Yamato Kogen Region
Stay at a log cabin with a hot spring and explore the mountains
Log Cottage “Horanomori”The village of Mitsue is full of seasonal wonders, such as fireflies in summer and rime ice in winter. Remember your childhood and explore the mountains! Horanomori offers a variety of activities but one of the most popular is wild plant harvesting. After enjoying the mountain, soak yourself in the natural hot spring in the log cabin and relax. Mr. & Mrs. Shiraki are very friendly and welcome you along with their lovely dog, Kuu.
| Address | 5051-138, Mitsue-mura Kozue, Uda-gun, Nara |
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| Owner | Yasuo and Masumi Shiraki |
| Number of rooms | 1 Japanese room （8 tatami mats） |
| Capacity | 4 people (one group only per night) |
| Rate | from 7,000 yen with 2 meals, from 4,000 yen without meals *Rates vary depending on the seasons. |
| Tel | 0745-95-2951 |
| Fax | 0745-95-2951 |
| URL | web1.kcn.jp/horanomori |
| Car park | Available |
| Activities |
  Farming and forestry experience Shiitake mushroom harvesting, wild plants harvesting, firefly watching, roasting coffee beans, soba noodle making, hiking on the Ise Kaido Road, hiking on Mt. Miune, Mt. Obora, Mt. Gakunodo, Mt. Kuroso, and more (Some activities require a fee; please enquire for prices) |
| Meals | Japanese style breakfast, Japanese style dinner from April to October. An additional 1,000 yen per person will be added to the rate with 2 meals if guests request a BBQ, Botan-nabe or Hora-nabe hotpot. Dinner from November to March is Botan-nabe or Hora-nabe hotpot. Lunch box (with tea) can be arranged for an additional 500 yen. |
| Note |
 Without meals Entire house Breakfast Dinner |
Our place offers a perfect base for those who wish to go hiking on Mt. Mitsue and Soni Highland. Feel the slow flow of time and appreciate the beauty of every season.
Yasuo Shiraki