【Official】guest Villa Hoo(guest Villa Hoo)

Seasonal flowers bloom in the Japanese garden of Guest Villa Hoo.
We will provide information on nearby tourist spots and local sweets.

Please use this as an information source other than the homepage.

The "Washikagawa River" that flows through the premises is a tributary of Yoshino River, and the water quality is beautiful.
The clear stream within our facility has a gentle water volume and is generally only about 30cm deep.
Even some parts are only about 120cm deep, so even small children can enjoy it.

★River play equipment "free rental"★
　　　　　Floats, fishing nets, baskets, water guns

Experience the nature of the countryside by catching fish and catching swamp crabs.

*There are no users other than staying guests.
　Also, since there are no observers,
　For your safety, we ask that you play in the river accompanied by a guardian.

【Steak BBQ in the garden】
We also have a BBQ plan (only available in the Guest Room and Tatsujiro) featuring Uda Beef steak as the main dish.

【Hydrangea Corridor】2025
Event dates:May 24th to July 6th

◆Hasedera Temple(Flower Temple)
　　⇒Approximately 35 minutes by car from Guest Villa Hoo
◆Okadera Temple(Temple where the dragon sleeps)
　　⇒Approximately 35 minutes by car from Guest Villa Hoo
◆Murouji Temple(Nyonin Koya)
　　⇒Approximately 35 minutes by car from Guest Villa Hoo
◆Tsubosaka Temple(Great Kannon Statue)
　　⇒Approximately 40 minutes by car from Guest Villa Hoo

Because it was a residence of a forestry family, it does not have a large public bath or a banquet hall like a hot spring inn.

【Bathroom】
　Each room has its own private "Japanese cypress bath."
　　*Room bath:Oketatsu no Kura - Tatsujiro
　　*Private Bath:Guest Room - Ume no Kura
【Meal】
　It is served in "room meals" and "private meal rooms".
【Front desk】
　We ask for your cooperation in adjusting the time so that it will not be crowded.
【Common areas:Reception room】
　Please take your time and relax.　
★Services★
Please note that Swiss Building (welcome drink) and Baihoan (matcha green tea) are unavailable during cherry blossom season, Golden Week Week, summer vacation, and when the owner is absent.

Higashiyoshino Village is not as convenient as the city.
There is no convenience store within walking distance, and the mobile phone and Wi-Fi environment are not good.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but we hope you will forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a quiet time.

In the garden of 3,000 tsubo surrounded by a 50m "Oya Stone,
The 150-year-old main building was built as a private residence by the Oketatsu
And the villa built as a guest house,
From the early Showa era, carefully selected precious woods, mainly Yoshino Lumber,
Also Kasuga cedar, Takano Maki and Akamatsu,
Over the course of 13 years, we collected gem wood,
After the end of the war, the palace was completed with the playfulness of a carpenter.
And now as "guest Villa Hoo" of Reiwa,
Miya carpenters, joiners, plasterers, etc.
The skillful experience and skill of outstanding craftsmen gather,
As an inn like a "wood museum"
We have four rooms available, ranging from a minimum room size of 40.09㎡ to a maximum room size of 143.60㎡.

Yoshino region, leading to the Ise and Minami Ise Kaido (highway),
Kumano is a transportation hub where the "Higashi Kumano Kaido (highway)
It was the home of the Nancho (southern court) Court during the turbulent period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties
And Yoshino Lumber has been useful since the time of Ashikaga
Muromachi Time Period the end of the Muromachi Time Period (around 1500), the first afforestation was conducted in Japan.
After that, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used Yoshino Lumber for the construction of Osaka Castle and Fushimi Castle
It will be used for castles and shrines and temples in Kinai,
It has been recorded that it has established itself as a precious tree.

Washikagawa River, the barking of deer and insects, the sound of the wind, etc.
I want you to enjoy the sound of nature,
"guest Villa Hoo" is
The inn has been renovated to accommodate only 4 groups per day.
Not a luxury hotel or culinary inn,
It is not an old house or a townhouse.
It's not a sophisticated and smart service,
We are committed to "simple countryside hospitality".
With countryside home-cooked food that you can't taste in the city
I hope you can enjoy various natures every season.
Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a relaxing time.

