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[Quiet autumn in Nagano and the Northern Alps] Entire house for rent for up to 12 people | Two authentic saunas
Based in Nagano, at the foot of the Northern Alps, embark on a leisurely journey to Hakuba, Matsumoto, Narai-juku, Togakushi, and Hida Takayama. November is a quiet season before winter arrives. Recommended for those who want to get away from the crowds and enjoy Nagano's nature and historic towns at a leisurely pace. Drive to various places during the day. When you return to the inn, relax in the two types of sauna and the water bath. Please spend a quiet time in the countryside while relaxing in a warm room at night. This is a private rental that can accommodate up to 12 people, but it is also recommended for couples or small groups. There is also a washing machine and a bathroom dryer, making it comfortable even for stays of 3 nights or more. Every day, I go to a different place, such as Hakuba, Matsumoto, Narai-juku, Togakushi, Azumino, Omachi, and even Hida Takayama. In the evening, I return to the same inn and relieve my fatigue in the sauna. Please use it as a base for your leisurely trip around Nagano. You can also come by public transportation, but having a car is more convenient. Free pick-up and drop-off is available at Shinano Matsukawa Station and Meisha Station.Other transfers and sightseeing transfers are available for ¥2,000 to ¥8,000 (return) within 2 hours one-way.Please contact us in advance for groups of 5 or more. Enjoy the quiet November in Nagano's nature and the Northern Alps.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
Enjoy the experience of creating a traditional Edo-period storehouse. Entire space available for rent for up to 6 people per group (includes a pizza oven, DAM karaoke, and a golf practice area).
【NEWS】★ This year's blueberry picking on the hill overlooking the Alps has come to an end.We are currently growing Nozawana greens. It's a 5-10 minute walk to the farm, and a stroll along the country road will refresh your mood! 《Facility Information》 About a 25-minute drive from Nagano Station and 35 minutes from Nagano Interchange.About 30 minutes to Hakuba and Omachi.There is a "Kurajuku Kokuya" in the "countryside" where you can feel the way people live in the rustic nature of the mountains.You can use it as a base for Kamikochi, Azumino, Zenkoji, Togakushi, and Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen. Renovation of the earthenware storehouse that has traded grains and other goods with "Kokuya" since the Edo period.Please use it for renting the entire building for one group only to enjoy music such as karaoke, or for reunions and training camps. ★ Easy access to Hugo Country Club, Kawanakajima Country Club, and Minami-Nagano Golf Club. There is also an indoor golf practice area at the accommodation, so you can practice as much as you like! ★ You can eat all the vegetables you want from our own farm! You can also have a BBQ or make pizza in the pizza oven in the lawn garden. ★ You can experience making soba noodles in the main building.Please enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself.(Reservation required) ★ We sell freshly baked, handmade bread and take orders from the menu.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews
ASAMA HIDEAWAY|Hot spring fed directly from the source|Sauna|BBQ|Entire house rental|About 30 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station
NEW OPENING in July 2026!! ASAMA HIDEAWAY is a luxurious, grown-up hideaway villa nestled at the foot of Mount Asama, designed by architect Keisuke Kojitani. A special location surrounded by a beautiful forest and the babbling of a stream.As you step into the building, which is dominated by a modern, natural black, you are greeted by the overwhelming sense of openness created by the high ceilings and the high-quality interior. The biggest attraction is the completely private spa area located right next to the creek that runs through the property. With a view of dynamic natural rock skin and deep greenery, the "semi open-air bath", and an authentic "sauna and water bath", you can ultimately spend a moment in mind and body. The luxurious outdoor living room is equipped with a BBQ grill and bioethanol fireplace.Enjoy a sophisticated space for adults, where you can have a BBQ amidst the fresh greenery during the day and be soothed by the flickering flames and the sound of the stream at night. Kita-Karuizawa is easily accessible from Tokyo, yet it offers the richness of nature brought by Mt. Asama and an overwhelming silence isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city.Please experience a time that can only be found here, where your five senses are sharpened.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews
Limited to one group per day, Mökki is a small cottage with a garden by a stream
Mökki means "cottage" in Finnish. Spend your time in a special place surrounded by nature. Guest house Mökki is located in Shinano-cho, a town blessed with forests, lakes and snow in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, with a wealth of natural areas such as Kurohime Kogen, Lake Nojiri and Togakushi nearby. You can freely use the comfortable building renovated with natural materials such as cedar, cypress, and plaster, the natural garden that creates seasonal scenery, and the forest where the stream flows.In the forest that we have been maintaining, you can see birds, squirrels, and marten, and you can enjoy strolling around looking for wild vegetables and mushrooms, as well as swings and hammocks. We also paid close attention to the interior design and kitchen utensils to make sure you can enjoy "living" in the space. At the gazebo by the stream, you can enjoy BBQ and campfires without worrying about the weather. It is ideal as a base for hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, and golf during the green season, and as a base for winter sports during the snow season. We also offer a celebration cake service for customers celebrating their birthdays or anniversaries.Please check with me in advanced.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews
