Vacation rentals in Mount Kusatsu-Shirane

[Shinmitsu - Summer Hakuba/Kamikochi] Entire house for up to 12 people | 2 authentic saunas

Use Azumino and Ikeda-cho as your base in summer to enjoy the spectacular views of the Northern Alps. You can fully enjoy mountain sightseeing unique to this season, such as Kamikochi, the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, and Hakuba Happo Pond. Go to the mountains and highlands during the day, and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside at night. This is a rental cottage where you can enjoy a sauna, BBQ, and the starry sky. It is recommended not only for those who want to relax in Azumino and Ikeda-cho, but also as a base for sightseeing in Kamikochi and Hakuba, for stays of one night or more. Currently, accommodation is available from June 29th to July 3rd, and this is the time when you can see many fireflies nearby. Would you like to enjoy the new greenery, BBQ, and sauna in quiet Shinshu before the summer vacation? Convenient location as a base for sightseeing in Hakuba, Kamikochi, and Tateyama-Kurobe. It can accommodate group trips, family trips, and stays of several nights to long-term stays. There is a laundry machine and a bathroom with a dryer for a comfortable extended stay. You can get here by public transportation, but having a car is more convenient in this area. If you come by train, there may not be a taxi, so we recommend planning your transportation in advance. Free pick up and drop off is available from Akeshi Station and Shinano-Matsukawa Station. Paid transfers to and from Matsumoto Station, Nagano Station, and Sawando Bus Terminal are available upon consultation.

Limited to one group per day, Mökki is a small cottage with a garden by a stream

Mökki means "cottage" in Finnish. Enjoy your time in a special place surrounded by nature. Guest house Mökki is located in Shinano-cho, which is blessed with forests, lakes, and snow in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, and there are many natural places nearby such as Kurohime Kogen, Lake Nojiri, and Togakushi. Feel free to use the entire building, which has been renovated with natural materials such as cedar, cypress, and plaster, as well as the natural garden that creates seasonal scenery and the forest where the stream flows.You can see birds, squirrels, and martens in the forest, and you can enjoy walking around looking for wild vegetables and mushrooms, as well as swings and hammocks. We also paid attention to the interior of the room and kitchen utensils so that you can enjoy "living". At the pavilion by the stream, you can enjoy BBQs and campfires without worrying about the weather. In the green season, it is the perfect base for hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, and golf, and in the snow season, it is also the perfect base for winter sports. We also have a celebration cake service for guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.Please check with me in advanced.

[30 minutes to Hakuba] Kurobe/Kamikochi base | Spacious 4LDK whole house | BBQ in the garden

This is a private rental accommodation that is 30 minutes by car to Hakuba, and is convenient for sightseeing in Kamikochi and Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Perfect for families and calm adult groups in a spacious 4LDK. You can also enjoy BBQ in the garden, and we promise you a quiet and private stay. ◻︎ This is an open, private inn on a magnificent site surrounded by fields. The warmth of the wood is pleasant, and the beautiful seasonal views outside the window will relax your mind. The house is built on a hill, with the city and countryside below, and a panoramic view of the Northern Alps beyond. Enjoy an extraordinary time while looking out at the magnificent scenery that changes its appearance in the morning, afternoon, and evening. This is not just a place to "stay". An open space that lets you forget your daily life, a luxurious time to breathe deeply in nature surrounded by silence ― we promise you a special stay that will refresh your mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing and refreshing time as if you were in your own villa. * Please refrain from using loud music or having noisy parties. ◻︎

Enjoy the view of Lake Nojiri, with a private sauna, Anoie (あの家)

This house overlooks Lake Nojiri and has a superb view. There are several ski resorts (Myoko, Kurohime, Madarao) about 15-20 minutes away by car, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy the wood stove sauna and the water bath with a view. There are no private houses around, so you can listen to music and watch movies loudly. Because it is a house located deep in the mountains, we take the best measures, but in the warm season, insects come out. It snows a lot in winter. In autumn, fallen leaves dance. You will also need to adjust the wood stove fire yourself. It's not an easy house to live in, but we promise you a great view and experience. Enjoy cooking with a counter kitchen with a view, condiments and cooking utensils. (There is no equipment for BBQ)

Rock Forest Hokuriku Izawa [BBQ in the fireplace in the forest & hot spring bath fed by a source spring on a rock]

A 1000 square meter private villa with 7 spaces. The entire "Rock Forest" has seven main concepts. We offer each "way of spending time". After procuring fresh ingredients locally, move to the Rock Forest, park your car in the parking lot, and go up the stairs to bring the ingredients to the hearth space. You won't see any other people. It is 60 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Karuizawa, and 30 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, so you can work in the morning and take a half-day off in the afternoon, for example. Surrounded by nature, you can relax and enjoy an extraordinary time. < Winter season November-March > The outdoor bath is closed during the winter months.

