The Ultimate and Exclusive Winter Experience Getaway
Limited to One Group Per Day! Traditional House Stay Plan with Guesthouse Specialty Hot Pot Dinner S-252
An exceptional night in a completely private Kominka and a special dinner served in a Kamakura built just for you. Experience a warm and luxurious trip available only in Iiyama this winter.
A Special Day Enveloped by the Warmth of a 100-Year-Old House and a Snowscape
Stay at "Minshuku Sakaguchi," a completely private traditional Japanese farmhouse (Kominka) over 100 years old, which preserves the charm of old Japan. You can spend a truly relaxing and peaceful time in a private space exclusively for your family or friends. The newly renovated interior is comfortable even in winter, offering a luxurious trip where you can fully experience life in a snowy region.
The Ultimate Private Experience! Piping Hot Pot Dinner in the Guesthouse Kamakura
Dinner will be the best memory of your trip to snowy Iiyama. Surprisingly, a Kamakura (snow hut) will be specially built in the guesthouse garden just for your group!** Indulge in the ultimate private dinner, gathering around a piping hot pot in a fantastical space lit by snow lanterns. This extraordinary experience, a blend of the cold snow and the warmth of the hot pot, will be an unforgettable highlight of your journey.
**Please note: In the event that the guesthouse cannot provide a Kamakura due to low snowfall, safety concerns from a warm winter, or other reasons, dinner will be served indoors at the accommodation. We appreciate your understanding.
Support for Outings After Check-in
During the time between checking in on the first day and dinner, the accommodation can support your excursions to nearby locations with shuttle service. Feel free to visit a roadside station or supermarket for shopping, or a day-trip hot spring. Please let the accommodation staff know your requests at check-in.
**We strongly advise against going out after dinner at Restaurant Kamakura Village (during nighttime) due to heavy snowfall and road conditions. Please note that shuttle services from the accommodation are also not available at this time.
☆Recommended Excursion Spots
Day-trip Hot Spring Facilities (Onsen)
Iiyama Yutaki Onsen (Closed on Tuesdays)
Approximately 15 minutes by car from the accommodation. Located along the Chikuma River, this natural hot spring is gentle on the skin and warms you deeply to the core. Guests on this plan will receive a special complimentary admission ticket! Click here for more information (Japanese page).
Nozawa Onsen Village
Approximately 20 to 30 minutes by car from the guesthouse. This is a nationally famous hot spring village boasting over 30 natural sources and 13 public bathhouses ("Sotoyu") scattered throughout the village. Click here for more information.
*Please be mindful of the time so you do not miss your dinner reservation.
Shopping Locations
Roadside Station "Hana no Eki Chikumagawa
Features a direct sales outlet for produce grown by local farmers. Also stocks various specialty items and original products, making it ideal for souvenir shopping. Click here for the location.
A-Coop Miyuki Store
Approx. 10 minutes by car from the Log Cabin. This is the closest supermarket and stocks basic groceries and beverages. Click here for the location.
Tsuruya
Located right next to Iiyama Station. Carries a wide variety of groceries, including some local products. Click here for the location.
☆About the Snowshoe Guided Tour
A snowshoe guided tour is available as an option (for a fee) after breakfast on Day 2. The guesthouse owner will lead you on a scenic walk around the accommodation's vicinity. Let's fully enjoy the vast, snowy landscape! Since you will wear snowshoes - specialized gear for walking on snow - navigating the snow will be effortless.
☆Thai Massage is also available at the guesthouse
Why not melt away your daily fatigue? If interested, please inquire directly at the accommodation upon arrival.
*Please note that payment for this service must be made on-site in cash (Japanese Yen) only.
