Yatsugatake Sanso
Reference price as of September 17, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Rakuten Travel rating 5 out of 5 (69 reviews). Families who stayed with children report that plenty of toys were provided and that the children were never bored. Guests also praise the ceramic-plate bath being inside the house they stay in, so they can use it as often as they like. While the cooking utensils and dishes make self-catering easy, some guests note that there are few places to eat out nearby, so it is worth looking into meals in advance.
Kids Facilities
Indoor space with picture books and toys
Indoor space with picture books and toys
The lodging building has plenty of building blocks, puzzles and picture books for reading aloud, so children can play quietly indoors on rainy days and in the evening. Because the whole house is yours, they can go at their own pace without worrying about other guests.
Kitchen for self-catering
Kitchen for self-catering
A refrigerator, a convection microwave oven, a rice cooker, a full set of cooking utensils and dishes let you warm baby food and cook meals for the family. Meals are not included in the plans, so you pick up ingredients at a nearby supermarket or michi-no-eki roadside station and cook for yourselves.
- •Meals are not included in the room rate (self-catering facilities only).
- •A tabletop stove can be arranged year-round and barbecue equipment in summer (around July and August), both for a fee and by advance request.
Free rental of baby and children's items
Free rental of baby and children's items
Children's items are available to borrow free of charge, so families with small children can pack lighter. Families who would like futon bedding can have it laid out in the first-floor living room.
- checkChildren's tableware
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- checkRattan chair (booster chair)
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- •When booking, children aged 0 to 2 are entered as "preschool-age child (no meals or bedding needed)" and children from age 3 up to elementary school age as "preschool-age child (bedding only)."
A private bathroom the whole family can use
A private bathroom the whole family can use
The bathroom is about 1.5 tsubo (roughly 5 sq m) with a generous tub you can stretch out your legs in, and since the whole house is yours, your family can bathe at leisure on your own. There is no communal bath, onsen or open-air bath on the property.
- •As the bathroom is inside the rental villa, babies who are not yet out of diapers can also bathe with the family, at the family's discretion.
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Overview
Yatsugatake Sanso is a whole-house rental villa with an antioxidant ceramic-plate bath, standing at an elevation of about 1,000 m on the Fujimi Kogen plateau at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake mountains. Building A has a 2LDK layout for up to 7 guests, so your family has the place to itself and no one has to worry about a baby crying at night or a toddler getting fussy. The kitchen has a refrigerator, a convection microwave oven, and a full set of cooking utensils and dishes, which suits self-catering and workation stays alike. Picture books and toys, children's tableware, a baby chair and a toilet-training seat are all provided free of charge for families with babies, in a quiet rural setting with views of Mount Fuji and the Yatsugatake mountains.
Yatsugatake Sanso is a whole-house rental villa standing at an elevation of about 1,000 m at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake mountains, in Fujimi-machi, Nagano. The lodging building (Building A) has a 2LDK layout for up to 7 guests, and because your family has the whole place to itself, you can stay without worrying about a baby crying at night or a small child getting fussy - a real draw.
Antioxidant Ceramic-Plate Bath
The property has an adjoining antioxidant ceramic-plate bath, which is rare in Japan for being one where you can stay overnight. Inside a building constructed with the antioxidant reverse method, you lie on a floor of ceramic plates coated with an antioxidant solution and warm your body from the core; the air is low in humidity and stays dry. There is less of the stifling feeling of an ordinary sauna, so everyone from children to older guests can use it comfortably. Please note that the ceramic-plate bath is not an onsen.
Kitchen and Self-Catering Facilities
The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, a convection microwave oven, a rice cooker, a full set of cooking utensils and dishes, so you can cook just as you would at home. Meals are not included in the plans, so you can pick up ingredients at Michi-no-Eki Kobuchizawa or a nearby supermarket or convenience store (5 to 15 minutes by car) and eat at your family's own pace. A tabletop stove can be arranged year-round and barbecue equipment in summer (around July and August), both for a fee and by advance request.
Facilities for Babies and Children
For younger children there are plenty of building blocks, puzzles and picture books for reading aloud. Children's tableware, a baby chair, a rattan chair and a toilet-training seat are all available to borrow free of charge. Families who would prefer futon bedding can have it laid out in the first-floor living room, which is reassuring if you are traveling with a baby or toddler and worry about a fall from a bed. When booking, children aged 0 to 2 are entered as "preschool-age child (no meals or bedding needed)" and children from age 3 up to elementary school age as "preschool-age child (bedding only)."
Bath
The bathroom is about 1.5 tsubo (roughly 5 sq m) and has a generous tub where you can stretch out your legs. Since the whole house is yours, your family can bathe at leisure, with room to spare even with a small child. There is no communal bath, onsen or open-air bath on the property.
Location and Views
From the windows you can look out on Mount Fuji, the Yatsugatake mountains and the Southern Alps, including Mount Kaikomagatake and the Hoo Sanzan peaks. Each season brings its own scenery: cherry blossoms in spring, cool breezes and river play in summer, autumn foliage, and snowy landscapes in winter. At night, the sky full of stars is another draw.
Parking is free for 4 cars in front of the lodging building. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Nagano Prefecture's accommodation tax applies separately: from stays on and after June 1, 2026, it is 200 yen per person per night, and stays with a room charge of under 6,000 yen are exempt.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 7673 Sakai, Fujimi-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 399-0101 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from the Kobuchizawa IC on the Chuo Expressway. About 10 minutes by taxi from Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, or about a 7-minute walk from Shinano-Sakai Station. Pickup from Shinano-Sakai Station is also available. |
| trainNearest station | Shinano-Sakai Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 4 cars, in front of the lodging building and on its south side. |
| callPhone | +81-266-78-7586 |
| languageOfficial site | https://tohban8yatsugatake.wixsite.com/tohbanopen_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 17, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Yatsugatake Sanso best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Yatsugatake Sanso?
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Parking: Free parking for 4 cars, in front of the lodging building and on its south side.
How do you get to Yatsugatake Sanso?
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About 10 minutes by car from the Kobuchizawa IC on the Chuo Expressway. About 10 minutes by taxi from Kobuchizawa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, or about a 7-minute walk from Shinano-Sakai Station. Pickup from Shinano-Sakai Station is also available.
We have a small child - can they sleep on futon bedding rather than a bed?
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Yes. If you would like futon bedding, it can be laid out for you in the first-floor living room. Families with small children are welcome to ask.
Can we borrow children's tableware, a baby chair and similar items?
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Yes. Children's tableware, a baby chair and a rattan chair are provided, along with a bath mat and chair for babies.
Can we stay with a baby or small children?
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Yes. This is a place that welcomes families with small children, including babies, and it has plenty of baby and children's items such as picture books and dedicated tableware.
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