About a 30-minute drive from Karuizawa Station.Spend time surrounded by the sounds of the stream and sunlight filtering through the trees in an open studio with a 4-meter-high ceiling and a spacious terrace.
Enjoy a moment where you can experience the nature of the forest with all five senses in a private, reserved space.
- What is SANU 2nd Home?
A little far from the busy city life.
It is a second home to feel the nature with your senses and live with your own hands.
Enjoy your time here reading, thinking, or gathering around a campfire and gazing at the starry sky.
The island kitchen is equipped with basic condiments and cooking utensils.
Bring seasonal ingredients purchased from local shops, and create a meal together around the table.
[Architecture close to the forest]
The architecture is inspired by a honeycomb.
Large windows framing the natural landscape envelop the space.It is a raised floor design that uses 100% domestic wood to reduce the impact on the soil.
[Time to gather around the campfire and talk]
You can enjoy a campfire surrounded by nature.
The space
■ Rooms and layout ■
Take off your shoes at the entrance and step up to a spacious studio with a 4 meter-high ceiling.
The dining kitchen, workspace, and bed area are gently separated by curved wood, and outside the window is a spacious 13 m² terrace.
The forest scenery framed by the large windows is like a painting.Yoga on the terrace and breakfast are also recommended.
- 50m² indoors + 13m² terrace (one private building, one room)
- Sofa, dining table
■ Bedding and Capacity ■
2 full sized beds (approx. 120 x 195 cm)
*Recommended for up to 2 adults or 2 adults + 2 children of elementary school age or younger.
■ Bonfire ■
- Original fire pit - With chairs - Lighter for lighting the fire - Fire tongs
- Firewood is available for a fee (3 bundles of kindling wood/3 bundles of firewood).You can bring it in.
*Campfires are allowed until 10 pm.Please only use the designated campfire area
※ Campfires are not allowed during the winter season (December 1st - April 30th)
■Kitchen■
- Three burner IH cooking heater
- Oven range
- Fridge
- Rice cooker
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Coffee Mill
- Cooking utensils: knives, cutting board, pots, pans, bowls, colanders, etc.
- 11 basic condiments: sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sea salt, mirin, sake, sesame oil, olive oil, salad oil, pepper, and rock salt
- Dishes, cutlery, glasses: Provided for the number of guests (there are also dishes for children)
- Wine cellar: A bottle from a local winery at the perfect temperature
■Bath/Toilet■
- Bathroom with a bathtub
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body soap: OSAJI
- Toilet (with warm water washing toilet seat)
- Wash basin, hair dryer
- Bath towels, face towels
■ Appliances and air conditioning ■
- Pellet stove
- Air conditioner (cool/heat/dry)
- Bluetooth Speaker
- + Projector
- Washing machine (shared within the facility, free of charge)
■ WiFi and work environment ■
- WiFi is available in all rooms
・ With a workspace facing the window.Even for a workation on a weekday
■ For guests with children ■
- Children's tableware is provided
・ There are stairs at the entrance because it is a raised floor type.Please be careful where you step if you have small children.
・ No cribs, bed guards, etc. are available for rent.Please bring what you need
■ What to bring ■
Toothbrush, roomwear (pajamas), skin care products (lotion, emulsion, cleanser, etc.)
* To reduce our environmental impact, we do not provide disposable amenities.Thank you for your cooperation
■ Paid equipment ■ (Automatic payment will be made after check-out)
- Seasonal dish (e.g. curry, pizza, etc.)
- Coffee beans (for 2 cups) x 4
- 3 natural wines
- 3 pieces of firewood
- 3 pieces of firewood
■CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT■
- Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 11:00
・ Smart check-in (no need to go to the front desk): After registering for your SANU 2nd Home account using the URL sent to you via chat, you can check in and unlock the door on the web app.Please be sure to register in advance
■Parking■
- Free parking available (1 vehicle per building, right next to the building)
・ Please use stud-less tires or chains in winter
■Access■
- If you come by car: About 40 minutes from Usui Karuizawa Interchange on the Shuto Expressway/Kanetsu Expressway/Joshinetsu Expressway
・ Search for "SANU 2nd Home Kita-Karuizawa 1st" on Google Maps and the exact location will be displayed. The car navigation system does not display the exact location.
Because it is located in a high altitude area, please be sure to check the weather forecast and prepare snow tires, chains, etc. before going out by car around November-April
■Neighborhood information■
• Supermarkets: Tsuruya Karuizawa Store (30 minutes by car), Delicia (30 minutes by car)
※ We recommend stopping by the supermarket on the way from Usui Karuizawa Interchange.
- Restaurants and cafes: KAFE (5 min drive), CAFFE Junrieno (2 min walk)
- Viewing spot: Shiraito Waterfall (13 minutes by car)
- Activities: Mt. Koasama (10-minute drive), Karuizawa Snow Park (14-minute drive)
■For eating■
- Dinner and breakfast are not available.Enjoy buying fresh local ingredients and cooking in the kitchen.
Guest access
- You can rent the entire cabin (indoors, terrace, and the campfire area in front of the room)
- The washer, dryer, and garbage station in the building are shared.Please refrain from entering other guest rooms.
Other things to note
■House Rules■
SANU 2nd Home is able to operate because each guest treats it as if it were their own home.Please be sure to observe the following.
・ Please wash and dry the dishes and stow them appropriately.
- Bonfires and BBQs are allowed until 10 pm.Please be quiet after 22: 00
- Bonfires and fireworks are only allowed in the designated bonfire area (the building is made of wood)
・All rooms are non-smoking (including electronic and heated cigarettes).Smoking is allowed on the terrace or in the designated area
・ Please sort your garbage and put it in the garbage area before checking out.
* If the house rules are not followed and additional cleaning or compensation is required, a compensation fee of 5,500 yen (tax included) will be automatically charged.
■ About the room for consecutive night stays ■
Depending on availability, we may not be able to provide the same room even for consecutive nights.If you need to move to another room, the room will not be available during cleaning hours (11:00-15:00).If there is a change of location, we will contact you as soon as possible after your booking is confirmed.
■ About the natural environment and winter ■
※ Because it is a high-altitude area, it gets cold in the morning and evening even in summer.We recommend bringing a jacket that you can wear.
※ There is snow and frozen roads in the winter.Please prepare studless tires or chains (4WD recommended for safety).
* Please use the provided shovel, etc. to remove snow from the stairs, deck, and parking lot.
※ To prevent water pipes from freezing, please keep the bathtub filled with water and do not turn off the hot water heater using the remote control.
*Because it is a facility located in a natural environment, you may encounter insects and wild animals.Insect repellants are available indoors.
■ About the steps ■
* As it is a raised floor building, there are stairs to the entrance.There is no step-free access.
Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 群馬県吾妻保健所 | 群馬県指令吾保 第 000941− 00000005号
