Kiso is a mountain region along the Nakasendo road, a route used by feudal lords during the Edo period, and is home to 11 historic post towns.
One of these, Kiso Fukushima, is the hub of life in the Kiso region. There are fewer tourists in the winter, but local people continue to go about their daily lives at a relaxed pace.
Why not experience the traditional winter and the unpretentious lifestyle of the locals while staying at Old-style Japanese-style inn?
We have prepared a 2nights plan for you to experience the crafts and food culture of the Kiso region. During the day, you can enjoy a self-tour or join an optional tour and freely enjoy the life and nature of the Kiso region.
＜ schedule ＞
・ 25-27 February 2025
・ 10-12 March 2025
※The content is the same for both dates.
※Please contact us if you would like to schedule.
Night 1
Making Shimenawa
and Touji Soba
Shimenawa is a traditional Japanese rope of rice-straw.They are displayed at entrances and other places during New Year's Day and festivals.Let's try weaving rope with the help of locals.
Toji Soba is using a mini bamboo basket to dip the noodles into a steaming hotpot.This is a way of eating soba that is unique to cold regions. If you like, you can add "sunki," a fermented food from the Kiso region, to it.
17:00- Making Shimenawa
18:30- Touji Soba ( Dinner )
Night 2
Shopping at a local supermarket
and cooking local cuisine
Shop at the local supermarket and cook the traditional cuisine that have long been loved in the Kiso region.
You will shop at a supermarket used by locals and cook with the help of locals. You will experience the real life of the people of Kiso and get a glimpse of the passion that goes into their cooking.
18:00- Shopping at supermarket
18:45- Cooking and eating local cuisine
2nights ¥30,000- JPY
2 nights accommodation + evening activities (dinner included) + English guide
*There are no daytime activities or guides. Please contact us separately for optional daytime tours.
*Breakfast and lunch are not included. Please use nearby shops, etc.
*Payment must be made by cash or card on the day.
*Cancellation fee will be charged from one week before the date.
*This year's price is a trial price. Photos taken during the event will be used on social media etc.
How to spend the day
During the day, you are free to spend your time as you wish.
You can follow the routes recommended by our staff or sign up for optional tours.
- Walking around the town of Kiso Fukushima ( 2-3h / self )
- Walking around the town and touring the sake and miso breweries ( 2-3h / self )
- Seeing the Kiso horses and Mt. Ontake ( 1day / self or optional tour )
- Snowshoeing ( 1day / optional tour )
- Take a bus from the station and go skiing ( 1day / self )
- Visiting Narai-juku and Tsumago-juku ( 1day / self )
etc...
Kiso spots and travel times
- JR Kiso-Fukushima Station / 20 min walk
- Supermarket / 15 min walk
- Restaurants and Izakaya / 10-20 min walk
- Sake and miso breweries / 15 min walk
- Footbaths and day spas / 15 min walk
- Kaida Plateau ( Kiso-horse and Mt. Ontake )
/ 40 min by bus from station
- Kiso Toy Museum ( Woodworking experience )
/ 20 min by bus from station
- Narai-juku (old streets) / 20 min by train from station
- Kiso-Fukushima Ski Resort / 25 min by bus from station
- Co-working space / 15 min walk
About Room
The regular rate is for a dormitory.
If you rent a private room or a Japanese-style room, it will be +2,000 yen/person.
About the accommodation
This lodging is a renovated traditional Japanese house that is about 100 years old. Please note that the hallways are very cold because it is an old house.
Please bring your own pajamas and toothbrush. Check-in time for the winter plan is from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You can extend your stay. Please contact us in advance