■Famous spot of cherry blossoms(Every year from 3 / bottom to 4 / middle)
　　"Matabei Sakura" "1000 Weeping Cherry Trees Takami-no-sato""Mt Yoshino Senbonzakura"
　　　Please enjoy several kinds of cherry blossoms on the premises.
■Firefly dance appreciation party(About 3 weeks from early June to late June every year)
　　　Enjoy the dance of fireflies from our reception room.
■Playing in the river(7/up to 9/middle)
　　　Play in the calm clear stream that flows through the site.
　　　(river play equipment:Free rental of floats, nets, baskets and water guns)
■Autumn Foliage(About 4 weeks from the end of October to the beginning of December every year)
　　　Along with the autumn leaves of Mt Yoshino and Odaigahara, the autumn leaves from the tea room are also spectacular.
■BBQ(3 / bottom to 10 / top)
　　　A dinner plan only for guests staying in the reception room, Tatsujiro. (Reservation required)

Washikagawa River that flows through the premises is a tributary of Yoshino River and has highly transparent water.
Depending on the weather and time of day, you can also enjoy the reflections on the river (photo).

In spring, enjoy several types of cherry blossoms and wildflowers.
In the summer, we offer ``river play'' and ``small fish and mountain crabs'' in the clear stream.
In autumn, enjoy the autumn leaves of the large maple leaves and the sounds of insects.
In winter, the modest "winter cherry blossoms" and "the cries of the deer" bloom,
Enjoy the different scenery of the countryside depending on the season.

【Mt Yoshino(World Heritage)】:About 30-minute drive
　Late October to early December
　Mt Yoshino, which was loved by Kobo Daishi, has beautiful autumn leaves.
【Odaigahara】:About 70 minutes by car
　Mid October to early November
　Enjoy a view of untouched nature from an observation deck located on top of a cliff about 800m high.
【Nyukawakami Shrine Middle Shrine】:About 20-minute drive
　Early November to late November
　It enshrines Japan's oldest water god (dragon god), and the impressive power of the Dragon God Falls and the scenery of the autumn leaves are mystical.
　　*Nyukawakami Shrine has a "three-shrine tour," as well as an "upper shrine" and a "lower shrine."
【Soni Plateau】:About 35 minutes by car
　Early October to late November
　The 40ha plateau is covered with silver grass, depending on the time of day. "Silver Wave" "Shining gold"

We also have spacious rooms that can accommodate large groups, such as a three-generation family or a large group.
Please enjoy a relaxing time in our private "Japanese cypress hot spring bath."

*Annual snowfall
　　From late December to early February,
　　Snow may accumulate on the roads two or three times a year.
　　The snow on the roads will melt during the day, but please be careful on bridges and along riverbanks.
　　On a snowy morning, the snowy scenery in the garden is a rare sight.

Nara is famous for its "Three Great Plum Groves" which are a must-visit location from February to March.
The plum blossoms at Hasedera Temple Temple, the temple of flowers, are also attractive.
A poem about plum blossoms by Ki no Tsurayuki, one of the Thirty-six Immortal Poets.
"People don't know my heart, but my hometown is filled with the scent of flowers from long ago."
The descendants of the people who read "The Plum Blossoms of My Hometown" are still blooming today.
About 200 plum trees are planted.
You can enjoy the colorful plum blossoms and their fragrant fragrance until mid-March.

【Hasedera Temple】:About 30-minute drive
　Founded in 686, this is the head temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism.The principal image is the largest Kannon statue in Japan.
　The garden is famous for its 7,000 peonies of 150 varieties, which bloom from late April to early May.
　The hydrangeas that bloom from late May to late June are also fantastic.

　*The photo on the left shows the plum blossoms in front of our teahouse.