[Riverside House] A riverside villa in Karuizawa with a sauna and fireplace

We have renovated a villa along the river in the forest of Karuizawa. Great location is about 2,500 ㎡! Feel the extraordinary feeling of the garden and outdoor dining where you can run around, the living room has a large sofa and fireplace. The bathroom can also be enjoyed in the JAXSON jetted tub, a large sauna for 4 people in the metos, and a rain shower in the water bath. It is a renovated old villa in a natural environment.Please note in advance before making your reservation that insects may enter the room during your stay.If you have excessive allergies to insects, etc., please avoid booking.

Capsule House-K, a monumental capsule house in nature designed by Kisho Kurokawa

CAPUSULE HOUSE-K is a private house designed by Kisho Kurokawa. It was created based on the concepts of Metabolism and Homo Mobius. This building is composed of the same capsules as the Chugin Capsule Tower Building, which is also a metabolism building, and was completed in 1973, the year after the building was completed. Until now, it has been open only to a few people and was a little-known building, but in 2019, the restoration was started by Kisho Kurokawa's son, and now it is open to the public with the interior of that time.

Forest sauna hideaway — where stillness is luxury

Break Free, Find Mindfulness: Discover healing tranquility at Soil. • Tranquil chalet in Okumisora-no, Hakuba Village • Peaceful ambiance & stunning forest views through large windows • Japanese craftsmanship in owner's selected furniture & tableware • Ideal remote work space with monitor & printer • Blissful relaxation: fire pit, sauna & hinoki wood bath • 1-min walk to Hotel Oak Forest's hot springs & restaurant and shuttle bus stop • Walking distance to popular Echoland restaurants and bars.

tiny cabin Nagano - Serene retreat / Snow Monkey

✨ Discover the perfect blend of modern design and serene nature in this charming, cozy cabin nestled in the forests of Nagano. Redesigned by a renowned Nagano-based interior designer as a model home, this cabin offers a unique stay with stylish interiors. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, ❄️skiing Nagano’s famous powder snow (just a 15-min. drive), or visiting historic shrines (30 min.), this cabin has it all. For outdoor enthusiasts, a camping and lake activity center is just 5 minutes away!✨

Modern Luxury, Classic Style, Onsen Nearby

Nestled in the mountains of Nagano at an elevation of 860 meters (2,821 feet), this is a luxury home exclusively for those who want to escape tourist traps, experience a side of Japan rarely seen by outsiders, and do it in style. Our 3-bedroom home is 200 sq. meters (2153 sq. feet) large and is a marriage between traditional Japanese architecture and modern technology and comfort. The home is accessible from Tokyo and other major cities via the Shinkansen bullet train or Joshin-etsu Expressway.

Sanson Terrace "House of Waltz" in rural Nagano

The Mochizuki district of Saku City, where "House of Waltz" is located, is known as Village of Horses and has long been a horse ranch where people and horses have a close relationship. To express our respect for these culture and history, we renovated a wooden house that offers a view of the horses spending time at a Equestrian Park. Within walking distance, you can visit Kasuga Onsen, boasting over 300 years of history and high-quality hot springs, a Equestrian Park, a tranquil park in nature.

AsamaMori : a private onsen villa in Kitakaruizawa

Asama Mori is a private onsen property located in an exclusive resort in Kita-Karuizawa. Our villa is hidden in abundant nature that changes with the beautiful colors of the seasons. The pure hot spring water is sourced directly from nearby iconic Mount Asama. This mineral rich water is blessed with many healing properties. You can choose to rest and relax in this large comfortable home or explore the area. Kita-Karuizawa has much to offer and our property is the perfect place to call home.