■Name: Aunsanbo
Situated in a mountain village, Aun-sanbō offers amazing landscapes of green rice terraces, so beautiful that they have been designated as one of the 100 greatest rice terraces in Japan. 5 years were necessary to build this individual house, made of noble materials that were more than 100 year-old.
On the evening, you can see the Milky Way shining in the starry night sky, offering a whole different world of wonders to contemplate. Simply relax, and let the sounds of nature put you to sleep.
On the morning, wake up to the songs of the birds and gaze at the view of a sea of clouds as you enjoy breakfast.
■Access:
・Train + car:
20 minute car ride from JR Fukuwatari station (on the Tsuyama line)
20 minute car ride from Kamenokō Station (on the Tsuyama line)
・Car:
Drive for about 40 minutes from the Tsuyama interchange (Chūgoku Expressway)
Drive for about 50 minutes from the Okayama interchange (Sanyo Expressway)
Send off
We can take you to one of the nearest station (free), or to the airport (¥3000)
Please let us know in advance if you are interested.
Pick up
We can come pick you up at one of the nearest station (free), or at the airport (¥3000)
Please let us know in advance if you are interested.
●Parking:
15 parking spaces available
1 night stay: parking free of charge
Restrictions: none
Location: outdoor / No reservation required
●Hinoki bath
Type: bathhouse with private baths (reservation required) *bathhouses are different from onsens
Admission time: Usual 3:00PM to 12:00AM // Morning only 6:00AM to 9:00AM
Capacity: 2 people
Gender separation: women and men baths are often rotated
Rate: free for people staying at the Inn
Amenities: bath towel, body soap, shampoo, conditioner
●Room equipment and amenities
Hand soap, facial soap, toothbrush set, hair dryer, bath towel, face towel, slippers, Japanese tea, satellite TV, air conditioning, 2 fridges, electric kettle, desk lamp, washstand, self cleaning toilet seat, western-style toilet, hangers, bed guard, Haori (traditional kimono-like jacket), Tanzen (large padded kimono), nightwear.
●Internet (charge-based)
●Pets not allowed
●Languages: Japanese and English
●In the neighborhood
Kitasho no Tanada, the rice terraces of Kitano, listed as one of the 100 most beautiful rice terraces of Japan
Takebenomori golf club and golf course
Kume country club
●Room
15m2 Japanese-style bedroom, with toilets
Stay plan
1 night with 2 meals plan
Meals are prepared by the Okamis of the inn (Okami is a term that describe the female managers of an hotel or inn), and are made from local products. We serve both Japanese and western dishes.
Rate
¥16,200/person
Maximum 3 people
Please feel free to use the Hinoki bath! The delicate aroma of the cypress tree and the magical atmosphere of the place invites you to relax as you soak in hot water.
No smoking indoor.
There is a restroom inside the room.
There is a public bathhouse(Hinoki bath) inside the accommodation.
Not suitable for children under 7 years old.
期待以上、唯一無二の極上宿です！
アーティストのご主人が、歴史の刻まれた古材をひとつひとつ選んで造られた宿で、まるで作品の中で過ごすよう。奥さまの作られるお料理も絶品。都会では出会えないような食材が、洗練された和食として出てきます。
陶芸家のご主人による備前焼教室も体験してきました。指先の感覚を研ぎ澄ます運動から始まり、土と対話しながら形作る工程では、心が無になるような感覚を味わえました。
初日は常連さんもいらっしゃったのですが、囲炉裏場の席に招待して頂き深夜までお酒を酌み交わしました。真っ暗な空からしとしと雨が降る中、囲炉裏に刺さった竹筒の熱燗を甚平姿でまわしあって。あの時を思い出すと、異世界にいたかのような不思議な感覚に包まれます。
道を歩けば狐や蛇に出会い、翌日の夜は月夜に照らされた雲海、朝起きると雲の中。なんなんだ、この宿！！
今後は露天風呂や蔵を改築したお部屋なども作られるとの事。成長する阿吽山房、楽しみです。
また行きます！
