NAWATETSU
WORK
Weekday work at a desk facing the mountains, or a quiet retreat to focus and create.
Every grown-up needs a secret base.
One group per day — an entire private unit at the foot of Yatsugatake, Chino, Nagano
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Jomon & Iron
NAWATETSU comes from Jomon, Japan's ancient prehistoric culture, and tetsu, iron. Chino thrived in the Jomon era as a source of obsidian. Here, one unit of a steel-framed garage-house building is entirely yours. Like a whole-house rental, it has its own entrance, with no shared spaces from the front door to the bedroom.
The ground-floor living room is a former garage, its shutter replaced with glass. Exposed steel frame, cross braces and big glass — the building itself recalls mid-century steel-framed homes.
Beyond the big windows, open farmland and the Yatsugatake mountains, with nothing in the way. Work, cook, or do nothing at all. A secret base for grown-ups.
Stylish and seriously cool — a dream space for anyone who loves industrial design!— Booking.com / family trip (translated from Japanese)
View
Yatsugatake, through the window
Buckwheat blossoms in summer, snow-capped peaks in winter.
Yatsugatake fills the second-floor windows in every season.
Stay
How to stay
LIVE
A kitchen and washer for long stays, or a trial run of country or two-base living.
GATHER
Up to 6 guests. Team retreats, brainstorming, and projector nights.
PLAY
Set up the outdoor cots for an indoor camp, rain or shine.
REST
Grind your coffee and simply watch the mountains.
COMING SOON
A Jomon hot pot set, served in a clay pot shaped like an ancient Jomon vessel.
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Rooms
Rooms & amenities
| Guests | Sleeps 4 (up to 6 with outdoor cots) |
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| Beds | 2 single beds (2F) / 1 double sofa bed, 140 cm (1F) / 2 outdoor cots |
| Kitchen | Induction hob, cookware, microwave, toaster, fridge |
| Work | Desk, Wi-Fi |
| Other | Washing machine, projector, coffee maker & grinder |
| Climate | Air conditioning in every room, radiant panel heaters (externally insulated building) |
| Bathroom | Bathroom dryer & heater (dries wet ski wear) |
| Parking | Free outdoor parking (2 cars; room for 2+ motorbikes). Bicycles may come into the ground-floor concrete space once wiped clean (please bring your own cloth) |
Sofa bed and cots are self-assembled; a how-to video is provided. Please request cots in advance.
Base Camp
Your base for Yatsugatake
Lakes, ski slopes and shrines, all within about 30 minutes by car. A base for driving, touring and cycling the Venus Line, starry mountain skies, and kids' snow play in winter.
| Jomon | Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology — about 10 min |
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| Lakes | Lake Shirakaba, Lake Tateshina, Mishaka Pond — 15–20 min |
| Ski | Fujimi Panorama Resort, Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK — 25–30 min |
| Suwa | Suwa Taisha Shrine, Lake Suwa — 20–30 min |
| Mountains | Yatsugatake trailheads — about 30 min |
| Drive / Ride | Venus Line scenic road — nearby. By car, motorbike or road bike. |
All times by car. Plenty of day-use hot springs nearby, plus farm-to-table restaurants, a long-established gibier restaurant and a burger shop open from 7 a.m. Local food picks on our Instagram.
Access
Getting here
We recommend coming by car — it's also the easiest way to explore the area.
| Train | About 15 min by car or taxi from JR Chino Station (Chuo Line) |
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| Car | About 20 min from Suwa IC (Chuo Expressway) |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
After dark, we recommend Suwa IC. The Suwa-Minami IC route runs along unlit farm roads.
House Rules
Check-in & house rules
| Check-in | From 15:00 |
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| Check-out | Until 10:00 |
| Entry | Self check-in with a smart lock |
| Children | Ages 0–2 stay free when sharing a bed (up to 2) |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
| Pets | Not allowed |
Entry instructions and a house guide (in English) are sent before you arrive.
Travelling with small children: the house has a steel spiral staircase and an open loft, and there is an irrigation channel along the road in front of the building. Please keep a close eye on children at all times.
FAQ
Is it a whole-house rental?
It's an entire private unit in a row building with three units. Private entrance, no shared indoor spaces, and one group per day.
Is self check-in easy?
We send entry instructions and a house guide in English before you arrive.
Can more than 4 stay?
For 5–6 guests, outdoor cots are available on request.
Is it cold in winter?
The building is externally insulated, with air conditioning and radiant panel heaters.
Can I dry ski wear?
Yes — the bathroom dryer turns it into a drying room overnight.
Can I come by motorbike or bicycle?
Yes. There's outdoor parking for 2+ motorbikes. Bicycles may come inside once wiped clean (please bring your own cloth).
Are children welcome?
Yes. Children aged 0–2 sharing a bed stay free (up to 2).
Do I need a car?
It's about 15 min by taxi from Chino Station, but a car is recommended for exploring.
Book
Book your stay
Email us your dates and number of guests, and we'll reply with availability and prices. (Online booking coming soon.)
Email us about availabilityPeaceful, beautiful surroundings. Matched the photos and the description perfectly.— Airbnb guest
Read more reviews on Booking.com / Airbnb.
Contact
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone / WhatsApp | +81 70-3864-7435 |
We may not be able to answer calls. Messages are preferred — we reply by email, SMS or WhatsApp, 9:00–20:00 (Japan time).