Rakuten LIFULL STAY opened “Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa” in the lush mountainside of Aso Ward, Kumamoto Prefecture, limited to 5 groups per day

The exterior (left) and interior (right) of “Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa”

“Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa” special page: https://stay.rakuten.co.jp/villa/aso-kurokawa/

“Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa” has a total of 5 independent villas standing on a lush mountainside at an altitude of about 800 meters. With the concept of “integration of time and forest”, the living room, dining room, and bedroom all face large French windows, and you can enjoy the beautiful view of the forest in the bright and open room. The ceiling is made of solid wood, the floor and walls are made of natural wood, and the warmth of wood can be felt even in the guest room. Each room has an exclusive area of ​​more than 110 square meters, including wooden decks, and can accommodate up to 6 people, allowing you to spend relaxing time with friends or family.
In the luxurious stone bathrooms of all buildings, you can enjoy the natural hot spring flowing directly from the source while looking at the sprawling forest outside the window. There is also a private sauna room. During outdoor activities, you can lie on the deckchairs on the spacious wooden deck of about 30 square meters, and enjoy the time of “exquisite” while bathing in the forest.

Baths where you can enjoy natural hot springs flowing directly from the source (left) (right) Private sauna (right)

For the first time on the wooden deck, there is a “LOTTE STAY” fire pit, where you can enjoy an extraordinary time while watching the flames, or use a hot plate to grill and enjoy the feeling of glamping. Plus, desks, Wi-Fi, kitchens, and washer/dryers, perfect for work and extended stays.
One of the five buildings is pet friendly with a private dock. Accommodates up to 2 large dogs and also provides pet supplies such as cages, food bowls and toilet seats.

A wooden deck with a fire pit creates relaxing moments (left) A bedroom where you can relax in the warmth of wood (right)

Rakuten LIFULL STAY will continue to promote “Rakuten STAY” nationwide and provide travelers with a new accommodation experience.

■ About “Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa”
Special page: https://stay.rakuten.co.jp/villa/aso-kurokawa/
Address: 6843-16 Manganji Temple, Minamioguni Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture
Access: About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport
Number of rooms: 5
Capacity and total construction area, accommodation cost (1 room/night):
Ordinary room, 6-person pet-friendly room, about 110 square meters (guest room about 80 square meters, wooden deck about 30 square meters) from 25,000 yen (consumption tax, decoration fee, bathing tax included)
*Prices vary depending on seasons, accommodation reservation sites, etc.
*Check-in time: 3:00 pm / Check-out time: 10:00 am
Reservation method: Reservations can be made through domestic and foreign accommodation reservation sites such as “Vacation STAY” and “Rakuten Travel”
Reservation start date: July 22, 2022 (Friday)
Accommodation reservation start date: July 28, 2022 (Thursday)
Owner, Design and Construction: Ueda Home Co., Ltd.
Architectural Design: Archipelago Architects Studio
Operator: Rakuten LIFULL STAY Co., Ltd.

■ About “Rakuten STAY”
Rakuten STAY Leasing the Rakuten STAY brand to corporate and individual real estate owners who wish to operate private hotels and lodges, Rakuten LIFULL STAY provides everything from installation consultation to construction and cleaning. It is a cooperation of a consignment company that provides comprehensive operation agency services until operation. When users stay at facilities where “Rakuten STAY” has been introduced, they can use facilities, amenities and ancillary services based on a consistent concept no matter where they are. By creating an environment where even customers who have never used private accommodation can use private accommodation and simple accommodation with peace of mind, we aim to expand the entire accommodation and private accommodation market and have about 40 facilities nationwide.
“Rakuten Stay”: https://stay.rakuten.co.jp/

■Rakuten LIFULL STAY Co., Ltd.
Address: 3-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Sokatsu Ota Representative Director
Business Scope: Accommodation/accommodation facility reservation website business, accommodation facility/accommodation facility management agency business, etc.
Year and month of establishment: March 2017
Website: https://www.rakuten-lifull-stay.co.jp/

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