STAYThere are a total of 3 guest rooms.
Spend special moments in storehouses scattered throughout the town of Kakunodate,
also known as Little Kyoto for samurai residences.
ROOMS
An extraordinary experience to stay in storehouses of more than 100 square meters built over 100 years ago.
Bedrooms where you can feel the history of storehouses, bathrooms and irori (traditional Japanese hearth) with the comfort of hotels,
and a number of quality items. Leap back in time.
Please check our access page for locations of the storehouses.
01 Nishinomiyake Bushigura
An ancestor of the Nishinomiya Family whose house is located on the Tamachi Samurai Residence Street, the other street in Kakunodate famous for samurai residence, was a highly regarded samurai at the time. With respect and awe for the samurai and his era, the space of this kura storehouse is built to make you feel the lives of the time that has gone by, including the lifestyle and culture of samurai. There are also tactile tools once used by samurai, with which guests can enjoy an experience of time travel.
| Built in | 1919 (Taisho 8) |
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| Total Floor Area | 150㎡ (Two-story wooden building) |
| Capacity | 6 persons |
| Bedding |
2 beds（120㎝×203㎝） futon（mattress）4 sheets（117㎝×198㎝） ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
02 Nishinomiyake Gakkogura
Treasuring the history of this kura storehouse, which was used to store gakko (pickles), the space is designed with tools related to pickles used as decorative items and motifs. Guests can also enjoy unique experience. The bathtub is inspired by a barrel for pickles, from which visitors can enjoy the view of cherry blossoms in the spring.
| Built in | 1919 (Taisho 8) |
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| Total Floor Area | 101㎡ (Two-story wooden building) |
| Capacity | 4 persons |
| Bedding |
2 beds（120㎝×203㎝） futon（mattress）2 sheets（117㎝×198㎝） ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
03 Tanmonogura
This kura storehouse is located perfectly, right next to the samurai residence street. Guests can enjoy their stay at a uniquely designed space, where fabrics and tools are displayed as interior decoration, based on the villa’s history of originally being a fabric store.
| Built in | Late Edo Period |
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| Total Floor Area | 186㎡ (Two-story wooden building) |
| Capacity | 6 persons |
| Bedding |
3 beds（120㎝×203㎝） futon（mattress）3 sheets（117㎝×198㎝） ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
FACILITIES & AMENITY
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Bedding
Luxuriously cozy beds with airweave mattress toppers laid over Simmons mattresses. We provide quality Magniflex mattresses for beddings laid on the floor.
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Irori Hearth
All storehouses are equipped with a traditional Japanese irori hearth where you can enjoy warming local sake or have breakfast.
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Mini Cafe
Coffee, Japanese tea, and mineral water are provided in each room. Savor them in select cups that exude traditional craftsmanship.
| FACILITIES | Wi-fi、Wired LAN line、LAN cable、Air purifier humidifier、Safety box、Phone、Bathtub、Shower、Warm water toilet、Hairdryer、Electric kettle、Mug、Coffee maker、Portable tv、Refrigerator、Nightwear、Deodorants |
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| AMENITY | Shampoo、Conditioner、Body soap、Face & Hand soap、Body towel、Toothbrush、Cotton、Cotton swab、hair tie、Hairbrush、Shaver、Coffee capsule、Green tea pack、Mineral water、Slippers、Towel |
OMIYAGE
Original items with logos of Wa-no-i Kakunodate are available for purchase at Hotel Folkloro Kakunodate, the check-in location.
Items the hotel collaborated with local creators are also available as souvenirs.
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Jubako Box
The jubako boxes used for breakfast are custom-made, exquisite Arita ware with cherry blossoms drawn on it. Made of stone, they are chip-proof and long-lasting.
Approximate size: 25cm width x 25cm length x 9cm height
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Yunomi Cup
Original cups custom-made for Wa-no-i Kakunodate by Naraoka Toen, a Naraoka Ware pottery that has been in business since the end of Edo Period (1603-1868) in the adjoining city of Daisen.
Approximate size: 6.5cm width x 6.5cm length x 9cm height
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Place Mat
Original place mats specially made for Wa-no-i Kakunodate made from cherry trees by Fujiki Denshiro Shoten Co.,Ltd., a company established in 1851 renowned for its bark crafts.
Approximate size: 30cm width x 50cm length x 0.9cm height
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Bangasa Umbrella
Umbrellas that can be used in the rain, made of thick bamboo bones covered with oiled washi (Japanese traditional handmade paper). Umbrellas adorned with a distinctive logo of Wa-no-i Kakunodate that exhibit Japanese craftsmanship.
Approx. 75cm long and 110cm in diameter
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Hanten Jacket
Unique Japanese jackets with traditional Japanese patterns combined with the logo of Wa-no-i Kakunodate, made with 100% cotton that is sturdy.
Approx. 85cm in length and 68cm in width
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Sensu Fan
Fans that feature distinctively Japanese traditional and sophisticated designs and accentuate the logo of Wa-no-i Kakunodate. It can be used for a variety of purposes, even as a decoration.
Approx. 21cm in width, with 30 fan bones
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Sake
Special sake brewed just for Wa-no-i Kakunodate by Suzuki Shuzo, a company established in 1689 and located about 15 minutes away by car from Kakunodate. Everything is custom-made, from the flavor to the bottle.
300ml x 2 bottles
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Cookie
Original cookies baked by the patissier at Hotel Metropolitan, a group hotel of Wa-no-i Kakunodate. Individually packaged, perfect as souvenirs.
24 pieces (Plain, cocoa, and powdered green tea flavors, 8 pieces each)
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