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Kamui Kids House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

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10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kamui Kids House in Funagata offers family rooms with air-conditioning, washing machines, and free on-site private parking. The property is pet-friendly and includes a lounge, shared kitchen, and indoor play area. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. The property features a balcony with garden and river views, perfect for relaxation. Facilities and Amenities: The homestay provides free bicycles, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a barbecue, tea and coffee maker, and a dining area. Activities and Nearby Attractions: Activities available include skiing, hiking, and film nights. Nearby attractions include Shinjo Station (10 km) and Sakuranbo Higashine Station (36 km). Yamagata Airport is 37 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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6 futon beds
1 double bed
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4 futon beds
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Hosted by Frederick Lauer

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Frederick Lauer
A home base for rest, reconnection, and gentle adventure. Kamui Kids House is our community hub and lodging space in Funagata, Yamagata—tucked between the mountains and the Oguni River. It’s a space where families, friends, and fellow travelers can gather, slow down, and reconnect with nature and each other. We use the house for weekday programs and seasonal learning adventures, but it’s also available for private stays by visiting families and supporters.
I am the representative of Kamui Kids in Funagata, Yamagata, where we create a welcoming and inspiring space for families, travelers, and learners of all ages. With a background in systems ecology and years of experience in community-based education, I specialize in blending nature, culture, and hospitality. Our accommodations are part of a larger vision: a safe and comfortable ibasho (gathering place) where people can relax, connect, and explore the beauty of northern Japan. Guests enjoy the quiet charm of rural life alongside opportunities for unique cultural and outdoor experiences—whether it’s hands-on crafts, forest walks, or simply time spent together in a cozy home. As an American living with my Japanese family, I bring both international perspective and deep local connection to everything I do, ensuring visitors feel both at home and enriched by their stay.
Nestled in the mountains of northern Yamagata, Funagata is a peaceful rural town where visitors can experience the slower rhythms of Japanese countryside life. Surrounded by cedar forests, rivers, and rice fields, the area offers year-round charm: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery and mountain streams in summer, brilliant foliage in autumn, and snow-covered landscapes in winter. It’s a place for hiking, exploring hidden waterfalls, local festivals, and connecting with nature in its purest form.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

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House rules

Kamui Kids House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

License number: M060046701