There is also a square with a bonfire/ Farmstay Omi.

This is a hands-on farmhouse accommodation in Higashiomi,
Shiga Prefecture. It can accommodate up to 7 people. Guests can use the open space (about half the area of a baseball field)
for private use as a paid option!

The homely atmosphere allows riders on long journeys to say 'I'm home' and breathe a sigh of relief. There is also a covered garage for riders. It is also very pleasant to stroll through the vast countryside with the Suzuka Mountains in the background... You can also camp, ride off-road bikes, practise drone
riding and filming on the square.


■About accommodation rates
Adults (junior high school age and over) and children
(primary school age and under) using bedding are charged the same rate. Please include them in the number of guests in
your booking.

Children of primary school age and under who do not use a
futon (sleeping with a parent) should apply for the child rate
(sleeping with a parent) from the [Options] page.
(Please apply for the number of persons x number of nights).

About meals
No meals are provided for overnight stays.
Please use nearby restaurants, convenience stores or Don
Quijote. Bonfires and BBQs can also be enjoyed on the
premises. (Please bring your own equipment and ingredients).

■About the rooms.
Experience the relaxing "Japanese goodness" in a traditional
pure Japanese-style farmhouse. Currently, due to measures to prevent coronavirus infection, we can only accept one group
per day.

The rooms are two Japanese-style rooms (6 tatami mats) in
the mother's house.
The rooms are air-conditioned, comfortable and open.
Pets are not allowed. Pets are not allowed.

[Bathing]
Bathing hours: ４PM-９PM
Shower only.
No dyeing of hair, no bathing after drinking, no leaving the
water running, no bathing pets.
Please bring your own towels.

Please bring your own towels. There are hot baths nearby,
which can also be used. (15 minutes by car or motorbike).

■About check-in
Check-in takes place at the entrance of Farmstay Omi. You will be given a brief explanation of your room at check-in.

Check-in hours ４PM-11PM
Check-out Please leave by 10AM
*We can accommodate late night check-in and early morning
check-out with prior notice.

[Parking]
Up to 5 motorbikes can be parked in the covered garage.
Up to 5 cars can be parked in the covered garage.
(Blue parking)

*It would be appreciated if you could inform us in advance of
your estimated time of arrival. If there is inclement weather
during bike touring, we will do our best to accommodate you.

[Notes.]
Please be quiet in your room after 10PM
Please do not make loud noises as the area is residential.
Please bring your own towels. Towels are not available for rent or sale.

Access.
We recommend that you come by car or motorbike for convenience in terms of traffic, sightseeing and dining. Free parking is available on site.

[By car or motorbike]
- 100 minutes by car/motorbike from Centrair Central Japan
International Airport.
- 40 minutes from Maibara Station by car/motorbike.
- 30 minutes on foot from Sakuragawa Station on the Omi
Railway.
- 10 minutes on foot from Kida bus stop for Hino Memorial
Hospital.


◎Register for the use of the square and for a trial period at
[Options].
Use of the square
There is a charge for the use of the square. Please apply for
'Use of the square' from [Options] for the number of people.

[Anti-new coronavirus measures]
The facility has been washing the owners' hands and gargling, and ventilating the building as much as possible. Guests are
also asked to wear masks, wash their hands and gargle, and
cooperate with temperature checks.

Making s'mores with a homemade Swedish torch
What is a Swedish torch?
A Swedish torch is a fire made by lighting a fire directly on a
log that has been cut into it. The official name is Swedish
torch.

It was originally derived from the 'bonfire' used in Finland for
centuries. It eventually made its way to Sweden, where it was used by Swedish soldiers during the 30 Years War (1618-1648) that engulfed all of Europe, hence the name 'Swedish torch'.

What is a S'more?
S'mores are a traditional Canadian sweet made by sandwiching baked marshmallows between chocolate or cookies!

It is also a snack that appears in the anime Yuru Can△ in the making of the film.  It is made and baked with a Swedish
torch, which makes it even tastier! Let's eat in nature and get
fit!

