We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about our accommodation.
For any questions not listed here, please contact us via the inquiry form.

Do you have recommend route?

We totally and highly recommend route from Ikawa-Ikeda via Oboke area.

Except above route, you have to go through steep montain road and pass,

and sometimes cell phone is out of range.

Moreover there are fallen trees and land slide in the rainy season, and total road closure due to snow and freezing in the winter season(from Dec to end of Mar).

Please check your route in advance, as the navigation system may take you on difficult route.

Is there a discount for consecutive nights?

Consecutive night discounts apply to your accommodation charges when staying two or more nights in the same building.

Please refer to the table below.

Are there any rules regarding cancellation fees?

Please refer to the table below regarding cancell.

What are the details regarding shortening a consecutive-night plan to a single night or cancellation fees?

If you shorten your consecutive-night stay to one night due to personal circumstances, we will charge a cancellation fee (shortening fee) equivalent to 50% of the second night's rate. Cancellations of the reservation itself, cancellations of the third night or later, or shortening to one night within 10 days of arrival will all be subject to our cancellation policy.

Please refer to the specific examples below. If you have any questions, please contact us.

*For details on our cancellation policy and consecutive night discount rules, please refer to the FAQ at the upper section.

■ Assumption: JPY 50,000 per night / Reservation for 3 nights → changed to 1 night
・Discounted rates for consecutive nights:
 2nd night = 10% discount → JPY 45,000
 3rd night = 20% discount → JPY 40,000


〈Case 1〉 Change made more than 30 days before the stay

■ Total Amount Due
1st night accommodation fee (JPY 50,000) +
2nd night shortening fee (JPY 22,500)
JPY 72,500


〈Case 2〉 Change made 30 days before the stay

1st night Accommodation fee: JPY 50,000
2nd night Shortening fee: JPY 45,000 × 50% = JPY 22,500
3rd night Cancellation fee: JPY 40,000 × 10% = JPY 4,000

■ Total Amount Due
1st night accommodation fee (JPY 50,000) +
2nd night shortening fee (JPY 22,500) +
3rd night cancellation fee (JPY 4,000)
JPY 76,500


〈Case 3〉 Change made 10 days before the stay

1st night Accommodation fee: JPY 50,000
2nd night Cancellation fee: JPY 45,000 × 80% = JPY 36,000
3rd night Cancellation fee: JPY 40,000 × 80% = JPY 32,000

■ Total Amount Due
1st night accommodation fee (JPY 50,000) +
2nd night cancellation fee (JPY 36,000) +
3rd night cancellation fee (JPY 32,000)
JPY 118,000

Where is Supermarket?

There is no supermarket around Iya, Oboke area.

Please stop by before those area, we recommend link below.

~Around Ikawa-Ikeda IC~

Sunshine Awaikeda

Daily mart Frespo Awaiekda


~Around Otoyo IC~

Suehiro Supermarket


~Around Oboke~

LAWSONS convenience store Miyoshi Oboke

Where is Grocery stores around Oboke Iya area?

Please check link below, almost they are mom-and-pop stores.

and sometimes they are closed irregularly.

・BokeMart (nearby Oboke station)

Iba Stores(nearby Kazura Bashi)

Miyanishi Grocery store(nearby Ochiai village)

Kajimoto Grocery store(nearby Higashiiya town hall)

Are there breakfast options?

There is no breakfast option and guests are requested to bring their own food.

Can I cook at "Irori" fire place?

Irori can be used as a heater with charcoal. Cannot be used for cooking.

You can buy charcoal 500JPY/700g or bring your own.

Can I drink coffee?

We don't provide coffee.

Drip bag maybe available at the time of check-in only during peak season.

For more information, please contact us or see our social networking posts.

Where is gas station?

Kawai Shouten (about 20min from Chiiori, closed on Sundays and holidays.)

Deguchi gas station(about 40min from Chiiori, closed on Sundays.)

Is it okay to come by large car?

The road is narrow in places and you will have to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic in places.

If you are not accustomed to driving on mountain roads, it may be difficult to maneuver a car larger than a one-box car.

Can I bring my own BBQ grill or have a bonfire or fireworks?

It is possible if you notify us in advance.

Please be sure to bring a fire sheet as well.

Handheld fireworks are allowed. Sound emitting fireworks and fireworks that can be launched are not allowed.

Please be considerate of noise, etc., as there are also residents of the village living nearby.

What if I want to go by public transportation (train or local bus)?

By train, the nearest station is Oboke Station, from which you can take a local bus or cab.

The bus service is not suitable for suitcases, as there is a limited number of buses per day, no buses leave at the time of check-in/out, and the distance from the bus stop to Chiiori is long, and the road is inclined. For these reasons, we do not recommend taking the local buses.

If you are considering taking a cab, please inquire with one of our partner companies.

Can you recommend a car hire company?

Miyoshi city

Carsta Rent-a-Car Nishi-Awa Kamo Branch
Free pick-up service is available from JR Abakamo Station.

For winter (Four-wheel drive vehicles and studless tires)

Is it possible to day visit Chiiori?

Please contact us to request a day visit.
The day visit fee : 500 yen (per a person)
*Depending on the situation of accommodation reservations, we may not be able to accept your visit.