Risu-no-ie (Squirrel House)
A log house in the forest, located in Haramura
and the foothills of the Yatsugatake mountain range in Nagano, Japan.
ABOUT
Squirrel House is a log house in the forest at 1,180 m altitude built with 100% Swedish timber. It is a place where you can enjoy a relaxing time in nature.
[Vegan]
We are a vegan accommodation, run by vegan owners. Guests don't have to be vegan, however, we do request that animal products such as meat, fish and eggs not be cooked on the grill/oven/toaster/pots/pans/cutting board.
[Eco-friendly]
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Electricity is generated from 100% renewable energy
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All bed linen are made from organic and recycled material
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Soap and detergents are vegan and biodegradable
[Safety]
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Built with standards that are more than twice as strict as Japan's building standards
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Highest earthquake resistance rating of "earthquake resistance grade 3"
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High-quality house with excellent fire resistance
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Curtains are made of fire and flame retardant fabric
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Fire alarm, gas leak and carbon monoxide detector installed
[Amenities]
Please bring your own face and bath towels as we do not provide them for hygienic reasons.
[Non-smoking]
No smoking on the property (both inside and outside).
[Online shop]
We have an online shop, selling simple, easy-to-prepare vegan food (curries, noodles, cereals, soy milk, etc.) for our guests to purchase.
OUR PLACE
Full kitchen
Fully-equipped kitchen with appliances, cooking utensils and tableware, sufficient for a long-term stay.
5 single beds
Bed linens made from organic and recycled material, and comfortable high-quality mattress.
Dedicated workspace
100 cm wide and 60 cm deep computer desk with a comfortable office chair for remote work.
Free Wi-Fi
Fast and stable internet
with a speed of 421 Mbps
for video conferencing
and streaming.
Indoor fireplace
U.S. EPA certified environmentally responsible wood stove to keep warm during the cold winter.
Free parking
A 1-car carport plus adequate space to park
2 additional cars in the premise.
GALLERY
Risu-no-ie
Photos of the surrounding area
THINGS TO DO
Vegan cafe &
restaurants
List of local places where you find delicious vegan food during your trip.
Walking
& hiking
Over 50 scenic hiking trails perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Road &
mountain biking
Bike rentals in the city and guided bike tours in the surrounding areas.
Hot springs
Variety of indoor and outdoor onsen and therapeutic footbaths, both public and private.
Skiing &
snowshoeing
Ski slopes with a stunning mountain view and snowshoeing trails.
Sightseeing
Famous castles, shrines, temples and museum where you can learn the region's culture and history.
CONTACT
Harayama, Hara, Suwa-gun, Nagano
info [at ] risu-no-ie.jp