Flow of the day
We will explain the precautions and how to make the sweets.
↓↓.
Experience making a Swedish torch!
You can take home the torch you made. You can use it as an
interior decoration as it has the scent of cypress wood.
↓ ↓
Light the Swedish torch you have prepared in advance and
start making s'mores.


Shopping in the vicinity.
Lawson: The nearest convenience store to the property.
(approx. 1.5 km, 3 minutes by car/motorbike).
Don Quijote: the nearest large commercial shop.
(approx. 4 km, 6-7 minutes by car/motorbike).

Sightseeing in the area
ISHITOUJI Temple.
Founded by Prince Shotoku. The three-storey stone pagoda in the precincts is an important cultural property, said to have
been built in the early Nara period. According to temple
legend, Jakusho, who studied in Tang China during the Heian
period, heard that one of the stone pagodas of King Aiku was buried in Omi Province and dug it up.
[Opening hours] 9:00-17:00
[Access] Car / Motorbike / 15 min drive from Yokaichi
Interchange.
Train / Bus / Get off at Sakuragawa Station on the Omi Railway Line bound for Hino, take the Koko Bus bound for Nakanogo, get off at Ishito-guchi (stone pagoda entrance) and walk about 15 minutes.
　　
TOKOJI Temple.
This temple is of the Jodo sect's Chūhonzan rank, and is called Shiragaoshozan Geitokuin Tokō-ji Temple. According to temple legend, Prince Shotoku built the main hall to enshrine the Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha), and the temple became a
member of the Tendai sect after Keishin Buddhist monk
Genshin entered the temple. The temple was devastated by
a military fire in the Eiroku era (1688-1704), but was rebuilt
by Shinko Enchi Shonin and became a Pure Land Sect temple. After suffering three fires, the temple was rebuilt in 1893 by
the Buddhist priest Yeonyo Kyōkai, and has remained up to the present day. In addition to the main hall, there is also a
Yakushido hall and an Edo period bell (designated as a
municipal cultural property), and the autumn leaves of the
maple and ginkgo trees are spectacular.
[Access] Car / Motorbike / Meishin Expressway Yokaichi
Interchange ⇒ (approx. 30 mins) ⇒ TOKOJI Temple

Aichigawa Canyon
Numerous campsites have been established in the valley of the Aichi River, which flows through Higashiomi City from Suzuka
to Lake Biwa, where visitors can enjoy water sports,
barbecues and various types of fishing. The mountains along
the Aichigawa River on the R421 are so close that, depending on the day, the scenery can look like an ink painting, and in
autumn the mountains turn red, yellow, green and other
colours to delight the eye.
[Access] Car/Motorbike/25 min drive from Yokaichi
Interchange.

EIGENGI Temple
Founded in 1361, the temple is the head temple of the
EIGENGI school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.
The temple was founded by Zen monk Jakumuro Genko. The temple has long been known for its autumn foliage, and is also beautiful in all four seasons, including fresh green leaves. (During the Maple Viewing Period, the garden is open to the public and illuminated.)
[Opening hours] 9AM-４PM
(8AM-５PM during autumn leaf viewing season).
[Access] Car / Motorbike / 20 min. by car from Yokaichi Interchange.
Train / Bus / Approx. 30 min. by bus from Yokaichi Stn. on the Omi Railway Line to Eigenji-mae bus stop.

●Recommended restaurants
- Kuromaru Champon: This chanpon restaurant is located in a parking area, but locals also rumour that it serves chanpon with the highest level of quality and lots of ingredients. The ingredients are stir-fried to order, so the chanpon is served hot! (approx. 11 km / 15 mins by car or motorbike).
[Opening hours] 7:30AM-８:30PM, open Sundays.


[Owner info].
I started the Rider House because of my love of motorbike touring. We are involved in resource recycling agriculture, which is a collaboration between agriculture and fish, and we want to provide you with opportunities to get away from your smartphone and get in touch with nature and the environment. We respect the privacy of our guests, but will respond when necessary, so please feel free to speak to us if you need help.

Japanese-style room (1): 3 futon sets
Japanese-style room (2): 4 futon sets