Vacation rentals in Naganohara

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.

Deep Gorge - The Lodge, a newly built lodge in North Karuizawa | Enjoy a stay in the forest

This is a newly built, privately rented lodge nestled in a quiet forest in Kita-Karuizawa. Enjoy a stay surrounded by seasonal nature in a fully private space featuring two queen-size beds, a living room with a wood-burning stove, a functional kitchen, and a private bathroom. [A special dining experience in a writer's studio] The kitchen and dining table at the lodge feature one-of-a-kind pottery created in the on-site pottery studio.Brewing coffee in a cup made by the owner, a ceramic artist, and serving up local ingredients—those seemingly mundane moments become a little more special here. Please let us know if there are any items you would like to purchase.You can also enjoy a pottery-making experience at the on-site pottery studio, available by reservation. About 90 minutes from Tokyo, and also about a 30-minute drive to Karuizawa and Kusatsu Onsen.Enjoy the luxury of doing nothing, surrounded by campfires, forest walks, and the flickering flames of the wood-burning stove.For a quiet moment with family, friends, loved ones, or just for yourself.

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.

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.

Lampas karuizawa-The best choice for a family trip

"Live like a local in Karuizawa! 🏠" My wife and I welcome you to our lovely home, the perfect retreat for family trips. You will have the entire 1st floor to yourselves. It features 3 bedrooms with 6 beds, a comfortable living room, and a spacious counter kitchen with a large dining table that seats 6. The location is ideal for exploring. Local restaurants, pubs, natural onsen, and the Wild Bird Forest are all just a 10-minute walk or 3-minute drive away. We look forward to hosting you!😀

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.

Tatehata House with Hinoki Bath + Sauna

This mid-century modern gem was built in 1968 and sits within the rolling forests of Kitakaruizawa’s Mount Asama. Created by a renowned Japanese architect in the 1960s as his private hideaway & creative workspace. - Original Japanese midcentury design - Private Finnish sauna & rooftop hinoki bath - Ideal for romantic getaways, creative weekends & family trips to nature - Quiet forest walks - Located in a historic holiday home area popular with many of Japan’s great 20th-century artists