Morinoma Otaniso
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Morinoma Otaniso森ノ間 大谷荘

A whole-house stay for one group a day, in the hills of Otani, Myoko.

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The farmhouse in snow, with black timber walls and a large roof

About the house

We renovated a 170-year-old farmhouse from the inside out. The walls and pillars are finished in traditional bengara red, using 100% natural paint.

It stands about 500 m above sea level, 2.2 km from Sekiyama Station. The outside looks quiet and modern. Step inside, and time moves differently.

The whole house is yours alone. Cook in the kitchen, eat together, and talk late into the night.

What guests love

A tatami hall with a large table and light from lattice windows

Space and quiet

Over 200 m² for up to eight guests, surrounded by hills and quiet at night. Large groups and families can relax without worrying about the neighbours.

Red earthen walls, exposed posts and beams, and paper lamps

Bengara red interior

Red walls, old beams and pillars, all freshly renovated and clean. Guests often mention the contrast with the outside.

Kitchen, dining area and living room under heavy old beams

A kitchen to live in

Induction hob, microwave, oven and toaster are all here, so you can cook your own meals. BBQ equipment is available too.

The entrance shelf, with Myoko guidebooks and old toolsTransom panels with bird and plum patternsA bedroom with two bedsA room with cedar panelling and a sloped ceilingThe stairs and a hall with a black stone floorThe bath, with tiled edges and windowsA washbasin made from a large blue plateCranes painted on wooden sliding doorsA bird and pine cones painted on a cabinetA solid-wood shelf and jars before a red wallChrysanthemum and grasses in a dark vaseBranches with red berries by a lattice window

Good to know

It is an old house, so here are a few things we want you to know first.

The basics

Guests
Up to 8 (children aged 2 and under are not counted)
Bedrooms
3 (two semi-double beds / four semi-double beds / two futon sets)
Bath and toilet
One each (toilet on the ground floor only)
Size
Over 200 m²
Kitchen
Induction hob, microwave, oven, toaster, fridge, freezer, rice cooker
Heating and cooling
Three large kerosene heaters with automatic refuelling in winter. Air conditioning
Also
Wi-Fi, workspace, free parking, ski and snowboard storage, BBQ and fire pit, board games
House rules
No smoking, no pets, no parties or events

Winter stays

Snow clearing
When 10 cm of new snow falls, we clear twice a day (by 7:00 in the morning and by 17:00 in the afternoon). In March the threshold is 15 cm.
By car
From December to March, bring a 4WD car or snow chains.
By train
Meet us at Sekiyama Station (15:00–17:00). Our car leads the way to the house.
Heating
Three large kerosene heaters with automatic refuelling.

Rates

Per night, cleaning fee included.

Dec 1 – end of Feb¥131,000Flat rate regardless of party size (up to 8 guests). No child discount
Marchfrom ¥58,000For 2 guests. +¥11,000 per extra guest (¥124,000 for 8 guests aged 8+)
Apr – Julfrom ¥22,000For 2 guests. +¥11,000 per extra guest (¥88,000 for 8 guests aged 8+)
Aug – Novfrom ¥25,000For 2 guests. +¥11,000 per extra guest (¥91,000 for 8 guests aged 8+)

Access

Address
255-3 Otani, Myoko, Niigata
Nearest station
2.2 km from Sekiyama Station (we can meet you at the station)
Ski resorts
About 20 minutes by car
Shopping
Convenience store 13 min, supermarket 15 min by car

What guests say

Airbnb rating 4.89 (9 reviews). Guest favourite, Superhost.

Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times?

We meet you at Sekiyama Station between 15:00 and 17:00 and lead you to the house. We show you around and hand over the key. Check-out is at 10:00.

What about children?

From March to November, ages 0–2 are free and ages 3–7 pay half the extra-guest charge. From age 8, full price. December to February is a flat rate with no child discount.

Can we bring pets?

No pets, and the whole house is non-smoking.

Can we have a BBQ?

Yes. There is a grill and a fire pit. See "Rates" above for the price.

Book

You can check availability when you send your request. We reply within 24 hours.

  1. Send a booking request through the form
  2. Pay the ¥10,000 deposit
  3. Pay the rest by the day before arrival
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