Kashiwara Station (Hyogo Prefecture) × Accommodation With An Animal Crossing-Like WorldRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A different world just an hour's drive from Keihanshin, Tamba Sasayama is a castle town centered around the nationally designated historic site of Sasayama Castle Ruins. The rural landscapes with traditional farming villages, rice fields, and mountain ranges, along with local agricultural products like Tamba Sasayama black adzuki beans and Tamba chestnuts, offer visitors a sense of peace and comfort. In 2017, the Dekansho Festival of Tamba Sasayama was selected as Japan's first "Japan Heritage" by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.Tamba Sasayama is blessed with abundant nature that nurtures renowned specialties known throughout the whole country. From rice praised for its stickiness and sweetness to black soybeans, matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts, premium Sanda beef, and wild game such as boar and deer raised in the surrounding mountains—this area truly is a treasure trove of branded ingredients.Sasayama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA reimagines the entire historic castle town as a hotel by restoring scattered historical buildings into accommodations. The guest rooms retain their original design while offering modern comfort in an elegant setting. For dinner, guests can enjoy authentic French cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from Tamba Sasayama.From guest houses scattered across the castle town within walking distance to attractions like the grand hall of Sasayama Castle Ruins or samurai residences to long-established shops and trendy new spots—the harmony between old and new defines this unique destination. Experience "staying as if blending into" this charming town while enjoying a journey filled with relaxation and gourmet delights.

A space reborn using red roof tiles from a demolished community hall and an old storehouse offers a quietly nostalgic atmosphere where time seems to slow down. The star of this Accommodation is the food, nurtured by the climate and culture of Tamba. Enjoy creative French cuisine made with the season’s finest local ingredients—Tamba chestnuts, black soybeans, Tajima beef, and vegetables from our own farm—served with chopsticks in a relaxed, unpretentious style. Each dish, savored alongside satoyama countryside views, adds vivid color to your travel memories.We also offer a spacious natural-grass dog run and an indoor terrace where you can dine with your dog. Exceptional cuisine, an inspiring setting, and a garden your dog will love—this is the dog-friendly Accommodation you’ve been looking for, with no compromises. A hidden retreat in Tamba that brings deeply satisfying time to both you and your beloved companion.

We offer two rooms in the main building of oito and one room in the annex, each uniquely designed with its own character. You can experience craftsmanship and artistry from both Japan and abroad throughout the spaces. We hope you enjoy your stay as if living seamlessly beyond your everyday life.

"Senmaku" refers to the intersection of east-west and north-south roads. Two unique traditional Japanese accommodations located at the western gateway of the Tanba Sasayama castle town. "Sen," a renovated over-100-year-old stately kimono shop building, and "Haku," a charming structure repurposed from an early Showa-era bicycle shop. The two accommodations are just a few minutes' walk apart, facing east-west and north-south roads. Enjoy delightful moments and luxurious time at each accommodation.

[Stay in an authentic log house built with Canadian timber] Enjoy terrace BBQ and a fully equipped kitchen; with equipment rentals, you can BBQ hands-free. Stay in a spacious log house surrounded by nature and enjoy a private-villa getaway! Cool in summer and warm in winter, this carefully crafted log house made from genuine Canadian wood offers the cozy warmth of natural timber and plenty of space to relax. Myoken Fuji Country Club is on-site. A leisure park with free athletic facilities and grassy areas is 1 minute by car. <About 30 minutes from the Chugoku Expressway Takinosha IC>