Places to stay near Chikuma Station

Rent an entire log house on the Iizuna Highlands. Amane Guest House

This is a quiet villa area, Iizuna Kogen, located at an altitude of about 1000 m. Newly built in 2022, a simple log house with plenty of wood scent. You can encounter many beautiful views just by walking for about 10 minutes. Please take a look at Mt. Iine from the Daisamaike Pond. About 3 minutes on foot from the nearest bus stop (Iizuna Higashi Ward)! It is about a 7-minute walk from the next nearest bus stop (Iizuna Kogen). You can also come by public transport. Restaurants such as Mori-no-Eki, Iizuna Soba, Ramen, and hamburgers are within walking distance. About 25 minutes by car from Nagano Station and Zenkoji Temple.About 15 minutes by car to Togakushi Shrine. It is also a great base for golf skiing to Togakushi, Kurohime, and Myoko. You can also use it for climbing the Togakushi Kodo, Amatomi Trail, and Mt. Iinago. If you would like to visit a hot spring, it is about 15 minutes by car to the Tengu no Yakata in Lake Reisenji. The public bath is about a 5-minute drive to Asoviva (with a discount on bathing fees!). We will lend you a projector and screen free of charge. Playing games on a big screen, or having a movie night. We also recommend relaxing with a barbecue, campfire, or tent sauna. A set of BBQ equipment, tarp, sauna tent, stove, etc. Please reserve all rentals in advance. Of course, you can bring your own.

Sanchi, a private rental inn with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps

Enjoy the only scenery here. Located northeast of Azumino, the former Akihina-machi overlooks the Northern Alps. Akishina is a land where the Saira River, Takase River, and Hodaka River merge, and is blessed with abundant spring water. Here you'll find the beautiful scenery and tranquility you want to leave behind We have renovated such an old Meishina building, revived the retro modern space, and made a rental accommodation in a whole house. I wanted you to relax in the Azumino air and spend a lot of luxurious time. It is a 5-minute walk from Meishina Station from our facility, and 2 stops to Matsumoto Station on the Shinnoi Line. It is easy to go towards Nagano. Mt. Nagamine, abandoned lines, Daio wasabi, swaths, etc. are close by. Please enjoy Azumino sightseeing There is a "Maekawa" flowing right in front of you, such as canoeing, rafting, sap, etc. There is a "Longmenbuchi Canoe Stadium" and you can walk there, so it is also a great place to practice. Old Meisho Town is a local town, not a downtown area. The neighborhood is not downtown, so there is nothing. Recommended for those who are interested in living in the countryside and relocating to two areas, or those who are considering it.

Limited to one group per day, Mökki is a small cottage with a garden by a stream

Mökki means “cottage” in Nordic Finnish. Please spend your time as you like in a special space that is detached from your daily routine. Guest house Mökki is located in Shinano-cho in northern Nagano Prefecture, blessed with forests, lakes and snow. There are nature-rich sightseeing spots such as Kurohime Kogen, Lake Nojiri, and Togakushi in the vicinity. The building of the pioneering era was renovated fashionably with plenty of natural materials such as pure cedar, cypress and plaster.We also paid attention to the interior and kitchen utensils so that you can enjoy "living". In the back of the building, there is a forest with a stream, and you can enjoy a walk in search of the blessings of nature, as well as swing hammocks.In the east house by the river, you can enjoy BBQ and bonfires without worrying about the weather. In the green season, as a base for hiking, biking, fishing, and sup golf, the snow season is also a great base for winter sports, including skiing and snowboarding. Customers who spend birthdays and anniversaries also have a service of celebration cake.Please check with me in advanced.

Limited to one group per day, private space, cottage with garden, old-style house, private rental

This is a private rental facility with just one group at a time, ensuring a completely private space. It has a spacious design and a wooden terrace on the veranda. The Japanese garden is well maintained, and you can spend a relaxing time while watching the carp swimming in the pond garden. Experience a relaxing night in the countryside. This facility allows the use of barbecues and hand-held fireworks. BBQ set rental full set (stove, charcoal, mesh, igniter, tongs): 3,000 yen Fire pit set (5 kg firewood, igniter): 3,000 yen If you would like to rent, please message us. Please order by the day before your arrival using the check-in link. If you have any allergies, please note that the facility is pet-friendly, excluding assistance animals. Please let us know if you're traveling with a pet.

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This is a house with a superb view overlooking Lake Nojiri. There are several ski slopes (Myoko, Kurohime, and Masao), about 15-20 minutes away, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy a wood-burning sauna and a stunning water bath. There are no private houses around, so you can also watch music and movies with loud noise. Because it is a house nestled deep in the mountains, we do our best, but there are insects during the warmer months.It snows a lot in winter.In autumn, the leaves are dancing. You must also adjust the fire in the wood stove yourself. It's never an easy home to live in, but with a great view and experience. There is a full counter kitchen with stunning views and condiments and cookers so you can enjoy cooking.(No BBQ equipment)

Modern luxury, classic style, onsen entry included

Nestled in the mountains of Nagano at an elevation of 860 meters (2,821 feet), this is a luxury home exclusively for those who want to escape tourist traps, experience a side of Japan rarely seen by outsiders, and do it in style. Our 3-bedroom home is 200 sq. meters (2153 sq. feet) large and is a marriage between traditional Japanese architecture and modern technology and comfort. The home is accessible from Tokyo and other major cities via the Shinkansen bullet train or Joshin-etsu Expressway.

Nagano ex-Kimono house 5min to Zenkoji temple

The unique experience at the former Japanese traditional Kimono shop(about 97years old house). This family-friendly and the newly renovated house is located in the very traditional district and the calm but convenience area in Nagano city. The house is authentic and unique as it was a traditional Japanese clothing (Kimono) shop before. You would feel like your own home away from home. 5 minutes walk to the Zenkoji temple and 4 minutes to the bus stop for Togakushi national park.

Guest house Keyaki 欅　Only one group per day

日本庭園と床の間のある和室と洋室(ベッド2 布団3) そして古い蔵の中の隠れた空間(Jazz bar風)でゆっくり。 Our house has a traditional Japanese garden and Japanese style room with a dormitory floor There is also an Japanese traditional warehouse．(Jazz bar style) 家の周辺には果樹園や水田が広がっています。 収穫期には美味しい果物と野菜とお米を食べることができます。 This area is an agricultural promotion area There are orchards, vegetable fields and paddy fields around the house. During harvest you can eat delicious fruits and vegetables and rice.

＼Family Friendly Apple farm／ Yokoya Farm ~KURA~

Yokoya Farm is an apple farm located on a hill. 10 mins drive from downtown of Matsumoto. We’ll host you with the idea that we want you to enjoy staying at farmer’s storehouse, kura. It’s comfortable enough to stay with minimum facilities and it left the feature of the original building. (One group only for a day) You’ll enjoy to see an apple farm. *If you have small children who can sleep with you, you can make a reservation for 5 people.