Guesthouse Chaton

Guesthouse Chaton in Taiki, Mie is a one‑story guesthouse surrounded by mountains, vegetable fields, and rice paddies.

I opened it in April 2025 with a simple wish:
to welcome both Japanese and international guests,
to help people discover the beauty of Japan,
and to create a place where everyone can relax as if returning to their hometown.

I hope to build genuine connections that go beyond language and cultural differences.

During your stay, you can enjoy hands‑on activities such as:
- Harvesting seasonal vegetables
- Chopping firewood and cooking rice over a traditional kamado
- Preparing meals together
- Mochi pounding
- Authentic soba‑making
- Taiko drumming and yokobue flute performance
- Kimono dressing
- Creating traditional tsumami‑zaiku accessories

For guests who want to explore more, I can introduce unique local adventures, including:
- Mie Prefecture’s only caving and packrafting experiences
- Joining local fishermen for a small fixed‑net fishing activity
As a nationally licensed interpreter‑guide, I also offer guided tours of the Ise‑Shima and Higashi‑Kishu regions.

For dinner, I serve Japanese dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.
My special recommendation is Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki, a premium menu option that many guests love.

Spring brings cherry blossoms,
summer offers river play,
autumn glows with colorful leaves,
and winter reveals a sky full of stars.
Come with your family, your friends, or someone special.
Take your time. Let the gentle rhythm of the countryside guide your stay.
Through Minshuku Chaton, I invite you to experience the heart of Taiki Town and the Ise‑Shima / Higashi‑Kishu region.

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Accommodation
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We offer two tatami rooms (8-mat and 6-mat).
Rooms include air conditioning, lockable storage boxes, and closets/dressers.
The 8-mat room features an engawa veranda overlooking scenic tea fields.
Bathroom, shower, toilet, and kitchen are shared.
There is also a private host room—please do not enter.
The host stays on-site during your visit, so feel free to ask any questions or make requests.

▼ Meals
Please notify us at least 5 days in advance if you wish to add meals.
Additional fees apply.
Contact us for details.

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About Child Rates
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Children aged 11 and under can stay at the child rate.
(Guests aged 12 and above are charged the adult rate.)
Please note that child rates must be paid in cash on-site.
When making your reservation, kindly write the age and number of children in the message section.

【Rate Details】
▼ Weekdays (Mon–Thu)
- Ages 0–2: ¥1,210 per night (tax included)
- Ages 3–11: ¥6,050 per night (tax included)

▼ Weekends (Fri–Sun)
- Ages 0–2: ¥1,320 per night (tax included)
- Ages 3–11: ¥6,600 per night (tax included)

▼ Holiday Seasons / Long Vacation Periods
- Ages 0–2: ¥1,540 per night (tax included)
- Ages 3–11: ¥7,700 per night (tax included)

Applicable periods:
- Mar 19, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026 (Spring Break)
- Apr 24, 2026 – May 5, 2026 (Golden Week)
- Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 (Summer Vacation)
- Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026 (Silver Week)
- Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (Winter Vacation)

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Experiences
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In Taiki Town, you can enjoy the only caving experience in Mie Prefecture,
as well as a fisherman’s adventure where you head out to sea on a small boat.
At the guesthouse, you can cook rice over a traditional kamado or harvest fresh vegetables from the garden.
Please note: vegetable harvesting is available from May to September and may be affected by weather conditions.

Each activity is designed to offer a unique, once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment for every guest.
Please enjoy the beautiful seasonal nature of Mie and Taiki—
and the rural experiences and cultural traditions that can only be found here.

＜Experiences bookable on STAY JAPAN＞
Please add from options when booking

① ★Recommended / Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki & Kamado Rice
② ★Recommended / Taiko Drum & Bamboo Flute Experience
③ Tsumami-Zaiku Accessory Making
④ Soba Noodle Making + Dinner
⑤ Takihara Shrine Visit (Guided)
⑥ Taiko & Bamboo Flute + Mochi Pounding + Meal
⑦ Tsumami-Zaiku & Kimono Dressing + Takihara Shrine
⑧ [Summer Only] Tsumami-Zaiku & Yukata, Street Food, Bon Dance & Fireworks

＜Interpreter Guide＞
Your host is a nationally licensed French and English interpreter guide.
Private tours of Taiki Town, Ise-Shima, and Higashi-Kishu are available upon request.
Additional fees apply.
Languages: English, French, Japanese

＜On-site Payments＞
For expenses other than the adult accommodation fee and optional add-ons, please note that the accommodation fee for children aged 11 and under, meal charges, interpreter‑guide fees, and payments for paid activities must be settled in cash.
At the moment, credit cards and other cashless payments are not available.

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Area Highlights & Access
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Taiki Town, near Ise Grand Shrine, is surrounded by rivers, mountains, and sea. Ancient farming and spiritual traditions remain alive, with sacred sites like Takihara Shrine and untouched satoyama landscapes. Escape city life and enjoy authentic rural Japan with seasonal beauty and warm hospitality.

▼ Access
＜By Car＞
Approx. 15 minutes from Sei-Wataki IC (Kisei Expressway)

＜By Train＞
Approx. 7 minutes by taxi from Kawazoe Station (JR Kisei Line)
Taxis are not always available—please call a taxi company.

＜Pick-up Service＞
Free pickup for guests with meal plans (up to 4 people, including children).
Pickup point: JR Kisei Line Kawazoe Station