Near the 44th temple, Daihoji Chinryutei Omogo Ryokan

Built in 1868, the first year of Meiji—-
this is the most historic room in the inn, a space that has carried the deepest passage of time.

Originally designed as a refined dining room, it welcomed many people who gathered around the blessings of the seasons. If you look up at the ceiling, you will see a coffered ceiling made with eight kinds of fine Japanese wood. The quiet harmony created by the grain and tones of the wood still conveys the aesthetic sense and craftsmanship of the artisans of that time.

Even after 150 years, the strength of the materials and the design philosophy remain alive.

Here, you do not simply “stay”; you place yourself within the atmosphere of Meiji-era life. With all five senses, experience the beauty and spirit of Japanese architecture handed down across time.

Do not simply look at history—step inside it.We invite you to enjoy that experience in this room.

What appears at the end of a slow walk across a wooden bridge is a detached wing added in 1958.

A little away from the main building, this space is softly shielded from its surroundings, and was once prepared to welcome special guests.

During the years when Japan was beginning its period of rapid economic growth, it was also used as a place for important meetings where people spoke of the future. Quiet tension and hope intersected.

Beyond the large open windows lies the clear air of Kumakogen and mountain scenery that changes with the seasons. In the distance, you can also sense the rhythms of daily life, and the landscape where nature and living blend together unfolds like a painting.

From the moment you cross the bridge, time and atmosphere begin to shift gently. This detached house is a quiet and rich place where you can step softly away from everyday life and face yourself.

Three private rooms thoughtfully designed to value privacy.
True to their names, these rooms are themed around hinoki cypress, cedar (Sugi), and pine (Matsu)—trees that represent Japan. Carefully selected wood is alive throughout each space.

Once you close the door, you enter a small, serene world reminiscent of a tea room. Wrapped in the scent of wood, you may wish to relax your body after a long day of walking, or quietly reflect on the pilgrimage route and the encounters of your journey.

Because these rooms are filled with simplicity, there is no single way to spend your time. Only those who stay here can carve out their own time. This is a place of serene tranquility.

Our inn stands in harmony with sloping terrain. This room, arranged along the hillside, has a floor that tilts, creating a space with a slightly unreal character.

From its two windows, you can look out over the inner garden, where light and shadow shift softly over time. The room’s design avoids excessive decoration and is devoted instead to a delicate, restrained aesthetic. Quietly alive within it is the Japanese sense of wabi-sabi.

A small sense of unfamiliarity awakens the senses. Spend some time turning your attention inward as you enjoy the unique atmosphere of this space. It is a modest little room of "adventure", especially for those who travel with curiosity.

Among the seven guest rooms on the top floor, this is the one with the greatest sense of spaciousness.

Its open, unpartitioned layout still carries traces of the days when this building served as a pilgrims’ inn.

As the phrase “once-in-a-lifetime encounter” (Ichigo-Ichi'e) suggests, travelers who met along the road would share meals, conversations, and sleep, regardless of age or status, before going their separate ways again. In that space lived the Japanese spirit of valuing chance encounters and cherishing human connection.

Today, while inheriting that open atmosphere, we recommend this room as a place for families and close companions to relax and talk together at ease.

Spaciousness allows even the distances in our hearts to feel more open.We hope the time you spend here will become a moment that allows you to once again feel the value of encounter.

The 1960s――
a time when everyday life in Japan was beginning to change dramatically in the midst of rapid economic growth.

The architect of that time quietly layered both a longing for Western lifestyle and the emerging atmosphere of café culture in Japan into this space. Although built on Japanese materials and composition, it has a modern, light feel. Its distinctive presence is unique to a Japanese-Western fusion style. You can sense the unique warmth that could only have emerged in that era.

From the large windows, you can take in the greenery of the inner garden. Soft light pours in and gently loosens the flow of time. When you place yourself here, your thoughts will naturally turn to how people once dreamed of new ways of living amid the changing times.

A moment to pause during your journey.
Please spend time here as a place to sit quietly and feel the changing aesthetics of Japan across the ages.

This large hall is approximately 102 square meters in size. It was once the setting for banquets hosting nearly one hundred guests during the time when Kumakogen Town thrived through forestry.

It is truly a space that holds the story of the region, layered with memories of the town’s prosperity and the smiles of its people.

Today, it has been transformed into a space evoking the quiet atmosphere of a dojo.

Its open tatami-covered space conveys the clean beauty of Japanese architecture, stripped of all excess. If you practice zen or meditation here in the clear early morning air, your mind and breathing will settle. The first step of your day’s journey will surely feel all the more pure.

The memory of lively gatherings, and the stillness of the present.
Why not spend a moment here restoring your inner balance in a place that holds both?