Biligiri2024年3月

Extremely caring and helpful guest. He went out of his way and picked and dropped us off at the train station. Very nice host and we highly recommend the stay.

Sharmaine2024年1月

beautiful house. Host is very nice and accommodating. 👍🏻

Hannah2024年1月

The location was absolutely magical. Waking up to the snow everyday was very special, especially when there’s a clear view of the mountain ranges in the distance. When we entered the main living room we both gasped. It is stunning. The tatami room and futons were very comfortable and the bath/Onsen was delightful. Araki gave us ample privacy and there were lots of great booklets in the living room provided with information about the surrounding areas. Highly recommend.

Sinan2024年1月

Its our second time to visit Araki san, great people and great place!

Caitlin2024年1月

Staying at Araki’s house far exceeded my expectations. The photos do not do this house justice. The entry way stairs feels as though you’re entering a temple or shrine. Once you reach the main level, you are greeted with a stunning view of incredible timber framing, saved from an old kominka (farmhouse), and an unbelievable table. I have never seen a table like this. It is set into the ground so that you sit on the ground, with your feet below the table as though the floor was a chair. This is remarkably comfortable. The table itself is made from 550-year-old wood, also rescued from a home scheduled for demolition. The sleeping arrangement is wonderful, the room is a tastefully decorated tatami mat area. The bathroom is the stuff of dreams, with a hinoki tub, plenty of hot water, and sliding windows that allow you to greet to Crisp morning. Location is excellent. Close to nozawa, Nagano, etc. Aaraki is charming and wonderfully sweet. My only regret is that I did not have more time.