden made with carefully selected natural materials. The long corridors, staircases, and open resting areas reflect the playful spirit of the merchant. The detached guest rooms consist of two connected Japanese-style rooms (10 tatami mats and 8 tatami mats) and include a private open-air bath, indoor bath, kitchen, garden, and entrance, offering a private and relaxing stay. The open-air bath, crafted from large rocks, is located within the garden, allowing guests to enjoy the fresh greenery or autumn foliage. The cuisine includes seasonal dishes such as Shinshu beef steak and fresh vegetables, providing a taste of the seasons.

A two-story traditional Japanese house where the past and present harmonize in quiet serenity. Once used as a silkworm farming home, "Shibumichi" is the only two-story accommodation at Yamawura Stay. The gently sloped stairs and thoughtfully designed layout quietly preserve memories of life from that era. The sound of water flowing along the building's edge and design elements like the earthen floor entrance with integrated storage evoke a sense of traditional living. The second floor features two single beds, while futons can be laid out in the first-floor tatami room to accommodate up to six guests, offering just the right balance of space for a comfortable stay. Step outside, and you'll find branching mountain paths leading to destinations such as Tateshina, Shirakaba Lake, or Mishaka Pond—all conveniently accessible. Along your walks, enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Yatsugatake that are truly unforgettable. This accommodation offers both proximity to nature and culture while providing an escape from urban noise—a perfect base for your travels or a serene retreat for relaxation.Quietly, richly, mindfully—experience time as if you were living here.

The historic registered cultural property “Shokenro” is a three-story wooden folk-art Accommodation built in the early Showa era. In a retro setting adorned with tasteful furniture and folk crafts, each of the 17 guest rooms has its own distinct character—making it a delight to find your favorite hidden retreat. Enjoy jazz throughout the building, the gentle waters of Utsukushigahara Onsen, creative kaiseki cuisine featuring Shinshu ingredients, and locally brewed sake carefully selected by the host. Please savor an “Onsen getaway for adults” that enriches the senses.

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.

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.