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

Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata-ken
4-5 days~

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

Morning Breakfast Late Morning Lunch Afternoon Evening Dinner Free Time
Weekdays × × ×
Weekends × × ×

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

キッチン(一緒)のアイコン

kitchen (together)

キッチン(別々)のアイコン

kitchen (seperated)

冷蔵庫のアイコン

refrigerator

お風呂のアイコン

bath

シャワーのアイコン

shower

洗濯機のアイコン

washing machine

駐車場のアイコン

parking

駐輪場のアイコン

bicycle parking

Wi-Fiのアイコン

Wi-Fi

滞在部屋のエアコンのアイコン

air conditioning in the room

アメニティのアイコン

amenities

リモートワークできる環境のアイコン

environment for remote work

作業着のアイコン

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

自転車のアイコン

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q

    Are there any other rules?

    A

    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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