For over 30 years, Ayumi has welcomed guests into her home in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains. Fields, streams, and forests fill the peaceful village where she and other locals live in harmony with nature. Try your hand at farming, pick mountain veggies, and even make your own seasonal jam. This experience includes a healthy dinner and breakfast, which you can prepare with Ayumi. Whether you're traveling solo or in a group, you're sure to feel at home at Tateshina Kitchen House.
Ayumi strives to live authentically and enjoy life to the fullest in everything she does. As the seasons change, she is grateful for the blessings of the mountains, the blessings of the fields, and the energy of the land.
From 1982 to 2018 Ayumi ran a cozy guest house in Chino called Pokkari Gumo. Her current location is Tateshina Kitchen House, where she offers a retreat plan open to one group per day, and you can even stay for up to a week - a great option for a relaxing workation.
With over 20 activities such as traditional cooking, medicinal herb beauty cream making, farmwork, and wood chopping, it's easy to make the most of your rural retreat.
See all of Ayumi's activities here.
While reflecting on the origin of healing and making the most of nature, Ayumi helps guests to experience the happiness of a peaceful moment.
Period | April-November | |
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Due Date | 10 days before the tour | |
Duration | From 1 night (2:00 p.m.~next day 10:00 a.m.) | |
Schedule |
Day 1 Check in (2:00 pm) Day 2 Breakfast |
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No. of participants | Min. 1 person / Max. 4 persons | |
Price | / person | Adult (ages 5+): JPY 16,500 (From Oct-May: JPY 17,050. Includes heating fees.) Child (ages 2-4): JPY 5,500 Child (ages 0-1): Free The following fees are not included in the price of the tour. ・Onsen entrance fee (varies according to facility) ・Face towel rental fee: 100 JPY ・Bath towel rental fee: 200 JPY ・Lunch at home (for multiple-night stays): 2,000 JPY (All prices tax incl.) |
Included in the price | Accommodation for 1 night, two meals (dinner and breakfast, which you will cook with Ayumi), and insurance (note that the insurance does not cover you while you are sleeping). See all of Ayumi's activities here. |
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Payment method | Credit card | |
Cancellation policy | 7 days prior: 30% of total amount 3 days prior: 50% of total amount 1 day prior: 70% of total amount Day of activity: 100% of total amount |
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Access | 25 min by car/taxi from JR Chino Station |
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