Naka City, Ibaraki ・ Whole-property log cabin rental
A whole-property log cabin nestled in the quiet satoyama countryside of Naka City. With a spacious layout for up to 20 guests, it's a relaxed getaway for three-generation trips, family holidays, or gatherings with friends.
MARUTAGOYA HOTARU — Log Cabin in the Satoyama of Naka City
CONCEPT
Marutagoya Hotaru is a log cabin set in the satoyama countryside of Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Your stay includes exclusive use of both the log cabin and an adjoining single-story building. Set well apart from neighboring homes, the spacious grounds open onto a garden surrounded by rural scenery. Whether it's a three-generation trip, a family summer holiday, or a gathering with close friends, large groups can relax and spread out, surrounded by nature.
FACILITY
A wood-scented log cabin paired with an adjoining single-story guest building. A free, open layout that only a whole-property rental can offer, comfortable even for large groups.
Enjoy exclusive use of both the log cabin and the single-story building. With 3 bedrooms , the spacious layout suits large groups and three-generation trips alike.
Nearby is a biotope pond where you can encounter seasonal creatures and plants while strolling. Set well apart from neighboring homes, it offers plenty of privacy too.
The garden has BBQ equipment plus a simple outdoor hearth. Gather around the coals, or try your hand at hearth cooking.
Surrounded by nearby waterways and rice paddies. On early-summer evenings, you may catch sight of fireflies around the property.
Try nagashi-somen, noodles flowing down a bamboo flume — an available option for a summertime treat with family or friends.
A generously sized stone bathtub beneath a fragrant hinoki (cypress) ceiling and walls — a wonderfully relaxing way to soak away travel fatigue.
NATURE
Satoyama countryside that changes its expression with each season. Here you'll find nature experiences you won't find anywhere else.
Along the waterways around the property, fireflies can sometimes be seen dancing on early-summer nights. Turning off the lights and waiting quietly is, in itself, one of the luxuries unique to the satoyama.
We can set up a bamboo flume in the garden for nagashi-somen — noodles flowing down a split bamboo channel. It's a classic summer activity that gets everyone, from kids to adults, involved.
The property is surrounded by rice paddies and coppice woods. Nearby is a biotope pond you can stop by while strolling, home to seasonal creatures and plants. Set apart from neighboring homes, mornings greet you with the calls of bush warblers and pheasants, while evenings let you have the relaxed satoyama air all to yourself.
Marutagoya Hotaru plans to introduce a wood-burning stove, along with satoyama experiences such as bamboo-shoot digging, rice planting, and bamboo craft workshops. We aim to be a log cabin where there's something new to discover every time you visit.
How to enjoy nature at Marutagoya Hotaru, season by season
Fresh greenery and rice planting as the satoyama awakens
Firefly viewing, nagashi-somen, and a sky full of stars
A bountiful rural landscape and autumn-leaf walks
Crisp air and quiet satoyama nights
STAY GUIDE
Free-form planning made possible by exclusive use of both buildings. Here's what you need to know for your stay.
The wood-scented living-dining space is made for gathering together.
| Buildings | Exclusive use of 2 buildings: the log cabin (living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bedroom, bathroom, toilet) and the single-story guest building (2 bedrooms, toilet, washroom) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 20 guests (exclusive use of both buildings) |
| Bedding | Maximum 20 guests. Sleeping arrangements depend on group size and composition; two guests may share a double bed. |
| Check-in | From 15:00 (please submit the names of all guests by the day before your stay) |
| Check-out | By 11:00 |
| Parking | Free, on-site (no reservation needed) |
| Pets | Not allowed; legally recognized assistance dogs are handled in accordance with Japanese law |
| Smoking | No smoking indoors. Smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor area. |
| Quiet hours | Please keep noise down between 22:00 and 7:00 |
| Internet | No internet connection (Wi-Fi is not available) |
| Children | Adults and children pay the same; include everyone in the guest count. No cribs or extra beds. |
| Cancellation policy | Direct bookings: cancellation is free through eight days before check-in; 100% from seven days before through check-in day. Final guest count is normally set seven days before check-in. Reductions after final confirmation are not refunded. Increases require individual approval of capacity, bedding and operating conditions, with a recalculated price (maximum 20). The property pays bank fees for refunds. OTA bookings follow their agreed conditions. |
Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese ／ Operated by: Chisetsu Co., Ltd.
