Fukano Village, Nara
Villa ZAO 
Secluded in the natural and idyllic surroundings at the eastern edge of Nara prefecture, Sasayuri-ann is a private luxury accommodation comprised solely of two different traditional style villas. Both villas are private, available for only a single party each night.
Zao is an old farmhouse characterized by its blackened wood beam and thatched roof. Built over 200 years ago, the villa was renovated in 2014 to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. From the main room, enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful rice terraces and mountain peaks.
Ozunu is a newly built wooden villa just a few minutes ride from Zao, where you can admire Japanese gardens. Here, you might have a chance to enjoy a view of sea of clouds from the porch in the morning.
A variety of cultural and natural activities that sparks your spirituality are available, some of which hosted by the villa owner who is also an ascetic monk.
| Accommodation Type | Traditional style Japanese Villa |
|---|---|
| Access | Approx. 1.5 hrs. from Osaka Approx. 4.0 hrs. from Tokyo (both including 15-min. taxi ride from Nabari Station) |
| Price Range* | Zao: Approx. 70,000 yen / person or above Ozunu: Approx. 90,000 yen / person or above |
| Environment | Rural Nara Prefecture where you can appreciate beautiful views of rice terraces and mountains |
| Room | 2 private villas |
| Private Bath | Both villas are equipped with a private bath |
*Zao: Per person per night, for 2-6 occupancy on low seasons including breakfast, taxes, and service charge.
*Ozunu: Per person per night, for 2-6 occupancy on low seasons including breakfast, taxes, and service charge.
For room availability and price, please check when booking.
*Ozunu: Per person per night, for 2-6 occupancy on low seasons including breakfast, taxes, and service charge.
For room availability and price, please check when booking.
View from the main room of Villa OZUNU
Panoramic view from Villa OZUNU with Japanese garden.
Basic Information
Dining
- For dinner, you can choose from a variety of catering menus, such as shabu-shabu hot pot using local beef at the hearth, Japanese kaiseki meal by a Michelin-starred chef, vegan meal, etc.
Bath
Villa OZUNU- Both Zao and Ozunu are equipped with a private bath.
- The bathtub in Zao is made of cypress. From the bathtub in Ozunu, you can enjoy a view of Japanese garden.
Others
- Check in from 15:00
- Check out 11:00
- Internet: WiFi available
- English: OK
Room Type and Prices
Both Zao and Ozunu are traditional style Japanese wooden villas with thatched roofs and iroris, traditional Japanese sunken hearths. Each villa features a living room, dining room, kitchen, loft space, private bath and toilet. Additionally, futon mattresses are provided for guests.
Villa ZAO- Zao - The villa features a private cypress bath and a barbecue area with a pizza oven on the premises.
- Ozunu - The villa boasts a private bath with a garden view, along with three different types of Japanese gardens and a traditional tea ceremony room.
Prices differ depending on villa type and seasonality, generally starting from 70,000 yen / person for 2-6 occupancy during low seasons including breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
*Dinner needs to be ordered in advance (at extra price); you can choose from the catering menus such as hot pot (Shabu Shabu) cooked on "irori", etc.
Access
Transportation
By train （from Osaka)
- Osaka Namba - [Kintetsu Nara Line, Express train: 3 min.] - Osaka Uehonmachi Station - [Kintetsu Osaka Line, Express train: 70 min.] - Nabari Station - [Taxi: 15 min.] - Sasayuri-ann
By train （from Tokyo)
- Tokyo - [JR Tokaido bullet train: 1 hour and 40 min.] - Nagoya Station - Kintetsu Nagoya Station - [Kintetsu Limited Express train "Urban Liner ": 80 min.] - Nabari Station - [Taxi: 15 min.] - Sasayuri-ann
By Helicopter transfer from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and one day flight tour to Mt. Koya
Recommended Activities
A variety of activities to experience Japanese cultures are available at Sasayuri-ann, such as a lesson of Japanese musical instrument Shakuhachi (free of charge), tea ceremony (please ask for the price).
- Tea ceremony by tea master at tea house in OZUNU
- Hiking at Akame Shijuuhachitaki (Forty-eight waterfalls of Akame)
