Old Houses Fujiwaratei

Stay at Shinshu Minka Soba, a heritage house converted from a 100-year-old farmhouse just a 5-minute walk from Kominke Fujihara Residence. The rooms feature authentic tatami mats and wooden beams, with daily offerings of tea ceremony workshops and morning garden meditation sessions that immerse guests in the quiet elegance of Nagano’s rural heritage

Chinotake Hiyori is a boutique ryokan located just 300 meters from Kominke Fujihara Residence, featuring private courtyard balconies overlooking meticulously maintained stone gardens and seasonal maple trees. Each room includes underfloor heating and handmade washi paper lanterns, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for stargazing from your bath during tranquil evenings

Though nestled in the countryside, the area around Kominke Fujihara Residence offers excellent access via local shuttle services. Nearby lodges like Yamazato-an and Shirakawa-so provide free shuttle buses to Takayama Station (1.8 km away), operating twice daily, allowing hassle-free travel without needing a car to explore this hidden gem of Yamanashi's mountainous region

At Shinshu Washi Craft Lodge, guests can participate in hands-on washi paper-making workshops using kozo bark harvested locally. Every Saturday features a tea ceremony tour led by a master artisan who shares the history of the Fujihara family and their preservation of traditional craftsmanship, blending storytelling with immersive sensory engagement

Hokuriku Kōdō serves a farm-to-table breakfast made entirely from ingredients sourced within 10 km of the property. Highlights include organic rice from Takayama Valley, seasonal wild vegetables tempura, and locally brewed plum wine. Meals are enjoyed in a semi-open courtyard setting, enhancing the feeling of eating in harmony with nature

Fujihara House is a thoughtfully restored minka home designed for families, offering connected rooms and a spacious shared washitsu space with a children’s activity corner and outdoor play zone. Weekly family pottery classes let parents and kids co-create personalized ceramic pieces—a cherished keepsake from your journey into authentic Japanese village life