【Opened in 2023!】THE HOUSE SEN (Private house) [Standard Rate [Bed and Breakfast]
【Private house suite perfect for families and groups. Just a 30-minute drive from Satoyama Jujo】
The House is a project by Satoyama Jujo in which we renovate well-built old houses in the area into private suites where just one group can stay per night.
Located in the Kawanishi district of Tokamachi City, Sen is our second suite in this series after Izumi in Minamiuonuma.
Although both facilities have been fully renovated to ensure they stay warm and comfortable even in the winter, the design concepts are slightly different.
The biggest feature of Sen is the outdoor sauna, which affords stunning views overlooking a forest on a river terrace (Capacity: 6).
There is also an indoor sauna, so you can enjoy relaxing in two different saunas during your stay. Sen is also more reasonably priced than Izumi.
Up to four guests can stay at Sen for the same rate, so you can enjoy time with your family or a group of friends.

[Saunas]
The forest-view outdoor sauna (Capacity: 6) and the indoor Finnish sauna (Capacity: 2) are both self-löyly saunas, where you can regulate the temperature by splashing water on the hot stones. The cold water baths at each sauna are fed by naturally flowing groundwater that remain around 16-17° C in the summer. If you reduce the flow rate in winter, you can enjoy single-digit temperatures. Enjoy bathing in the crisp winter air as you gaze at the forest below. If you do not plan to use the outdoor sauna, we will deduct 5000 yen from your total fee. Please remove this option when you make your reservation. The small indoor bath is not a hot spring. If you would like to enjoy a hot spring, Sennen no Yu (Senju Hot Springs) is a three-
minute drive or 20-minute walk from Sen.

[About the Kawanishi district of Tokamachi City]
Tokamachi City is well-known as the site where Kaengatadoki (flame-rimmed) pottery from the ancient Jomon period were excavated (and are now designated as national treasures).
More recently, it has garnered attention as the home of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, an art festival that started in 2000.
The area where Sen is located boasts a Thousand-armed Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) statue, which dates back to around 1,200 years ago, and the main installation of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, James Turrell's House of Light (just 3.9 km away).
What’s more, the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari (MonET) is within walking distance from Tokamachi Station (5.3 km from Sen).

[Access]
Sen is 22.5 km, or about a 30-minute drive, from Satoyama Jujo.
Address: 13-1 Iseheiji, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture (Map: https://x.gd/gWJnL)
There is no pick-up and drop-off service.

[By car]
21 km (30 minutes) from the Muikamachi Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway (215 km, or 2 hours and 53 minutes, from Nerima in Tokyo).
38. km (44 minutes) from the Echigo-Kawaguchi Interchange (97.5 km, or 1 hour and 17 minutes, from Niigata-Nishi).

[By train]
The following trains are the best options for timely check-in and check-out.
To Sen: Depart from Tokyo Station at 12:40 on the Toki No. 321. Arrive at Echigo-Yuzawa Station at 13:59 (79 minutes).
Take the 14:14 train from Echigo-Yuzawa Station via Muikamachi Station to Tokamachi Station. Arrive at 15:11.
From Sen: Take the 11:12 train from Tokamachi Station via Muikamachi Station to Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Arrive at 11:53.
Depart from Echigo-Yuzawa Station at 12:09 on the Toki No. 318. Arrive at Tokyo Station at 13:28 (79 minutes)
Please use a fixed-rate taxi from Tokamachi Station to Sen. Green season: 2,600 yen / Winter: 3,000 yen (Advance reservation required: 0257-523-184)

[For guests using a rental car from Echigo-Yuzawa Station]
Sen is about a one-hour drive from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. There is a JR Rent-A-Car shop at the station, but Nippon Rent-a-Car and Toyota Rent-a-Car are also nearby.

[Meals]
Sen is equipped with an IH cooktop, a microwave, and tableware.
Feel free to use these as you wish. (Note: Seasonings are not provided for safety reasons.)
The following three meal plans are available for guests who do not plan to cook for themselves.
1. Satoyama Jujo-style joya nabe (pork shabu shabu in sake). This is a very popular menu option at Satoyama Jujo.
2. Yakuzen nabe: A hot pot that we serve on special occasions, like welcome and farewell parties for our staff. This dish features and abundance of mountain tree extracts, dried wild plants, and homemade fermented seasonings.
3. Barbecue plan (Green season only) Enjoy a grilled meal in the on-site barbecue space.
* For breakfast, you can add the Rice Course to any of these plans and enjoy ochazuke, green tea poured over freshly cooked rice.
* For both breakfast and dinner, a group of local mothers will visit Sen to get your meals ready.
4. Special course: Chef Tomoko Yuge from Yuge, a kaiseki restaurant in Tokamachi, will visit Sen to prepare your meal. For breakfast, you can enjoy a simple chimaki (rice and fillings wrapped in a bamboo leaf) that you can heat up on your own. (Coming soon!)

There are also many restaurants nearby that are listed in the Michelin Guide for Niigata, so why not take this opportunity to check them out?
* Guests can also choose to dine at Sanaburi, the restaurant at Satoyama Jujo, but there is no pick-up and drop-off service available.
(Reservations are required. 30-minute drive from Sen.)

[Check-in / Check-out]
Check-in starts at 15:00, and check-out is no later than 11:00.

[Sen is perfect for the following types of guests]
■ Up to four guests can stay for the same rate (Maximum capacity: 7 guests). Sen is perfect for families and groups looking to spend a leisurely time together.
■ Guests who want to enjoy the private sauna with a forest view in the morning and again at night.
■ Sen is an old farmhouse located in a peaceful village. It is just right for guests looking to get out of the city and into the countryside.

[Sen is not suitable for the following types of guests]
■ Sen is basically a self-service facility. There are no staff on site. Sen is not right for you if you prefer more attentive service.
■ Sen is located in a residential area. You may end up getting carried away as you relax in the large yard, but please refrain from making noise outside after 21:00.
■ The entire premises, including the guest room terraces, are smoke-free. Habitual smokers are not welcome.

[Best rate guaranteed. Rewards for booking on the official reservation site]
1. Save up to 50% off depending on the season and the day of the week. The rates on the official site are lower than those on other booking sites.
2. We will give you a 5,000 yen discount ticket that you can use for your next stay at any Jiyujin hotel.

* Dinner is not included in the room rate. If you would like to request dinner, please select them from the menu options.
* Please note that there are no staff on site.
* Room charges are pre-paid. Please access the tablet at Sen, and our staff will check you in remotely. We will e-mail you with detailed information after you make your reservation.
* Smoking is prohibited in the guest rooms and anywhere on the premises.