OH!TOMARI
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OH!TOMARI at night: lit windows, a neon sign, and the sea beyond

Ishikawa, Nanao / Otomari

Three seconds.

About

A house by the sea,
entirely your own.

One group a day, in a house that faces the Sea of Japan.
A barrel sauna, an open fire, and the quiet in between.

Otomari, in Nanao, Ishikawa. The Noto Peninsula begins here, and the Sea of Japan is across the road. Three seconds to the sea. OH!TOMARI is a single-story house that takes one group a day. The whole house is yours.

The neighbors are far off. What you hear is the waves, and firewood cracking. Warm up in the barrel sauna on the sea-facing deck, cool off in the outdoor cold plunge and the sea breeze, then sit by the fire after dark. That is what this place is for.

  • One group a day
  • Up to 6 guests
  • Whole house
  • 1 min from Otomari IC
The Sea of Japan from the living room window
The Sea of Japan, from the living room
Experience

Fire, steam, and the sound of the sea.

Three things you can only do here.

Two guests looking out at the sea from inside the barrel sauna
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Barrel sauna

A barrel sauna sits on a viewing deck, 2.5 meters above the ground, facing the water. Use it as often as you like within the hours it is available. Cool off in the outdoor cold plunge and the sea breeze. In front of you there is nothing but the Sea of Japan.

  • Outdoor cold plunge and shower
  • An original tenugui (a Japanese cotton hand towel) for guests on the sauna plan
  • Available on the Stay with the Barrel Sauna plan
Three guests around the fire at night, the sea behind them
02

Fire and BBQ

The covered BBQ area has a Coleman gas grill. Gas canisters are free, so there is no charcoal to light. After dark, move to the fire pit. Bring your own firewood, or buy it nearby.

  • Gas grill and canisters, free to use
  • A fire pit, with firewood you bring or buy nearby
  • Bring your own food
Sunrise over the water, seen from the road in front of the house
03

Sunrise, and a quiet sea.

Cross the road in front of the house and you are at the water. On a clear morning the sun comes up over the horizon, right in front of you. By day the sea is blue. At night you only hear it. The nearest houses are far enough away that you can do as you please.

  • Three seconds to the sea
  • Quiet hours 22:00–7:00, and then only the waves
The House

A single-story house, warm with wood.

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Guests
Up to 6 guests (one group a day)
Beds
Two semi-double beds. For 3 or more guests, futon mattresses you lay out yourselves
Bath
One bathroom with a tub, one toilet, one washbasin
Kitchen
Induction cooktop, cookware, tableware, kettle, rice cooker, microwave, fridge
Appliances
Washing machine, hair dryer, air conditioning
TV & Wi-Fi
TV with Netflix and Prime Video, free Wi-Fi
Amenities
Bath towels, hand towels, toothbrush sets, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
Outdoors
Barrel sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, covered BBQ area, fire pit
Parking
Free, three cars (four if you park close)
Not provided
Pajamas or yukata, meals (this is a room-only stay, so please bring your own food)
Plans

Two ways to stay.

Both are room-only stays: the whole house, up to 6 guests.

Inside the barrel sauna SAUNA + STAY

Stay with the Barrel Sauna

Everything OH!TOMARI has, including the sauna, the cold plunge, and the outdoor shower.

  • Use the sauna as often as you like within the hours it is available
  • An original tenugui to take home
  • The covered BBQ area and the fire pit are yours as well

Rates vary by date and number of guests

The sofa and hammock in the living room STAY

Stay without the Barrel Sauna

The sea, the fire, and the quiet of having the house to yourselves, without the sauna.

  • Everything on the property except the barrel sauna
  • The covered BBQ area and the fire pit are yours as well
  • Priced below the sauna plan

Rates vary by date and number of guests

You can book straight from the buttons on each plan. Availability and rates are also on our official booking page.

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Reservation

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You can book through Booking.com, Airbnb, Rakuten Travel, or our official booking page. Payment and cancellation terms depend on where you book. The terms for each are set out below.

Check-in
15:00–18:00
Check-out
10:00

Check-in and check-out times are the same wherever you book.

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Select your dates to see availability and rates.

The calendar updates automatically, including bookings made through Booking.com, Airbnb, and Rakuten Travel. The button opens our official booking page (beds24.com) in a new tab, with rates for both the sauna and the no-sauna plan.

Payment
Credit card. Nothing is charged when you book. 50% of the total is charged first, and the balance (50%) 14 days before check-in, both taken automatically from the card on file
Cancellation
31 days or more before arrivalFree30 to 15 days before arrival50%14 days before arrival or later100%Within 48 hours of bookingFree

Booking sites

Book directly on the site you already use.

Payment
The site's own payment methods apply
Cancellation
The site's own cancellation policy applies. The terms are shown on each site when you book, so please check them there
Stay

Before you arrive

Check-in
15:00–18:00

We meet you at the house with the key. We cannot check anyone in after 18:00.

