Yukinoya Furusawa-tei - Private Building, Free Pick-up from Tokamachi Station

The Anyoji settlement in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture—a snow country. Located along Japan's largest river, the Shinano, this region sees several meters of snowfall in winter and has long been known for rice farming and textiles.

The Furusawa Residence, which has watched over this settlement for over 150 years since the late Edo period, has been reborn as “The Snow House,” welcoming just one group per day. We aim to be a lodging where guests can experience with all five senses the way of life adapted to and utilizing snow, a way of life developed by the people of this snow country.

To allow guests to experience the wisdom of the snow country, we have implemented the following features:

・While repairing the building and adding necessary modern conveniences where needed, we have preserved its original appearance as much as possible so guests can feel the breath of the former residents' lives.
・We serve breakfast using local ingredients and recipes, allowing guests to experience the snow country's food culture, developed to endure long, snowbound winters.
・We offer various activities where guests can interact with local people and experience the daily life of a snow country.

Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, is a town where the “original landscape of Japan” remains vividly preserved.
It breathes with seasonal landscapes and culture, such as the beautiful terraced rice fields of “Hoshidōge no Tanada” and the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale,” where art and nature merge. Winter brings fantastical snowy scenery, spring the fresh green of the satoyama, summer clear streams and fireflies, and autumn golden rice ears and autumn leaves. Through your stay, you can feel the unique richness of a snow country where nature and people coexist.

Experience a journey like living in a snow house.


《Overview》
Limited to one group per day, allowing you to use most of the traditional house's space.
Passing through the spacious earthen floor area into the entrance hall, you'll be welcomed by a generous dining/kitchen and living area. The bedroom is located at the back of the living space.

◾️ Dining/Kitchen
All necessary cooking utensils are provided. There's a table with a sunken hearth and chairs, comfortably seating about 8 people.

◾️Living Room
Relax on the sofa in a space warmed by a wood-burning stove that heats the entire building. A loft overlooking the living room offers particularly warm and comfortable winter evenings.

◾️Bedroom
The 33-square-meter space accommodates four double beds and six additional futon sets. A closet is also available.

◾️Bathroom
Two toilets and one bathroom are located on the first floor. It features a ceramic bathtub, shower, and two sinks.

◾️Other
Free private parking is available.

※Guest Access Areas
Guests may use the first-floor dining area, kitchen, living room, loft, bedrooms, toilets, bathroom, and parking lot. Details will be provided upon check-in.

※The rate includes breakfast prepared with a local mother (accommodates allergies).


《Various Experiences Bookable Locally》
This accommodation is operated by HOME HOME NIIGATA, a travel agency in Tokamachi.
If desired locally, we can arrange seasonal experiences and optional tours.
Please inquire if interested.
Examples: Terraced rice field trekking, bamboo leaf dumpling making, straw sandal crafting, etc.


《Access by Public Transportation》
From Tokyo area: Joetsu Shinkansen, etc. (approx. 3.5 hours)
From Osaka area: Tokaido Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, etc. (approx. 5 hours)
From Kanazawa area: Hokuriku Shinkansen, etc. (approx. 3 hours)
15 minutes by car from Tokamachi Station

・Free shuttle available from Tokamachi Station (up to 7 guests, approx. 15 min)
　Please notify us at least 3 days prior to check-in if desired
・Taxi available from Echigo-Yuzawa Station for an additional fee (approx. 40 min)
　Please contact us in advance if you wish to reserve a taxi
・Free private parking available (up to 5 vehicles)

There are a total of 4 double beds in a space of 33 square meters, and 6 sets of additional futons are also available. We will set it according to the customer. A closet is also available.

◾️ Bedroom 1
2 double beds
1-4 futons

◾️ Bedroom 2
2 double beds
1 to 5 futons