[MUJI BASE]Former school renovated by MUJI A wing

MUJI BASE OIKAWA is located in Yoro Gorge Onsenkyo, a hot spring resort area in Chiba Prefecture, and was reborn as a “Creative base for travelers to learn about and experience local life,” utilizing the former Yoro Gorge Elementary School, which was closed in 2013. In addition to accommodations, the facility is equipped with a kiosk and coworking space, and aims to be a place of learning where new idea is accumulated through daily interactions. The space The rental villa which is a renovated entire classroom. This room is also suitable for groups, camps, training programs, etc. Spatial design by interior brand IDÉE. Desks and stools from the arts and crafts room were used as dining sets, laboratory equipment, cooking utensils, and musical instruments were used to remake lamps, and basketballs from the gymnasium were upcycled as an art piece. These playful decorations provide a nostalgic experience and fun for both adults and children. -Facilities- A kiosk renovated from a former classroom, selling MUJI products and local products from the local area. (Open 9:00-18:00) A co-working space that can be used on a drop-in basis, or as a café where you can bring in perchased items at the kiosk. On-site farm at the school. By signing up as a share farmer, you can learn about agriculture and enjoy harvesting while regularly commuting to the farm . (*Scheduled to open around next spring.) *in-room laundry (without dryer) are available for free. Guests can use it for laundry during their stay, and anyone such as local residents can use it for their daily life and large laundry such as bedding. Xylophones, iron kotos, drums, and other instruments from elementary school days can be used freely in the music room. Visitors can also enjoy art using old instruments and music-related items. The library selection is a combination of books left at the former Oikawa Elementary School and newly selected books. The library is newly established on the second floor of the symbolic oval-shaped multi-purpose room. This is the large schoolyard in front of the school building. You can freely play running, catch, etc., just like when you were a child. The courtyard is surrounded by the school building. It can be used as an eating space or for BBQ. Guest access Please do not enter the office or backyard. Contact our staff directly for more information if needed. During your stay Please contact us through Airbnb chat. Our local staff will be available. Other things to note -Services- Our staff will take you on a tour of the former Oragawa Elementary School. The tour will include a talk about the history of the school and its connection with the local community. Experience seasonal farming at the on-site Farm. You can learn about “Food and Agriculture” from the farm manager, and take home vegetables when they are ready to be harvested. Farmware and farming tools are available for rent. (*Currently under development and will be held from next spring onward.) We offer catering in partnership with local restaurants. (Menus may change depending on the season) A fire pit, BBQ table, and pizza oven are available for use in the courtyard. Firewood, charcoal, and other lighting equipment, as well as cooking skewers and pizza peels, are available for use. Reservations required. We offer breakfast sets in cooperation with local restaurants. Bagels, bread, quiche, honey, soup, coffee, etc. complimentary food and snacks> MUJI food products are available. Feel free to try our popular curries and seasonal recommendations. Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 千葉県夷隅保健所 | 第R6-22号