We have revitalized a thatched-roof farmhouse built in 1924 in the Echigo Nakamon style through the art of ceramics. The first floor features a restaurant that doubles as an art gallery, showcasing artworks by Japan’s leading ceramic artists—including irori hearths, Furnaces, Washing stands, and Bats—and serving dishes made with local ingredients on the artists’ own tableware.The second floor serves as a ceramics exhibition space consisting of three tea rooms. The warm charm of the ceramics, the thatched-roof house, and the lively smiles and chatter of the women in the village have made this place a popular destination.
Producer: Yoshitoki Irizawa
Renovation Designed by Kunihiro Ando
Photo by Nakamura Osamu
The energetic local mothers serve set meals prepared with love, featuring an abundance of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and offering a warm, nostalgic flavor. In a traditional thatched-roof farmhouse over 100 years old, please relax and enjoy the bounty of the local countryside alongside the mothers’ conversation, all served on ceramic tableware.
・Ubusuna Set Meal ~ Tsumari Pork and Seasonal Vegetables ~ 2,000 yen (tax included)
This satisfying set meal features grilled miso-marinated Tsumari pork as the main course, accompanied by small side dishes made with seasonal mountain vegetables and local produce. The rich depth of the miso and the savory umami of the pork shine in this dish, complemented by side dishes with gentle seasoning that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients.
The rice served at Ubusuna House is delicious terraced-field rice harvested from the “Keichi Rice Fields” in the Higashishimogumi settlement, where the restaurant is located. Refills are available. Please take your time and savor the richly flavorful Ubusuna Set Meal while enjoying the scenic views of the satoyama countryside.
On the last day the center is open for the 2026 fiscal year, we will host the “Ubusuna House Harvest Festival 2026.” Enjoy all-you-can-eat, freshly cooked delicious new-crop rice harvested from the Rice Fields of the Higashi-Shimogumi village! To accompany the new-crop rice, you can enjoy a buffet featuring hearty miso soup packed with ingredients, as well as pickles and side dishes made by local mothers.In addition, local fathers will perform “Tenjin Bayashi,” a traditional celebratory song passed down in Echigo-Tsumari. As this event marks the culmination of this year’s activities, please invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join us.
—Accommodations—
[Reception Period]
April 25, 2026 (Sat) – November 8, 2026 (Sun) (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) *Reservations are accepted up to 7 days prior to your desired check-in date.
[Rates]
Adults: 25,000 yen (includes breakfast and dinner) / Children (ages 6–15): 15,000 yen(includes breakfast and dinner) / Infants (ages 5 and under, no meals or bedding provided): Free
【Capacity】
Up to 4 guests (Limited to one group per night; entire cottage rental; reservations accepted for groups of 2 or more)
【Facility Overview】
Living room, irori hearth, Bathroom, toilet, bedroom, parking lot *The kitchen is not available for use
[Check-in/Check-out]
Check-in | 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Check-out | 9:00 AM
You may view the artworks inside the building after check-in. Please refrain from arriving before the designated check-in time so we can prepare your accommodations.
[Meals]
Handmade feasts prepared with care by local mothers, featuring seasonal ingredients. For dinner, we serve meat dishes made with the local “Tsumari Pork” brand.
[Free Shuttle Service]
We offer a free shuttle service from Tokamachi Station for guests who request it. If you would like to use this service, please let us know when making your reservation.
At check-in: Departs Tokamachi Station at 5:00 PM; At check-out: Departs Ubusuna House at 9:00 AM
[Payment]
Please pay by credit card at the time of reservation. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact us via email.
[Cancellation Policy]
* The accommodation fee is ¥25,000 per person.
7 days prior to arrival: 50% of the accommodation fee
5 days prior to arrival: 70% of the accommodation fee
The day before or on the day of arrival: 100% of the accommodation fee
| Artwork no. | T120 |
|---|---|
| Production year | 2006 |
| Opening hours | Gallery Hours: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Lunch Service: 11:00 a.m.–Last Order 2:00 p.m. |
| Admission | Adults: 400 yen; elementary and middle school students: 200 yen *Fee may be included in the ETAT Passport or Common Ticket, depending on the period. |
| Area | Tokamachi |
| Village | Gannyu |
| Open dates | Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays on April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), and 29 (Wed, holiday), May 2 (Sat) through 6 (Wed, holiday), and from July 18 (Sat) through November 8 (Sun) |
| Venue | 3110 Higashishimogumi, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture |
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