20 Lodgings in Tohoku

This is a lodging with only seven rooms, converted from a 108-year-old elementary school located in Akiyamago, a hidden natural paradise spanning Niigata and Nagano Prefectures. The cuisine, which creatively uses seasonal mountain delicacies like spring wild vegetables and autumn mushrooms as well as locally sourced ingredients, is very popular. The former gymnasium features a giant sugoroku board game, which is an artwork from the 'Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale' held in the region. Using the entire gymnasium, the enormous sugoroku game provides enjoyable content for both adults and children. The lodging serves Japanese-style creative cuisine abundantly incorporating mountain vegetables and other fresh produce. Care is taken to create dishes that balance flavor, presentation, and nutrition, allowing guests to savor the natural taste of the ingredients. The dining tables are adorned with seasonal wildflowers picked from the surrounding mountains, and heartfelt hospitality is offered to ensure guests enjoy their precious meals. An elementary school that has continued to watch over many children in the 'Hidden Region of Akiyama-go.' We hope you enjoy your stay while feeling the memories of such a school.

A long-established inn with over 100 years of history, preserving the hot spring source excavated in 1921. An onsen ryokan where you can enjoy a free private open-air bath, room-served meals in the morning and evening, and creative kaiseki cuisine featuring delicious Yamagata beef at Kaminoyama Onsen. For up to 3 guests, meals are served in your room, allowing for a private and intimate time.For groups of 4 or more, a private dining room will be provided. There is also a service allowing you to use one of the four private baths in the facility for 40 minutes per room per night, free of charge.