Price
Using YOUR OWN CAR or RENT A CAR
Per Person
| Adults | 39800Yen Ages 12 and Over |
|---|---|
| Elementary school student | 35800Yen Ages 6 to 11 |
| Infant | 2500Yen Preschool children under age 6 (NO DEDICATED MEALS or BEDDING PROVIDED) If you wish to arrange dedicated meals and bedding for a preschool child under age 6, please select "Elementary school student" category. |
Using PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Per Person
| Adults | 39800Yen Ages 12 and Over |
|---|---|
| Elementary school student | 35800Yen Ages 6 to 11 |
| Infant | 2500Yen Preschool children under age 6 (NO DEDICATED MEALS or BEDDING PROVIDED) If you wish to arrange dedicated meals and bedding for a preschool child under age 6, please select "Elementary school student" category. |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2026/1/10(Sat)～2026/3/1(Sun) |
|---|---|
| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Accommodation Fee (1 Night with Dinner and Breakfast) ・Consumption Tax and Other Taxes ・Snowshoe Guide Fee (Applicable only if option is selected) ・Snowshoe Set Rental Fee (Applicable only if option is selected) |
| Option |
Using YOUR OWN CAR or RENT A CAR ・Snowshoe Tour (Per Person)：4000Yen Using PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ・Snowshoe Tour (Per Person)：4000Yen |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 3 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 3 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 5 person/people |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Tour Time | 1 night 2 days |
| Reservation Deadline | 20 days before your scheduled start date (Day 1 of the plan) |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard 
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- Tour itinerary -
| 1日目 | ☆For those traveling by private car or rental car: | |
| Please come directly to the accommodation. Check-in available from 15:00 | ||
| *On the day, please contact the accommodation approximately 30 minutes before your planned arrival time for preparation of your welcome. | ||
| The contact information will be provided in the final confirmation email sent to you before your travel date. | ||
| ☆For those traveling by public transport: From Iiyama Station, take the local bus and alight at the "Shinodaira" bus stop. | ||
| Shuttle service will be provided from the bus stop to the guesthouse. *The 2026 bus schedule will be updated as soon as it is announced. | ||
| After Arrival to the Accommodation | Relax until the time for transfer and dinner. | |
| ☆Shuttle service to nearby locations is also available from the accommodation. | ||
| Please inform the accommodation staff of your request upon check-in. | ||
| Please refer to the plan description above for recommended excursion spots. | ||
| 18:00~19:30 | Dinner | |
| Enjoy a special dinner in a Kamakura built exclusively for your group. | ||
| After Dinner | Enjoy your private time at the accommodation. | |
| Day 2 | 8:00 | Breakfast |
| The guesthouse staff will bring your breakfast to the accommodation at the specified time. | ||
| After Breakfast | Snowshoe Guided Tour (Optional) - Duration: Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour | |
| By 11:00 | ☆For those traveling by private car or rental car: Please check out by 11:00 AM. | |
| ☆For those traveling by public transport: | ||
| Shuttle service to Iiyama Station is available. Please inform us of your preferred pick-up time at check-in. |
- Meeting Place -
Address is displayed when location is selected.
For Car users: Minshuku Sakaguchi (can check-in only after15:00）
For Public Transportation users: Shinanodaira (信濃平) Bus Stop
- Important Points -
- If you have any food allergies or special dietary requests, please consult us in advance.
- This plan does not include a tour conductor (escort). Local staff will be available to assist you.
- If you require a receipt, please consult us in advance for issuance.
- Transportation costs to the meeting location and from the disbanding location are not included in the plan price. Please arrange these individually. *If you use a local bus service for travel between Iiyama Station and the accommodation, the bus fare is at your own expense. It is not included in the plan price.
- The accommodation for this plan is a charming, renovated traditional Japanese farmhouse (Kominka). Unlike modern city dwellings, it retains the characteristics of older Japanese homes.
While rooms are equipped with fan heaters and the house has been renovated, ensuring a comfortably warm stay when fully utilizing the heating, you may find the cold more noticeable, especially during mornings and evenings, compared to city residences. Similarly, the bathroom area may feel colder.
We kindly ask that you understand and appreciate this unique ambiance of a traditional Kominka and its inherent winter characteristics before making your reservation. - This plan requires a minimum of three guests in total, comprising at least two adults plus one child (Elementary School age or older). If your group size falls below this minimum (e.g., 1 or 2 adults only; 1 adult + 2 children (or infants); 2 adults + 1 infant.), you will be charged the minimum price based on the [2 Adults + 1 Child] rate. We appreciate your understanding.
- Other -
- Please bring the following items:
Winter Clothing (Warm Clothes)
There is no heating inside the Kamakura (snow hut). Please wear warm clothing.
If you plan to play in the snow, we recommend waterproof clothes, such as ski wear.
Waterproof Footwear
Snow boots, snow shoes, or rubber boots (rain boots) are recommended (the ground will be snowy).
Change of Clothes / Pajamas, etc.
The accommodation does not provide room wear.
Personal medication, sunscreen *Only if needed
Amenities
The following amenities are provided at the accommodation.
If you require anything else, please bring it with you.
☆Amenities provided at the accommodation: Toothbrush, Towels (including bath towels), Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap, and Hair Dryer - About the Meals Provided by the Accommodation
Dinner
We plan to offer a special hot pot featuring Shinshu Fukumi Chicken*, Shio-Musubi (salt-seasoned rice balls) made with Iiyama-grown Koshihikari rice, and pickles.
*Includes: House-made miso, sake lees, local flat udon noodles, thick fried tofu, local vegetables, and mushrooms.
Breakfast
The accommodation plans to offer Okowa (sticky rice dish) made from organically grown glutinous rice, pickles, fruit, and house-roasted coffee, among other items.
- Cancellation Fee -
Once a tour contract has been concluded, in the event you wish to cancel for personal reasons, the following amount shall be charged as the cancellation fee.
| Cancellation 20 days before the start date | Cancellation 7 days before the start date | Cancellation the day before the start date | Cancellation on the start date | Cancel after tour departure or no-show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 100% |
- Bank transfer fees must be paid by the customer.
- If you cancel the tour for personal reasons, any bank transfer fee for the refund will be deducted from the refund amount.
- Plan Provider Company -
Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau
1110-1, Iiyama, Iiyama city, Nagano
Registration of Travel Services：Governor of NaganoTravel Services Type 2 492
Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager：Seki Aimi
Contact Phone Number：0269-62-3133
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Stay at Minshuku Sakaguchi, a Traditional Japanese Farmhouse (Kominka) Whole-House Rental that Just Recently Opened
