Shiroshita koyado kojiya ｜Opened July 17, 2020 in the Joto Area of Tsuyama

Open July 17, 2020

Stay in a nostalgic town house
with 250 years of history

STORY OF SHIROSHITA-KOYADO KOJIYA Immerse yourself in local history by staying in a former sake brewery renovated into a beautiful modern machi-ya townhouse.

Stay in part of the former Kanda Sake Brewery, a National Important Cultural Property, and spend a leisurely time exploring the traditional townscape of the Joto area with its long rows of old machi-ya townhouses.

The Former Kanda Sake Brewery

This historical site tracesits legacy back to the latter half of the Edo period in the mid-18th century.
Located in the Mimasaka domain, the brewery was founded in 1758 when the 6th generation owner decided to try his hand at making sake and gave it the name "Kanda-ya".The Mimasaka area was well-known for its high-quality rice, and its cool climate and bountiful streams made it the perfect place to start a sake enterprise.The chief brewer and workers left their farming villages seasonally to live and work on site, and they spent the late autumn to early spring concentrating on sake production. By the end of the Edo period in the mid-1800s, Kanda-ya's dedication to the craft of sake earned it the patronage of the rulers of Tsuyama domain, and it became one of the grandest shops in the bustling town surrounding Tsuyama Castle.

ABOUT KANDA SAKE BREWERY

From the end of the Edo period in the mid-19th century to recent times, additions to the main buildings and new warehouses made Kanda-ya Brewery one of the largest properties in the historic Joto townscape preservation area. Due to its grand scope, it was also designated as a National Important Cultural Property. In its new incarnation, the four 2-storied structures that made up the Kanda-ya residences have been converted into three townhouse accommodations and one lounge building. A new history of Kanda-ya brewery has begun.

ABOUT KANDA SAKE BREWERY

The Joto area surrounding Kojiya has long been known for the beautiful 2-story townhouses that line its streets. Many of these traditional structures still stand today, and the quaint scene of elegant eaves stretching out bring the charm of long-lost Japan to life. There are many cafes and restaurants, as well as art and cultural attractions that make their home in the townhouses now. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming streets.

ABOUT KANDA SAKE BREWERY

GUEST ROOMS Stay in
a Monument to History

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House A
size	220.70㎡ (inside 1F 110.02 + 2F 66.36 + outdside 44.32)
capacity	max. 8 guests
layout	1F Japanese Living Room + Dining/Kitchen + Twin Room + Bath 2F Japanese Tatami Room 9 mats + Twin Room Outside Garden + Terrace
bedding	4 regular beds (width 122cm x length 203cm) *when 5~8 guests stay, Japanese futons will be provided in addition to beds
	see 360° view

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House B
size	213.84㎡ (inside 1F 113.32 + 2F 46.33 + outdside 54.19)
capacity	max. 11 guests
layout	1F Japanese Tatami Room 12 mats + Dining/Kitchen + Twin Room + Bath 2F Two Twin Rooms Outside Garden + Terrace
bedding	6 regular beds (4 beds: width 122cm x length 203cm, 2 beds: width 113cm x length 203cm) *when 7~11 guests stay, Japanese futons will be provided in addition to beds
	see 360° view

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House C
size	134.71㎡ (inside 1F 81.25 + 2F 26.07 + outdside 27.39)
capacity	max. 6 guests
layout	1F Japanese Tatami Room 10 mats + Twin Room + Bath 2F Twin Rooms Outside Garden + Terrace
bedding	4 regular beds (width 122cm x length 203cm) *when 5~6 guests stay, Japanese futons will be provided in addition to beds
	see 360° view

Japanese Sake Bath

shiroshita koyado~with roots in sake-making
As a special service exclusive to Kojiya, we offer a complimentary bottle of sake in our bathrooms so that guests can try a sake bath. It is said that sake baths promote healthy circulation, and also have moisturizing and warming properties to promote beautiful skin.

