# NEMARU Hontogurashi

> A traditional kominka private-rental guesthouse in Yoita, Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan
> One group per day. Home to ~1,500 books.

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## Overview

**NEMARU Hontogurashi** is a private-rental kominka (traditional Japanese house) guesthouse in Yoita, Nagaoka, Niigata, accepting only one group per day. The century-old kominka has been renovated to combine modern amenities with traditional Japanese charm. The concept is "Hontogurashi" — to travel as if living with books.

## Basic Information

- **Location**: Yoita, Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan
- **Type**: Private-rental kominka (1 group/day, fully exclusive)
- **Capacity**: Up to 7 guests (infants/young children co-sleeping are separate)
- **Check-in**: 15:00
- **Check-out**: 10:00
- **Parking**: Available (free, ~3 cars)
- **Wi-Fi**: Available
- **Pets**: Not allowed
- **Smoking**: Non-smoking throughout

## Features

- **~1,500 books** — fiction, picture books, folk crafts, travel writing
- **BBQ garden** — seasonal ingredients, private outdoor dining
- **Full kitchen** — long stays, self-catering welcome
- **Spacious tatami rooms** — lounge, sleep, read
- **Fully private** — no other guests during your stay

## Ideal For

- Families with small children — many picture books, complete privacy
- Friend groups — BBQ and reading in a relaxed atmosphere
- Couples — a quiet escape surrounded by books
- Workation — focused tatami workspace with Wi-Fi
- Nagaoka Fireworks (Aug 2-3) — ~30 min drive from the venue

## Pricing

**Room Charge basis** (price per whole-house, not per person)

### Room-only rates (Winter/Spring, Dec-Jun)

| Guests | Mon-Thu | Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPY 15,000 | JPY 28,000 |
| 2 | JPY 20,000 | JPY 28,000 |
| 3 | JPY 24,000 | JPY 33,000 |
| 4-7 | JPY 28,000+ (7,000/pp) | JPY 36,000+ (9,000/pp) |

### Options

- Dinner: JPY 4,200/person/night
- Kids bento: JPY 1,210/person/night
- Co-sleeping child (elementary or younger): JPY 1,100/person/night

### Direct booking discount

- 2 nights: -JPY 4,000
- 3 nights: -JPY 7,500
- 4 nights: -JPY 12,000
- 5+ nights: -JPY 20,000

**Note:** During Nagaoka Fireworks (Aug 2-3), direct booking is not available; please use Rakuten Travel or Jalan.

## Access

- ~30 min by car from JR Nagaoka Station
- ~20 min by car from Nagaoka IC (Kan-etsu Expressway)
- ~1h40m by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagaoka

## Booking

1. **Official reservation form**: <https://www.nagaoka-nemaru.com/nemaru-reservation.html>
2. Rakuten Travel
3. Jalan
4. Booking.com

Direct booking offers the best rates.

## Contact

- Email: nagaokagh.nemaru@gmail.com
- Instagram: [@nagaoka.nemaru](https://www.instagram.com/nagaoka.nemaru/)
- Website: <https://www.nagaoka-nemaru.com/en.html>

## Multilingual

- [日本語](/index.md)
- [繁體中文](/zh-tw.md)

## AI Agent Resources

- [llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- [OpenAPI](/openapi.json)
- [MCP Server Card](/.well-known/mcp/server-card)
- [Agent Skills](/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json)