Holiday houses in Shinano River

Sauna/Renovation Private House/Up to 8 people "In Utero"

This is an inn with a private sauna exclusively for guests. Limited to one group per day. Because it is a private rental, you can enjoy the time and space at your leisure. For groups of friends, multiple couples, or work colleagues. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with cooking utensils and tableware. Everyone can cook for themselves. It is located in a village in the mountains of Niigata and is surrounded by nature. The earthbag sauna is very popular with sauna-goers. Self-steaming is possible. You can enjoy the scent of the forest while taking an outdoor air bath, and when your body cools down, you can take an indoor air bath on the veranda. There are almost no passers-by, so you can enjoy the sauna without worrying about people watching. The mountain valley village offers a variety of beautiful Japanese scenery. You can also experience farming. ▼ Information about the surrounding area ・ Restaurant "EALY CAFE": 5-minute walk ・ Jonnobi Village hot spring: 15 minutes by car ・ "Takayanagi GARURU Ski Resort": 15 minutes by car - Matsushiro Family Ski Resort: 35 minutes by car - Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort (Tomama Slope): 45 minutes - Mui Kasu Snow Resort: 50 minutes by car - Niigata Children's Nature Kingdom: 15 minutes by car - Taichi Art Festival "Matsudai 'Nongbutai' Field Museum": 30 minutes by car - Taichi Art Festival "Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel": 50 minutes by car ・ Sauna "Horaisu": 30 minutes by car

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.

Echigo-Nanaura, an old Japanese house

This is a private rental accommodation in a renovated 100-year-old house at the foot of the sea and mountains in Echigo-Nanaura. It's too simple a house to be called an old house, but it's new in an old way. I hope you will make this pleasantness one of your travel memories. This is the Mase Coast in Nishikan Ward, Niigata City (formerly Makimachi) 25 minutes by car from Makikata IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, 35 minutes from Sanjo-En IC. The horizon of Echigo Nanaura spreads out below. Take a morning walk on the beach with no one else around. A hiking course that looks like it came out of a Ghibli movie. Nearby, there are cafes in the mountains, away from the crowds, and There is also an Italian restaurant where you can watch the sunset over the sea. You can also spend time relaxing with a bento box from a famous shop in Iwamuro Onsen. Agri-tourism is also being planned so that you can enjoy cooking freshly picked vegetables. Relax to the scent of the tide and the sound of the waves, or go swimming, as well as climbing Mt. Yahiko, surfing, and jet skiing. There are many ways to enjoy the coastline, such as driving and touring. Please relax and enjoy your stay as if it were your own home.

This is the best place to access all of Niigata's tourist attractions! 15 minutes to Tsubame Sanjo Interchange/Ideal for Nagaoka Fireworks

This is a luxurious accommodation that is limited to one group per day. You can rent the entire building and enjoy the private space to the fullest. You can also enjoy a food experience with Niigata rice in the facility and experience local flavors. We also hope you can purchase delicious Niigata sake and enjoy a leisurely conversation while drinking. The details of the building are also one of the highlights, such as the part of the room that is a corridor and the high ceilings. There are also various facilities nearby, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, old-fashioned public baths, a drinking district, a library, and a spacious lawn, making it convenient for sightseeing. The fact that Tsubame Sanjo Interchange is nearby and that there is free parking is a big plus. Located in the center of Tsubame Sanjo, a manufacturing town, there are many town factories around, and you can visit them with full force. In the dirt floor space, we also exhibit hardware made in Tsubame Sanjo. We can also introduce you to the perfect tourist destination. Enjoy a luxurious and fulfilling stay.

OTONARI/Travel to Niigata in a Registered Tangible Cultural Property Warehouse

Located in downtown Niigata, it is also close to Furumachi, the downtown area of Niigata. This private lodging facility is a single rental unit that connects a storehouse and a wooden building. The storehouse is over 145 years old and is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government. The wooden building is a self-renovated building with the owner and friends. This is a private lodging facility where you can feel the history of Niigata, located at the end of a narrow alley in Niigata. Please let us know in advance if you'll be bringing small children. If you need to sleep with your child, we will attach the bed or install a baby gate for safety. We will assist you in person at check-in. At that time, we will explain the facility and do the bookkeeping. Please let us know at check-in if you need any tourist information. This is a facility where you can fully enjoy Niigata City. Please use it when you come to Niigata City.

