This is a "single building charter" plan*.
■This is the best base for touring the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi! Only 20 minutes drive from Hiraizumi Station.
It is ideal for touring World Heritage sites such as Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji, as well as related properties such as the ruins of Koneji-mura manor house!
■Concept
We are an old private house rental villa that opened in September 2018 after renovating a farmhouse and renting it out to one couple per day.
I love traveling abroad and experiencing the local culture and food of the places I travel to. I started this project with the hope that travelers would come to my hometown Iwate Prefecture and discover (tomariken) the best of Ichinoseki and Iwate.
■Overnight stay space
The building is a traditional old private house on a large lot. It is fully equipped as an accommodation facility and offers a comfortable stay despite its age. There are three Japanese-style rooms available for overnight stays. They can be used as private rooms, but when connected together, the rooms are a whopping 25 square meters in size! Seven futons are arranged in a row, so it is exciting to share one large space with your family or friends.
Breakfast 600 yen per person
Dinner 1,500 yen per person
■A wide variety of experience menus for children and adults!
Advance reservations are required for all experience menus. Also, some experiences may not be available depending on the season or time of year, so please be sure to contact us in advance through "Click here for questions" if you wish to experience them.
◆Gold collecting experience
Let's get real gold! Oshu Hiraizumi and Ichinoseki are known for their gold culture. You can enjoy collecting real gold sand in the specially designed gold sand mining guide. Of course, tools are included. An instructor will guide you. (500 yen per person, per visit).
◆Gemstone Picking Experience
Let's get real gemstones! Let's excavate crystals, amethysts, turquoise, and other gems from the sand at the special gem-picking site at "I want to come back again"! In the past, it was said that where there is crystal, there is also gold. There is a deep relationship between quartz and gold. Instructors will guide you. (300 yen per person, per time)
◆Rural Village Experience
Introduction to seasonal farmers! Experience farming & harvesting at a farmhouse! We have a menu of seasonal vegetables and fruits for you to experience farming. You can also experience making dinner and breakfast with harvested foods. You may even get a souvenir of the produce you harvested yourself! From 6,000 yen for up to three people, +2,000 yen for each additional person. (6,000 yen / per group)
Meal-making experience (dinner & breakfast)
You will cook together using local ingredients. Of course, cooking utensils will be lent out. The staff will prepare seasonal ingredients. Instructors of local cuisine such as local grandmothers! We can also prepare the food for you. From 9,000 yen for up to three people, +3,000 yen for each additional person. (9,000 yen / per group)
◆"I want to come back again" facility renovation experience: DIY renovation is a hot topic right now! You can't do it at home, but why don't you try it at "I want to come back again"? Please make the facility beautiful and splendid by your power as a commemoration of your stay. We will show you where we want you to work. Gloves and drinks included. (500 yen /per person, one time)
◆Public Road Kart Experience Public road karts, the talk of the town on TV, are now available at "Mokitai"! Feel the wind of Tohoku with your body! Public road karts are simply amusement park go-karts that have been remodeled so that they can be driven on public roads. You can go sightseeing in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi, or you can drive around the "Mukitai" area! The small body makes it easy to turn around and no helmet is required. The small size of the vehicle makes it easy to turn around, and the lack of a roof provides a good view, making it a popular activity. Adults, regular driver's license required. (Try it for 20 minutes! 1,000 yen / person, 1 full hour! 2,500 yen / 1 time per person)
◆Mochi Pounding Experience Let's pound rice cakes with a real mortar and pestle! Ichinoseki, Iwate is famous for its rice cake eating culture. You will actually pound rice cakes using a traditional mortar and pestle. Staff will prepare the equipment so you don't need to bring anything. Once the rice cake is done, try it with Ichinoseki's traditional toppings. You can also take home any leftovers! 5,000 yen for up to 4 people (1,250 yen/person); 1,000 yen for each additional person.
Guest Entry Area
Check-in will be handled in person by the host. Please cooperate in filling out the guest list.
- Although the house is rented out, the hosts live in the same facility. Please refrain from entering the hosts' private space.
Other special notes
Bathing hours: 17:00~24:00
Amenities are available, but they are charged. We ask that you bring your own toiletries for the sake of protecting the global environment.
Please check in between 15:00 and 22:00. If you arrive after 10:00 p.m. without prior notice, we may refuse to accommodate you. Please be careful.
[Please note]
This listing offers almost the entire house for private use, but the host lives in a room of the same house and the house is not completely private.
If you have any questions, please contact us through the "Contact Us" link.