THE ITAYA

About Us

A hidden inn renovated from a 150-year-old secondary lodging house in the Niigata-Futai area, a secluded corner of Echigo-Yuzawa.

Boasting a satoyama garden called “ISHIGAKI-GARDEN” spanning over 4,000㎡, featuring beautiful stone walls and trees that preserve the atmosphere of the Edo period,

as well as a silky, natural hot spring with free-flowing waters.

Just a 4-minute walk from the Kagura Tashiro Ski Resort gondola station, where you can enjoy the powder snow of the majestic Mt. Naeba.

Experience the ideal nomadic lifestyle with the perfect setting for being the first on the slopes after fresh snowfall.

Our Facilities

Indulge in a luxurious bath made with Towada stone, filled with silky, free-flowing, natural hot spring water, perfect for unwinding alone.

The facility is equipped with everything you need for a chill time after snowboarding or work.

The common area, adorned with the grand beams of the Edo-period lodging house, features a workspace as well as standard equipment like a projector, screen, and sound system.

You can also use the shared kitchen and outdoor garden space for events or parties.

Rooms

We offer two spacious maisonette-style rooms.

Perfect for families, couples, as well as business or workcation stays.

Each room is equipped with a private hot spring bath, toilet, and washroom, allowing for gender-separated accommodations for events or business use.

Nature and Culture

Located in Echigo-Yuzawa Futai at the foot of Mt. Naeba, within the Joshinetsu National Park.

An area steeped in travel culture, having served as a post town on the historic Mikuni Kaido road, which connected Kanto and Echigo for centuries.

At THE ITAYA・KAIDO VILLAGE, we carry on the rich traditions of the Kaido culture while shaping a new era of Kaido culture.

We welcome digital nomads, host co-creation programs, and collaborate with mountain rescue teams on conservation and accident prevention efforts.

Just 90 minutes from Tokyo, this easily accessible area is surrounded by opportunities for adventure, including Mt. Naeba, Mt. Tanigawa, Mt. Hiragatake, and the Kiyotsu River. Let’s dig into this potential-rich field and co-create the future of Kaido together.