Historical hotel Luxurious
Bon-yado U｜Akita Nishimonai
Ugo, JapanA base in Ugo.
【Concept】
Stay in a Living Heritage: "Uchigura" Luxury and Fermentation Culture.
Located in Ugo, Akita, Bon-yado U is a boutique hotel set in a beautifully restored "Uchigura" (a traditional storehouse built inside a house). We offer a unique fusion of historic architecture, UNESCO-recognized culture, and modern wellness.
【Highlights】
・Heritage Design: Experience the heavy timber beams and earthen walls of an authentic Uchigura, uniquely designed to withstand Akita's heavy snow.
・Cultural Theme: Inspired by the Nishimonai Bon Odori (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage), our design reflects the mystical beauty of one of Japan’s greatest traditional dances.
・Kura Lounge & Sauna: Relax in our grand lounge—a converted Rice Warehouse with soaring ceilings—and rejuvenate in our exclusive Warehouse Sauna, offering the ultimate "Totonu" experience.
【Accommodations】
・Suites: Spacious private rooms with two double beds, perfect for families and groups. Includes gourmet meals featuring local "Koji" (fermentation) specialties and premium Kimura Brewery sake.
・Dormitory: An artistic communal room themed after the painter Minomushi Sanjin who once stayed here. Guests can enjoy the Cafe & Bar menu in the historic lounge.
【Access】
Major Hubs:
・JR Yuzawa Station / Yuzawa IC: 15 mins by car.
・JR Omagari Station (Shinkansen): 50 mins by car.
・Akita Airport: 1 hour 10 mins by car.
Regional Driving Times:
・From Sendai: 2h 20m
・From Yamagata: 2h
・From Morioka: 1h 40m
・From Akita City: 1h 10m.
【Key Info】
・Check-in: 15:00 – 21:00.
・Awards: Booking. com Traveller Review Award 2026.
- Wi-fi
- Car park
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- À la carte dinner · extra charge
- À la carte lunch · extra charge
- Air conditioning in public areas
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Bed in dormitory economy
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Towel menu · Plug adaptor · Make-up mirror · Desk · Toiletries · Wi-fi · Living room · Library
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Up to 8 guests
4 × Bunk beds
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Up to 3 guests
2 × Double bed 131-150 width
Wi-fi · Bathroom · Shower · Bathtub · Hairdryer · Internet access · Kitchenette · Minibar
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Up to 4 guests
4 × Single bed 80-130 width
Wi-fi · Smoke detector · Sauna · Dining Area · Towels and bed linen at surcharge · Library · Hairdryer · Internet access
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Up to 6 guests
2 × Double bed 131-150 width
Bluetooth speaker · Electric Kettle · Library · Towels and bed linen at surcharge · Dining Area · Sauna · Children share the bed with parents · Housekeeping
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Up to 1 guests
1 × Single bed 80-130 width · 1 × Single bed 80-130 width · 1 × Single bed 80-130 width · 1 × Single bed 80-130 width
Dining Area · Library · Towel menu · Shared bathroom · Plug adaptor · Desk · Wi-fi · Living room
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Facilities
- Wi-fi
- Car park
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Concierge
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Oven
- Smoke detector
- Toaster
Catering
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- BarExtra charge
- CaféExtra charge
- Highchairs
- Non-smoking area
Meals
- À la carte dinnerExtra charge
- À la carte lunchExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Breakfast a la carteExtra charge
- Breakfast and dinnerExtra charge
- Breakfast and lunchExtra charge
- Breakfast served to the tableExtra charge
- BrunchExtra charge
- Set menu dinnerExtra charge
- Set menu lunchExtra charge
Business
- Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
- PrinterExtra charge
Health
- SaunaExtra charge
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Nishimonai-Honcho, Ugo, Akita, Japan, 47, 012-1131
Ugo, Japan
Bon-yado U｜Akita Nishimonai · Nishimonai-Honcho, Ugo, Akita, Japan, 47
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