A welcome break April 2026
Clilling out on Isligaki Island for a few days then relocating to Fukaoka for some serious windsufing, Sadly Tamami injured her back, so had to sit it out and watch me have all the fun. already making plans to return in 2027
Spring Cleaning, New Beginnings, and Fewer “Basil Fawlty” Moments!
Spring is finally in the air! After one of the busiest winter seasons we’ve ever experienced, we’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. We love what we do, but we’ll be the first to admit that keeping a lodge at 100% capacity was starting to take its toll. The smiles were getting a bit strained, […]
Cross Country Ski weekend
156cm overnight
Make your own Sushi Night
Very popular with our guests, Tamami prepares the ingredients and you create your very own Sushi
Mt Kurohime for lunch
“Our annual tradition is to climb a peak to celebrate our collective September birthdays. This year, we chose Mt. Kurohime (2,053m), a steady and rewarding climb that offered great views in all directions from the summit. After descending in the mid-afternoon, we camped overnight at the Togakushi campground.”
Shinetsu Five Mountain Trail Run 100 miles/160km
26 for Dinner
Myoko was the host this year for the national basketball competions we over 30 teams participating and they are a hungrey lot. “It’s no small feat to feed a team of 26 young basketball players, but over the last two nights, Tamami and Mochan did so with incredible skill. We all want to extend our […]
Our 5th Travellers’ Choice Awards!!
Trail Walk-SUP-BBQ weekend 2025
“And that’s a wrap! What a great weekend of activities and tremendous fun. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Lodge and brought such fantastic energy. We loved sharing every moment with you all. Until next time!