Welcome to Guesthouse Hinatabokko. It is a house located in the area of Kuranami on a mountain at an altitude of 700 meters in Nagano City. There are no private houses in front of the house, and you can enjoy your private time in the scenery of wild birds flying around. The house is a renovated old Japanese house, but some rooms have low ceilings to keep the atmosphere as it was at that time. It is an old private house, so it is old, but I think you can spend your time feeling the old-fashioned life in Japan. The old folk house is made to be airy and comfortable in the summer, as the cold is harsh in winter. We have a large heater to keep you from getting cold during your stay, but it will be below freezing in the morning and evening, so please take precautions against the cold. It is a house in the countryside with nothing, so it is the best place to spend a relaxing time. There are no supermarkets or convenience stores nearby, so we recommend that you finish shopping before your stay. Driving at night in winter is dangerous, so we recommend checking in early. Check-in is possible from 2pm. There are also two bedrooms (16 tatami mats) and a living and dining room that are large enough for families and groups, so you can spend a relaxing time. 【Accommodation】 It is an old private house, but it has been renovated and the kitchen and water area have been renovated. The kitchen is large enough for families to cook. There is a gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and other things you need for daily life. We have 2 double beds in the master bedroom and 4 sets of futons in the secondary bedroom. There is no partition between the master bedroom and the secondary bedroom, so please feel free to use the 16-mat room together. 【Notes】 There are rooms with low ceilings because they are unique to Japan. Please be aware of this before making a reservation. Because it is a mountainous area in Nagano Prefecture, the cold in the morning and evening is severe. We have a large heating device, but it may not be enough. Please come with a cold precaution. Driving in the morning and evening can also lead to snow accumulation and icy road surfaces. Please check in before sunset. Please be sure to come with studless tires. There are no supermarkets or convenience stores nearby. Please complete your shopping in advance.

Homestay at "Tsukimi-so", in a relaxing Seaside village, taste the local life and food. We host you as family, or friend. If you want to get away from hustle-bustle, get bored with superficial sightseeing and look for places enable you to experience deeper local life and culture, just stay with us. Located in the seaside of little-known nice town in south Wakayama. 【Guest room】 In the same house of our family, but you have separated private entrance. Cozy compact Modern-Japanese style room, about 16㎡, with savory tatami mats, private restroom and shower. 【Bath】 Equipped a made-in-Japan special showerhead , Organic cotton towels, organic soap. We can also take you to a hot spring nearby if you would like. 【Bedding】 Traditional Futon, made from cotton. Fluffy and comfy. 【Meals】 includes Breakfast and Dinner home meal, using Natural ingredients, home-made fermented foods. Vegetarian/Vegan meals are available. We use local or organic ingredients as much as possible. 【Environment】 Located at middle of small cape. Walking 2-3 minutes through path with trees, you’ll see spectacular ocean view. You can also walk to the deserted island Esuzaki island, which is designated National Natural monument. Souvenir shop, a couple of nice cafes within walking/bicycling distance. Oheji-route of Kumanokodo is accessible. 【Transportation】 Complimentary pick up/drop off at JR Mirozu or Esumi sation. Pick up/Drop off at Shirahama airport is also available for additional 2000yen 【About Host】 I'm a novelist. I believe that writing books and running an accommodation is same thing- expressing the world around you, meeting someone through it. We used to run a farmhouse in the mountainy area, family of 4, with 2 kids (10 year-old boy, 5 year-old girl) 【Activities】 Japanese cooking class, Calligraphy workshop, Touring local places, Seasonal activities like Sakura picnic( on April) Picking/processing Ume(on June), Fresh indigo dying or Diving in falls(during summer),Making miso paste (during winter), and more