[Castle-Town] Located in traditional town where time flows peacefully.







Local Characteristics
Located in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, it is surrounded by many historical spots as a castle town of the Uesugi family and has many delicious cuisines such as Yonezawa beef, Yonezawa ramen, imoni(simmering potatoes), and La France (pear). In addition, the seasonal changes are beautiful, and in winter, you can go skiing areas in 20~30 minutes, so you can enjoy night skiing depending on the weather.
Concept
We have been accepting not only Japanese but also from abroad such as States, New Zealand, Malaysia, and India. I want to share amazing memories with various people.
3 Key Points
1Host’s introduction
We opened the house which size is 10LDK, living with a poodle and Chihuahua mixed dog, grandson born in 2014, and grandmother who is managing Rental Dance Studio.
2You can interact with people like this!
Exchange experience at a vegetable-growing farm group.
Maybe you can make friends by joining a dance class at the studio.
3You can experience like this!
米沢には露天風呂を有する秘湯も多いので、秘湯巡りや山登り、サイクリングロードを走って隣町高畠駅で温泉入浴、また、秋には山形名物芋煮会、冬にはスキーやスノーボードを毎日楽しめます。米沢市では、5月に上杉謙信と武田信玄の川中島の戦いを再現した「上杉まつり」や、8月には愛宕の火祭りや花火大会、9月に「なせばなる秋まつり」2月には「上杉雪灯篭まつり」など大きなイベントもあります。
Typical One-Week Stay
Days 1-2: Tour historical sites of the castle town, hidden hot springs, and onsens
Days 3-4: Visit Yamagata Bunsyokan, art museums, and Zao Onsen
Days 5-6: Strawberry and cherry picking
During the winter season, enjoy unlimited skiing, sledding, and other activities.
Additionally, experience snow removal and enjoy living in a snowy country.
Typical Daily Schedule of a Host
The main task is managing the studio, so before lessons start, I turn on the heating or cooling and clean up, allowing for a relaxed day.
However, during winter, the parking lot is large, so I spend an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening on snow removal.
As for farming, I help out about once a month on Sundays.
Time Spent with the Host
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Morning: 6:00-8:00 Late Morning: 10:00-12:00 Afternoon: 13:00-17:00 Evening: 17:00-19:00
Recommendations
This is a great place for history lovers to explore history and for those who want to enjoy winter sports. Since our outside grandchildren of kindergarten and elementary school age come to play, why don't you go out to various places with them on holidays?
Annual Schedule
April:
Harvest garlic scapes, plant seed potatoes
May:
Rice planting, sweet potato seedling planting, potato pruning
June:
Harvest onions
July:
Harvest potatoes
August:
Sow Chinese cabbage seeds, sow radish seeds
September:
Plant Chinese cabbage seedlings
October:
Dig sweet potatoes, experience rice harvesting
November:
Dig radishes, dry radishes
December:
Pickle daikon radish for takuan
Detailed Information
Location
Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata-ken
Features of the Area
Residential area, Tohoku region, female owner, has children, near mountains, near river
Accessibility
10 minutes drive from Yonezawa Station, 8 minutes walk from a convenience store, 8 minutes walk from supermarket, 10 minutes walk from Uesugi Shrine.
The house has been in the castle town of the Uesugi family for 420 years in the old town name Gomen-cho, a craftsman town for swords, sheaths, and other items for samurai warriors.
Pick-up and drop-off service is available on your outing.
Location
The ski resorts Tengen-dai and Yonezawa, known for their powder snow, are about a 30-minute drive away. Additionally, the world-renowned Zao Ski Resort can be reached in approximately 50 minutes.
Shuttle Service
Available
Languages and Proficiency
English: Intermediate
Fee (per person)
※One month is 30 days
For 1 person, for 2 persons
2weeks:4,360 yen/night 3,300 yen/night
3weeks:3,960 yen/night 3,040 yen/night
4weeks:3,440 yen/night 2,640 yen/night
1month:79,860 yen 53,460 yen
Extra Charge
Half price for kids(pre-elementary schoolers/Elementory schoolers) Heating fee (300 yen/night) from November~March
Possible Admission Time
Anytime
Unacceptable dates
We are generally available.
*However, the host may have urgent matters, so please feel free to request and confirm the dates.
Minimum number of participants
4-5 days~
Food Expenses
Included
Weekdays, breakfast and dinner are included; Saturdays and Sundays, dinner only
Food Arrangements
Morning | provided by the host |
Lunch | each person |
Dinner | provided by the host |
Available Facilities

kitchen (together)

kitchen (seperated)

refrigerator

bath

shower

washing machine

parking

bicycle parking

Wi-Fi

air conditioning in the room

amenities

environment for remote work

work clothes
Other Facilities
Separate refrigerators, separate bathrooms, separate washing machines, 24-tsubo dance studio with mirrors
Suitable Guests
Adult Male
Adult Female
male student
female student
male highschooler
female highschooler
single mother
singler father
Rentable Transportations

bicycle
Recommended Transportations
There is a bus, but you can also available pick-up and drop-off survise by our car.
House Rules
Allowed
Having friends over, Outdoor Smoking
Forbidden
Accepting Pets, Indoor Smoking
Map
Image Gallery
Host and Townscapes
Activities
House Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any other rules?
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Guests may stay out overnight with prior notice, but cannot return home after 10:00 p.m. as the door will be locked. In addition, if your friends stay overnight, they will be charged an additional accommodation fee.
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