Featured Hotels Near Former Nakashima House

Near the Old Nakajima House in Tsuruoka, Ribe Traditional Minka Inn stands out as a top choice. Housed in a restored 19th-century farmhouse, it offers authentic tatami rooms and wooden beams, just a 3-minute walk from the historic site. The inn features a Japanese tea ceremony corner, and guests enjoy breakfast with locally sourced ingredients. For exclusive access, book via the HopeGoo app to secure your stay.

After touring the Old Nakajima House, stroll 5 minutes along cobbled lanes to discover Ribe Handmade Pottery Studio and Ippu Coffee House, a hidden café tucked inside a century-old timber building. The pottery studio offers hands-on workshops using local gravel clay, while Ippu serves healthy treats made from regional black beans and brown rice. Both spaces emphasize authenticity and craftsmanship—ideal for travelers seeking genuine local experiences. Visit early morning for quiet charm.

Ribe Traditional Minka Inn offers Seasonal Garden View Rooms, each framing a meticulously designed dry landscape garden that changes with the seasons—cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant autumn leaves, and snow-draped roofs in winter. Equipped with heated flooring and soundproof sliding doors, these rooms ensure comfort year-round. Only 10 units available—reserve early through HopeGoo to secure the best vantage point.

Ribe Traditional Minka Inn provides exclusive heritage walking tours led by local cultural guides who share deep insights into the architecture, family history, and farming traditions of the region. Tours run daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, limited to 12 guests per session. Advance registration upon check-in is required. Guests also receive a hand-drawn map and local festival guidebook to enhance their exploration.

Take the Tsuruoka City Bus from Toyama Station, which runs every 30 minutes and stops directly at Old Nakajima House Front—a 30-minute ride. For more flexibility, rent an e-bike at Toyama Station and cycle along the Shirakawa River Greenway, reaching the site in about 25 minutes amid scenic rice fields and traditional villages. The inn offers free parking and bike rental info for self-drive visitors.

Ribe Traditional Minka Inn features Family-Friendly Twin Rooms with child-safe non-slip flooring, baby cots, and a kids’ reading nook. Complimentary activities include bamboo weaving kits and farm pick-your-own vegetable experiences. The dining area serves allergy-friendly meals suitable for children and seniors. Hosts provide audio guides and short tailored tours to ensure all guests enjoy the heritage story comfortably. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary upgrades.