Japan's oldest remaining company housing (#9)

 

 

 

 

The oldest remaining official residence and company housing in Japan. Situated within the historic silver mining town of Ikuno that has been designated as a national important cultural landscape. These "Koushataku" houses were built by the Mitsubishi Corporation around 1876 and are now designated cultural properties of Asago CIty. In such a historic building, you can experience accommodation while thinking about the life of the past.
Normally, the former Ikuno Mine staff dormitory (Koushataku ) is a tour facility, including the administration building on the premises.
There are 5 buildings, of which building 7 is an actor from Ikuno who is indispensable for Akira Kurosawa's work. It is a memorial hall where Takashi Shimura (1905-1982)'s movie appearance records and relics are exhibited.
Accommodation is available in buildings 9 and 19, both of which are nostalgic buildings from the Meiji era. Guests can enjoy the life and culture of the mining town while remembering the past.
Building No. 9 mainly displays nostalgic daily necessities from the early Showa period to the '30s of the Showa period.
It also features a traditionally styled kettle bath that can't be seen in modern homes. Please experience it.
Parking is available next to the property. Ikuno Station is 1.2km away and is within walking distance. There's a supermarket and convenience store available too. You can experience scenery that evokes memories of the past, such as the mine trolley road along the Ichikawa river.
Rental bicycles and cycling support is also available for exploring the rest of Asago and further into Ikuno Town.
The property is operated in collaboration with the Ikuno Town autonomous council to support efforts for regional revitalization. The purpose is to develop a special and authentic Japanese countryside experience in the silver mining town of Ikuno.
Guests can freely and leisurely explore Ikuno town and its Silver Mining history. Discover the rest of which Asago City has to offer such as the Takeda Castle ruins which is a sight to behold during "unkai" the sea of clouds. In addition, the area retains a vast amount of nature and over 1200 years of history, including some interesting French influences from the industrialization period.
Free parking is available for guests with a car. Most sites within the town center are accessible on foot. however, for guests who would like to explore beyond the town or delve deeper into nature and other special sites, we can arrange rental bicycles, tours, etc. Brochures and additional information will be offered on-site as well.
The former Ikuno Mine staff dormitory houses (Koushataku) is usually a tour facility from 9 am to 5 pm. There may be visitors around the facility during those times. We ask guests to please understand this.
In addition, this facility is a historic building designated as a cultural property of Asago City, therefore any fire or smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises. Uncooperative guests might be liable to a fine.

 

Japan's oldest remaining company housing (#9) classifies itself as a 5 star hotel.
N.B. Please note that the star ratings are interpreted generously by the hotels in many countries.

 

N.B. Please note that these are considered correct at the time of publishing, but may no longer be available. If any of the facilities are absolutely essential for you please check when booking. Please do not assume that all are included in the room rate.