100 yrs Japanese style "Iyashi Honoka" Guest House

Outline of the property
　The Shakucha district of Ogi City, Saga Prefecture, has long been protected by the inhabitants of the village as a place where many gods reside.
　It has been protected by the inhabitants of the village for a long time.
　The spring water from Mt. Tenzan is known as a famous water source, and the sake produced by the Tenzan Sake Brewery at the foot of the mountain is highly regarded overseas.
　
　It is also known as a famous spot for fireflies and is visited by many people in June when the fireflies dance wildly.

　The guest house is an old private residence over 100 years old, located a little way up from the foot of the mountain.
　The quiet environment will soothe your mind and make you feel at peace. The air and water are clean and clear, as the gods are said to reside here.
　Just taking a light walk around the area and admiring the scenery is enjoyable.

　The hotel also has a farmhouse restaurant.
　We offer a menu using ingredients from our own vegetable garden and the local area.
　It is only available for lunch, so please try it.

　There are one Japanese-style room and two Western-style rooms to choose from.
　(The two Western-style rooms are located in a separate building.
　Restrooms are located in the main building.
　The bathrooms are located in the main building.
　The baths are available at the hotel, but there is also a hot spring "Kaisenkaku" at the foot of the mountain, which you are welcome to use.

　We also respect the privacy of our guests during their stay.
　Please be assured that we will not interfere more than necessary.
　If you have any problems, please feel free to let us know.
　(Of course, you are welcome to interact with us!

　
Accommodation fee
　Accommodation fees are based on a "one night stay, two meals included" rate.
　　Adult rate per person: 6,500 yen and up, including tax
　　Children: from 4,000 yen per person, including tax
　　　Pets are allowed (outdoor cage only: from 2,000 yen)
　　　For those with children, please select from the options.


[Covid-19 Preventative Measures]
　We are trying to ventilate the room as much as possible by opening the windows and operating the ventilation fans.
　The hotel takes thorough health care measures such as wearing masks, disinfecting hands, and gargling.
　We ask for your cooperation in wearing masks, disinfecting your hands and gargling when you enter the building.
　Please note that we may ask for your cooperation in taking your temperature.


Experience
　Please note that we may ask for your cooperation in taking your temperature.
　Example: Rice planting, rice harvesting
　　　Vegetable sowing and harvesting
　　　Picking oranges
　　　Pickle making
　　　Making soba (buckwheat noodles)
　　　Udon noodle making
　　　Experiences may vary depending on the season and conditions.
　　　If there is an experience fee, it must be paid locally.
　　　　Please inquire for details when making a reservation.

　Camping & BBQ (Please make a reservation at least 5 days prior to check-in)
　　Camping and BBQ is available at the Stone Body Rural Park in front of the Stone Body Daigongen.
　　Tents and all necessary equipment will be provided.
　　Camping is difficult depending on the season and weather.
　　Please note that camping may be difficult depending on the season and weather.
　　　You can bring your own food and drinks, or we can prepare them for you.
　　　Please inquire for details when making your reservation.


Meals　　　
　Meal times: 19:00 - 22:00
　Meal location: 1st floor common space
　Meal menu: Please enjoy local cuisine using seasonal ingredients from our own garden and local products.
　　Spring: Tempura of wild vegetables
　　Summer: Salads and pasta with freshly picked summer vegetables
　　Autumn: Rice cooked with the flavors of autumn
　　Winter: Pork miso soup with winter vegetables
　Allergy support: Available (prior consultation required)

　　　
Rooms
　Image of rooms: Japanese-style room (capacity: 4 people, 4 sets of bedding)
　　　　　　　　　　　Western-style room (1) Capacity: 2 persons, 1 semi-double bed
　　　　　　　　　　　Western-style room (2), capacity 2 people, 2 sets of bedding
　　　　　　　　　　　Guest bedroom, no key

　Check-in / Check-out
　　Check-in: ・・・・ 16:00-19:00
　　Check-out: 07:00 - 10:00


Water facilities (bath, toilet, washroom)
　Bath: Family bath (shared with host)
　　Bathing time : 19:00 - 23:00
　　Please use the hot spring "Kaisenkaku" at the foot of the mountain.

