"Ooashi Kogen Sunken hearth inn zen" Guest house

Thank you for visiting “Ashi Plateau Irori no Oyado zen”.
We have taken over the wishes of my grandfather, who loved the Ashi area and was always on good terms with the people here,
We have opened an inn that can only accommodate one couple per day, in order to create a place where smiles can gather.
We would be happy to show visitors around the local satoyama and other aspects of the area.
There are beautiful photo spots of terraced rice fields, hot spring facilities, and walking trails in the surrounding area.
Please feel free to ask any questions. We look forward to your visit.

◎About “Oashi Plateau Irori no Oyado zen
This is an old private house located in the place where my grandfather, who loved the Ashi area, was born and raised.
It is a one-room rental facility with an open hearth inside, and has a very charming atmosphere.
You can also enjoy a bonfire outside.
Nearby there is a walking course, a pond, an observatory, and terraced rice fields, so you can feel the richness of nature.
For a bath, we will take you to “Oshikogen Onsen Unkai,” a hot spring facility about a 5-minute walk away.
Please relax in the spacious facility.

◎About the accommodation plan
Limited to one group per day (maximum 6 people)
Meals are not included in the room rate.

◎About meals
We do not provide meals.
Basic cooking utensils and tableware are provided, so please use them freely.
BBQ stove (for 4-5 people), charcoal, tongs, and 4 outdoor chairs are also provided.

◎About the rooms
We have 8 tatami mat rooms (capacity for 4 people) and 4 tatami mat rooms (capacity for 2 people),
Up to 6 people can stay in a room together.

●Where “Ashi Plateau Irori no Oyado zen” is located
Ashihara Kogen is a plateau located at an altitude of 500 meters and surrounded by beautiful nature and pine forests.
It is a highland resort with hot spring water pumped up from 1,500m below the lake at its core.

●About the Owner
I moved to the Kaminoyama area more than 10 years ago. My family consists of my wife, two small children, and a dog (beagle).
My hobbies and skills are soccer, cooking, hunting, and growing rice.
I live just a short walk away, so please feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

●Recommended spots in the neighborhood
Okayama International Circuit 20 minutes by car
　Okayama International Circuit is an international-class circuit that has hosted international races such as the F1 Pacific GP.
　You can not only visit the circuit to watch the races, but also to experience driving on the circuit in your own car,
　Kids can also enjoy various activities such as kids' bikes, kids' karts, and challenge karts.

Yunogo Hot Springs 25 minutes by car
　Yunogo Onsen is one of the three hot springs in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, and is one of the best hot spring villages in the Chugoku region.

Mimasaka Farm 15 min. by car
　A sightseeing farm where visitors can enjoy strawberry picking from winter to spring and grape picking from summer to fall.
　The direct sales shop sells freshly picked fruits and vegetables as well as processed products such as puddings, jams, and Daifuku fresh cream.

Hiruzen Kogen (Maniwa City): Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car
　Hiruzen Kogen is one of the best highland resorts in western Japan, with magnificent nature and a variety of sightseeing spots.
　Hiruzen Kogen is one of the most popular highland resorts in western Japan, with its magnificent nature and a variety of tourist attractions, including approximately 200 kinds of herbs such as lavender and seasonal flowers.

Ushimado (Setouchi City): Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car
　Ushimado is a seaside town in southeastern Okayama Prefecture.
　The blue sky and sea, the olive groves on a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the nostalgic townscape make it the perfect place for a relaxing stroll.

Okutsu Onsen (Tomata-gun): Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car
　A riverside hot spring town with the atmosphere of a hidden hot spring.
　In this quiet mountain town, you will find a variety of traditional ryokan (traditional inns) and rustic guesthouses.

Chofukuji Temple 15 min. by car
　The oldest wooden building in Okayama.
　Chofuku-ji Temple, which became a Shingon sect temple in the Meitoku era (around 1350), is said to have been founded in the Nara era (757) by the Tang Dynasty high priest Ganjin, and was originally located on the top of Mt. However, due to repeated fires, the temple was moved to its current location.
　The 22-meter-high three-story pagoda, which conveys the architectural style of the Kamakura period (1185-1333), was built in the middle of the Kamakura period (1185-1333) by the Tendai sect's priest Engen.

Old Kanya School 40 min. by car
　The oldest existing “public school for common people” in Japan.
　In 1670, Ikeda Mitsumasa, feudal lord of Okayama, founded Japan's first “public school for the common people.
　The imposing lecture hall, built with an irimoya-style gabled roof, is appropriately called a “temple of learning.
　It is designated as a national treasure.

●Recommended restaurants
Sansho Tea House 10 min. by car
Ichoan 5 minutes by car
Ashi Kogen Onsen Unkai (hot spring)
Taku Kobo (bakery) 10 minutes by car

●Nearby supermarkets/convenience stores
It takes about 20 minutes by car to nearby shopping places. We recommend that you do some shopping before coming.

●Access
Approximately 1 hour by car from Okayama Airport.
Approximately 70 minutes by car from Okayama Station on the Shinkansen bullet train.
Approx. 30 minutes by car from JR Wake Station.
Parking is available on site. (Max. 3 cars)

*Requests to customers
Please greet local residents when you see them.
Please be sure to separate garbage and do not litter.
Please be careful not to damage equipment.
Please handle fire in the designated area. Please make sure to extinguish fires before going to bed to prevent fires from breaking out.

1) Japanese-style room: 4 futons / 4 guests
2) Japanese-style room: 2 futons / 2 guests