"Tonari no Retro" / Zao Sansuien

"Tonari no Retro" welcomes digital nomads.
The entire cottage is available for rent with free Wi-Fi. We provide a comfortable remote work environment.

The old-fashioned retro atmosphere of the room is as if you have slipped back in time to the soothing Showa era.
Feel the relaxing time in the emo space and spend your time relaxing.
The management office and convenience store are conveniently located nearby.
Enjoy your time with your loved ones away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

About the accommodation plan
Tonari no Retro is a private accommodation for up to 6 people, limited to one group per day. The accommodation fee is the same for up to 4 people, and an additional fee is charged for each additional person from 5 people.
The room rate is the same for up to 4 people.
Children over 2 years old will be charged the same price as adults.

About Rooms
Tonari no Retro is a one-floor cottage.
It has a living room, kitchen, bathroom and two Japanese-style rooms.

# Living room and kitchen
The living room is furnished with nostalgic Showa taste furniture. You can also enjoy the signboards and accessories on the wall. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, rice cooker, microwave oven, and basic cooking utensils for cooking during your stay. (*Please note that the glass cupboards are locked. Guests are not allowed to touch any of the items on display.)

# Bath
The baths are natural hot spring water. The baths are natural hot spring baths with the source running clear.

# Bedrooms
There are two bedrooms (Japanese-style rooms). The rooms have tatami mats and futons for you to sleep on.

◎Meals
You can enjoy cooking in the kitchen. Minimum cooking utensils are provided. Please bring your own ingredients and seasonings.

For those who wish to have BBQ, we will guide you to the BBQ site (Wild Zao Village) adjacent to Zao Sansui-en. BBQ is not allowed on the wood deck (hot plates are allowed).

No cooking indoors that leaves a bad smell.

◎The location of Tonari no Retro
The house is located in the grounds of Zao Sansui-en, a villa overlooking the Zao mountain range, and is well managed for your peace of mind. There is a tennis court on the Sansui-en grounds, which is also available for use by guests staying at this facility.

Sightseeing spots in the area
Miyagi Zao Fox Village (about 20 minutes by car)
Zao Fox Village (20 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.

Ski slopes accessible from Zao Sansuien:.
Ski resort accessible from Zao Sansui-en: Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort (15 minutes by car) *The closest ski resort to Zao Sansui-en.
Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park (25 min. by car) *Tour to see the glaciers of Miyagi Zao is available.
Zao Onsen Ski Resort is located on the Yamagata side of the Zao mountain range. Zao Onsen Ski Resort is located on the Yamagata side of the Zao mountain range. It takes about 90 minutes from Zao Sansui-en using the Yamagata Expressway.

Access：
For your convenience and comfort, we recommend that you come by car. There is parking space for two standard cars.
- 15 minutes drive from Shiroishi I.C. or Murata I.C. on the Tohoku Expressway.
- About 15 minutes by car from Miyagi-Kawasaki I.C. on the Yamagata Expressway.
- 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 Sansui-en
The Matsukawa River flows through the garden, and you can enjoy a walk along the riverbank while looking at the Zao Mountain Range.
The stream, which was the origin of the name "Seseragi-no-sato" (village of murmuring fireflies), runs through the garden and is still 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.

A 24-hour security system is in place.
The garden is patrolled every two hours during the night to ensure safety and security.

Bedroom 1 (Japanese-style room): 2 futons
Bedroom 2 (Japanese-style room): 4 futons