20 Lodgings in Tohoku

A place where you can experience the extraordinary while surrounded by the great nature of Zao. Enjoy your own extraordinary time in a private hotel that blends mid-century charm with the harmony of nature, situated on a 20,000-square-meter property. The main building features deluxe rooms with 4 beds, superior and standard rooms with 2 beds, mountain lodge-style dormitory rooms accommodating up to 6 people, as well as cottages equipped with jacuzzis and saunas, and villa-style accommodations to ensure a comfortable stay within the grounds.

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.