Enjoy the view of Lake Nojiri, with a private sauna, Anoie (あの家)

This house overlooks Lake Nojiri and has a superb view. There are several ski resorts (Myoko, Kurohime, Madarao) about 15-20 minutes away by car, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy the wood stove sauna and the water bath with a view. There are no private houses around, so you can listen to music and watch movies loudly. Because it is a house located deep in the mountains, we take the best measures, but in the warm season, insects come out. It snows a lot in winter. In autumn, fallen leaves dance. You will also need to adjust the wood stove fire yourself. It's not an easy house to live in, but we promise you a great view and experience. Enjoy cooking with a counter kitchen with a view, condiments and cooking utensils. (There is no equipment for BBQ)

Iwamuro Kugen, a private inn in Iwamuro Onsen Town

This is Niigata, Iwamuro Onsen. The hot springs of Niigata have a history of over 300 years. In the birthplace of the Niigata geisha, a 70-year-old former [geisha house] traditional house In July 2022, it was reborn as an accommodation limited to one group per day. 　 The name is the house name, "Iwamuro Hisakata". This small accommodation is a private rental. Please have a relaxing time while feeling the warmth of the old days that quietly exists in everyday life. 　 This inn is part of the popular "KOKAJIYA" and "Iwamuro Tori Ivy" restaurant chains in Niigata, listed in the Michelin Guide and Gault Millau. You can also use both restaurants as an auberge. Please message me if you'd like to book a meal. ------------- Price: From 35,500 yen for 2 people -------------

Lakefront Sauna Villa in a Japanese National Park

A private lakeside villa located inside a national park offering direct access to Lake Nojiri. Enjoy a Finnish-style sauna with panoramic lake views, then cool down in the infinity cold plunge bath filled with natural underground water. The deck features a dining table with built-in BBQ grill for up to 8 guests, a jacuzzi, and a private pier. Inside, the living area offers a sofa, karaoke, board games, and a fireplace. Upstairs are 4 private bedrooms with 7 beds, ideal for families or groups.

tiny cabin Nagano - Serene retreat / Snow Monkey

✨ Discover the perfect blend of modern design and serene nature in this charming, cozy cabin nestled in the forests of Nagano. Redesigned by a renowned Nagano-based interior designer as a model home, this cabin offers a unique stay with stylish interiors. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, ❄️skiing Nagano’s famous powder snow (just a 15-min. drive), or visiting historic shrines (30 min.), this cabin has it all. For outdoor enthusiasts, a camping and lake activity center is just 5 minutes away!✨

[Entire building / Kochuten] Stay in a small, traditional Taisho-era kominka house | Families and groups welcome | Kamo City

一日一組限定/一棟貸切宿「古中天（kochuten）」です。 大正末期まで料亭として使われていた建物を昭和2年頃に現在の場所へ移築したものと伝えられています。名匠の仕事による建物とも言われており、その趣をできるだけ残すよう大切に修繕しました。 余計な手を加えすぎず、受け継がれてきた空気感をそのままに。 大正から令和へと時代を超えてつながる空間で、和の心に触れるひとときをお過ごしください。 古くから北越の小京都といわれております加茂市には、由緒ある神社や寺院も多く、自然的、歴史的景観に恵まれています。 宿の近くを流れる「江川」は、江戸時代に加茂川の水を町へ引くためにつくられた生活用水路で、蔵や板塀、石の小橋が残る風情ある景色を散策しながら楽しめます。 古中天は観光の拠点として便利な立地です。 ・県央エリア（三条市、燕市、田上町、弥彦村） ・新潟市（車で約1時間） ・長岡市 JR信越本線・加茂駅もあり、車でも電車でもアクセスしやすい環境です。 7名様まで宿泊可(4名様まで同料金)・無料駐車場・Wi-Fi完備・キッチン付き 家族旅行や友人同士の滞在にも安心してご利用いただけます。

Yūgen – The ultimate in secluded luxury 4 bedrooms

Tucked into a quiet forest pocket in upper Misorano, yet only minutes from Happo-One’s legendary slopes and Hakuba’s vibrant restaurants and bars. Four spacious bedroom, each with its own sleek ensuite. A large onsen-style indoor bath opening to a private deck. Floor-to-ceiling windows framing verdant views of the forest and the snow-capped peaks you came here to ski. Light-filled, serene, and deliberately secluded – this is where powder days end with private onsen soaks and complete escape.

15 min to Togakushi- A private log house in nature

Koshikake Home is a hand-cut log house on a 1,000m highland, about 25 minutes by car from Nagano Station. Surrounded by nature, it offers a quiet and private place to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life. Zenkoji Temple and Togakushi Shrines are nearby. Iizuna Resort and Togakushi Ski Area are both within 20 minutes. Hakuba and Snow Monkey park are easy day trips. Your Japanese-Canadian hosts speak both Japanese and English and are happy to help during your stay.