Yonezawa Misawa Elementary School Male Shared Room

""This is an elementary school where you can stay overnight."

Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture is a two-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo.
Yonezawa Misawa Elementary School | Tococoto is an elementary school that utilizes the former Yonezawa City Misawa Higashi Elementary School and offers overnight stays and local experiences.

Enjoy the bonfire and starry sky. There is also a natural hot spring nearby that has been around for a thousand years.
There will be a sports day in the gymnasium, glamping in the classroom, and board games and a takoyaki party in the evening.
The classrooms on the second floor are lined with exciting dormitory-style beds that feel like a secret base, and can accommodate up to 36 people.
In addition, you can enjoy a special time with your family and friends at the ""Glamping Classroom,"" which has camping equipment on permanent display.
Movies can be projected onto the large walls of the classroom, and games can be played. This is a unique place where you can have fun without worrying about time.

There are stories that can now be told in a place where children once studied.
The chalk marks left on the blackboard, the casual conversations you have with your friends.
Memories suddenly come back to me as I gather around the bonfire at night. Meeting local people adds to the pages of my memories.
Come on, let's enjoy a memorable time here.


▼ Dormitory (separate for men and women)

Bunk beds for up to 36 people
In addition, there are classrooms where you can enjoy indoor glamping.


▼What you can do at this facility

1. Stay
The classrooms where children once studied are now bedrooms.
Classrooms for training and gyms for sports.
The baths are at Onogawa Onsen, a 5-minute drive away.
At night, sit around the bonfire and chat, and in the morning, enjoy Yamagata rice and soft-boiled eggs.
Each room has curtains, allowing you to stay in a private space.
The accommodation is divided into two rooms, separated by gender.

2. Play and learn
You can stay overnight, take a day trip, or rent the entire school building.
Stay in a secret base-style bed, enjoy bonfires and BBQs, and experience local activities such as weaving and farming.
Feel free to play in the gymnasium or on the school grounds. At night, enjoy a soak in the hot springs at Onogawa Onsen under the starry sky.

3. Plan
There are things that can only be born in this place.
Some people want to make their usual training camp a little more special, hold an event, or even have a class reunion.
What will be created depends on the thoughts of the people who gather here.
So, where do we start here?


▼What's Yonezawa like?

Yonezawa is a castle town in southern Yamagata Prefecture, and is attractive for its historical culture, including Uesugi Shrine!
You can enjoy Yonezawa beef, hot springs, and the beautiful nature of the four seasons.
Nearby is Onogawa Onsen, which uses 100% natural hot spring water.


▼About the facilities

【Dormitory bed】
There are a total of 36 dormitory beds, each large enough for adults to sleep comfortably. 18 in the men's room and 18 in the women's room. There are power outlets and reading lights at the bedside, and when you close the curtains you have your own space. You can experience the excitement of being in a secret base. Reservations can be made for just one person. There is also a plan to rent the entire school building.

【Empty classroom】
There are two classrooms that can be used freely. Including the former library, there are three rooms in total, and you can arrange the desks and chairs as you like. Please use them for meals, workshops, or any other purpose.

【Gymnasium】
A gymnasium the size of two basketball courts. It can also be used for recreational activities and practice matches. Reservations for the gymnasium are managed by a different organization, so please contact us if you would like to use it.


▼Items that can be purchased and used locally

【Equipment】
■ Shower room
■ Coin laundry
■ Coin locker
■ Refrigerator
■ Elementary school desks and chairs (up to 30 sets)
■ Unmanned FamilyMart (amenities, clothing, snacks, chilled foods, etc.)

【Rental】
■ Sports day set (indoor/outdoor)
■ Bicycles (2 units)
■ Game console (Switch 2)
■ Projector
■ BBQ & Bonfire Set
■ Takoyaki set


▼What's Yonezawa like?

Yonezawa is a castle town in southern Yamagata Prefecture, and is attractive for its historical culture, including Uesugi Shrine!
You can enjoy Yonezawa beef, hot springs, and the beautiful nature of the four seasons.


▼Nearby facilities

Nearest convenience store: Family Mart Tateyama (5 minutes by car)
Nearest supermarket: York Benimaru (8 minutes by car)
Nearest general store: Don Quijote (8 minutes by car), Muji Goods (8 minutes by car)
Hot spring facilities available: Onogawa Onsen


Access

・For those coming by public transportation
From Tokyo Station, take the Yamagata Shinkansen for about 2 hours to Yonezawa Station.
Take the bus from ""Yonezawa Station"" and get off at ""Matsunoshita"" or ""Onogawa Onsen"" bus stop
20 minutes walk from ""Matsunoshita"" or ""Onogawa Onsen"" bus stop
・For those coming by car
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Yonezawa Chuo IC
Parking: 10 cars (large buses OK)

2 bunk beds
9 Person Room