Check-out
10:00

On stays of more than one night, there is no mid-stay cleaning or change of sheets.

Meals
Room only

Please bring your own food. The kitchen, the BBQ area, and the fire pit are yours.

  • Guests under 18 cannot stay without an adult.
  • The house is non-smoking, including e-cigarettes. Smoking is allowed outside, in the designated spot.
  • Quiet hours are 22:00–7:00. Please keep music and voices down.
  • Please keep fireworks to handheld sparklers, and finish by 22:00. They are not permitted indoors.
  • Only the guests on the booking may enter the house, even for the day. Please let us know in advance if your numbers change.
  • Incense, mosquito coils, and other strongly scented items are not permitted.
  • Parts of the property are not safe for small children. We cannot accept liability for accidents or injuries.
  • The house stands in a rural spot, so there are insects. We provide insect repellent.
House rules (full text)
  1. Guests under 18 may not stay without an adult.
  2. Check-in is 15:00–18:00, and check-out is 10:00.
  3. The maximum occupancy is 6 people.
  4. Everything in the house is yours to use. Please return each item to where you found it.
  5. No outdoor shoes inside. Please take them off at the entrance.
  6. The rooms are non-smoking, including e-cigarettes, because smoke sets off the fire alarm. Smoking under the kitchen extractor fan is not permitted either. Smoking is allowed outside, in the designated spot. Smoking anywhere else may result in a charge for cleaning.
  7. Incense, mosquito coils, and other strongly scented items may not be used indoors.
  8. Towels, tableware, and appliances may not be taken from the house.
  9. Parts of the property can be dangerous for small children. We cannot accept liability for any accident or trouble on the premises.
  10. If the building or its facilities are damaged during your stay, we will charge the actual cost of the repair.
  11. Only the guests named on the booking may enter the house, even for the day. Please tell us before check-in if your numbers change. If we find that someone not on the booking has entered without notice, we will charge an additional amount equal to the accommodation fee already paid.
  12. On stays of more than one night, we do not change the sheets or clean the house.
  13. The house stands in a rural spot, and there are a lot of insects. We provide insect repellent, but we cannot accept liability for insect bites.
  14. Quiet hours are 22:00–7:00. Sound carries to the houses nearby, so please avoid loud music and loud conversation.
  15. Please finish fireworks by 22:00, as they cause trouble with the neighbors. Handheld sparklers are fine, but not indoors. If anything is damaged, we will charge the actual cost of the repair.
  16. We cannot accept liability for any dispute with the neighbors.
  17. If a neighbor complains or contacts the authorities, we may ask you to leave.
  18. Items left behind will be disposed of unless you contact us by the day after check-out.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms depend on where you booked.

Bookings made through our official booking page (the "See availability and rates" button on this site)

31 days or more before arrivalFree (full refund)
30 to 15 days before arrival50% of the total
14 days before arrival, up to the day itself100% of the total

You can also cancel free of charge within 48 hours of booking, for bookings made 16 or more days before arrival. If you entered the wrong dates, just write to us.

A no-show is also charged at 100%. We deduct the charge from what you have already paid, and if a refund is due, we will process it to the card on file.

We send a notice to your registered email address as the free cancellation deadline approaches, and again before the 100% charge begins.

Bookings made through Booking.com, Airbnb, or Rakuten Travel

The site's own cancellation policy applies. The terms are shown on each site when you book, so please check them there.

Legal Notice

The business operator, payment methods, cancellation policy, and other details are on this page.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the sauna private?

Yes. There is one group a day and the whole house is yours, so the barrel sauna on the deck and the outdoor cold plunge are yours alone throughout your stay.

How many people can stay?

Up to 6 guests. The single-story house is yours in full.

How close is the sea?

Cross the road and you are at the water. You can look out at the Sea of Japan from the deck and from inside the sauna.

Are meals included?

No. This is a room-only stay, so please bring your own food. The kitchen, the covered BBQ area, and the fire pit are yours to use.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is 15:00–18:00, and check-out is 10:00.

Is there parking?

Yes. Free, three cars (four if you park close).

How far is it from Wakura Onsen or Kanazawa?

About 27 minutes by car from Wakura Onsen, and about 1 hour from Kanazawa. Otomari IC on the Noetsu Expressway is about 1 minute away.

Access

The gateway to Noto, a house on the shore.

Wakura Onsen, a hot-spring town, and Notojima Island are both close by.

Address
29-67-1 Otomari-machi, Nanao,
Ishikawa 926-0384, Japan
By car
About 1 minute from Otomari IC on the Noetsu Expressway
From Wakura
About 27 minutes by car
From Kanazawa
About 1 hour by car, via the Noetsu Expressway
Parking
Free, three cars (four if you park close)
Check-in
15:00–18:00. Please let us know your estimated arrival time
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