About WAYA
An old folk house built in the Meiji era with a history of over 100 years. The guest house “Waya” opened at a house that used to run a textile industry in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture.
Inspired by the city of Tainan in Taiwan, the dormitory offers an atmosphere that blends the history and culture of Ashikaga.
Apart from everyday life, each visitor is free to choose their own time. It is a space where a relaxing time flows.
The meaning of “WAYA”
The “wa” of the “Waya” includes various “wa” such as the “wa” in Yukiwa-cho, Ashikaga City, where “Waya” is built, and the “wa” that represents the circle between people. In Ashikaga City, which once prospered in the textile industry, it is expressed that people are spun and connected with each other. “Waya” values the connection between people and shares a space where visitors can connect various “wa”.
ROOMS
We have two dormitory-type rooms.
Japanese old-fashioned low ceilings, plain rustic walls, and the pleasant scent of wood and tatami makes you feel nostalgic and calm.
Experience the feeling of relief and healing as if you were visiting a Japanese grandma’s house.
Room 201
Room 201, which faces the south side,
allows you to spend an open time with the sunlight piercing through the window and the pleasant breeze that shakes the curtains.
The room has an alcove, and graffiti that seems to be from that old time remains on the wall. It is a space where you can feel the atmosphere of the 100-year-old building itself.
If you look into the balcony, you may be able to meet neighbor’s cat while basking in the sun on the roof. You are lucky if you can meet it!
Equipment: Room key, Air conditioner
Capacity: 4 people
Price: 4,000 yen / person (tax included)
*Please contact us if you have more than 4 people.
- Dormitory type
- Capacity: 4 people
- Price: 4,000 yen / person (tax included)
- * Please contact us if you have more than 4 people.
Room 202
Room 202 facing the north is a children’s room at that time.
It is the perfect space to get away from everyday life and calm your mind. The design of the time drawn on the sliding doors and the skylight to illuminate the kitchen part on the first floor that can be seen from the window will be something special that is rarely seen in modern times.
The sound of the shamisen that you sometimes hear from somewhere gives you peace of mind and healing. If you are wondering where you can hear the sound, ask the owner.
Equipment: Room key, Air conditioner
Room 202
Room 202 facing the north is a children’s room at that time.
It is the perfect space to get away from everyday life and calm your mind. The design of the time drawn on the sliding doors and the skylight to illuminate the kitchen part on the first floor that can be seen from the window will be something special that is rarely seen in modern times.
The sound of the shamisen that you sometimes hear from somewhere gives you peace of mind and healing. If you are wondering where you can hear the sound, ask the owner.
Equipment: Room key, Air conditioner
Capacity: 3 people
Price: 4,000 yen / person (tax included)
*Please contact us if you have more than 3 people.
- Dormitory type
- Capacity: 3 people
- Price: 4,000 yen / person (tax included)
- * Please contact us if you have more than 3 people.
Share Space
Share Space
In the share space, there are many parts where the architecture of that time remained as it is, and how to make beams and spaces using the curves of wood as they are. You can enjoy the atmosphere of 100 years ago. Feel free to read books, watch TV, cook, get together, and more. I hope you will find your favorite way of spending and enjoy a meaningful space and time.
Washroom
It is available in the share space on the 1st floor.
Shared kitchen
We have refrigerators, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, rice cookers, IHs, cooking equipment, seasonings, etc.
Restroom
We have 2 locations on the 1st floor.
Bathroom
We also have a bathtub, but we ask that you use only the shower. If you want to soak in the bathtub, walk to Hananoyu-onsen, which is a 5-minute walk away. It is the only public bath in Ashikaga City, which is also famous as a film location.
Services
各種サービス
Paid Services
Ashikaga
Ashikaga
“Ashikaga School” known as the oldest school in Japan, “Bannaji” which is one of the 100 famous castles in Japan, “Orihime Shrine” which is famous as a matchmaking shrine, and Yukiwacho, Ashikaga City where the guest house is built is located within a 5-minute walk from these Ashikaga’s representative spots. The area around Yukiwa-cho is the site of a Jinya, an old Hanamachi. A tasteful cityscape with old buildings, history, and culture. When you touch the warmth created by the people who live and visit here and the circle, it makes you feel as if the time is slowly advancing.
Kitanaka-street, which is near guest house, is lined with many bars and restaurants, and is a gathering place for the smiles of many people, including locals. There are many other attractive shops such as the old-fashioned public bath that was the setting for the movie and fashionable cafes, so you will surely find your favorite spot.
Please ask the owner about the charm of the shop, which cannot be conveyed by letters alone, and the tourist spots that only locals know. I’m sure you’ll want to come visit this city and our guest house again.
Access
From JR Ashikaga station
1. Exit the north exit of JR Ashikaga Station and turn left at the JR Ashikaga Station entrance intersection in front of the station.
2. Continue straight on the main street called Chuo-dori 中央通り. (About 10 minutes)
3. When you see a building called “Yuai-kaikan友愛会館” on your left, turn right in front of a Japanese sweets store called “Kouundo 香雲堂” opposite.
4. Continue straight for about 3 minutes, then walk for about 1 minute after crossing one intersection, and you will see “Waya” on your left. (About 4 minutes)
From Tobu Ashikaga-shi station
1. Exit from the north exit of Tobu Ashikagashi Station and walk toward the bank.
2. Cross the bridge called Nakabashi, which has three green arches, then cross the railroad crossing, and go straight on at a large intersection. (About 10 minutes)
3. When you see a large temple called “Bannaji” on your right, turn left at the small alley opposite the Bannaji west gate. (About 3 minutes)
4. Continue along the narrow alley, and when you cross the parking lot, you will find “Waya” behind the old house. (About 2 minutes)
Information
Check-in: 17: 00-22: 00
Check-out: ~ 10: 00
(Additional charge of 500 yen for check-in after 22:00)
Please feel free to contact us for early morning check-out, etc.
Payment can be made in cash or PayPay.
* Accommodation may be refused for guests who may cause inconvenience to other guests, such as other guests or neighbors.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation fee is as follows. Please contact us as soon as possible if there are any changes.
If the reservation is canceled the day before the intended check-in day: 100%
If the reservation is canceled on the intended check-in day: 100%
If no notice is received of cancellation: 100%
Contact
For inquiries, please contact us by E-mail or phone.
When you contact us by E-mail, please make sure you contains
・Name
・Phone number
along with the details of your inquiry.
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