marugayatsu KAYA

KAYA is a 200-year-old traditional Japanese farmhouse located in the town of Otaki, Chiba Prefecture. Located just about one and a half hours’ drive from both Narita Airport and from Tokyo, it offers tranquility in beautiful countryside surroundings. The house has a long history but has been beautifully renovated with all the modern comforts. It has air-conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchen and two bathrooms with tubs made of Japanese cypress wood. The space Our farmhouse is situated in a castle town located at the foot of Otaki castle, which used to be a military stronghold for samurai warriors. Please enjoy a slower-paced life with your loved ones in the historic Japanese town of Otaki. ■What’s Special about KAYA 1.Our farmhouse is situated in the nostalgic countryside. Immerse yourself in stunning natural surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 2.KAYA is a historic building featuring massive pillars and beams which accentuate the timeless beauty of the Japanese farmhouse. 3.There are two luxury bathrooms with wooden tubs made of Japanese cypress wood. Enjoy the wonderful aroma. 4.Our kitchen is spacious and part of it has a traditional earthen floor. It comes fully equipped with all the equipment you could possibly need to cater for yourselves. 5.Otaki is known for Otaki Castle and the castle town around it. Please enjoy strolling through the historic town. ■An Entire Building for Rent. Features: A single-story house with 3 Japanese-style rooms (divided by sliding doors), a dining area, a spacious kitchen, 2 bathrooms with cypress baths. BBQ terrace: open-air terrace with a stunning view of the Japanese countryside in front of you. ※Traditional Japanese homes are built with the hot and humid summer in mind. It is constructed for optimum ventilation and perfect for summer. However, you may feel a little cold during the winter. Additional portable heaters and ‘kotatsu,’ a low table with an electric heater underneath it, are provided in the cold seasons. ■Bedrooms 15 ‘futon’ or traditional Japanese mattresses are available. ■Facilities・Equipment A fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, hair driers, a Bluetooth music player, free Wi-Fi. ※The kitchen is fully equipped and all kinds of cooking utensils and tableware are available including a refrigerator, a gas stove, an electric griddle, various pots and pans, a kettle, a coffee maker, kitchen knives, a cutting board, etc. Please wash, dry and leave them in their original position after use. Basic seasonings (vegetable oil, salt, pepper) are also provided. ※If you wash your clothes, hang the laundry outside. ※There is no TV as we would like you to enjoy the ‘traditional’ Japanese country life. ■Amenities Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, face towels, bath towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, 'yukata' light cotton kimono (traditional Japanese bathrobe for adults only.) ■Parking Free parking space is available. *MARUGAYATSU will not be responsible for any theft, damage, or accidents in the parking lot. Guest access ・There are two units of buildings on our premises. Please be considerate to other groups of guests. Please do not enter the building that another group of guests is renting. ・No shoes are allowed inside the guest house. Please take off your shoes at the entrance, following the Japanese tradition. On the terrace, however, please feel free to walk with your shoes on. ・Smoking is not permitted in the building. ・Please avoid making the noise. If there is a noise complaint, you may be asked to leave the building. ・Free parking space is available. ・MARUGAYATSU will not be held responsible for any theft, damages, injury and accidents occurred on the premises including the parking lot, during your stay. Other things to note MARUGAYATSU is an accommodation facility with a 200-year-old traditional farmhouse and a storehouse. We began operating the hotel business with the aim of passing on traditional Japanese culture to future generations. Unfortunately, many old Japanese houses are being demolished because they are considered less comfortable and harder to maintain than modern buildings. Our old houses were beautifully renovated with modern furnishings to make your stay cozy and comfortable, while preserving as much of the original materials as possible. The old materials used for those houses are precious and some of them are not available today, so please be careful when handling them. We hope you enjoy a slower pace of life in an authentic Japanese countryside setting. Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 千葉県夷隅保健所 | 第２９ー１号