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Minobu since 1932Yamanashi[Limited to one group per day, entire building available for rent]LOOFSHONOIEA relaxing and soothing inn where you can spend time with your beloved dog

るうふ書之家

Experience

るうふ書之家体験イメージ

Known as a production area of washi paper,
Minobu Town is home to the head temple of the Nichiren sect, Mount Minobu Kuonji Temple.
A place of comfort for people since ancient times
It has given healing.
After experiencing calligraphy that reflects the heart
Relax in the storehouse bath
Why not try rejuvenating your mind and body?

  • Fire Experience

    Fire Experience
    るうふ書之家-火の体験
    Relax around the fire pit in the garden with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy a quiet Satoyama evening in front of the natural flickering of the flames.
  • Experience of time

    Time Experience
    るうふ書之家-時の体験
    There is a cypress bath in the storehouse of the main house. Stretch out your limbs in the spacious bathtub and warm yourself to the core in the herbal bath. Escape from your daily routine and enjoy the time and space to your heart's content in this rented building.
  • Local Experiences

    Local Experience
    LOOF Shonoie- Local Experience
    Put your brush down on a large piece of washi paper and write as you feel like writing that day. As you grind the ink, the noise in your mind disappears. Enjoy this tranquil time of calligraphy.

Space

LOOF Shonoie introspection

You can spend a relaxing time with your dog.
The atmosphere of a quaint old house.

The three-story space includes an attic. Brew some tea on the first floor and wash away your fatigue in the cypress bathtub. Rest your body on the second floor and enjoy some quiet time on the third floor. There is even a spacious wooden cage for your dog in the living room. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a relaxing space that only a private rental of the entire building can provide.

Room ServiceAbout the Room

Capacity: 8 people
Bedroom 1: 4 single beds
Bedroom 2 2 single beds
Bedroom 3 2 futons (prepared according to number of people)

Room layout
Room layout
  • 01 - Entrance
    るうふ書之家-外観
  • 02 - Living room
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  • 03 - Living room
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  • 04 - Tea Space
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  • 05 - Triple height
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  • 06 - Attic
    るうふ書之家-内観
  • 07 - Hearth
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  • 08 - Bedroom
    るうふ書之家-内観
  • 09 - Bathroom
    るうふ書之家-内観

Scene

Take a little break from your everyday life.
Your dog can relax with his family.

Take a little time away from your busy daily routine and relax yourself. Take a leisurely soak in a large bath, enjoy your favorite blend of tea brewed just for you, or calm your breathing... This kind of relaxed time will bring gentle smiles to your face, and your dog will be able to relax too.
  • 01 - Check in
  • 02 - Japanese
  • 03 - Blended Tea
  • 04 - Teatime
  • 05 - Blessing Time
  • 06 - Dog walking
  • 07 - Dinner
  • 08 - Bathtime With Tea

Time LineAt Shonoie
How to spend your time

SWIPE

Day 01 Day 01 Day 01 Day 01 Day 01 Day 02 Day 02 Day 02 15:00 16:00 18:00 19:00 21:00 7:00 8:00 10:00

First, relax and unwind from your travels.
Tea Time
Reflecting the soul and experiencing traditional crafts
Calligraphy experience
Enjoy the seasonal flavors of Yamanashi
Cooking at the hearth
At the fire pit in the garden
Time to enjoy the night
The quaint bathroom was renovated from a high-ceiling storehouse.
A large cypress bathtub with a quiet light floating in it.
In the attic space where the pure morning sun shines in,
Time to calm yourself down
The day begins with
A Japanese breakfast of steamed dishes
At your favorite place,
Your own blended tea

We offer three types of base tea and three types of herbs.
Enjoy your favorite combination of tea leaves during this enriching time.

We have "Amehata Inkstones", sutra copying, and large calligraphy paper available.
Why not pick up your brush and try writing some calligraphy, following your heart's desire?

Relax at the hearth table and savour seasonal vegetables and seafood.

A leisurely post-dinner moment around the campfire.
Why not try talking to your loved one about something you wouldn't normally talk about?

There is also a rest area inside the storehouse where you can enjoy a foot bath.
Please experience the time when your mind is slowly cleansed.

Sit cross-legged in meditation, close your eyes, and really feel the breath of your mind.
Why not start your day by taking a breather?

A breakfast that you can cook at any time you like.
Start your morning off right with some warm side dishes and freshly cooked rice.

A moment before leaving the inn.
How about refreshing your mind with a cup of tea before heading back to your daily life?

Day 01
15:00
Welcome tea
16:00
calligraphy
18:00
Dinner by the hearth
19:00
Bonfire in the garden
21:00
Bath
Day 02
7:00
breathing method
8:00
breakfast
10:00
Tea before departure

Food ServiceMeals

Focusing on locally sourced seasonal ingredients,
Dinner served over a charcoal fire in the hearth
We offer a healthy Japanese breakfast.

