"U pause" welcomes digital nomads.
The entire cottage is available for rent with free Wi-Fi. We provide a comfortable remote work environment.
U pause is a rental cottage with a natural hot spring.
The lovely crimson red exterior with white lines catches the eye even in Zao Sansui-en, where many villas stand side by side, making you feel like you are at a resort.
Upon entering the cottage, guests are welcomed by the high vaulted ceiling and open living room. The loft-like structure is exciting. The Japanese taste interior and wooden interior harmonize to create a calm and warm feeling inside. From the window, you can see the seasonal scenery of Zao. This cottage is perfect for a holiday where you want to relax and unwind.
#About the accommodation plan
"U pause" is a private lodge for up to 9 people, limited to one group per day. The room rate is the same for up to 4 people, with an additional charge for each additional person from 5 people.
Meals are not included in the room rate.
The room rate is the same for up to 4 people.
# About the rooms
On the first floor, there is a living room, a Japanese-style room that can be used as a bedroom, a kitchen, and a bath. The kitchen can be used for cooking during your stay. Tableware and minimal cooking tools are provided. (*We do not provide seasonings. Please bring your own. The bath is of course a natural hot spring. The bath is of course a natural hot spring, and you can enjoy it whenever you like.
On the second floor, there is a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room.
The second floor has one Japanese-style room and one Western-style room, with four futon bedding sets in the Japanese-style room and two single beds in the Western-style room, which can be used as bedrooms.
For guests arriving by car
During the winter, it is necessary to install winter tires, such as studless tires or chains, when driving.
Please note that there is a steep slope on the road from the Zao Sansui-en management office to the accommodation.
Sightseeing spots in the area
Miyagi Zao Fox Village (about 20 minutes by car)
Public bathhouse Kamino-yu (about 5 minutes by car)
∟The hot spring water is kept at the source to warm the body from the core. A free footbath is also available.
Zao dairy center (about 10 minutes by car)
Zao Dairy Center (about 10 minutes by car)∟In early November, a cheese fair is held.
Waterfall viewing platform [Sankaitaki & Fudotaki] (about 15 minutes by car)
∟It is a great scenic spot during the season of fresh green and autumn leaves.
Ogama (about 35 minutes by car)
∟The crater lake is a symbol of the Zao mountain range.
Access: Tohoku Expressway, Shiraishi I.C.
From Shiraishi I.C. or Murata I.C. on Tohoku Expressway, drive about 15 minutes.
From Miyagi-Kawasaki I.C. on Yamagata Expressway, drive about 15 minutes.
About 30 minutes by car or cab from Shiraishi-Zao Station on the Shinkansen bullet train.
About 50 minutes by highway bus from Sendai Station
About Zao Sansuien
U pause is located on the grounds of Zao Sansui-en, a villa overlooking the Zao mountain range, and is fully managed for your peace of mind. There is also a tennis court on the Sansui-en grounds and a swimming pool in the summer. (*This is also available for guests staying at our facility!
The hotel is located near Togatta Onsen, a hot spring resort, so you can enjoy the hot spring as well. A short drive from the inn, there is the popular "Fox Village" where you can meet fluffy foxes, and "Kami no Yu" where you can enjoy day trip bathing at a reasonable price.
The Matsukawa River flows through the park, and you can take a walk along the riverbank while enjoying the view of the Zao Mountain Range. The stream, which was the origin of the name "Seseragi-no-Sato" (village of murmuring fireflies), runs through the park and remains so pure that fireflies can live there. The park is filled with the colors of the four seasons: spring with fresh greenery, summer with green leaves, autumn with red leaves, and winter with silvery white leaves. The park is full of nature, with trees, flowers, and flowering plants adding color to the seasons. The garden is also home to many wild birds.
Secure management system
A 24-hour security system is in place.
The garden is patrolled every two hours during the night to ensure safety and security. If you need anything, please contact the management office.
1st floor Japanese-style room: 3 futon sets
2nd floor Japanese-style room: 4 futon sets
2nd floor Western-style room: 2 single beds
・All guests' temperatures are taken with a contactless thermometer during check-in. Upon arrival, all guests must report to the management office reception.
・Please maintain quiet at night. The area around this building is relatively densely built up. As there are many permanent residents, please be especially careful about talking outside at night. Please note that if complaints are received from neighbors, you may be asked to leave immediately.
・Conversations on the deck are prohibited between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
・Please keep your valuables safe.
・Pets are not allowed.
・Smoking is prohibited on the premises.
・The use of fire is prohibited within Zao Sansuien. BBQs and fireworks are prohibited. (If you would like to have a BBQ, please contact us and we will direct you to the adjacent BBQ venue.)
- Condiments are not provided. Please bring your own.
- Food that leaves a lingering odor (such as grilled meat) is prohibited indoors.
- Damage or soiling of indoor or outdoor facilities will incur a fee for restoration.
- Please notify us of your arrival time and means of transportation in advance.
- During the winter, guests traveling by car must have winter tires, such as snow tires or chains.
- The road from the Zao Sansuien Management Office, where check-in is located, to the accommodation facility is steep.
- If you experience car trouble within the garden, please arrange for roadside service yourself.
- Television reception may be unstable due to the natural environment and climate.
You can send a message directly to the host. Please click here to inquire about this facility before applying for a reservation.
* If you would like to contact STAY JAPAN customer support, please contact us from here.