【Official】Hope Lodge

Located at an altitude of 1,500m, this inn offers horseback riding experiences while enjoying the atmosphere of a country western.

Our lodge is located on a hill above Lake Shirakaba, in a natural setting with magnificent views of the Venus Line and Kurumayama.
We offer a variety of experiences including horse riding, leather crafting, sandblasting, and more.
There are cottages where you can stay with your pet, a large dog run with a great view, and a main hall and sub-hall.                                      All rooms can be rented out for various occasions such as company training trips and seminar camps.
BBQs are popular while enjoying the view of the plateau and horse riding scenery, and BBQ dinners are also popular for guests staying overnight.
Why not enjoy nature, such as the fresh greenery, escaping the summer heat, autumn leaves, winter sports, and horseback riding on the snow, and relax and experience something out of the ordinary?

Greetings from the Representative

  • All our staff love nature and animals!

    Hope Lodge is located on a plateau where you can fully experience nature throughout the four seasons. Our staff is ready to welcome you so that you can enjoy the cool summers and cold winters.We all love animals, so we enjoy looking after the horses and sheep.I'm also looking forward to meeting the dogs and other animals that our customers bring with them.
    In addition to accommodation, you can also enjoy a variety of activities such as horse riding, craft experiences, and BBQs.
    With gentle Appaloosa Quarter Horses and friendly, fun instructors, everyone from beginners to advanced riders can enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind.
    You are welcome to just take a look.Please stop by.
    All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you.
  • Enjoy with friends, family, pets, or even by yourself!

    From the main lodge to the guest rooms, every building here is handmade.
    We offer cottages, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms.
    The rooms are all different and each one is unique.
    Choose from a variety of options to suit your needs, whether you're with your family, spouse, friends, training, or a private training camp.
    In the experience corner, we hold a variety of experience classes that can be done by one person.
    It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, including preschool children.
    Please feel free to contact us first.

    Hope Lodge
    Production Hope Stars Co., Ltd.
    Representative Hideyuki Kawamura

horse riding

  • Horse riding experience

    The horse riding ground is located in front of the log house, which offers a panoramic view of Kurumayama Kurumayama.
    Lessons are conducted using well-trained, calm horses.
    Lessons are Western style and are suitable for everyone from children to seniors.
    It can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experienced players.
    Even if it rains, you can take lessons in a covered riding arena, so you don't have to worry.
    Stay overnight and experience it at a reasonable price!

Rooms

  • Cottage

    The atmosphere of the mountain hut is fun.Enjoy the log cabin.
    A variety of cottages where you can relax with your pet.

    【Amenities】
    toothbrush / Face towel / Bath towel
    Room with bathroom and toilet:shampoo / rinse / Body wash
    【Supplies】
    water heater / tea / Hair dryer/Indoor and outdoor slippers
    【Facilities】
    heating / cold air machine /TV/Wi-Fi
  • Western-style Room〈Main log house〉

    There are many different types of rooms, including rooms with large, continuous beds, rooms with windows overlooking the horse riding grounds and Kurumayama, and rooms with unique Mexican-style decorations.
    Additionally, the view from the corridors surrounding the atrium hall creates an extraordinary atmosphere.The collection of horse figurines from around the world is also worth seeing.

    【Amenities】
    toothbrush / Face towel / Bath towel
    shampoo / rinse / Body wash

    【Supplies】
    water heater / tea / Hair dryer/Slipper
    【Facilities】
    heating / cold air machine /TV/Wi-Fi
  • Japanese-style room〈Japanese-style room building, 2nd floor〉

    We offer spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 8 people, as well as quiet rooms with views of the horse riding arena.A Japanese-style room with tatami mats is cool in the summer and provides a cozy atmosphere with a heated table (kotatsu) in the winter.
    All rooms are located on the second floor of the Japanese-style building and have two shared toilets, two sinks, and a shared bath down the stairs.
    【Amenities】
    toothbrush / Face towel / Bath towel
    (Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided in the bathroom.)
    【Supplies】
    water heater / tea / Hair dryer
    【Facilities】
    heating / cold air machine /TV/Wi-Fi
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Within this facility

  • Main log house

    The first floor is the front desk, the restaurant where breakfast and dinner are served, and the second floor is the guest rooms.
    In 1962, carpenters built Hope Lodge's first lodging building.
    The founder learned the ropes by helping out carpenters, and then, together with his colleagues, built many log houses with his own hands.
    Then, in 1991, we imported Canadian logs and rebuilt this large, two-story main log house.
    At the time, filming and other schedules overlapped, and construction took approximately three years to complete.
    You'll be amazed by the ingenious design, such as the use of rafters made from Kitayama cedar logs grown from seedlings in the founder's hometown of Kyoto, and the use of interesting timbers such as curved trees and knotty, bifurcated trees that are usually difficult to use, collected from the mountains and used for the stair railings and decorative elements on the facade.
  • Japanese-style room building

    1st floor hall, 2nd floor guest rooms
    A building located to the west of the main log house.
    Back when the term "recycling" was still uncommon, it was built using discarded materials from the athletes' village of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
    It has since been renovated three times, with new handmade stained glass lighting and interior decor, creating a comfortable atmosphere that evokes a Western feel despite being a Japanese-style room.
  • Cafe & Bar

    Built in 1975, it was called the Craft Shed.
    It is the second oldest remaining building at Hope Lodge.
    The idea of planting grass on a roof was very unusual at the time, and it served as inspiration for many architects.
    It is currently closed for renovations.
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Hotel Name

Hope Lodge

Address

3419-1 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture

Telephone number

0266-68-2017

Notes

30 minutes by car from Suwa-minami IC Chuo Expressway
【Pick-up service available(conditions)】
・Minami Shirakabako Bus Stop:Pick-up and drop-off at any time
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