The Anyoji settlement in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture—a snow country. Located along Japan's largest river, the Shinano, this region sees several meters of snowfall in winter and has long been known for rice farming and textiles. The Furusawa Residence, which has watched over this settlement for over 150 years since the late Edo period, has been reborn as “The Snow House,” welcoming just one group per day. We aim to be a lodging where guests can experience with all five senses the way of life adapted to and utilizing snow, a way of life developed by the people of this snow country. To allow guests to experience the wisdom of the snow country, we have implemented the following features: ・While repairing the building and adding necessary modern conveniences where needed, we have preserved its original appearance as much as possible so guests can feel the breath of the former residents' lives. ・We serve breakfast using local ingredients and recipes, allowing guests to experience the snow country's food culture, developed to endure long, snowbound winters. ・We offer various activities where guests can interact with local people and experience the daily life of a snow country. Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, is a town where the “original landscape of Japan” remains vividly preserved. It breathes with seasonal landscapes and culture, such as the beautiful terraced rice fields of “Hoshidōge no Tanada” and the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale,” where art and nature merge. Winter brings fantastical snowy scenery, spring the fresh green of the satoyama, summer clear streams and fireflies, and autumn golden rice ears and autumn leaves. Through your stay, you can feel the unique richness of a snow country where nature and people coexist. Experience a journey like living in a snow house. 《Overview》 Limited to one group per day, allowing you to use most of the traditional house's space. Passing through the spacious earthen floor area into the entrance hall, you'll be welcomed by a generous dining/kitchen and living area. The bedroom is located at the back of the living space. ◾️ Dining/Kitchen All necessary cooking utensils are provided. There's a table with a sunken hearth and chairs, comfortably seating about 8 people. ◾️Living Room Relax on the sofa in a space warmed by a wood-burning stove that heats the entire building. A loft overlooking the living room offers particularly warm and comfortable winter evenings. ◾️Bedroom The 33-square-meter space accommodates four double beds and six additional futon sets. A closet is also available. ◾️Bathroom Two toilets and one bathroom are located on the first floor. It features a ceramic bathtub, shower, and two sinks. ◾️Other Free private parking is available. ※Guest Access Areas Guests may use the first-floor dining area, kitchen, living room, loft, bedrooms, toilets, bathroom, and parking lot. Details will be provided upon check-in. ※The rate includes breakfast prepared with a local mother (accommodates allergies). 《Various Experiences Bookable Locally》 This accommodation is operated by HOME HOME NIIGATA, a travel agency in Tokamachi. If desired locally, we can arrange seasonal experiences and optional tours. Please inquire if interested. Examples: Terraced rice field trekking, bamboo leaf dumpling making, straw sandal crafting, etc. 《Access by Public Transportation》 From Tokyo area: Joetsu Shinkansen, etc. (approx. 3.5 hours) From Osaka area: Tokaido Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, etc. (approx. 5 hours) From Kanazawa area: Hokuriku Shinkansen, etc. (approx. 3 hours) 15 minutes by car from Tokamachi Station ・Free shuttle available from Tokamachi Station (up to 7 guests, approx. 15 min) 　Please notify us at least 3 days prior to check-in if desired ・Taxi available from Echigo-Yuzawa Station for an additional fee (approx. 40 min) 　Please contact us in advance if you wish to reserve a taxi ・Free private parking available (up to 5 vehicles)

The entire ground floor of the two-storey building is open to the public. Anyway, spacious and large rooms. *Share a partial corridor with hosts. A large, safe, barrier-free room with high ceilings where children can have a great time. You can spend plenty of family time. Children under 6 years old (pre-school) are free of charge. The rooms are away from neighbouring houses, so they are very open and airy! No curfew, no fuss, no parties, no fireworks, just relax and enjoy the countryside. The BBQ house is in a separate building, slightly elevated, and is a different world from the city with its regulations and restrictions on choral singing, campfires, fireworks launches and stargazing! You don't need to lock your front door or room, and security is extremely good in the wilderness. Guests on various travel websites rate the environment, facilities and service a perfect score! Rooms. Three bedrooms: All tatami mat rooms, each 8 tatami mats/14.6㎡. Dining and living room: 24 tatami/43.8m2 (with a large dining table, flat TV and wood stove) Dining living room: 24 tatami/43.8m2 (with a large dining table, flat-screen TV and wood-burning stove) Office: 8 tatami/14.6m2 (for remote work) Tatami hallway: 10 tatami/18.2 m2 (children's play area, lounging and reading) Japanese garden: surrounds all rooms. Parking: separate building with automatic shutters, capacity for 2 cars, free of charge. BBQ house: separate building, landscaped area (fee: 1,500 yen per use). *Quiet, ideal for healing, stress-free space. *The air is fresh and dignified in the morning, the water is tasty and good for women's skin. Outdoor The great nature of Minami-Shinshu!　Blue skies, green waterfalls all around, healing and extraordinary, you will feel very calm. Sun + greenery + air - the source of good health. Spring: The satoyama is a riot of flowers with cherry blossoms, azaleas, satsuki, wisteria, peach blossoms, fruit trees, etc. and fresh green scenery is dazzling to the eye. Wild vegetable gathering, agricultural experience, etc. Summer: firefly watching (late June), river play, mountain stream fishing, hiking, mountain stream Camping, mountain climbing, cycling, touring, fireworks festivals, insect hunting, etc. Fireworks festivals, insect hunting, etc. Autumn: Autumn leaf colour, grape picking, apple picking, soba noodle making, etc. Year-round:　Stargazing in Achi Village, the best in Japan - Multiple day-trip hot springs　 Scenic spot Tenryu Gorge / strange rock formations ・Suspension bridge ・Tenryu River overlooking 280m long Tenryu River/boating and rafting ・Central Alps with spectacular views The Central Alps' spectacular view of the Senjashiki Curl - Japan's Tyrol / Shimokuri-no-Sato The Central Alps with its spectacular view of the SENJOUJIKIーKAARU- The Japanese Tyrol / Shimokuri no Sato and others. Shinshu speciality food Shinshu soba noodles Iida, the birthplace of barbecued meat culture (horse sashimi, wild game: deer, wild boar, bear, etc.), 　Otaguri, etc.) Insect food: silkworm chrysalis, locusts, bee larvae, tinea cruris, etc.