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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sofa.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a snowy landscape through a sliding door.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low bed with a patterned blanket, a wooden desk, and a shoji screen door.
A wooden dining table with a book, a white chair, and a dark sofa in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a lamp, and a sliding door.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Nanto-shi, Atarashiya, Toyama
  • Place, Iwase Family Residence
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gokayama Folklore Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Toyama (TOY)
    ‪87 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nanto

Within a short walk of Iwase Family Residence, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Takanbo Ski Area. The villa includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Iwase Family Residence - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gokayama Folklore Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gunpowder Ingredient Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Takanbo Ski Area - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Johana Station - 17 min drive
  • Toyama Airport (TOY) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪五箇山旬菜工房 いわな - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪合掌集落相倉まつや - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪お土産・食事 あらい - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪五箇山くるみ - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪五箇山 拾遍舎 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall

Stay in a beautifully renovated former village hall in the quiet mountains of Gokayama.
Located about a 20-minute drive from Shirakawa-go, it offers a peaceful base for exploring the historic villages of the region.
Essai is a private house that accommodates up to 4 guests, offering an authentic countryside experience in a small Japanese village.

The spacious, high-ceilinged guest area, with its open feel, is located on the first floor up the stairs (there is no elevator).

Open the shoji screens of this house, formerly a village hall, and enjoy a full view of the courtyard. The view overlooking the courtyard is sure to soothe your soul.

The bedroom is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats. Please rest on the futon we’ll lay out for you (for 2 people).

Just before the bedroom lies a spacious hall with wooden floors. Please try lying down on the floor and feeling the warmth of the wood beneath you. Gazing up at the sturdy wooden ceiling beams and letting your mind unwind is also quite enjoyable. There are two sofa beds.

The bathroom features a shower stall, toilet, sink, and washing machine.
If you’d like a bathtub, please visit the nearby Kuroba Onsen or the hot springs at Goka-san-so.

Breakfast will be prepared and placed in the stairwell by 8:00. Please toast the bread yourself in the toaster and enjoy it warm.
The menu includes...
Homemade bread(*) baked with yeast cultivated by the owner, homemade soy milk yogurt, fruit, roasted green tea soy latte, and hand-brewed organic coffee.
Please let us know at least 48 hours before breakfast if you have any dietary restrictions.
*If the yeast isn’t performing well, we may serve bread from our favorite bakery.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this villa?

This villa is located in Nanto within a short 10-minute walk of Iwase Family Residence. You'll also find Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village and Gokayama Folklore Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall?

No, there isn't parking available at the villa.

Is this villa next to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Is Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this villa will value amenities like a kitchenette, a mountain view in some villas, as well as free breakfast.

Does Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall have connecting rooms available?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Toyama Airport (TOY), which is about 24.9 mi away. Another top airport is Komatsu Airport (KMQ), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall?

No, there aren't any villas at Essai B&B | Quiet Village Retreat in a Renovated Village Hall that offer a balcony.