Largo Inn - Farmhouse : Relaxation Retreat

For once, the world outside can wait.
Birdsong fills the air. A breeze moves through the cedar trees. This is Largo — a farmhouse retreat tucked deep in the mountains of Nishi Awa, Tokushima, a region recognized as a UN FAO World Agricultural Heritage site.

Our philosophy is simple: slow down and live at nature's pace. One night here has a way of clearing your mind and sending you back into the world with fresh eyes.

About Largo
Largo is a homestay. You'll share the house with your host family under the same roof — and that's the heart of what makes this place special. Warm conversation, a home-cooked meal shared at the same table, stories over herb tea in the evening. It's not a private villa rental, but what you gain instead is something far harder to find: a genuine glimpse into mountain life in rural Japan.

# What's included
Your rate includes dinner and breakfast.

# Room type
Two traditional Japanese tatami rooms (up to 3 guests per room), connected by sliding fusuma doors that can be opened wide for families or groups.

# Children's rates
Age 12 and over: adult rate applies
Ages 6–12 (dinner, breakfast, futon bedding): fee applies — book via Options
Age 5 and under (dinner, breakfast, co-sleeping): fee applies — book via Options
Age 5 and under (no meals, no bedding): free — please inform us of ages and number of children

※Children under 5 needing dinner, breakfast and bedding: please select the "ages 6–12" option.

# Experiences & Activities
At Largo, every experience connects food, fragrance, and the forest.

Pick herbs by hand from the garden and brew your own tea while it's still fresh. Extract plant essential oils using a traditional distillation method. Forage wild mountain vegetables in the morning and watch them become part of your dinner that evening. These aren't tourist activities — they're the rhythms of daily life here, shared with you.

All experiences are reservation-based (book at least 3 days before check-in via the Options section).

- Original herbal tea blending: Harvest fresh herbs from the garden, blend your own unique mix, and take a package home as a souvenir. (Approx. 1 hour)

- Plant distillation — "Drops of Scent": Extract your own essential oil using a traditional still. You take home the essential oil and floral water you produce. (2+ guests required; approx. 2.5 hours)

- Aroma & herb workshop: Craft your own solid perfume and make herb-infused sweets. (1–2 hours)

- Forest shrine tour: A quiet walk to the local shrine that has watched over this mountain community for generations.

※Outdoor experiences may be cancelled in heavy rain. One experience per single-night stay; two or more experiences require a 2-night minimum (feel free to ask before booking).

# Dining
A table that tells the seasons. Dinner at Largo is a love letter to the mountains. Your host prepares home-style Japanese dishes rooted in local tradition — seasonal mountain vegetables, wild-foraged ingredients, and recipes passed down through generations. No two meals are exactly alike.

◇Sample dinner menus by season
Season Highlights

Spring: Cherry blossom temari sushi · fresh-picked mountain vegetable tempura · kinome dressed greens · cherry blossom gelée

Summer: Zuiki and myoga sushi · sudachi sōmen noodles · grilled river fish (sweetfish & amego trout) · herb gelato

Autumn: Wild mushroom rice · grilled taro with miso · stone tofu steak · chestnut and walnut brownie

Winter: Herb-grilled game meat · taro potage · chirimen and daikon salad · chai pudding

Let us know in advance if there's something you'd love to try — otherwise your host will craft a menu from whatever the season offers best.

◇Breakfast: multigrain or white rice (or bread), miso soup or broth, egg dish, salad, seasonal fruit, coffee or juice.
An early-departure bento box is available on request — except in summer. Please arrange in advance.

Dinner: 18:00–20:00 · Breakfast: 06:00–08:00 (served in your room or the shared dining area)

Allergies: Please inform us at least 7 days before check-in. Same-day requests cannot be accommodated.

Alcohol: Not provided. The nearest convenience store (7-Eleven Miyoshi Ikeda Ueno) is about 7 km away — we recommend stocking up on the way in.

# Getting Here
- By air: approx. 60 min by car from Takamatsu Airport
- By train: approx. 25 min by car from Awa-Ikeda Station (JR Dosan Line)
- By expressway: approx. 30 min from Ikawa-Ikeda IC (Tokushima Expressway)
- Parking: free, 10 spaces on-site

The final stretch to Largo winds through a tunnel of green forest — the moment you know you've truly left the city behind. The mountain road is narrow and winding, so we recommend arriving before dark. Please let us know your estimated arrival time so we can be ready to welcome you.

Check-in: 15:00–20:00 · Check-out: 06:00–11:00 (host greeting at the entrance)
Transfers: We don't offer regular transfers, but may be able to arrange something depending on your group size and schedule. Please enquire before booking.
Bath: Available 16:00–21:00 (not an onsen / hot spring).

# House Rules
- Open flames outdoors are strictly prohibited (wildfire risk)
- Please keep noise to a minimum after 22:00
- The second floor and staircase are private family space — guests are kindly asked not to enter
- The entire building is non-smoking; outdoor smoking area available
- Pets are not permitted, with the exception of certified assistance dogs
- Please do not leave hot water running or use hair dye products in the bathroom