Exceptional countryside retreat in rural Murakami, Niigata(Iromusubi Guest House: Guest House of Ichiju-sansai (One Soup, Three Dishes))

Forget about your daily hustle and bustle and experience cozy countryside life at this guest house in Murakami, Niigata, a city complete with mountains, rivers, the sea, rice paddies, and fields. Savor diverse foods such as Koshihikari rice harvested in Iwafune, edible wild plants, vegetables low in pesticides, sake from a local brewery, and additive-free miso from a local koji (rice malt) maker. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the local kakasa (maternal figures) who welcome the guests. On the next day, you can opt to go pick edible wild plants and collect vegetables. (Advance reservation required)