Choose your Kura cottage

Satoyama Jujo — The House Collection

PLAN YOUR STAY

Your house. Your time.

Choose the house that fits your group, understand what your plan includes, and continue to availability and rates. Each house is reserved for one group. Kura 01 and Kura 02 are booked separately.

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Sen

A historic farmhouse for up to seven, with two private saunas, art and river views.

Spend time together beneath the old beams, choose a favourite design chair, or head out into the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. The whole house and its private saunas are reserved for your group.

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Sleeping arrangements
Up to 7 guests. Upstairs: one enclosed bedroom with two 120 cm-wide beds. Up to five 90–100 cm Japanese futon mattresses are split between the ground-floor tatami room (up to three) and the open upstairs sitting area (up to three). Please discuss your preferred arrangement before arrival. The loft offers no privacy from the house; sliding doors do not block sound in the tatami room.
Baths & facilities
One shared bathroom with a shower and two shared toilets, one on each floor. Sleeping areas do not have en-suite bathrooms. The bath is not a natural hot spring.
Meals
Choose a meal-inclusive plan for a hot pot or a seasonal barbecue. Local hosts prepare the ingredients and set up; you finish cooking and serve yourselves. Barbecues depend on season and weather. Check the selected plan for breakfast and dinner inclusions.
Getting around
Station transfers and sightseeing with a private driver are separate services. Arrange them in advance and check the days, hours and inclusions of your selected plan. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include these services.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

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Kiroku

A shrine priest’s former home for up to six, with a private sauna and peaceful gardens.

Wake beside Kiroku Shrine, spend a quiet morning in the garden, and gather around a hot pot in your own village home. This is the main house; the nearby Kura cottages are booked separately.

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Sleeping arrangements
Up to 6 guests. Two 120 cm-wide beds in the enclosed main bedroom, two more in an open upstairs loft, and two 90–100 cm-wide futon mattresses in a small, semi-open tatami room. The loft offers no privacy from the rest of the house.
Baths & facilities
One shared bathroom with a shower and two shared toilets, one on each floor. Neither bedroom has an en-suite toilet or shower. There is a private sauna; the bath is not a natural hot spring.
Meals
Meal options include hot pots and seasonal garden barbecues. Local hosts prepare the ingredients and set up; you finish cooking and serve yourselves. Breakfast and dinner depend on your chosen plan. Arrange meals ahead of arrival.
Getting around
Station transfers and sightseeing with a private driver are separate services. Arrange them in advance and check the days, hours and inclusions of your selected plan. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include these services.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

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Izumi

A private farmhouse with mountain views, a sauna and the collection’s only private natural hot spring.

Look towards Mount Makihata from your open-air onsen, then return to the warmth of the old timber house. Two bedrooms and generous shared spaces give family and friends time together, with no television to interrupt the quiet.

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Sleeping arrangements
Up to 5 guests: two 120 cm-wide beds and three 90–100 cm-wide Japanese futon mattresses in the tatami bedroom. Enter everyone in your party when checking availability.
Baths & facilities
The enclosed bedroom has its own toilet and shower. The tatami bedroom has neither; its guests use the shared facilities. Izumi has a private natural hot spring and a sauna.
Meals
Choose meals at your own table or ask about dining at Sanaburi, subject to availability and your booking plan. Dinner transfers can be arranged. Breakfast and other meal inclusions must be checked in the selected plan.
Getting around
About 25 minutes by car from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Station transfers and sightseeing with a private driver are separate services. Arrange them in advance and check the days, hours and inclusions of your selected plan. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include these services.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

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Atema

A village home for up to six, with two bedrooms and a bathroom for each.

Gather in the dining room, enjoy carefully chosen furniture and explore art and village landscapes nearby. In winter, the Atema slopes of Joetsu Kokusai are only a few minutes away by car.

