Nature-rich "Aidaueayama Tsunagu" Guest house

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our website, "Aidaueayama Tsunagu" Guesthouse.

It's been 10 years since I moved here to the Kaminoyama area of Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, and I've been revitalizing an old house that was built over 80 years old. I started living in the terraced rice paddies, had a family, and thought it would be fun to share some of the richness of life here, so I started the guest house.

I would be happy to show visitors the life of the immigrants and the local satoyama. There are beautiful photo spots of terraced rice fields, hot spring facilities, and walking trails in the surrounding area, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you soon.

◎About the Guest House
This is a Japanese traditional old house (private house) that was built over 80 years ago, and the owner himself did a DIY project to restore it.
There is a wood-burning stove inside, and you can enjoy a bonfire outside.
　
There is a walking course, a pond, an observatory, and terraced rice paddies nearby, so you can feel the richness of nature.

You are also welcome to interact with the owner's family (they have two small children). If you would like to have a meal, you are welcome to make side dishes and soup with us.

For bathing, we will take you to the hot spring facility "Oashi Kogen Onsen Unkai", which is about a 5-minute walk away.
Please relax in this spacious facility.

About the accommodation plan
Limited to one group per day (maximum of 4 people)
Please note that meals are not included in the accommodation fee.

About meals
　Meals will be served in your room if you wish.
If you wish, you can prepare your meals in your room.
For those who wish, we will provide you with rice from the rice paddies, vegetables harvested from the fields together with the owner, and
If you would like, you can also enjoy cooking rice from the terraced rice paddies and other products harvested in the fields together with the owner, as well as a gibier caught by the owner during hunting.

About the room
This is a room share facility where you share the room with the family.
　A part of the first floor is prepared as a room for guests.
　There are no locks on the rooms for guests.

About the Owner
　I have been living in the Kaminoyama area for 10 years.
　My family consists of my wife, two small children, and a dog (beagle).
　His hobbies and specialties are soccer, cooking, hunting, and rice farming.
　I would be happy to interact with guests!

Where "Hidakamiyama Tsunag.no Yado" is located
　Ashihara Plateau is a plateau at an altitude of 500 meters, surrounded by beautiful nature and pine forests.
　It is a highland resort area with a core of hot spring water pumped up from 1,500 meters below the surface of the lake.

Recommended places nearby
　Okayama International Circuit (20 minutes by car)
　　The Okayama International Circuit is an international class circuit that has hosted international races such as the F1 Pacific Grand Prix.
　It is not only a place to watch the races, but also a place where you can drive around the circuit in your car.
　It is also a great place to play with kids' bikes, karts, and challenge karts.

　Yunogo Onsen 25 minutes by car
　　It is one of the three hot springs in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, and is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in the Chugoku region.

　Mimasaka Farm (15 minutes by car)
　　A sightseeing farm where you can enjoy picking strawberries from winter to spring and grapes from summer to autumn.
　　In addition to processed products such as pudding, jam, and fresh cream Daifuku, the direct sales shop sells freshly picked fruits and vegetables.

　Hiruzen Highlands (Maniwa City) About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car
　 are one of the best highland resorts in western Japan, with magnificent nature and a variety of sightseeing spots.
It is one of the best highland resorts in western Japan.
About 200 kinds of herbs, including lavender, and seasonal flowers are grown here.
　　The Hiruzen plateau is one of the best plateau resorts in western Japan.

　Ushimado (Setouchi City) About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car
　　Ushimado is a town by the sea in the southeastern part of Okayama Prefecture.
　　The blue sky and sea, the olive groves on the hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the nostalgic townscape.
　　It is a perfect place to take a stroll through the blue sky and sea, the olive groves on a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the nostalgic townscape.

　Okutsu Onsen (Tomata County) About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car
　　A hot spring town along a river with the atmosphere of a hidden hot spring.
　　The quiet mountain town is lined with charming old inns and simple homestays.

　Choufukuji Temple About 15 minutes by car
　　The oldest wooden building in Okayama.
　　Choufuku-ji Temple became a temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism during the Meitoku era (around 1350).
　　The temple is said to have been founded in 757 by a high priest from the Tang Dynasty.
　　Initially, it was located at the top of Mount Maki, but due to repeated fires, it was moved to its current location.
　　The three-story pagoda, about 22 meters high, was built by Engen Shonin of the Tendai sect in 1285, the middle of the Kamakura period.
　　It was built in 1285 by Engen Shonin of the Tendai sect.

　Old Kanya School About 40 minutes by car
　　The oldest existing "public school for the common people" in Japan.
　　In 1670, Mitsumasa Ikeda, lord of the Okayama domain, established the first "public school for the common people" in Japan.
　　It has been designated as a national treasure.

Recommended restaurants
　About 10 minutes by car
　About 5 minutes by car from Icho-an
　Ooashi Kogen Onsen Unkai
　Taku Kobo (bakery) 10 minutes by car

Nearby supermarkets and convenience stores
　It takes about 20 minutes by car to get to nearby shopping places.

Access
　About 1 hour by car from Okayama Airport
　About 70 minutes by car from Okayama Station on the Shinkansen line.
　About 30 minutes by car from JR Wake Station.
　　Pick-up service is also available, so please inquire.
　　　In that case, we can pick you up at the above three locations.

Requests to our guests
　Residents are living in the neighborhood.
　　Please greet residents when you see them.
　Please do not litter.
　Please be careful not to damage the equipment.
　Please use fire extinguishers in designated areas to prevent fires.
　　Please make sure to extinguish the fire before going to bed.
　Please consult with us about transportation.

1) Japanese-style room: 4 futons / 4 guests