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Auberge Maki no Oto Toyama

Shirakawa Go / 白川郷
The beautiful Satoyama Maki no Oto ryokan takes its inspiration from both omotenashi, the traditiona
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THE STORY

The beautiful Satoyama Maki no Oto ryokan takes its inspiration from both omotenashi, the traditional Japanese art of hospitality, and the satoyama style French auberge. The result is a fusion of Japanese and European sensibility in a small, friendly, family-style establishment. The lobby, with a fire in the fireplace in the comfortable sitting room that serves as the ryokan’s lobby, establishes an atmosphere of old-time comfort, friendly hospitality and rural luxury.
The region around Maki no Oto typifies satoyama – a landscape of mixed small agriculture in a close and sustainable relationship with nature, the very definition of the traditional and storied Japanese countryside.
It is a timeless scene, with the fields lush and the mountains green in the warmer seasons, and the landscape snowy and tranquil in winter. The people here follow the rhythms of rice cultivation – preparing the fields, planting and harvesting, then burning the rice stubble in the fields in the fall to prepare for winter and nurture the soil.
Guests at Maki no Oto can fully experience the ancient flow of the seasons as untold generations have, in a close and intimate relationship with nature. The experience is both soothing and uplifting, as you get in touch with the rhythms of Mother Earth. The name “Maki no Oto” evokes the feeling that arises from the sound of a cheery, crackling fire in the fireplace and the aroma of makigama traditional wood-fired rice cooker, that is installed just off the lobby.
These and other rustic touches serve to match the surroundings and solidify the ryokan’s strong sense of place.

ROOMS

  • ROOM Natural Modern Edatsubaki The rooms at Maki no Oto are designed as an extension of the lobby atmosphere – simple, homey a…
  • ROOM Japanese Modern Kozakura The rooms at Maki no Oto are designed as an extension of the lobby atmosphere – simple, homey a…
  • ROOM Executive Room Yotsuhanabishi The rooms at Maki no Oto are designed as an extension of the lobby atmosphere – simple, homey a…
    ROOM Natural Modern Edatsubaki The rooms at Maki no Oto are designed as an extension of the lobby atmosphere – simple, homey and comfortable, as befits a proper auberge. They feature a tasteful combination of natural tradition and modern comfort and convenience, a fusion of Japanese and Western influences with an emphasis on inviting light and nature inside.
    All the rooms are equipped with easygoing couches and chairs, high-end audio and TVs, brand-name amenities, and high-tech toilets, as well as coffee and tea makers.
    The floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the classic satoyama landscape with fields of flowers, rice and vegetables of various kinds, and the forest and mountains beyond.
    This 53-sq.-meter corner room is Western-style, and boasts a wrap-around veranda with two-sided windows that connect the room with the flower garden and the rest of the natural world outside. With its sofa, easy chairs and twin beds, it is suitable for two guests staying in comfort. Its big, blue ceramic bath sits invitingly in a spacious bathing room with rich granite walls.
    ROOM Japanese Modern Kozakura The rooms at Maki no Oto are designed as an extension of the lobby atmosphere – simple, homey and comfortable, as befits a proper auberge. They feature a tasteful combination of natural tradition and modern comfort and convenience, a fusion of Japanese and Western influences with an emphasis on inviting light and nature inside.
    All the rooms are equipped with easygoing couches and chairs, high-end audio and TVs, brand-name amenities, and high-tech toilets, as well as coffee and tea makers.
    The floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the classic satoyama landscape with fields of flowers, rice and vegetables of various kinds, and the forest and mountains beyond.
    This Japanese-style room is 47 sq. meters in size and features a modern design, warm, woody and simple, with a raised sleeping platform for the bed and tatami flooring in the floor-level living/sitting room, as well as a kitchenette. The inviting hinoki wood bath sends a lovely aroma wafting about, and the pleasant veranda is the perfect place for contemplating the landscape.
    ROOM Executive Room Yotsuhanabishi The rooms at Maki no Oto are designed as an extension of the lobby atmosphere – simple, homey and comfortable, as befits a proper auberge. They feature a tasteful combination of natural tradition and modern comfort and convenience, a fusion of Japanese and Western influences with an emphasis on inviting light and nature inside.
    All the rooms are equipped with easygoing couches and chairs, high-end audio and TVs, brand-name amenities, and high-tech toilets, as well as coffee and tea makers.
    The floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the classic satoyama landscape with fields of flowers, rice and vegetables of various kinds, and the forest and mountains beyond.
    This is the ryokan’s “Executive Room,” and is suitable for two to four guests. It features a natural fusion of Japanese and Western design, with a tatami-floored washitsu living/sleeping room and a separate Western-style bedroom with comfortable twin beds. A couch and chairs grace the sitting area, and the spacious veranda looks out onto the lovely satoyama landscape. This 57-sq.-meter room also boasts a big, beautiful bathtub with a Jacuzzi.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • Entrance & Lobby  
  • Dining & Cuisine The restaurant at Maki no Oto is a destination in and of itself. Food lovers come from all around to sample Chef Hiroyoshi Uno’s expert cooking. He has created a unique concept – satoyama style French, which is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisines, making full use of the finest and freshest local ingredients and preparing them with a combination of French and Japanese techniques. The result is innovative, artistic, healthy and always delicious.

Map &
Transportation

Closest Train Station JR Johana Station
ROUTE DETAILS
Closest Bus Station Johana Station Bus Stop / Fukumitsu Station Bus Stop
ROUTE DETAILS
Free pick-up service YES
Complimentary transfer from / to Johana Station and Fukumitsu station / Reservation required
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
Route details

Ryokan Data

Area Shirakawa Go / 白川郷
Name of Ryokan Auberge Maki no Oto Toyama / 薪の音 富山
Address 140 Noguchi Nanto Toyama 939-1844
〒939-1844 富山県南砺市野口140番地
Total Number of Rooms 3 rooms
Check-in Time 15:00
Check-Out Time 11:00
Credit Card Yes

Meals

Dinner Start Time 18:00 - 19:30
Breakfast Start Time 8:00 - 9:00
In Room Dining Available No
Bar
Special Dietary Arrangements Yes
Vegan Friendly No
Western Breakfast Available Yes

Other Facilities & Services

Communal Bath No
Family Bath No
Private indoor bath in room Yes
Private open-air bath in the room No

Room Rates

ROOM RATES
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Room Type Seasonality Number of guest per room (JPY)
1 2 3 4
Natural Modern Edatsubaki WD N/A 30,000 N/A N/A
M N/A 32,000 N/A N/A
HD N/A 35,000 N/A N/A
Japanese Modern Kozakura WD N/A 30,000 28,000 26,000
M N/A 32,000 30,000 28,000
HD N/A 35,000 33,000 31,000
Executive Room Yotsuhanabishi WD N/A 32,000 33,000 28,000
M N/A 34,000 32,000 30,000
HD N/A 37,000 35,000 33,000
Note:
No-smoking room: Yes
Barrier Free: No

Ryokan rate is for one person, includes one night accommodation, Japanese full course dinner, breakfast, service charge and tax.
Please note that the rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.

WD(Weekday) : Regular Weekday.
M:Friday, Sunday, Public Holiday
HD(Holiday) ：Previous night of Public Holiday and Saturday.

Please contact us for the rate.

- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
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