Japanese Sake Bath

Dining/Kitchen

Shop for local gourmet specialties and enjoy a good home-cooked meal with our fully-equipped kitchens. With total freedom and privacy, this is one of the best parts of staying at Kojiya.

Dining/Kitchen

Lounge House

The fourth building making up the former Kanda residences is a shared lounge that overlooks the inner garden. Guests can stop in for a fresh cup of coffee or tea any time.

Lounge House

General Information

Check-in / Check-out	Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00 *Check-in will be done at our group hotel, The Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Villa.
Internet	Free Wi-fi
Facilities	There are three accommodation facilities. One Lounge House (Free drinks, library, etc.) Parking Lot (free) *Please exercise caution at the parking lot entrance/exit, and on the surrounding roads, as they are very narrow. For guests arriving in SUVs or mini-vans, we suggest parking at Tsuyama Villa and using our shuttle bus to get to Kojiya.
Guest Rooms	Total rooms：3 rooms Maximum occupancy：25 person *All of Kojiya's facilities are non-smoking.
Guest Room Amenities & Facilities	[Facilities] Hinoki wood bathtub, Flatscreen TV (local channels, BS), Wi-fi, USB Plug, Kitchen (IH cooking heater, pots & utensils, dishes, etc.), Microwave, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Humidifying air cleaner, Safe box, Shower toilet, etc. [Amenities] Nespresso coffee, Black tea, Japanese green tea, Mineral water, Face towel, Bath towel, Pajamas, Yukata, Tabi socks (winter only), Toothbrush, Tissues, Hair brush, Hand and face soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Japanese Sake for using in the bath, Women's Amenities (Makeup remover, Toner, Moisturiser, Hair band, Sheet mask), Men's Amenities (Razor), etc. [Kitchen Amenities] Frying pan, Sauce pan, Cooking knives, Cutting board, Serving platters, Plates, Bowls, Glasses, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Disposable chopsticks, Coffee cups, Tea cups, Tea pot *Please bring cooking ingredients and seasonings.
Rental Items	[Rental Items] Wine glasses, Bottle opener, Pillows (feather, buckwheat, foam), Clothes iron, Pants press, Curling hairdryer, Thermometer, Nail clipper, DVD player, Wheelchair, Lap blanket, Extension cord [Children's Rental Items] Bassinet seat, Bumbo seat, Bed guard, Baby bath, Baby bath chair, Baby shampoo, Milk prep pot, Diaper trash bin, Toilet-training seat *Each of these items are limited in number and subject to availability.
Payment Methods (Group Hotel The Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Villa)	Cash/Debit Card/Electronic Cash (PayPay/Alipay) Credit Card(VISA/JCB/American Express/Master/Diners Club/Unionpay) *Accommodation fees will be paid for at check-in at Tsuyama Villa.
Address	〒708-0836 Okayama-ken Tsuyama City Haida-machi 68

GROUP HOTEL THE SHIROYAMA TERRACE TSUYAMA VILLA

Guests of shiroshita koyado Kojiya may also use the faciltiies at our group hotel The Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Villa.

Take in the view of the Tsuyama Castle ruins from the onsen spa, indulge in chef-made teppanyaki steak at our Chef's Dining Sakura restaurant, or relax in our garden lounge. Our other facilities are also free for guests to use.

Official Site

THE SHIROYAMA TERRACE TSUYAMA VILLA

BEAUTY SECRETS OF THE OLD CASTLE: TSUYAMA ONSEN SHIROMI SPA

While staying at shiroshita koyado Kojiya, guests may use the onsen spa, complete with open-air bath, at our group hotel Tsuyama Villa free of charge. The spa's waters come from Dodo Onsen, which has long been loved for its skin-beautifying properties. From the open-air bath, take in a panoramic view of Kakuzan Park and the Tsuyama Castle ruins.

Tsuyama Onsen SHIROMI Spa details

BEAUTY SECRETS OF THE OLD CASTLE: TSUYAMA ONSEN SHIROMI SPA