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

Ishikawa, Nanao / OH!TOMARI

Three seconds.

Nanao, IshikawaA private seaside house for one groupPrivate barrel sauna, outdoor cold plunge, covered BBQ

A whole-house stay for one group a day, right on the sea in Otomari, Nanao, on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa. The single-story house is yours in full, with a private barrel sauna and outdoor cold plunge on the sea-facing deck, a covered BBQ area and a fire pit.

Where
Otomari, Nanao, Ishikawa1 minute from Nanao-Otomari IC
Guests
Up to 6 guests aged 7 or olderOne group a day, whole house
Sauna
Private barrel saunaOn the plan with the sauna
Cold plunge & shower: either plan
Meals
Room only, no mealsCovered BBQ area and fire pit
Times
Check-in 15:00–18:00Check-out 10:00
Rates
Vary by party size and datesShown with tax included
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 aged 7 or older
  • Whole house
  • 1 min from Nanao-Otomari IC

View rooms & bedding

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.

Inside the barrel sauna, with a view of the sea
01

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 from check-in until 22:00, and from 7:00 to 9:00 the next morning. 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 (open on either plan)
  • An original tenugui (a Japanese cotton hand towel) for guests on the sauna plan
  • Available on the Stay with the Barrel Sauna plan
View sauna facilities & use
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 on site for ¥1,000 a bundle (cash only; no change is given, so please bring the exact amount).

  • Gas grill and canisters, free to use
  • A fire pit, with firewood you bring or buy on site (¥1,000 a bundle, cash only, no change)
  • Bring your own food
View BBQ equipment & what to bring
Morning sea, with the sunrise laying a path of light towards the shore
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 some distance away, so you can enjoy a relaxed stay by the sea.

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

A single-story house, warm with wood.

Tap a photo to see it larger.

Guests
The maximum occupancy is 6 guests aged 7 or older. Children under 7 stay free only when sharing existing bedding and do not count toward the 6-guest limit.
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 and drinking water (this is a room-only stay, so please bring your own food and drinking water)
Plans

Two ways to stay.

Both are room-only stays with the whole house to yourselves, for up to 6 guests aged 7 or older. The sauna facilities and conditions section explains who can use it and when. Rates change with the size of your group and your dates. Choose them on our official booking page to see the price for both plans, tax included.

Check bedding, children & indoor steps

The barrel sauna on the sea-facing deck SAUNA + STAY

Stay with the Barrel Sauna

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

  • Sauna hours: check-in–22:00 and 7:00–9:00 the next morning
  • An original tenugui to take home
  • The covered BBQ area and the fire pit are yours as well

The sauna holds up to 4 people at a time. Children aged 12 or younger, as well as primary-school pupils, cannot enter the sauna area or use the sauna. Read the sauna rules.

Rates vary by date and number of guests

Two guests relaxing by the hammock, the sea beyond the window 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 cabin (the outdoor cold plunge and shower are included)
  • 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

Choose your dates and group size on our official booking page to see the price for both plans side by side. You can also book through Booking.com, Airbnb and Rakuten Travel.

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Guest reviews

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Availability & rates

Reservation

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

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Check-in
15:00–18:00
Check-out
10:00

Check-in and check-out times are the same wherever you book. If you arrive after 18:00, you cannot stay and no refund is available.

Privacy Policy

Our official booking page

Select your dates to see availability and rates.

Count only guests aged 7 or older. Children under 7 are excluded only when sharing existing bedding.

Open booking page

Select your dates and number of guests on our booking page.