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Sleeping arrangements
Up to 6 guests. Main bedroom: two 120 cm-wide beds. Second bedroom: four 90–100 cm-wide Japanese futon mattresses on a raised tatami platform. The dining room is the shared gathering space; there is no separate living room.
Baths & facilities
Each bedroom has its own toilet, washbasin and bath or shower. The main bedroom has a bathtub; the second has a shower. There is also a toilet near the dining area. There is no natural hot spring or sauna.
Meals
Choose your preferred meals from the plans available for your dates. Local hosts prepare hot pots and help set up; you finish cooking and serve yourselves. A private-chef dinner is available on selected plans with advance arrangements. Restaurant transfers are included only where expressly offered in the selected plan.
Getting around
About 30–35 minutes by car from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Station transfers and sightseeing with a private driver are separate services. Arrange them in advance and check the days, hours and inclusions of your selected plan. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include these services.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

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Ueda

Our largest historic house: 198 m², three bedrooms and space for up to eight.

A long dining table, antique furniture and porcelain, and rice fields beyond the windows make this a home for gathering. Three sets of bathroom facilities suit an extended family or three households travelling together.

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Sleeping arrangements
Up to 8 guests. Upstairs main bedroom: two 120 cm-wide beds. Upstairs second bedroom: four Japanese futon mattresses on a raised tatami platform. Ground-floor Japanese-style bedroom: two futon mattresses. Futons are 90–100 cm wide. Wooden sliding doors separate the ground-floor bedroom; sound carries from the shared areas.
Baths & facilities
Each bedroom has its own toilet, washbasin and bath or shower. The main bedroom has a bathtub; the other two bedrooms have showers. There is no natural hot spring or sauna.
Meals
Choose hot pots or shabu-shabu to share at the house, a private-chef dinner, or a restaurant-dinner plan where available. Local hosts prepare hot pots and help set up; you finish cooking and serve yourselves. Check the selected plan for meal and transfer inclusions.
Getting around
About 20–25 minutes by car from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Station transfers and sightseeing with a private driver are separate services. Arrange them in advance and check the days, hours and inclusions of your selected plan. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include these services.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

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Kura 01

A compact 63 m² storehouse cottage on two floors, booked separately for up to four.

Thick earthen walls, small windows and a private hinoki bath give this restored storehouse its own atmosphere. Kura 01 and Kura 02 are adjoining buildings on the Kiroku grounds. The main house and its sauna are not included.

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Sleeping arrangements
Four 100 cm-wide single mattresses share one raised tatami sleeping area upstairs. Capacity is up to 4 guests; four adults may find the space compact. There are stairs between the bedroom and the bathroom facilities.
Baths & facilities
A private hinoki bathtub and one toilet downstairs. The bath is not a natural hot spring. There is no sauna. Natural light and views are limited by the original small storehouse windows.
Meals
There is a kitchenette for simple meals. Check your chosen plan for any meal inclusions. Cooking oil and seasonings are not supplied; bring what you need if you plan to cook.
Getting around
Arrange your own transport. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include station transfers or the complimentary multi-night private car-and-driver service. Taxis can be difficult or impossible to secure in winter; arrange your transport before booking.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

Check availability & rates (English)

Kura 02

A compact 63 m² storehouse cottage on two floors, booked separately for up to four.

Thick earthen walls, small windows and a private hinoki bath give this restored storehouse its own atmosphere. Kura 01 and Kura 02 are adjoining buildings on the Kiroku grounds. The main house and its sauna are not included.

Explore Kura 02 →
Sleeping arrangements
Four 100 cm-wide single mattresses share one raised tatami sleeping area upstairs. Capacity is up to 4 guests; four adults may find the space compact. There are stairs between the bedroom and the bathroom facilities.
Baths & facilities
A private hinoki bathtub and one toilet downstairs. The bath is not a natural hot spring. There is no sauna. Natural light and views are limited by the original small storehouse windows.
Meals
There is a kitchenette for simple meals. Check your chosen plan for any meal inclusions. Cooking oil and seasonings are not supplied; bring what you need if you plan to cook.
Getting around
Arrange your own transport. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include station transfers or the complimentary multi-night private car-and-driver service. Taxis can be difficult or impossible to secure in winter; arrange your transport before booking.

