Family-friendly holiday rentals in Nagano Prefecture

[Hakuba/Uplands in September] Maximum 12 people, entire house rental | 2 authentic saunas

Based in the summer of Azumino and Ikeda Town, the view of the Northern Alps is stunning. You can fully enjoy mountain sightseeing at this time of year, such as Kamikochi, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Hakuba and Happo Pond.From late August to September, summer is a season where you can enjoy the quiet Shinshu. Go to the mountains and highlands during the day, and the tranquility of Satoyama at night. This is a rental cottage where you can enjoy a sauna, BBQ, and a starry sky. As a base for sightseeing in Azumino and Hakuba and Kamikochi, you can stay comfortably from one night to consecutive nights. Access to Hakuba, Kamikochi, and Tateyama Kurobe is also good, making it possible for group trips, family trips, and long-term stays.There is a washing machine and dryer, and it is comfortable for consecutive nights. You can also come by public transportation, but having a car is more convenient. Free pick-up and drop-off is available at Shinano Matsukawa Station and Meisha Station.Other transfers and sightseeing transfers are available for ¥2,000 to ¥8,000 (return) within 2 hours one-way.For more than 5 people, please consult in advance to accommodate car rental. Weekdays in September are still available. It is also recommended for student trips during the second half of the summer vacation or for couples and small groups.

Enjoy the view of Lake Nojiri, with a private sauna, Anoie (あの家)

This house overlooks Lake Nojiri and has a superb view. There are several ski resorts (Myoko, Kurohime, Madarao) about 15-20 minutes away by car, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy the wood stove sauna and the water bath with a view. There are no private houses around, so you can listen to music and watch movies loudly. Because it is a house located deep in the mountains, we take the best measures, but in the warm season, insects come out. It snows a lot in winter. In autumn, fallen leaves dance. You will also need to adjust the wood stove fire yourself. It's not an easy house to live in, but we promise you a great view and experience. Enjoy cooking with a counter kitchen with a view, condiments and cooking utensils. (There is no equipment for BBQ)

Guest house Keyaki 欅　Only one group per day

Japanese-style and western-style rooms with Japanese garden and floors (2 beds 3 futons) And relax in the hidden space (jazz bar style) in the old warehouse. Our house has a traditional Japanese garden and Japanese style room with a dormitory floor There is also an Japanese traditional warehouse．(Jazz bar style) There are orchards and paddy fields around the house. During the harvest season, you can eat delicious fruits, vegetables and rice. This area is an agricultural promotion area There are orchards, vegetable fields and paddy fields around the house. During harvest you can eat delicious fruits and vegetables and rice.

Yatsugatake Minami Alps View, Relaxing Space, Semi-Open-air Bath Sauna Convenience Store Within Walking Distance

A small house will meet you.Wake up with the birds chirping and listen to the wind whispering through the trees in the morning.The large windows offer beautiful views of the Southern Alps.There are also atmospheric cafes and restaurants within walking distance, as well as the famous risonale hotel.There is also a ranch nearby where you can experience horseback riding, so you can enjoy interacting with nature. If you are looking for tranquility, this is the perfect place.Start with a cup of coffee in the morning, enjoy horseback riding or hiking during the day, and dinner in the candle lights at night.

Private Forest Sauna — where stillness is luxury

Break Free, Find Mindfulness: Discover healing tranquility at Soil. • Tranquil chalet in Okumisora-no, Hakuba Village • Peaceful ambiance & stunning forest views through large windows • Japanese craftsmanship in owner's selected furniture & tableware • Ideal remote work space with monitor & printer • Blissful relaxation: fire pit, sauna & hinoki wood bath • 1-min walk to Hotel Oak Forest's hot springs & restaurant and shuttle bus stop • Walking distance to popular Echoland restaurants and bars.

tiny cabin Nagano - Serene retreat / Snow Monkey

✨ Discover the perfect blend of modern design and serene nature in this charming, cozy cabin nestled in the forests of Nagano. Redesigned by a renowned Nagano-based interior designer as a model home, this cabin offers a unique stay with stylish interiors. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, ❄️skiing Nagano’s famous powder snow (just a 15-min. drive), or visiting historic shrines (30 min.), this cabin has it all. For outdoor enthusiasts, a camping and lake activity center is just 5 minutes away!✨

Elegant, Secluded Cabin for Couples & Families

This is a stylish log cabin located in a pristine wooded area at an altitude of 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) in Iizuna, Nagano. The home is the perfect retreat for couples, families or small groups. It features a wood burning stove, large TV, Blu-ray/DVD player, stereo, leather chairs, and full kitchen. Enjoy hiking, skiing, BBQ, golf or hot spring onsen baths in the area. The home is approximately a 20-minute drive from Nagano Station on the JR Hokuriko Shinkansen bullet train and Shinano Railway.

Sanson Terrace "House of Waltz" in rural Nagano

The Mochizuki district of Saku City, where "House of Waltz" is located, is known as Village of Horses and has long been a horse ranch where people and horses have a close relationship. To express our respect for these culture and history, we renovated a wooden house that offers a view of the horses spending time at a Equestrian Park. Within walking distance, you can visit Kasuga Onsen, boasting over 300 years of history and high-quality hot springs, a Equestrian Park, a tranquil park in nature.

traditional, little private house, 2-4 ppl/max5

Good access to Shimosuwa Station! We renovated an 80-year-old Japanese house into a traditional and clean space. (New open in 2023!) You can spend a comfortable time by renting the entire building. Recommended for families, couples and small groups. This area is rich in history and nature. Suwa Taisha Shrine, hot springs, Nakasendo. Hiking in the mountains and strolling around Lake Suwa are also recommended ways to spend your time. It's also great to explore the Suwa area on a rental bicycle.

Nagano ex-Kimono house 5 min to Zenkoji temple

The unique experience at the former Japanese traditional Kimono shop(about 97years old house). This family-friendly and the newly renovated house is located in the very traditional district and the calm but convenience area in Nagano city. The house is authentic and unique as it was a traditional Japanese clothing (Kimono) shop before. You would feel like your own home away from home. 5 minutes walk to the Zenkoji temple and 4 minutes to the bus stop for Togakushi national park.

【5min Nagano Sta】MAX5ppl/65sqm/City center/Zenkoji

◎Accommodates up to 5 guests ◎700sqf / 65sqm ◎Free Wi-Fi ◎Desk space available ◎3rd floor - Lawson / Family Mart: 1 min walk - 7-Eleven: 3 mins walk - Supermarket: 3 min walk（SEIYU/tomato） - Tons of eatery & shops - Zenkoji & Art Museum: 20 mins walk - Togakushi shrine: 45 min by car Prime city location: NAGANO INN is just a 5-min walk from JR Nagano Station, offering bright, sun-filled rooms ideal for exploring the best of the area, including Snow Monkeys, Togakushi, and Obuse.

Private Kura on a Real Apple Farm“Yokoya Farm ”

Just 10 minutes from downtown Matsumoto, Yokoya Farm is a family-run working apple farm in the countryside. Our private kura (Japanese storehouse), next to our family home, was renovated into a guesthouse in 2018. Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a real farmer's kura with the entire building all to yourselves. Our apple orchard is about a 5-minute walk away. During the apple season (late August to mid-November), you're welcome to enjoy complimentary apple picking.