　Toilet: Flush type, with bidet.
　　　　　　　　Toilets are located in the main building. Please feel free to use it.

　
Nearby facilities and restaurants
　Convenience store: Seven-Eleven Ogi Hatada (15 minutes by car)
　Supermarket: Super Morinaga (about 10 minutes by car)
　

Sightseeing spots
　Tenzan
　　https://www.ogi-kankou.com/tourist/839.html
　　1,046m above sea level.
　　The entire plateau at the top of the mountain is designated as a prefectural natural park.
　　The flat summit, which stretches 4 km from east to west, is very suitable for beginners in mountain climbing.
　　It takes about 30 minutes on foot from the parking lot.
　　Along the way, you can find boxwoods and azaleas growing in clusters, and many alpine plants.
　　There are also many alpine plants to be found.
　　The view from the top of the mountain is of the Saga Plain, Ariake Sea, Mt.
　　The Genkai Sea can be seen to the north. The best time to visit is from spring to autumn.
　　
　　(Time required: about 1 hour by car)

Ogi Park
　　https://www.ogi-kankou.com/tourist/106.html
　　Ogi Park has been selected as one of the top 100 historical parks in Japan.
　　Ogi Park is the only park in Saga Prefecture to be selected as one of the 100 best places to view cherry blossoms (by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association).
　　The park is also home to 25,000 azaleas and a 350-year-old Inumaki (Japanese cedar) tree that boasts an area of 30 tatami mats(pretty huge).
　　There are many places to visit.
　　(Time required: about 15 minutes by car)

Kiyomizu Waterfall
　　https://www.ogi-kankou.com/tourist/5581.html
　　The waterfall is located upstream of the Kiyomizu River, which is one of the 100 best waters in Japan.
　　It is also called "Tamasudare no Taki" (Waterfall of Tamasudare). 13m wide and 75m drop, it flows vertically down the cliff.
　　The waterfall is 13 meters wide with a drop of 75 meters.
　　(Time required: about 15 minutes by car)

Fireflies in the Gion River　
　　https://www.ogi-kankou.com/tourist/826.html
　　Every year from the end of May to the beginning of June, Genji fireflies fly around.
　　The Gion River has been selected as one of the 100 best places to see fireflies in Japan and is one of the best places to see fireflies.
　　The fireflies dance wildly, sometimes faintly, sometimes strongly, with their slow blinking of light.
　　The best feature of the Gion River fireflies is that they fly right up to your eyes.
　　You can see fireflies so closely that you can touch them,
　　The fireflies in Ogi usually first appear in the Hotaru River in Ogi Park, then in the middle of the Gion River (around Suga Shrine), and as the days go by
　　As the days go by, they move upstream.
　　At the final destination, Aratani Dam, you can see hundreds of thousands of fireflies dancing in the darkness.
　　The fireflies' life comes to an end when their short love affair of about a week is over.
　　(Time required: about 10 minutes by car)


Event Information
　Festival
　　Eriyama Higan Flower Festival
　　https://www.city.ogi.lg.jp/main/10143.html
　　There are about 600 terraced rice paddies spread over 250 meters above sea level.(certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1999)
It was selected as one of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan (certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1999), and one of the Saga Prefecture's legacies to be preserved in the 22nd century (certified by Saga Prefecture in 2008).
　　
In late September, red higanbana (cluster amaryllis) flowers decorate the roadsides, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of rice ears and higanbana flowers.
　　(Time required: about 10 minutes by car)


Access
　When coming by JR
　　15 minutes by car from Ogi Station on the Karatsu Line.
　　15 minutes by car from Ogi Station on the Karatsu Line ・60 minutes by car from Hakata Station on the Shinkansen Line
　　50 minutes by car from Saga Airport.
　　There is no shuttle service.


Notes
　　Please be quiet after 22:00.
　　Please refrain from entering the private area.
　　

Japanese style room: 4 people, 4 sets of futon bedding
Western-style room (1): 2 people, 1 semi-double bed
Western-style room (2): 2 people, 2 sets of bedding
Guest bedroom (no key)