Rice fields reflecting the snow-capped Northern Japan Alps in Omachi, May
  • Facing the Japan Alps
  • Pets welcome
  • Sauna
  • 8 min from the station

Stay, spend the season,
or live at the foot of the Alps.

A guesthouse and share house in Omachi, Nagano. From a one-night trip to a whole ski season, choose the stay that fits you.

GUESTHOUSE

Rooms for 1, 3 or 5 guests

You book a room type. We will tell you which room you have before check-in. Prices change by date and season; please check the latest prices on Booking.com or Airbnb.

Single room with a loft bed and desk

Single room

A private room with a loft bed and desk. Great for solo trips and hikers.

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Japanese-style triple room

Triple room

A 6-tatami Japanese-style room with futons. Some rooms have mountain views or a balcony.

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Large Japanese-style room

Large room

A spacious tatami room (about 20 tatami incl. the veranda) for families and groups, up to 5 guests.

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  • Check-in 15:00–20:00Self check-in. We send instructions before you arrive.
  • Check-out 10:00Please strip the bed linen and sort your rubbish in the kitchen.
  • Winter: 2 nights minimumDec–Mar. Around New Year (Dec 25 – Jan 10), 1 week minimum.
  • Same-day bookings until 12:00on the day of arrival.
  • Pets welcomeAn extra fee applies per pet. Please tell us when you book.
  • Sauna carAvailable as a paid option. Please ask in advance.
SKI SEASON STAY

Spend the winter here (2–3 months)

Ideal for skiers and snowboarders, remote workers, and anyone who wants to try life in snow country. Hakuba and Kashimayari ski resorts are about 30 minutes by car.

  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Gas & bath
  • Fibre Wi-Fi
  • Heating oil
  • Coffee
  • Furniture & appliances
  • Bedding

All of the above are included. Rice is extra.

Prices depend on the room and length of stay — the longer you stay, the lower the monthly price. Send us your dates, the number of guests and any pets via Instagram message and we will send you a quote. The quoted price will not change during your stay.

SHARE HOUSE

Live with us (3 months +)

¥30,000 / month ~

Electricity, water, gas and Wi-Fi included (cheapest room, green season). Winter (Dec–Mar) is quoted separately because of heating costs. No deposit; a move-in fee equal to one month's rent applies. Pets from ¥3,000 / month (interview required).

  • 3 months minimumGive notice 2 months before you leave.
  • Shared cleaningHousemates share cleaning and rubbish duties.
  • Fire insurancePlease take out your own tenant insurance.
THE HOUSES

Honke (main house) and Hanare (annex)

The bright main hall of Honke

Honke — the main house

An old Japanese house with a big hall and a large kitchen (about 10.5 tatami, three sinks). Meet guests from around the world, enjoy a BBQ in the garden, or try the wood-fired sauna car.

Tatami room with a veranda in Hanare

Hanare — the annex

One minute's walk from Honke. Double-glazed windows keep it warm in winter — perfect for long stays. Tent sauna in the garden.

360° virtual tour of both houses

ACCESS

8 minutes on foot from Azumi-Kutsukake Station

2382-2 Tokiwa, Omachi, Nagano 398-0004, Japan

  • JR Oito Line, Azumi-Kutsukake Station (unstaffed, about one train per hour)
  • About 30 min by car to Hakuba and Kashimayari ski resorts
  • Free parking

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Questions? Message us

Instagram messages get the fastest reply. Please tell us your dates, the number of guests and any pets.