Be among the first
to stay with us.
A trial season, before we call this place finished.
Built by hand, tested by you.
We’ve spent the past several months building this place room by room, mostly by hand, with the help of volunteers from all over the world. Before we call it “finished” and fully open, we want a season to test everything — the rooms, the heating, the daily rhythm of life here — with real guests staying with us. Your feedback during this period will directly shape what Tazawako becomes.
A few honest notes
Because this is a trial period and not a full opening, we want to be upfront: things won’t be perfect yet. Parts of the building may still be mid-renovation, the heating might not keep every room quite as warm as we’d like, and small fixes will likely keep happening throughout the season. If you’re comfortable coming with an adventurous, patient spirit — and maybe an extra sweater — we’d genuinely love to have you as part of this first winter.
Snow at the window, onsen at dusk.
Winter here means snow piling up outside the windows, the ski season nearby, and the local onsen waiting at the end of a cold day. It’s quieter than summer, but in its own way just as alive — long dinners together, wood stoves running, and plenty of time to slow down. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a proper Akita winter while still getting your work done, this is it.
To thank our first guests
every night of your stay, for the entire Pre-Open period.
“We’d love for you to be among the first to call this place home, even if just for a little while.”— Toshi, Founder of Tazawako Onsen Coliving