How rates work
The rate depends on your party size and dates. Choose them and you will see both plans, with and without the sauna, priced side by side, tax included. Please check the booking page for the accommodation price.
BBQ requests
To use the BBQ equipment, please write “BBQ希望” (BBQ requested) in the remarks field when making your reservation.
Firewood
You may bring your own firewood. If you buy it on site, it costs ¥1,000 per bundle, paid separately from your accommodation. Cash only; please bring exact change. Fire pit and firewood details.
Payment
Credit card. Nothing is charged when you book. The total is taken automatically from the card on file, in two payments.50% of the total30 days before arrivalThe balance (50%)14 days before arrivalFor bookings made less than 33 days before arrival, the first 50% is charged 48 hours after booking.
Cancellation
31 days or more before arrivalFree30 to 15 days before arrival50%14 days before arrival or later100%Within 48 hours of bookingFreeFree cancellation within 48 hours applies only to bookings made 16 or more days before arrival.
After booking
For questions about changing or cancelling a direct booking, please check your confirmation email and email us.

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
After booking
For changes or cancellations, check the booking details or confirmation email from the site you used. Review the available options and any applicable charges before submitting a request.
Stay

Before you arrive

Check-in
15:00–18:00

We meet you at the house with the key. If you arrive after 18:00, you cannot stay and no refund is available.

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. If your numbers change, please update your booking before check-in. If you arrive with more people than you booked, the difference in the accommodation charge is paid online (the difference cannot be paid in cash or by card on site).
  • Pets cannot stay at the house.
  • 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 guests aged 7 or older. Children under 7 stay free only when sharing existing bedding and do not count toward the 6-guest limit.
  4. Please use the facilities and equipment included in your booked plan, following their stated rules. The sauna cabin is available only with the sauna plan. 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. Pets cannot stay at the house.
  9. Towels, tableware, and appliances may not be taken from the house.
  10. Parts of the property can be dangerous for small children. We cannot accept liability for any accident or trouble on the premises.
  11. If the building or its facilities are damaged during your stay, we will charge the actual cost of the repair.
  12. 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.
  13. On stays of more than one night, we do not change the sheets or clean the house.
  14. 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.
  15. Quiet hours are 22:00–7:00. Sound carries to the houses nearby, so please avoid loud music and loud conversation.
  16. 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.
  17. We cannot accept liability for any dispute with the neighbors.
  18. If a neighbor complains or contacts the authorities, we may ask you to leave.
  19. 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. With the barrel-sauna plan, the sea-facing barrel sauna is exclusively yours. The outdoor cold plunge and shower are open to guests on either plan. Sauna hours are from check-in until 22:00, and from 7:00 to 9:00 the next morning. The plan without the barrel sauna does not include the sauna cabin. For safety, children aged 12 or younger, as well as primary-school pupils, cannot enter the sauna area or use the sauna. Up to 4 people can use the sauna at a time, so a party of 6 takes turns. Please wear swimwear, or shorts and a T-shirt.

How many people can stay?

The maximum occupancy is 6 guests aged 7 or older. Children under 7 stay free only when sharing existing bedding and do not count toward the 6-guest limit. The single-story house is yours in full.

Can I stay with a pet?

No. Pets cannot stay at the house.

How do I use the sauna?

A guide is posted at the sauna. In short: 1. rinse off in the shower first; 2. wear swimwear, or shorts and a T-shirt; 3. for löyly, pour slowly, one or two ladles at a time, always onto the sauna stones; 4. afterwards, cool down in the plunge and rest in the open air. Drinking water is not provided, so please bring your own. Drink water outside the sauna cabin before, between and after sauna sessions. Food and drinks, including drinking water, cannot be brought into the cabin. Please do not pour water straight onto the stove, lie down in the cabin, or use the sauna after drinking alcohol.

The full list of precautions is on the sauna page.

How do I use the induction cooktop?

The kitchen has an induction cooktop (Electrolux EHI326CB). Three steps: 1. place suitable cookware on a cooking zone and touch and hold the power button for at least a second; 2. touch the slider for that zone and choose 1 (low) to 14 (high); 3. touch and hold the power button again to turn it off. On the display, F means the cookware is not detected, u is keep-warm mode, L means the controls are locked, and the bars show residual heat. P is for boiling water only — never use it to heat oil or for frying.

