The Nakashima's Gassho Home
Room in Nanto, Japan
- 1 bed
- Shared bathroom
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.1 review
Hosted by Nakashima
- 3 years hosting
Listing highlights
Mountain view
Soak up the view during your stay.
Park for free
This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
Room in a home
Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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For the first time in decades, Suganuma village – a World Heritage Site – is opening its doors to overnight guests. For two nights only, the Nakashima family – fifth generation locals – are hosting guests under the 170-year-old thatched roof of their family home for an authentic stay immersed in the rich traditions of the area.
Guests can request to book this stay on June 30 at 9AM JST (June 29 at 8PM ET). Please read the House Rules before booking.
The space
A 170-year-old thatched roof home in the traditional Gassho-zukuri style houses an expansive bedroom, a relaxed living space and a unique lounge area with a hearth. The bedroom and living room are filled with Japanese furniture and washi lanterns alongside carefully chosen contemporary accessories. The home is surrounded by lush mountains and a river, making for a truly peaceful, restorative stay.
Guest access
Guests with specific accessibility needs are invited to contact the Host for more information. Accessible accommodations can be made if required; these will need to be pre-arranged in advance.
Other things to note
Two guests will have the opportunity to stay at the Nakashima’s family home from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Wednesday, July 19, 2023 for $0 (inclusive of taxes and fees) - a nod to the priceless nature of the experience, during which they will:
During their stay, guests will:
- Enjoy a traditional welcome tea and local dishes prepared by Mr. Nakashima including Gokayama tofu, mountain vegetables and freshly-caught river fish.
- Learn about local traditions that have been sustained for centuries, such as the making of washi, a paper made of local fiber, and the creation of sasara, a traditional instrument featured in one of the region’s oldest folk songs.
- Enjoy a magical evening light show and folk song experience, where locals illuminate their traditional homes and local song and dance is showcased.
- Participate in a hands-on workshop crafting thatched roofs emblematic of local Gassho-zukuri building techniques.
- Explore the sanctity of the village’s lush surroundings with a relaxing guided bike ride.
Registration Details
Local government special permission (event-minpaku stay and farm stay)
Guests can request to book this stay on June 30 at 9AM JST (June 29 at 8PM ET). Please read the House Rules before booking.
The space
A 170-year-old thatched roof home in the traditional Gassho-zukuri style houses an expansive bedroom, a relaxed living space and a unique lounge area with a hearth. The bedroom and living room are filled with Japanese furniture and washi lanterns alongside carefully chosen contemporary accessories. The home is surrounded by lush mountains and a river, making for a truly peaceful, restorative stay.
Guest access
Guests with specific accessibility needs are invited to contact the Host for more information. Accessible accommodations can be made if required; these will need to be pre-arranged in advance.
Other things to note
Two guests will have the opportunity to stay at the Nakashima’s family home from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Wednesday, July 19, 2023 for $0 (inclusive of taxes and fees) - a nod to the priceless nature of the experience, during which they will:
During their stay, guests will:
- Enjoy a traditional welcome tea and local dishes prepared by Mr. Nakashima including Gokayama tofu, mountain vegetables and freshly-caught river fish.
- Learn about local traditions that have been sustained for centuries, such as the making of washi, a paper made of local fiber, and the creation of sasara, a traditional instrument featured in one of the region’s oldest folk songs.
- Enjoy a magical evening light show and folk song experience, where locals illuminate their traditional homes and local song and dance is showcased.
- Participate in a hands-on workshop crafting thatched roofs emblematic of local Gassho-zukuri building techniques.
- Explore the sanctity of the village’s lush surroundings with a relaxing guided bike ride.
Registration Details
Local government special permission (event-minpaku stay and farm stay)
What this place offers
Mountain view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
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Where you’ll be
Nanto, Toyama, Japan
Situated on the shores of the Sho River and surrounded by high, rugged mountains, the six-home village of Suganuma is one of the most beautiful and charming places in Japan. It is also one of the country’s best kept secrets.
Often regarded as a “hidden village” because it is without tourist accommodations (and typically, only residents are permitted to enter after dusk), Suganuma is a cultural time capsule. The village’s Gassho-zukuri style farmhouses, like the Nakashimas’ family home, are particular to the region, with their pitched, thatched roof structures enabling these homes to withstand heavy winter snowfall and the test of time.
Often regarded as a “hidden village” because it is without tourist accommodations (and typically, only residents are permitted to enter after dusk), Suganuma is a cultural time capsule. The village’s Gassho-zukuri style farmhouses, like the Nakashimas’ family home, are particular to the region, with their pitched, thatched roof structures enabling these homes to withstand heavy winter snowfall and the test of time.
Meet your host
My work: Restaurant Owner
Fun fact: I live with 4 generations of my family
Speaks Japanese
I'm obsessed with: Playing golf
I am the owner of Gorobei restaurant in Suganuma village in Gokayama. I live in a traditional Gassho house with all four generations of my family, and I am looking forward to hosting you, and introducing the local culture, food and the way of life at Suganuma village.
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 12:00 PM
Checkout before 3:00 PM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants