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Omori no Sato

A closed school’s teacher’s residence was renovated into a lodging designed by the Oriental culture researcher Alex Kerr.

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Climbing up a sharp slope for 5 minutes from Tosenji Onsen, you will reach an obscure village far into the mountains - Totsukawa. Rare in this area, Totsukawa has a small flat space where vegetables are cultivated. Oda Nobunaga’s general, Sakuma Nobumori, has his grave here, along with other historical sites. In August, the national important intangible folk cultural property, Musashi no Oodori (Big Dance) is held.

Omori no Sato is a lodging, renovated from a teacher’s residence of a closed school in Musashi Village. Alex Kerr, an Oriental culture researcher and an expert in restoration of old homes designed and rebuilt it. There are only two guestrooms, Gyozen for two and Yakemine for four guests. Local lumber was used for the restoration, and the sofas and other furnishings are made in Totsukawa. Both rooms have relaxed air with natural wood.

The lodging is maintained by local people and there is no staff. Each room comes with a kitchen and a bathroom for a long stay. There is no store or restaurant in the village and you need to bring in your own food.

Highlights

  • Produced by Alex Kerr, the expert of restoring old homes.
  • A teacher’s old residence was renovated.
  • Restored with local lumber. The furniture is Totsukawa’s original.
  • Tosenji Onsen is nearby and a public bath is 5-minute away by car.
  • Located at the heart of Totsukawa and convenient for touring around.

Photos

  • Lodging converted from teacher’s old residence

    Lodging converted from teacher’s old residence

  • Gyozen for two guests

    Gyozen for two guests

  • Yakemine for four guests has a wood stove

    Yakemine for four guests has a wood stove

  • Spacious room to relax

    Spacious room to relax

  • Spend time with your family or good friends

    Spend time with your family or good friends

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Details

Name in Japanese
大森の郷
Postal Code
637-1332
Address
487 Musashi, Totsukawamura, Yoshinogun, Nara
Telephone
080-2543-5552(9:00am-5:00pm)
Check-in
3:00pm
Check-out
Until 10:00am
Accommodation Fee
One night: 7000 yen (Kitchen available for cooking)
Directions
From the Totsukawa Village office bus stop, drive for 15 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)