A quick-start guide is posted in the kitchen, and the same one is on the rooms and facilities page.

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.

How far in advance do I need to book?

Please book at least 10 days before your stay. We cannot take reservations closer than that, as we need time to prepare and to meet you with the key. This applies to the official booking page and to every booking site.

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

Check-in is 15:00–18:00, and check-out is 10:00. If you arrive after 18:00, you cannot stay and no refund is available.

Is there parking?

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

Can I get there without a car?

Yes, but services are few. A taxi from Nanao Station takes about 20 minutes; the Hokutetsu Noto Bus Waki line reaches the Otomari stop in about 33 minutes for 730 yen, then it is an 8-minute walk. There are only four or five buses a day, and just one arrives in time for check-in (15:00-18:00). We do not offer pickup.

How far is it from Wakura Onsen or Kanazawa?

About 27 minutes by car from Wakura Onsen, and about 1 hour from Kanazawa. Nanao-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 Nanao-Otomari IC on the Noetsu Expressway
By bus
For travel from Nanao Station toward Otomari, check the Hokutetsu Noto Bus Waki route timetable. Services are limited and vary by day. Plan your arrival within check-in hours (15:00–18:00), as well as your return journey.
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
Arrive between 15:00 and 18:00; the check-in deadline is 18:00. These hours apply to both plans and all booking channels. Please let us know your estimated arrival time.
If you arrive after 18:00, you cannot stay and no refund is available.
Check-out
Leave by 10:00.
Before you set out
Driving times are estimates. Road restrictions, train services and the opening of nearby attractions all change through the year. Please check the official sources below before you travel.

Arriving without a car

We do not offer pickup or drop-off. Without a car, plan to reach us from Nanao Station by taxi or local bus. This is a room-only stay, so buy food and drinks before you arrive.

Taxi

From Nanao Station
About 14.5 km, roughly 20 minutesBoth are mapping-app estimates.
Fare
About 6,300–6,600 yenBased on distance alone. The meter also charges for time, so heavy traffic costs more, and a 20% surcharge applies between 22:00 and 5:00. Fares differ from company to company.
Worth knowing
Taxis do not always wait at the station. We recommend booking one in advance.

Reference: Ishikawa Taxi Association fares (Japanese)

Local bus

Route
Hokutetsu Noto Bus Waki line, bound for Waki
Nearest stop
Otomari (大泊)Two similarly named stops, Otomaridera-no-mae and Higashi-Otomari, come later on the same route. Take care to get off at Otomari.
Time and fare
About 33 minutes from Nanao Station (七尾駅前), 730 yen one way for an adultIC cards cannot be used on board, so carry cash.
From the stop
About 570 m, 8 minutes on footMapping-app estimate.
How often
Only four or five buses a day, and just one arrives in time for check-in (15:00–18:00).
Last buses
18:00 hour from Nanao Station; 17:00 hour from OtomariThere is no evening service back to Nanao. The morning after, the wait from check-out (10:00) to the next bus can be about two hours on weekdays and about four hours at weekends and on public holidays.

Timetable as revised on 5 July 2026. Check current times with Hokuriku Railroad’s timetable search — a Japanese-only form: enter 七尾駅前 and 大泊(七尾市).

Arriving by train

From Kanazawa
The Noto Kagaribi limited express reaches Nanao in about an hour, five times a day each wayAbout the Noto Kagaribi (JR West)
From Toyama
There is no direct train to Nanao. Change at Kanazawa, or take the highway bus below.
Highway bus
Kaetsunou “Waku Liner” from Takaoka or Shin-Takaoka straight to Nanao Station: about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, 1,200 yen, twice a day each wayService days vary by season: weekends and public holidays only in March and from April to November; daily from December to February (no service on 1 and 2 January).Waku Liner service days, timetable & fares (Kaetsunou Bus; Japanese)