Check request statusMaximum 20 guests across the entire property
The total party must not exceed 20 guests. Bedding use varies with your group; two guests may share a double bed. Bedding arrangements do not change the accommodation price.
Schematic room layout, not to scale. Bed positions and the relative location of the two buildings are not shown.
AROUND HERE
Nature and learning spots unique to Naka City. Well worth a visit during your stay.
A complex combining a botanical garden, tree-top adventure course, and hot spring facility. A spot the whole family can enjoy all day.
A unique museum where you can learn about mushroom ecology and local specialties of Naka City — a great spot for family learning time.
Surrounded by rural scenery and coppice woods, ideal for walking or cycling. Enjoy the satoyama's changing seasonal expressions.
A farm offering blueberry picking. Check the official website for current opening dates, varieties and visiting conditions.
Around 4 hectares of fields near Naka LuckyFM Park (Naka Sports Park) burst into sunflowers each summer — a Naka City tradition, and within walking distance of Marutagoya Hotaru. Dates and events, including fireworks, vary by year. Check the tourism association’s current announcements.
Please normally request a direct booking at least 28 days before check-in. Requests within 28 days remain open to individual consultation, subject to availability and preparation. Existing stays and their three-day buffers remain unavailable. A request is not a confirmed booking; only our confirmation establishes the reservation.
Tax included: JPY 28,000 per night for up to four guests, plus JPY 4,800 per additional guest per night. Total = (28,000 + 4,800 × guests beyond four) × nights. Adults and children pay the same. Bedding type or use does not change the accommodation price. Separately requested experiences or options may incur additional charges, quoted before application.
Maximum 20 guests. Sleeping arrangements depend on group size and composition; two guests may share a double bed.
Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00. Please ask in advance about early check-in; we accommodate requests when preparation allows.
Direct bookings: cancellation is free through eight days before check-in; 100% from seven days before through check-in day. Final guest count is normally set seven days before check-in. Reductions after final confirmation are not refunded. Increases require individual approval of capacity, bedding and operating conditions, with a recalculated price (maximum 20). The property pays bank fees for refunds. OTA bookings follow their agreed conditions.
Full payment by bank transfer is normally due seven days before check-in. For an exceptionally accepted booking after that deadline, we specify an individual payment deadline. We may cancel an unpaid reservation following individual review; cancellation is not automatic. Guests pay the bank transfer fee for accommodation payments.
Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Groups consisting only of minors cannot stay. Do not admit unregistered visitors to the property without prior permission. Illegal activities, conduct against public order or morals, and use for providing or receiving sexual services are prohibited. Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, use may be stopped and guests may be asked to leave.
No pets (assistance dogs are handled in accordance with law). No indoor smoking, including electronic cigarettes. No Wi-Fi. Parking comfortably accommodates about four cars; ask about more. Use BBQs and fire only in designated areas, never on artificial turf. Clean equipment and dispose of charcoal and ash in designated places. Outdoor fireworks: courtyard only, until 22:00; no aerial fireworks.
Enjoy the changing seasons in our natural surroundings. Insects may occasionally enter rooms, and spider webs may appear outdoors or around the buildings. We clean and maintain the property with care, but cannot completely prevent these features of the natural environment.
Specific check-in instructions and emergency contact details for your stay will be provided privately before arrival.
Guest guide · Accommodation terms (Japanese) · Privacy policy (Japanese)
BOOKING REQUEST
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Tax included · adults and children pay the same
Tax included · per guest · maximum 20
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4692-306 To, Naka City, Ibaraki 311-0122, Japan
Approx. 14 km (about 20 min. by car) from Mito Station
Approx. 34 km from Ibaraki Airport
Approx. 94 km from Narita International Airport
*Searching by address alone may point to a location some distance from the actual property. Please use the Google Maps link above to confirm the exact spot.
*The property sits partway up a slope with three entrances. From the bottom of the slope, they are, in order: our property, our neighbor's home, and an entrance leading to another road. If you're arriving after dark, please take care to use the entrance at the bottom of the slope, as that is ours (during the day, the log cabin is partly visible from the road partway up the slope).