Shirafuji Cultural Stay

Stay in a 150-year-old Japanese cultural residence.

Shirafuji is a historic home from the Meiji era, now registered as a national cultural property.

Limited to one group per day, this private residence offers a rare opportunity to experience traditional Japanese life — surrounded by a quiet garden, historic architecture, and warm local hospitality.

During your stay, enjoy Shinshu Wagyu Sukiyaki for dinner and a traditional Japanese breakfast prepared with local ingredients.

Limited to one group per day, Shirafuji offers a private cultural stay where you can relax in a traditional Japanese house, enjoy the quiet garden, and experience the beauty of Japanese hospitality.

This stay includes a Shinshu Wagyu sukiyaki dinner and a traditional Japanese breakfast prepared with local ingredients.

① Stay in a Historic Cultural Residence

Shirafuji is a historic residence built over 150 years ago during the Meiji era.
The property is registered as a national cultural property and has been carefully preserved.

During your stay, you will have the entire space privately, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese home.

Sit by the garden, listen to the wind through the trees, and enjoy the quiet rhythm of life in Japan.

② A Private Stay – One Group Per Day

Shirafuji hosts only one group per day.

This allows you to enjoy the entire residence privately without sharing the space with other guests.

Whether you are traveling as a couple, with friends, or as a small family, Shirafuji offers a peaceful retreat away from busy tourist areas.

③ Shinshu Wagyu Sukiyaki Dinner

Your dinner will feature Shinshu (Nagano) Wagyu beef, one of Nagano's finest local specialties.

Sukiyaki is a traditional Japanese dish where thin slices of Wagyu beef are gently cooked with vegetables in a sweet soy-based broth.

Enjoy the rich flavor of Wagyu while relaxing in the warm atmosphere of a traditional Japanese home.

④ Traditional Japanese Breakfast

In the morning, enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast prepared with local ingredients.

The meal includes seasonal dishes and oyaki, a local specialty from Nagano.

Breakfast is served in a calm and peaceful setting overlooking the garden.

⑤ Experience the Quiet Beauty of Japan

Shirafuji is not a hotel.
It is a place to experience the quiet beauty of traditional Japan.

Relax in the garden, enjoy the architecture, and take time to slow down during your stay.

For guests interested in deeper cultural experiences, Shirafuji also offers optional activities guided by local masters and artisans.

• • Sushi workshop
  Learn how to fillet fish and make sushi from scratch.

• Bonsai experience
Discover a unique bonsai philosophy that values nature without artificial shaping.

• Tea ceremony
Experience both traditional matcha and the rare practice of drinking koicha.

• Waterfall meditation
A powerful purification experience beneath a mountain waterfall.

If you would like to join any of these experiences, please select them from the optional add-ons when making your reservation.

Sushi workshop

Bonsai workshop

Bonsai workshop

Tea ceremony

Waterfall meditation

Experience Japan. Stay at Shirafuji.

As the garden lights softly illuminate the night, enjoy a quiet moment in this historic residence.

Shirafuji is not simply a place to stay.
It is a place to experience the quiet beauty of Japan.