{"id":8444,"date":"2023-06-22T09:41:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T01:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8444"},"modified":"2023-06-22T09:41:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T01:41:53","slug":"rediscover-japan-from-a-historic-gassho-home-in-world-heritage-site-gokayama-now-on-airbnb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/rediscover-japan-from-a-historic-gassho-home-in-world-heritage-site-gokayama-now-on-airbnb\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscover Japan from a historic Gassho home in World Heritage Site Gokayama, now on Airbnb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Situated on the shores of the Sho River and surrounded by high, rugged mountains, the nine-home village of Suganuma is one of the most beautiful and charming places in Japan. It is also one of the country\u2019s best kept secrets. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This summer, Airbnb is offering guests the\nopportunity to experience this World Heritage Site in a way no one else has in\nover 20 years \u2013 with an overnight stay in one of its historic homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With great support from Nanto City and the\nNakashima family \u2013 fifth generation locals \u2013 are listing their centuries-old,\nthatched-roof house on the platform, Airbnb will enable guests to explore\nSuganuma village in an incredibly authentic way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following three years of travel\nrestrictions, lockdowns and isolation, locals and travelers alike are seeking\nconnection with the world around them. In a recent survey<a href=\"#_ftn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a>,\nover 60 percent of respondents said they felt traveling on Airbnb provided a\ncloser connection to the local culture than staying in a hotel or resort. Often\nregarded as a \u201chidden village\u201d because it is without tourist accommodations\n(and typically, only residents are permitted to enter after dusk), Suganuma is\na cultural time capsule. This unique Airbnb stay offers guests the opportunity\nto experience the village in a way that upholds its traditions and preserves\nits heritage for generations to come.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The village\u2019s <em>Gassho-zukuri<\/em> style farmhouses, like the Nakashimas\u2019 family home,\nare particular to the region, with their pitched, thatched roof structures\nenabling these homes to withstand heavy winter snowfall and the test of time.\nThe thatching technique is a local tradition that requires a great deal of time\nand effort, so locals work together based on the system of <em>yui<\/em>, the spirit of mutual support, in which Suganuma and its\npreservation are rooted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to offer a truly unique\nexperience in Suganuma village, a World Heritage Site, through our\ncollaboration with Airbnb. The rich history and vibrant culture of this\ncharming small town, coupled with the warm hearts of the people who live there,\nwill make for a fascinating and restorative stay. We hope this campaign brings\nattention to this beautiful destination for both Japanese residents and guests\nfrom around the world,\u201d stated Mr. Mikio Tanaka, Mayor of Nanto City, Toyama\nPrefecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to open my family\u2019s home\nfor a unique stay that will enable guests to enjoy the traditional life of our\nbeautiful village of Suganuma. Through our collaboration with Airbnb, my family\nand I look forward to providing guests with unique experiences that have been\npart of our village for centuries,\u201d commented Mr. Shinichi Nakashima, Airbnb\nHost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful example of living in harmony with nature, Suganuma is a feast for both the eyes and the soul. The Nakashima family are proud to invite one group of two guests* to see their peaceful valley for themselves for a two-night stay from July 17 &#8211; 19, 2023 for $0** \u2013 a nod to the priceless nature of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their stay, guests will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enjoy a traditional welcome tea and local\ndishes prepared by Mr. Nakashima including Gokayama tofu, mountain vegetables\nand freshly-caught river fish.<\/li><li>Learn about local traditions that have\nbeen sustained for centuries, such as the making of <em>washi<\/em>, a paper made of local fiber, and the creation of <em>sasara<\/em>, a traditional instrument\nfeatured in one of the region\u2019s oldest folk songs.<\/li><li>Enjoy a magical evening light show and\nfolk song experience, where locals illuminate their traditional homes and local\nsong and dance is showcased.<\/li><li>Participate in a hands-on workshop\ncrafting thatched roofs emblematic of local <em>Gassho-zukuri<\/em>\nbuilding techniques. <\/li><li>Explore the sanctity of the village\u2019s lush\nsurroundings with a relaxing guided bike ride.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To facilitate disconnecting from\ntechnology and reconnecting with nature while on site, guests will receive a\n\u201cDisconnect to Connect\u201d kit that includes a&nbsp;\nstationary set made of traditional <em>washi<\/em>\npaper, an instant camera and local aromatherapy kit.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to book<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those\ninterested in exploring one of Japan\u2019s hidden gems like a local can request to book this stay beginning\nFriday, June 30 at 9 a.m JST (Thursday, June 29 at 8 p.m. ET) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/gassho\">airbnb.com\/gassho. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests are responsible for their own\ntravel to and from Suganuma village, and should note that this stay\u2019s rules\nrequire following applicable local rules and guidelines as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/news.airbnb.com\/health-and-safety-mandate\/#:~:text=Today%2C%20we%20announced%20hosts%20and,five%2Dstep%20enhanced%20cleaning%20process.\">Airbnb\u2019s COVID-19 Safety\nPractices<\/a>,\nwhich will include wearing a mask and practicing social distancing when\nrequired by local laws or guidelines. On-site staff will also comply with local\nrules and guidelines while on-site, and will abide by our five-step enhanced\ncleaning process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in becoming an Airbnb Host?\nLearn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/host\/homes\">airbnb.com\/host. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*<\/em><em>This two-night stay is available for one\nparticipant and their fellow guest and is not a contest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>**Inclusive of taxes and fees<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Airbnb is closely monitoring Japanese COVID-19 infection rates and government policies. Airbnb will determine if it is necessary to cancel the stay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> Airbnb users surveyed between December 2022 and March\n2023. 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