Sanchi, a private rental inn with a panoramic view of the Northern Alps
Enjoy a trip with scenery you can only find here. Located in the northeast of Azumino, the former town of Akebono is With a panoramic view of the Northern Alps, Here, you will find "beautiful scenery and tranquility that you want to linger in." Renovating such an old building in Akashina, Reviving a retro-modern space, We have created an entire inn for rent. It is a 5-minute walk from our facility to Akeshi Station, two stops on the Shinonoi Line to Matsumoto Station, sightseeing in Matsumoto, and It is also easy to get to Nagano. Nagamine, Daio Wasabi, and the Shiratobi area are also nearby, so please enjoy sightseeing in Azumino. 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. Starting in 2026, Airbnb's price display has changed, and the Nagano Prefecture accommodation tax has been introduced. In the price breakdown, the guest service fee, applicable taxes, cleaning fees, etc. The amount shown is all-inclusive.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews
A hidden adults-only resort nestled at the foot of the Northern Alps | Private sauna | Bonfire BBQ | Hakuba | Matsumoto | Kamikochi | Kamikochi | Your base in Takayama
"Ember Resort AZUMINO" Newly OPENING in May 2026! A secluded retreat where you can enjoy a sauna, campfire, and BBQ, surrounded by the nature of the Northern Alps. Equipped with a barrel sauna, a water bath, an open-air bath, a campfire, and a home theater, We designed it to be an inn where you not only stay, but enjoy the stay itself. It is also an ideal base for sightseeing in Hakuba and Azumino. ⭐️ Things to enjoy at this inn ✓ Experience authentic relaxation in a private barrel sauna ✓ Groundwater bath and outdoor air bath ✓ Campfire experience under the starry sky ✓ Authentic BBQ terrace dinner ✓ Large-screen home theater ✓ Free EV charging
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Guest house Keyaki 欅 Only one group per day
Japanese-style and western-style rooms with Japanese garden and floors (2 beds 3 futons) And relax in the hidden space (jazz bar style) in the old warehouse. 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) There are orchards and paddy fields around the house. During the harvest season, you can eat delicious fruits, vegetables and rice. 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.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 341 reviews
[Riverside House] A riverside villa in Karuizawa with a sauna and fireplace
We have renovated a villa along the river in the forest of Karuizawa. Great location is about 2,500 ㎡! Feel the extraordinary feeling of the garden and outdoor dining where you can run around, the living room has a large sofa and fireplace. The bathroom can also be enjoyed in the JAXSON jetted tub, a large sauna for 4 people in the metos, and a rain shower in the water bath. This is a renovated old villa in a natural environment.Please be aware that insects may appear in the room during your stay before making your reservation.If you have excessive allergies to insects, etc., please avoid booking.
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
Capsule House-K, a monumental capsule house in nature designed by Kisho Kurokawa
CAPUSULE HOUSE-K is a private house designed by Kisho Kurokawa. It was created based on the concepts of Metabolism and Homo Mobius. This building is composed of the same capsules as the Chugin Capsule Tower Building, which is also a metabolism building, and was completed in 1973, the year after the building was completed. Until now, it has been open only to a few people and was a little-known building, but in 2019, the restoration was started by Kisho Kurokawa's son, and now it is open to the public with the interior of that time.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews
Modern Luxury, Classic Style, Onsen Nearby
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.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews
Japanese Country Guest House "Tsuzune no mori"
*PLEASE SEE SECTION BELOW* Located in north-middle Nagano, Omi is a beautiful and quiet small village. Filled with beautiful landscapes of Japanese farming lands and mountains which are enjoyable throughout the seasons. Our 130 year-old traditional Japanese house has been renovated for your comfort while holding onto its history. Renewed as a duplex house! You have almost the entire 1st&2nd floors of the west side of the house. Limited to one group per day. Please see below about the house.
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews
Nagano Togakushi Private Forest Cabin with 4WD Car
❑ Private Forest Cabin in Nagano Experience Japan’s beauty through the seasons — cherry blossoms in spring, cool mountain air in summer, autumn colors, and winter snow. ❑ Free Rental Car (Insurance Included) A car is essential for exploring Japan’s countryside, where public transportation can be limited and time-consuming. ❑ Comfort Meets Nature With a massage chair, sound system, kitchen, and laundry, it’s ideal for long stays — a hidden retreat to relax and reconnect with nature.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsPopular amenities for Sai River holiday rentals
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