Offering a garden, OldbutNew 蔵 offers accommodations in Hara. This apartment features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. Featuring a terrace with mountain views, this apartment also includes a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Shigemori Mirei Kinenkan is 4.6 miles from OldbutNew 蔵, while Sansan Hiroba is 6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Okayama Airport, 13 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Hikaru
    Philippines Philippines
    The host provided guidance on how to use the facilities available. I appreciate the extra effort of the host personally instructing us on how to use the electronic locking system. An added feature in the form of a personally managed fireplace I...
  • Shen
    Singapore Singapore
    Place was very clean and beautiful. Host couple was very friendly and hospitable. I highly recommend this place to everyone. The environment is full of nature and relaxing. Would have wanted to stay one more night but it was unfortunately sold out...
  • Monique
    Australia Australia
    The host couple was extremely hospitable and welcoming. They went above and beyond for us, taking our luggage up the hill and leaving fresh farm picked vegetables and home made chocolate cake for us to enjoy. I highly recommend this stay to anyone...

Hosted by Toshiyuki&Chie

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Toshiyuki&Chie
A new accommodation facility with 100 years of history has opened between the human village and the forest. The solid and beautiful mud-walled building, which has protected people's food for a long time since the warehouse was built, has been transformed into a healing space that offers tranquillity and peace of mind to visitors. And this storehouse also has enough new comforts added to it that you can't get from just being old. From the total design to the furniture, the design and production was done by the hosts, who are first-class architects. There you will find a refrigerator, a microwave oven, an induction hob, coffee tools for coffee lovers, a toaster for bread lovers to bake delicious bread, and many other things to help you enjoy your stay in elegance. In winter, you can also enjoy the red-hot wood-burning stove. Enjoy quiet moments in an old and new space, feeling the air of the forest and the presence of wildlife close at hand. We hope that you will feel the richness of having everything in the midst of nothingness.
We moved from Tokyo to the satoyama of Okayama, where we live a self-sufficient lifestyle in a rich natural environment. The guesthouse where you will be staying was renovated from an earthen storehouse that has withstood the elements for over 100 years, and we have painstakingly created everything from the fittings to the furniture. My wife and I live in the main house on the same site. If necessary, please contact us via social networking sites and we will respond immediately.
The area is surrounded by quiet, beautiful satoyama, a truly original Japanese landscape. In spring, the Makiya Dam, which faces the inn, is covered with cherry blossoms. Rape blossoms, lotus flowers and wild flowers bloom here and there, and wild vegetables such as bracken and Japanese knotweed also appear. In summer, the rice in the terraced rice paddies shimmers green and there is a river where fireflies can be seen. The inn is located at the entrance to a forest, so you can stay cool even without an air-conditioner. In autumn, the sight of the bright red manjushage flowers by the rice paddies attracts amateur photographers. If you are lucky, you can spot a variety of wild birds and animals. Also nearby is Gogeiji Temple, famous for its autumn foliage. Although the area is rich in nature, it can also be used as a base for sightseeing, with the town of Soja, which is said to have many delicious bakeries, Kurashiki, Bicchu Kokubunji Temple and Bicchu Matsuyama Castle all within a 30-minute drive. Buses are available as public transport, but only two services a day are available. Two free parking spaces are available along the roadway, 200 metres from the guest house.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of OldbutNew 蔵
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 515 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Walk-in closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Miscellaneous
    • Adults only
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    OldbutNew 蔵 takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    1 extra bed available on request.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform OldbutNew 蔵 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    License number: M330029926

    FAQs about OldbutNew 蔵

    • Check-in at OldbutNew 蔵 is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • OldbutNew 蔵 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at OldbutNew 蔵 on this page.

    • The prices at OldbutNew 蔵 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • OldbutNew 蔵 can accommodate this group size:

      • 3 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • OldbutNew 蔵 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • OldbutNew 蔵 is 3 miles from the center of Hara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.