Nakagawa Town, Otawara City, Tochigi

Experience high-quality accommodation at the Iizukatei Residence, a beautifully renovated 200-year-old Tangible Cultural Property. Situated in the heart of the town, the hotel is conveniently located near numerous restaurants and stores. Guests can experience a new type of local travel where they can immerse themselves in an authentic Japanese rural lifestyle and enjoy interacting with local townspeople.

• Address :

  360 Bato, Nakagawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)287-82-7551

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  A 40-minute drive from Nishi-Nasuno Station

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  11:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥20,900 per person per night

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Each building has its own key, Western beds

• Bathroom :

  Each building has its own bathtub, available from check-in until check-out

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Catered dinner ¥4,400, Breakfast ¥1,650

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Stay at one of six farmhouse-style hotels, each renovated from an old private home or warehouse. Guests can indulge in delicious food and unique experiences at each farmhouse. At WAIN, guests can stay in a stylish warehouse and enjoy a barbecue in the 2,000-square-meter garden. At Hanazono Sozo, meanwhile, guests can try planting vegetables, soybeans, and even making miso. Choose the farmhouse hotel that suits your taste and enjoy your stay.

• Address :

  6 locations in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)287-47-6759 (Otawara Tourism Co., Ltd.)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  A 40-minute drive from Nishi-Nasuno Station

• Check-in :

  Varies by hotel

• Check-out :

  Varies by hotel

• Rates :

  Varies by hotel

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  Varies by hotel

• Bedroom :

  Varies by hotel

• Bathroom :

  Varies by hotel

• Toilet :

  Varies by hotel

• Meals :

  Varies by hotel

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

The Iizukatei Residence offers catered dinners and breakfasts. Guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine sourced from the Gozeniwa Bussan Center, served on a three-tiered stacked plate. The menu features a variety of dishes made with seasonal local produce, such as raw onsen tora pufferfish cultivated in the hot springs of Nakagawa Town, grilled sweetfish, and fried yamizo shishimaru wild boar. For Western-style meals, Restaurant Michi offers omelets made with eggs from local farms and hamburger steaks made with white pork from Nasu Gunji Farm.

• Address :

  360 Bato, Nakagawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)287-47-6759 (Otawara Tourism Co., Ltd.)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Fee :

  Dinner ¥4,400, Breakfast ¥1,650

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Visit a nearby farmhouse for a cozy, home-cooked dinner. Enjoy warm conversation with the town’s locals while savoring Japanese cuisine made from fresh, locally-grown produce.

• Address :

  Varies by farm

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)287-47-6759 (Otawara Tourism Co., Ltd.)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  Varies by farm

• Duration :

  For 2 hours from 6:00 p.m.

• Fee :

  ¥3,300 per person, minimum of 2 persons

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Stay at a farmhouse in Otawara City and experience authentic Japanese countryside life. Choose from approximately 180 farmhouses to find one that meets your needs. Enjoy farming and cultural activities, such as wearing a kimono and making Japanese food. Zen meditation experiences at temples, river rafting and other sports experiences can also be arranged.

• Address :

  Various locations in Otawara City

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)287-47-6759 (Otawara Tourism Co., Ltd.)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  Varies by farm

• Duration :

  Varies by activity

• Fee :

  Varies by activity

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB