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Limited to three groups of guests per day, Sato-yama Auberge Maki no Oto. Located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, near Gokayama, famous for its World Heritage Gassho-zukuri architecture. With convenient access, just a 5-minute drive from Fukumi IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, you can visit Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, and Takayama.

In Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture (formerly Inami Town), also known as the "Wood Carving Village," a new auberge is born. This luxurious Property, limited to one group per day, offers a tranquil space where time flows quietly. Stay in a spacious Room remodeled from a kimono wholesaler's townhouse, and relax in an Onsen open-air bath with a view of the garden. Toyama's Fish Auberge Toyama Bay, known as the "natural fish tank," provides an abundance of fresh seafood. Enjoy a variety of fresh fish from Toyama, blessed by the sea, prepared with local ingredients in a farm-to-table style. Savor these exquisite dishes at a counter dining area remodeled from a 100-year-old storehouse. This is the ultimate auberge where you can experience the finest flavors.

A land nourished by abundant water: the Tonami region in western Toyama Prefecture. Philosopher Soetsu Yanagi once called the power created by nature and people together “dotoku” (the virtue of the land), and found in this region’s way of life an expression of the Mingei movement. Moribitosha, inspired by dotoku, is a gathering place for shaping a beautiful way of living for the future. A former training hall designed by Yanagi’s close disciple Keiichi Yasukawa has been renovated to include an auditorium, a Hotel, a café and shop, and telework spaces. Join classes and activities, talk with others, stay overnight, enjoy tea, settle in for a longer workation or creative retreat, and connect with local residents—so that your time here becomes learning itself and nourishment for everyday life. In a space filled with Mingei beauty, let’s think together about how we want to live beautifully from here on.

A “machiyado”-style Accommodation nestled in Inami, a town where the tradition of woodcarving craftsmanship lives on. We reimagine the entire town as one Hotel—its streets, workshops, and everyday life becoming part of your stay—offering a new way to travel. All guest rooms are private whole-house rentals, limited to one group per day. Each house is a one-of-a-kind space created by local artisans and makers active in the town. From the furnishings and materials to the finest details, their aesthetic sensibility and skill are present throughout. Like staying in a gallery, you can spend time surrounded by works of art. Your stay itself becomes an experience of encountering craftsmanship and savoring it deeply. Step away from busy daily life and surrender to the quiet rhythm of this town. Enjoy a stay that restores space in your life as you feel the warmth of handcraftsmanship.