Wataya Roopt Hayama Kamiyamaguchi, a whole-house rental in a traditional Japanese house nearly 100 years old, located next to the terraced rice fields of Hayama Kamiyamaguchi, has opened.
The house originally dealt in cotton (wata), and the name "Wataya" (cotton shop) has been kept as the name of the accommodation. While retaining traditional features such as beams and fittings, guests can enjoy a relaxing stay, limited to one group per day and a maximum of 8 people.
A guided walk through the terraced rice fields after check-in is included in the stay, tracing the history, daily life, and seasonal nature of the satoyama (countryside) with a guide. Additionally, you can book agricultural experiences such as rice planting and harvesting, ice cream making using terraced rice, dinner plans with local ingredients, and terraced rice field breakfast (all experience and meal plans require advance reservation at least 4 days prior to your stay).
The kitchen is equipped with a rice polisher and a clay pot, allowing guests to polish their own terraced rice and cook it in the clay pot, which is one of the unique pleasures of this accommodation. There is also a garden where you can enjoy time outdoors.
This accommodation is highly recommended for those who wish to deeply experience life in the satoyama of Hayama.
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