Tomaru Hosono is a 100-year-old farmhouse in the Hosono district of Obanazawa, Yamagata, offered as a whole-house rental. Ginzan Onsen is an 18-minute drive away. Inside, tatami and soft light through paper screens make for quiet, unhurried days. Each season changes the view: new green in spring, fireflies in summer, autumn colour, and deep snow in winter. Ginzan Onsen under snow is worth the trip on its own, and the house is waiting quietly when you return. ■ What kind of stay this is You rent the entire house. It suits families and groups who want a whole home to themselves. One or two guests are welcome to book, but a house that sleeps eight can feel large for a single traveller. ■ Please note before you book - There is one bathroom and one toilet, shared among all guests. - The bathroom has a shower only. The bathtub is not available for use. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath towels and face towels are provided. - There are no shops or restaurants within walking distance. The nearest supermarket, convenience store and soba restaurant are about a 15-minute drive. We recommend buying dinner before you arrive. - This is a 100-year-old wooden house. Depending on the season, insects may find their way inside. We hope you can take it as part of life in the countryside. - There is no internet connection or WiFi at the property. If you need to stay online, please check your own mobile coverage before you arrive. - There is no staff on site. Check-in and check-out are self-service, and we are reachable by chat during your stay. ■ Experiences Hosono offers seasonal programmes: wild vegetable picking with local residents from spring into early summer, and the soba festival in autumn, with hand-making and local food. We are happy to introduce and arrange these in advance, so please ask.

Tomaru Hosono is a 100-year-old farmhouse in the Hosono district of Obanazawa, Yamagata, offered as a whole-house rental. Ginzan Onsen is an 18-minute drive away. Inside, tatami and soft light through paper screens make for quiet, unhurried days. Each season changes the view: new green in spring, fireflies in summer, autumn colour, and deep snow in winter. Ginzan Onsen under snow is worth the trip on its own, and the house is waiting quietly when you return. ■ What kind of stay this is You rent the entire house. It suits families and groups who want a whole home to themselves. One or two guests are welcome to book, but a house that sleeps eight can feel large for a single traveller. ■ Please note before you book - There is one bathroom and one toilet, shared among all guests. - The bathroom has a shower only. The bathtub is not available for use. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath towels and face towels are provided. - There are no shops or restaurants within walking distance. The nearest supermarket, convenience store and soba restaurant are about a 15-minute drive. We recommend buying dinner before you arrive. - This is a 100-year-old wooden house. Depending on the season, insects may find their way inside. We hope you can take it as part of life in the countryside. - There is no internet connection or WiFi at the property. If you need to stay online, please check your own mobile coverage before you arrive. - There is no staff on site. Check-in and check-out are self-service, and we are reachable by chat during your stay. ■ Nearby - Ginzan Onsen: 18 min by car - JR Oishida Station: 15 min by car - Nearest supermarket / convenience store: 15 min by car - Local soba restaurant: 15 min by car - Hosono Soba Festival site (autumn) - Obanazawa Hanagasa Festival site (summer) - Wild vegetable picking and farm experience areas: within walking distance to a few minutes by car - Farmhouse restaurant "Kura": lunch available for parties of seven or more