◆Late March to mid-April
　　　　　Matabei Sakura(A 300-year-old weeping cherry tree):About 15-minute drive
◆Late March to mid-April
　　　　　Fujiwara-kyo ruins(Cherry blossoms and rape blossoms):About 40-minute drive　*Photo on the left
◆Late March to late April
　　　　　Mt Yoshino(Senbonzakura):About 30-minute drive
　　　　　Takami-no-sato(1000 weeping cherry trees):Approximately 25 minutes by car
【Cherry blossoms in the garden of this facility】
　　　　　Mountain cherry tree:Early April to mid-April
　　　　　Yoshino cherry tree:Early April to mid-April
　　　　　weeping cherry blossoms(Maruyama Park Stock):Mid-April to late April
　　　　　Oi yellow cherry tree(Rare yellow-green flower):Mid-April to late April
　　　　　Double cherry blossom:Mid-April to late April

　*Please understand that times may vary depending on the weather.

Steak BBQ is also popular on Saturdays in May and during Golden Week.
　【Steak BBQ(Reference Example:2 adult servings)】
　　◆◆◆A slightly luxurious adult BBQ◆◆◆
　　　◎Locally produced Uda Beef (A5) steak:Approximately 400g
　　　◎Seasoned meat:About 300g
　　　◎Grilled vegetables
　　　◎Seafood:Shrimp or squid or scallop
　　　◎Other:Wieners, etc.
　【Easy BBQ without having to bring anything】
　　◆◆◆Enjoy a BBQ with family and friends while drinking beer and wine◆◆◆
　　　☆No need to go out to buy ingredients
　　　☆No need to prepare all the barbecue equipment
　　　☆No need to clean up afterwards
　"Reservations required"
　　　plan is available exclusively to guests staying in Tatsujiro or the Guest Room.

Fireflies dancing in the clear stream on the premises.
You can view it from the building's reception room (shared space),
Even small children can enjoy the fantastical "dancing fireflies" in safety.

【Best time to see each year】
　They start flying in early June and continue dancing until late June.
　The peak period is expected to be from around June 10th to around June 20th.

【Reservation】
　The guests who came last year
　We have already received reservations for this year,
　There are days during peak periods when we are fully booked.

【Guest room】
　This room faces the river.
　You can enjoy the "dancing fireflies" from inside your room.

*Please understand that times may vary depending on the weather.

Carpenter specializing in temple and shrine:FUKUHIRO OKAGAWA / YASUO OKAGAWA

Miya carpenter:KAZUYUKI IMAGAWA / FUMIAKI KIRIHATA / TAKAAKI AZUMA

Joinery Artisan:TAKAMASA
Plasterer Artisan:SYOUICHI KOYAMA / HIROYUKI TAIRA
Stone Artisan:CHIGUSA FUSHIMI
Electrician Craftsman:MASATOSHI KAIZUKA / MASAHIRO KAIZUKA
Painter:HIDENORI HAYASHI / KYOUHEI HAHASHI / KENJI
Furniture Craftsman:CHIHO MASADA

Sheet metal craftsman:KIYOSHI SUGIOKA / YUTAKA YOSHIDA
Roofer:MASAHIRO SHINZAKI / YOSHIHIRO ICHIKAWA / YUUTA ICHIKAWA
Water craftsman:TSUYOSHI SHIMOMURA
Cross craftsman:KENJI TAKEMOTO
Furniture Artisan:KIYO YOSHIOKA
Fabric Proposer:EIJI KIGAWA

Photographer:TAKANAO FUKUI

Architect:EIKI KANEMOTO / NOBUHIRO TAKEUCHI
Administrative Solicitor:KAZUMITSU UEDA
Fire-prevention Equipment:YOSHIKAZU MIYAHARA / SHINSUKE HOSHII / TAKUYA HIGO
Land and house inspector:NOBORU NAKANISHI

Japanese culture, life and food are delicate and detailed, simple and generous.
It is something to be proud of in the world.
It's dignified, but it's natural, unpretentious, friendly and deep.
Japanese young people
Recognizing the beautiful climate and spirit of Japan, the wonderful culture and customs of Japan,
I hope that you will send it to the world with confidence.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Kuniko Sakawa