SORA w/onsen - Gaia Resort

SORA welcomes digital nomads.
The entire cottage is available for rent with free Wi-Fi. We provide a comfortable remote work environment.

The view of nature from the large windows in the spacious
living room is as beautiful as a painting, serenely enveloping
the mind and creating the sensation of being in the midst of
nature.

The trees change with the seasons, and in winter you can see the snow-capped Zao mountain range. At night, enjoy the star-filled sky shining in the sky. Enjoy a blissful moment in the
silence and openness of the space.

[Information]
Please read and observe the "Terms and Conditions and
Restrictions of the Property" before making a reservation or
staying at the property.
Please read and abide by the Terms and Conditions of the
property when making a reservation and staying at the
property. Please come by car.


SORA is a two-storey rental villa with a natural hot spring.
The layout is 1LDK + loft. Located on a small hill,
it offers an unobstructed view of nature.

■First floor
Living & dining room
A bright living space with plenty of light from the large windows. Modern interior with birch wood for a forest resort feel.
A wood-burning stove keeps the room warm in winter. A sofa
for everyone to sit comfortably and a large-screen TV make
this a slightly richer space for relaxation.

[Heating system in living room]
Air-conditioning, fan heaters and a wood-burning stove
(available for guests to use as well).

Open-plan island kitchen
Enjoy cooking with family and friends.　
An induction hob, cooking utensils and crockery for a number of people are available for you to use during your stay.
*No ingredients or condiments are provided.
Please bring your own.

Bedrooms
Western-style room, 2 single beds [Heating: oil heater].

Bathroom (natural hot spring)
The bath is a natural hot spring, with free-flowing hot-spring
water. You can enjoy the hot spring bath without leaving the
villa.

Toilet (with hot-water washing toilet seat)

■ Second floor (loft).
Can be used as a bedroom with 2 single beds.

In addition to the four beds, a set of Japanese-style bedding is available. Sleeps up to 5 people.

[Requests]
Hotplates, etc. are not allowed.
Please cook only in the kitchen. Please take care not to leave
odours or grease.

Please clean all utensils and dishes after use and return them
to their original place. If you break a plate, please report it to
the Zao Sansuien Management Office or Visitor Station.

[Other facilities, equipment].
TV: in the living room.
Wi-Fi: free of charge.

Accommodation
SORA is a rental villa that can be rented out in its entirety and can accommodate up to five people. Meals are not included in the accommodation fee.

The accommodation fee is the same for up to four people; an additional fee will be charged for a fifth person.

About children's rates
Children aged 2 years and over pay the same rate as adults.
Children under 2 years of age can stay for free, but no bedding or towels are provided.

Amenities.
Towels and toothbrushes will be set in your room upon arrival.
Bath towels and towels: 1 towel per person per 2 nights (e.g. 1 towel per 1 to 2 nights, 2 towels per 3 to 4 nights, 3 towels per 5 to 6 nights...).
Toothbrush: 1 toothbrush per person, regardless of length of
stay.

Please do not take home towels that have been pre-set.
*If you need more towels, please use the bath towel rental
(330 yen/piece) or face towel sales (220 yen/piece)
(available at the check-in point from 7:30AM to ７PM).

Please bring the following items from the management office
or visitor station when you check in or between 7:30AM-７PM
if necessary (we do not deliver to your room).
Shaving razors, cotton swabs, body towels and hairbrushes.

*Bottles containing shampoo, conditioner and body soap are available in the bathrooms.

[NOTICE]
There are many houses and permanent residents in the vicinity of this building, so please be particularly careful about talking on balconies or outdoors at night. In the event of complaints from neighbours, you may be asked to leave the premises immediately. Please note that talking outdoors between ８PM and 7AM the following morning is prohibited.

■Check-in
As a rule, please check in between ３PM and 8PM
Check-in after 8 PM is possible, but please note that there are certain times of the day when we cannot accept guests.

□Check-in location.
The check-in location depends on your arrival time. You will be informed of the details after your booking is confirmed.

3 PM~8 PM Visitor Station
8 PM~ Zao Sansuien Management Office

SORA is located in Zao Sansuien, a villa management area. There is a gate at the entrance to Zao Sansuien, and guests are required to open the gate with the remote control key given to them when they check in. It is not possible to enter SORA directly without passing through the gate.

SORA is approximately 5 minutes (1.6 km) by car from the check-in point. There is no shuttle or taxi dispatch service from the check-in point to SORA. Please come by car.

■Barbecue facilities.
The use of fire, including barbecues and fireworks,
is prohibited in Zao Sansuien.

Guests wishing to barbecue should use the Wild Zao Village
BBQ facility, which is a 1-minute drive from the Zao Sansuien
entrance gate. After confirming your accommodation
reservation, please contact us by message. We will provide you with further details.

■Access.
A car is required for sightseeing, dining and shopping.
15 mins drive from Shiroishi I.C. or Murata I.C. on the Tohoku Expressway.
15 minutes by car from the Miyagi-Kawasaki I.C. on the
Yamagata Expressway.
Shinkansen Shiroishi Zao Station - 30 mins by car or taxi.

Parking
There are parking spaces for two standard-sized cars; if more than three cars are required, a temporary parking lot a short
distance away will be provided. (*There is a limit to the
number of vehicles that can park in Zao Sansuien. Please bring your own car if possible).

[About Zao Sansuien]
The Matsukawa River flows through the garden, and visitors
can enjoy a walk along the riverbank while enjoying the view
of the Zao mountain range. The stream, which gave rise to the name 'Seseragi no Sato' (village of streams), is still pure
enough to be inhabited by fireflies.

A village abounding in seasonal colours Fresh green in spring,
fresh green leaves in summer, autumn leaves in autumn and
silvery silver in winter. In the nature-rich park, trees, plants
and flowers add colour to the seasons as they change. It is
also home to a large number of wild birds.

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