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Old folk house Shobokukan

Rent an old house in a mountain village surrounded by nature and enjoy the spectacular view of rice terraces and a starry sky

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DESCRIPTION

Located on a hill in a mountain village surrounded by nature, this 120-year-old traditional Japanese house offers a variety of fascinating experiences, so please come and visit us. We are sure you will be satisfied. Since the entire building is available for rent, it is a relaxing and comfortable inn for families and groups.
Pickup service is available from JR Numata Station and Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen (reservations required).
Enjoy the spectacular views of the rice terraces from your room, stargazing under the stars, and experiencing nature.
Optional activities (reservations required) include pottery, soba noodle making, Japanese painting, drone flying, zazen, BBQ, apple picking, vegetable harvesting, and dried persimmon making. We look forward to your visit. (Please note that seasonal activities such as apple picking, vegetable harvesting, and dried persimmon making may not be available at certain times, so please check in advance.)
Pets are also not permitted.

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OPTIONAL SERVICES

(Consumption tax and fee included)
  • Accommodation fee for elementary school studentsRoom only
    ¥8,855/Person
  • Preschool child accommodation feeRoom only
    ¥6,325/Person
  • Infant accommodation feeNo futon: 0 yen
    ¥1/Person
  • Pottery experienceAn experienced teacher will provide gentle instruction. You will create approximately two one-of-a-kind tea bowls. The workshop takes approximately two hours and requires two or more people to apply. Shipping of the finished product will incur additional shipping charges.
    ¥6,325/Person
  • Japanese painting experienceA Japanese painting teacher who won the top prize at the 2024 Gunma Prefectural Exhibition will provide easy-to-understand instruction. The experience involves painting on a "shell match" or "board." You will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The experience lasts approximately two hours, and reservations are required for two or more people.
    ¥7,590/Person
  • Soba noodle making experienceEven beginners can make soba noodles with confidence, as you will be guided by a veteran instructor. Using locally produced buckwheat flour, you will make 2-8 soba noodles. The course takes approximately 2 hours, and reservations are required for 2 or more people. For an additional 1,000 yen, you can boil and eat freshly made noodles (vegetable tempura included). You can also change the dinner experience to a soba noodle making experience. Please make a reservation in advance.
    ¥3,795/Person
  • Udon noodle making experienceYou will be instructed by a veteran instructor, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. The experience lasts approximately two hours, and reservations are required for two or more people. For an additional 1,000 yen, you can boil and eat freshly made soba noodles (vegetable tempura included). You can also change the dinner experience to a soba noodle making experience. Please make a reservation in advance.
    ¥3,795/Person
  • Drone flight experienceYou can experience flying a toy drone over the nearby rice terraces (certified as a Tsunagu Rice Terrace Heritage Site). You can also take photos from the sky and take the data home with you. (The drone must be installed on your smartphone.) The tour takes about an hour, and reservations are required for two or more people. The trip is about a five-minute drive from the Sekipukukan Museum.
    ¥1,265/Person
  • Zazen experienceYou can experience tranquil Zen meditation under the guidance of the head priest at Ryukoji Temple (a quiet temple in the mountains) of the Soto sect. The experience takes about an hour, and reservations are required for groups of three or more. The trip is about a five-minute drive from Sekisuikan.
    ¥2,530/Person
  • BBQWe can lend you a BBQ set (with charcoal). Enjoy a leisurely BBQ while taking in the view from Sekisuikan. Bookings are required for two or more people.
    ¥1,265/Person
  • Apple picking experienceYou can pick various types of apples depending on the season, so please inquire about the type of apple and the price when making a reservation. It is about a 5-minute drive from Sekibukukan.
    ¥1/Person
  • Agricultural experience, mowingYou can experience weeding the banks of the rice terraces (certified as a Tsunagu Rice Terrace Heritage Site) under the guidance of an instructor (please inquire in advance). (Weed cutters will be provided.) The experience takes about two hours, and reservations are required for two or more people. The trip is about a five-minute drive from the Sekisuikan.
    ¥1,265/Person
  • Agricultural experience, vegetable harvestingYou can experience vegetable harvesting at a local farm. Please inquire in advance as the vegetables available for harvest vary depending on the season. The tour takes about an hour and requires at least two people to apply. The trip is about a five-minute drive from Sekibukurokan.
    ¥3,795/Group
  • Dried persimmon making experienceUnder the guidance of a veteran instructor, you will pick astringent persimmons from local farmers (November 1st to November 10th), peel them, and hang them under the eaves. After about a month, you will have sweet dried persimmons (approximately 30 persimmons). Applications must be made with two or more people. The finished dried persimmons can be delivered to your home, but additional shipping charges will apply. The journey is approximately a five-minute drive from Ishizumikan.
    ¥3,795/Group