The next page is the official English-language booking site. Enter your dates and the full number of guests to see available plans.

Check availability & rates (English)

A few things to know before you book

Comfort through the seasons

Insulation, upgraded windows and modern heating and cooling help make the houses comfortable in summer and winter. Much of this restoration is hidden, but it makes time around the table and a restful night possible beneath the historic beams.

Front desk & arrival

Our front desk is available from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, Japan time. Our concierge can help in English and Japanese. The houses do not have a staffed reception on site; arrival instructions are provided in advance.

Housekeeping & travelling with children

Housekeeping and towel changes are provided during multi-night stays. Cots, cribs and dedicated bedding for babies or infants are not provided. Please discuss your family’s sleeping arrangements with us before booking.

Vegetarian meals & food allergies

Vegetarian meals can be arranged. Please tell us your dietary requirements in advance. We accommodate food allergies wherever possible, depending on the ingredients and the nature and severity of the allergy. We cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergens or cross-contact. If you have a severe allergy, please contact us before booking and reconfirm ingredients and preparation with our team before eating.

Beds & Japanese futons

Bed widths: semi-double beds 120 cm (approximately 47 in); single beds 100 cm (approximately 39 in); Japanese futon mattresses 90–100 cm (approximately 35–39 in). Futons are Japanese-style mattresses laid on tatami flooring or a raised tatami platform, as shown in each house’s layout.

Meals & the service you can expect

Meal inclusions depend on the selected plan. For hot pots and barbecues, local hosts prepare the ingredients and help set up; you finish cooking and serve yourselves. Book meal arrangements ahead of arrival. Seasonal and weather restrictions apply to barbecues. See each house’s dining page for its options.

Station transfers & the private driver

Station transfers and sightseeing with a private driver are separate services. Arrange them in advance and check the days, hours and inclusions of your selected plan. Kura 01 and Kura 02 do not include these services.

Rates, payment & cancellation

Enter the full number of adults and children, your dates and the number of nights before comparing rates. One house is reserved for your group even when the booking site uses “room”. Check whether a displayed amount is per person or the total for your group and stay. Before confirming, review the final total in Japanese yen, meal and transfer inclusions, any additional charges, payment timing and the selected plan’s cancellation terms. These vary by plan.

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How to book your stay

All seven houses can be booked through our official English-language reservation site. Choose a house above to continue. This page helps you plan your stay; your reservation is completed on the booking site.

  1. 1. Choose your dates and party

    Enter your check-in date, number of nights and the full number of adults and children. Choose the correct age category for each child. One “room” means one private house, not one bedroom. If the full party cannot be selected, contact us before booking rather than leaving anyone out.

  2. 2. Choose the right meal plan

    Half board means dinner and breakfast; a breakfast plan does not include dinner. Open the full plan details to check where dinner is served, whether it is self-service after setup, and which transfers are included. Choose the plan that matches how you want to spend your time.

  3. 3. Read availability and the price basis

    Availability symbols: ○ means available, △ means limited availability and × means unavailable. Check whether a calendar rate is per person or for the whole house. Enter your complete party and dates, then review the final total for every guest and every night in Japanese yen.

  4. 4. Review, pay and keep the confirmation

    Before confirming, check your dates, house, guest numbers, meals, transfers, final price, payment timing and cancellation charges. Save the confirmation email and reservation number. A reservation is complete only when the booking site confirms it.

  5. 5. Change or cancel an existing reservation

    Use the reservation website and the details in your confirmation to view, change or cancel a booking. An enquiry-form message does not complete a new reservation, amendment or cancellation.

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