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)

About the guesthouse. ◎An elevated location overlooking the city. Alpine mountains in front from the lawned garden. ◎ Living room, dining kitchen, Western-style room, small room, Japanese-style room, sunken hearth room, bath, washroom, toilet 3. ◎Please bring your own ingredients for meals and enjoy self-cooking on your trip! ◎During your stay, the host will be stationed in a trailer house on the premises. ◎The house can be used for family stays as well as for training and camps as it can accommodate a large group of people. About Satoyama Fun. ◎You can enjoy a fire or BBQ in the bonfire circle. (Please use dead branches and other wood from the grounds for the fire. ◎Pets can play freely in the garden. ◎You can enjoy fireworks in the garden, set up a swimming pool and have fun with your children. ◎You can enjoy a charcoal grill in the sunken hearth room. Please bring your own charcoal. ◎You can enjoy playing with water in the stream running through the grounds. ◎Bamboo can be cut from the bamboo thickets on the property, and you can enjoy making bamboo crafts with your children free of charge. ◎Depending on the time of year, you can experience ploughing the fields and growing vegetables free of charge. Reservations. ◎Reservations are limited to one group per stay, from 3 to 9 persons. ◎Children under 3 years old are free of charge. Please note that if you include them in the number of guests, they will be added to the price. ◎Please note that a separate pet cleaning fee will be charged if you bring your pet with you. Access. ◎Highway use by car About 10 minutes from Komakane IC on the Chuo Expressway. From Komagatake SA Smart ETC on the Chuo Expressway, approx. 5 mins. ◎Highway bus use About 10 minutes by car from Komagane IC bus stop on the Chuo Expressway. 13 minutes by car from Komagane Bus Terminal. ◎Train use 15 minutes by car from Komagane Station on the JR Iida Line. ※ It is an inconvenient place to be without a car. There is a convenience store within walking distance, but no supermarkets nearby. For transport arrangements other than by private car ◎Taxis Ako Taxi Maruhachi Taxi ◎Rent-a-car Shinano Rent-a-Car Nico Nico Rent-a-Car Shinshu Rent-a-Car Shinshu Rent-a-Car ◎Rental bicycles RONDBICYCLE Recommended places nearby. Komagatake ropeway Suganodai - Hayataro Onsen (Komakusa no Yu/Kobushi no Yu) Komagatake Ropeway Ootagiri River The Kurokawa Fisheries Department is a fishing company that specialises in fishing for char, sweetfish and other river fish. Kurokawa Fishery - Fishing for char and ayu (Kurokawa Fishery) - Kurakawa Forest/Yomeishu Komakane Factory Marusu Whisky Komagatake Distillery (Miyata Village) Bungei Touge Zero Jiba (Ina City) Yodagiri Park swimming pool (Iijima Town) Where pets may stay. Pets are not allowed to sleep on the bedding in the bedroom. The area for medium-sized and large dogs is the entrance hall, including the entrance dirt floor. Please let us know if you need a circle, cardboard, special towel, etc. Other special notes As pets are allowed to stay at this facility, the rooms are cleaned with citric acid and alcohol disinfection, and sufficient care is taken to keep the rooms clean.