140-Year Old House: Experience Authentic Japan

Popular for Nakanojo Biennale tourism. MAYUDAMA HOUSE is a renovated old-Japanese art house with 140 years of history. Built in the late Edo period, when the Shogunate was reigning, this house was used as a silk mill in the 19th century. Surrounded by lush nature, the house nests in a region with deep forests and hot springs. One of the nearby hot springs is Kusatsu which is one of the most famous in Japan, where the Shogun came to rest, and became a model for the ghibli film “Spirited Away”. The space 【1F】 On the first floor, you can see the original structures of the house. The fireplace (IRORI) was the center of life in the old days and you can still use it for cooking. We recommend grilling fish over the fire or cooking a Japanese hot pot in this fireplace as it is the classic dish to cook in an Irori. 【2F】 On the second floor, the South side is all renovated to have a wide view of the mountains. Sit back and relax on the couch, or enjoy a movie with our projector. 【Facilities】 On the first floor, there are 3 Tatami rooms for your living space, fireplace, kitchen, restroom, and bath. The second floor is an open space for your relaxation. There are projector and audio sets. No worries about the toilet! We have a modern western style heated toilet in the first floor. We have dishes, cookware, seasoning and other cooking essentials, all free to use. We also have BBQ sets. NOTE: We do not serve food for our guests. If you are not planning to go out for dinner, we recommend you to prepare ingredients at the grocery store before the stay. 【FAQ】 Q. Is there a restroom in the house? Is it an old Japanese style? A. We have a nice modern western toilet! Q. Can we use the kitchen? A. Yes. We have various kinds of dishes, cookware, seasonings and other cooking essentials. Please feel free to use it. Q. Do you have a shower or bath? A. Yes, we do. Please press the button to activate the water heater, and wait for a few minutes until the water gets nice and warm. Q. Isn't it cold in the winter? A. Yes. It is very cold in the winter since old Japanese houses lack heat insulation. When arriving in the winter, we strongly recommend you to prepare thick warm clothing such as ski wear. Q. Are there bugs? A. We are doing our best, but since we are surrounded by an untouched nature, we could not completely protect our house from insects. We ask for your understanding. Thank you. Q. Which language is available? Is Spanish, French, Chinese, German available? A. English is available. Feel free to talk in English or Japanese to us! Q. Is there any place to buy something around the house? A. Yes. About 5 minutes drive from MAYUDAMA house, there is a local market. If you drive out for 15 minutes, there is a large grocery store with a large selection. Q. What shall we do with our meal? A. We do not serve food. Please utilize the grocery store to help yourself. We also have service to buy the grocery sets for you, if you contact us 5 days before the stay. Please check our website for more precise cost and the included item list of our grocery set. Q. Is it possible to visit without cars? A. MAYUDAMA house is 10 minutes walk from the train station. However, if you are planning to visit the hot springs or places for sightseeing, we strongly recommend you to visit us with cars. Q. Do you rent us a car? A. No. We do not rent cars for our guests. If you are looking for cars, please contact us beforehand. We will help you out! Q. How much does it take from the train station? Can we walk there? A. Yes. On the way, it is a steep slope, so it might take about 10 minutes to hike up. However, on the way back, it will only take you about 5 minutes! Other things to note: It is very cold in the winter since old Japanese houses lack insulation. When arriving in the winter, we strongly recommend you to prepare thick warm clothing such as ski wear. We do our best to offer you the best stay experience, but since our building is over 100 years old and located on the mountain side, we cannot fully shield our house from insects. We kindly appreciate your understanding. Thank you. Guest access All rooms are allowed to enter. Other things to note 【CAUTION】 It is very cold in the winter, since old Japanese houses lack heat insulation. When arriving in the winter, we strongly recommend you to prepare thick warm clothing such as ski wear. We are doing our best, but since our building is over 100 years old and located in the mountain area, we could not completely protect our house from insects. We ask for your understanding. Thank you. MAYUDAMA HOUSE which advocates the theme of coexistence with humans and nature. If you're a little tired from the bustle of the city or you want to bring back something memobarable into your heart.Enjoy your stay at #MAYUDAMAHOUSE ! Registration Details M100028517