ABOUT THIS ROOM

Room type
Entire Place
Traveler number
6people
Size
39.0m2
Bedrooms
1room
Futons
No futon
Beds
No bed
Others
0
Bathrooms
1room
Toilets
2toilets

BED CONFIGURATION

There are no beds.
Futon sets are available for rental.

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AVAILABILITY

Check-in
15:00
Check-out
10:00
Host Approval
Required
Minimum nights
1 night
Maximum nights
3 nights

HOUSE RULES

The rooms are decorated with expensive pieces created by the pottery teacher, so please do not touch them.
Also, please refrain from making noise after 9pm.
Please cooperate with the no smoking policy within the building.

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ROOM FEATURES

EQUIPMENT

  • Kitchen
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Couch
  • Fridge
  • Microwave Oven
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Rice Cooker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet

AMENITIES

  • Face Towel
  • Bath Towel
  • Bed Sheets
  • Bath Mat
  • Hand Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Disposable Mask
  • Body Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Detergent
  • Tableware
  • Kitchenware
  • Toothbrush
  • Pajamas
  • Hangers

OTHERS

  • Pick-up Service
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking

PROPERTY RATES

Daily price
¥12,650
Weekend price
¥12,650
Cleaning fee
Free of charge
1 week discount
Not set
2 week discount
Not set
Monthly discount
Not set
Additional cost per person
¥12,650/night(with tax) From the first 2 people
Weekend additional cost per person
¥12,650/night(with tax) From the first 2 people

The above rates are basic rates (including consumption tax and service fee) and may vary depending on the itinerary and season.
The “Total (Tax included)” displayed after entering the check-in and check-out dates and the number of guests already includes consumption tax and service fees. No additional charges will be added until the reservation is approved.

CANCELLATION FEE

  • More than 8 days ago :0%
  • 7 days before 〜 6 days before :10%
  • 5 days before 〜 4 days before :20%
  • 3 days before 〜 2 days before :20%
  • 1 day before :50%
  • The day :80%
  • No-show :100%

PAYMENT METHOD

Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer (bank transfer may not be available for all reservations. Please see here for details).
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築120年の古民家でクーラーいらず

のんびり滞在させていただきました。
BBQセットを貸していただいてお庭でBBQ。
陶芸家さんのお宅なようで、お皿やカップも趣あるものばかり。自宅のようになんでも揃ってます。
手作り味噌や棚田のお米も用意してくださっていたので料理も楽しめました。
囲炉裏(使ってませんが)を囲んで晩酌して、起きたら棚田の近くを散歩。
温泉も車でいけるところに選べるほどありますし、道の駅川場田園プラザもあるので観光/外食も便利です。非日常を手軽に体験できました!

Posted 3 months ago
Reply from a host

このたびは民泊古民家石墨館をご利用いただき、また温かいご評価を頂き誠にありがとうございます。
滞在中は快適にお過ごしいただけたとのお言葉を大変嬉しく拝見しました。
また機会がございましたら、四季折々の表情を見せる当館と周辺の景色(春には新緑とカエルが鳴き、夏にはホタルが舞、秋には紅葉と稲穂が黄金に揺れ、冬には銀世界になります)を楽しみに、ぜひお越しくださいませ。
お客様のお帰りを心よりお待ちしております。
 石墨館 桜井

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PROPERTY NAME

Old folk house Shobokukan

STREET ADDRESS

Numata shi Gunma

TRAVEL TIME

It takes 15 minutes by taxi from JR Joetsu Line numata Station.
It takes 20 minutes by taxi from Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo-Kogen Station.

HOTEL WORK PERMIT NUMBER

群馬県指令利保第512-13号

HOST INFORMATION

薄根地域ふるさと創生推進協議会

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