  • The staff is hospitable,
    A luxurious hearth banquet using carefully selected ingredients from Yamanashi

    A luxurious hearth banquet including 11 kinds of skewers made with seasonal local ingredients such as Koshu beef, Shingen chicken, seafood, and seasonal vegetables.

    • Appetizers
      • Three seasonal appetizers
    • Steamed food
      • Seasonal Chawanmushi
    • Grilled Skewers
      • 11 types of skewered grilled Yamanashi ingredients
    • A break from eating
      • Morning salad
    • Final dish
      • Earthenware pot rice
      • Miso soup
      • Pickles
    • Dessert
      • Seasonal fruits
  • Enjoy grilling skewers over the hearth in a traditional Japanese home

    Enjoy seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, meat and other seasonal flavors of Yamanashi in a private space over a hearth.

    • Appetizers
      • Seasonal Appetizers
    • Grilled Skewers
      • Grilled fish skewers
      • Meat skewers
      • Grilled seasonal vegetables
    • Final dish
      • Earthen pot cooked rice
      • Miso soup with lots of ingredients
    • Dessert
      • ice
  • Steamed Japanese breakfast

    Enjoy hot steamed fish, side dishes, freshly cooked rice, and miso soup.

    • Steamed Japanese breakfast
      • Steamed salmon
      • Steamed seasonal vegetables
      • Freshly cooked rice
      • Miso soup
  • Children's Menu

    The "Irori Kaiseki Course" offers a children's menu for younger elementary school students and infants.

    • Steamed food
      • Seasonal Chawanmushi
    • Grilled Skewers
      • 6 kinds of skewers
    • Final dish
      • Earthenware pot rice
      • Miso soup
      • Pickles
    • Dessert
      • Seasonal fruits

DrinkDrink

Drinks are available for purchase at the inn.
We offer Yamanashi wine, beer, soft drinks, and more.

- Set drink
Maruwa Tea Farm Brown rice tea
Blended Herbal Tea

AccessAccess

1784 Nakayama, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture

For those coming by car

- For those coming from Tokyo

Take the Chuo Line Expressway towards Aichi Prefecture. It takes about 40 minutes from the Kofu Minami IC.

- For those coming from Shizuoka

Take the Shin-Toumei Expressway "Shinsimizu IC" towards Tokyo. It takes about 15 minutes from the "Shimobe Onsen Hayakawa IC".

- For those coming from Nagano

Take the Nagano Expressway and the Chuo Expressway towards Tokyo. It takes about 10 minutes from Nakatomi IC.

For those coming by train or bus

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It takes about 15 minutes by taxi from Shimobe Onsen Station.

Hotel OverviewOverview of the accommodation

PlanPlan

- Capacity
Capacity: 2 to 8 people. Please contact us if you would like to use the facility for more than the capacity.
- Fee
Accommodation fee (from 1 person 1 night)
¥11,000〜tax included
+
Service fees
Rates vary depending on the number of guests and the season.Please check the accommodation reservation calendar for details.

KitchenKitchen

- Cooking utensils

Rice cooker, refrigerator, microwave, cutting board, knife, plates, cups, chopsticks, cutlery, induction cooker, wine opener, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, wet towels, wine glasses

- seasoning

Salt, pepper, soy sauce, oil

- Drinks

Coffee beans/powder (coffee mill, kettle), coffee milk, sugar, green tea

BathBath

- Equipment

Cypress bath and shower

- Amenities

Bath towel, face towel, hair dryer, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, cotton, cotton swabs, tabi socks, body towel, razor, loungewear, haori

- Bathroom and toiletries

Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, cleansing oil, face soap

Air conditioning equipmentHeating Facilities

- Heating and cooling equipment

Pellet stoves, air conditioners, electric fans, humidifiers, kerosene stoves, circulators

Dog amenities

Cage (width 135cm x depth 108cm x height 72cm, up to 25kg), 2 food bowls,
2 dog bath towels, toilet sheet, walking etiquette bag,
Wet wipes, deodorizing, disinfecting and insect repellent sprays, deodorizing trash cans, sticky rollers

- What to bring

Dog treats, dog food, leashes, walking bags

OthersOther

- Check-in/out

Check-in time: 3pm
Check-out time: 11:00
*At LOOF, you can check in and out online without having to come into contact with staff using the iPads available in the building.
(Please let us know if you wish to use this service when making your reservation.)
*The room will be unlocked at check-in time. Please enter as is.
Once you enter, please complete the check-in procedure using the iPad provided in the accommodation.

- Meals

*Menu contents may change depending on the season and the availability of ingredients on the day.

- Cancellation Fee

- 14 days before: 20% of the accommodation fee
- 10 days before: 50% of the accommodation fee
- 7 days before: 75% of the accommodation fee
- On the day: 100% of the accommodation fee
- No-show cancellation: 100% of accommodation fee
*If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible.

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