Overnight Stay at KIBOTCHA

KIBOTCHA, a hands-on disaster preparedness and accommodation facility, opened in 2018 in a former elementary school damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The school, once slated for closure, has been thoughtfully renovated and reborn with a focus on learning through experiencing.
The facility is filled with artworks made from natural materials such as bamboo and sand, and features exhibitions that preserve and share first-hand records of the earthquake and tsunami. Designed as an “edutainment” space where children can learn through play, KIBOTCHA continues to support the ongoing recovery of Higashi Matsushima.
Guided by the concept of “learning through play,” KIBOTCHA offers immersive, stay-based programs that combine lodging, hands-on activities, and training experiences.

Photographs courtesy of KIBOTCHA

Details

Plan Price

Base rate, excluding meals* (1 room, five or more guests): ¥6,930/ person.

*The above-listed rate assumes 5 or more guests to a room.
**The price is subject to change depending on the date of stay and desired meal plan. Please inquire for details.
***Solo reservations are available, but please note that since you will be using a double room alone, the rate will be higher.
(Single occupancy rate: ¥8,820– ¥9,660)

What's Included: Overnight stay, meals, handling fee

Not Included: Transportation costs, personal expenses (e.g., beverages)

Set Dates: Year-round
*This program is available on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, excluding dates listed below. However, availability may be limited depending on reservation status, so prior inquiry is required.
*This program will be offered in future years as well.

Excluded Dates: Closed every Tuesday*, August and during the Year-End and New Year Holidays.
*In the instance that a National Holiday falls on a Tuesday, KIBOTCHA will remain open for business, and will close the following day (Wednesday).

Time Length: 1 night, 2 days

Meeting Place & Time

[Meeting Place]
For guests using the pick-up service: JR Nobiru Station (Ushirozawa Nobiru, Higashi Matsushima City, Miyagi, Japan 981-0411)

For guests not using the pick-up service: KIBOTCHA (80 Kameoka Nobiru, Higashi Matsushima City, Miyagi, Japan 981-0411) *

[Transportation Access for KIBOTCHA]
• 650m from JR Nobiru Station, about 2 minutes by car, 15 minutes on foot
• 4.6km from the Sanriku Expressway Naruse Oku-Matsushima Interchange, about 7 minutes by car

Map

Min. # of Participants: 1 person

Max. # of Participants: Up to 8 people per room
*Dependent on room type

Supported Languages: Japanese
*In the event support for a language other than Japanese is required, please come accompanied by an interpreter.

Plan Details: KIBOTCHA, a hands-on disaster preparedness and accommodation facility, opened in 2018 in a former elementary school damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The school, once slated for closure, has been thoughtfully renovated and reborn with a focus on learning through experiencing.
The facility is filled with artworks made from natural materials such as bamboo and sand, and features exhibitions that preserve and share first-hand records of the earthquake and tsunami. Designed as an “edutainment” space where children can learn through play, KIBOTCHA continues to support the ongoing recovery of Higashi Matsushima.
Guided by the concept of “learning through play,” KIBOTCHA offers immersive, stay-based programs that combine lodging, hands-on activities, and training experiences.

Course Details

●Overnight stay
Double occupancy rooms, four-person occupancy rooms, and eight-person occupancy rooms are available. Eight-person occupancy rooms offer bunk beds, which are popular with school field trips and sports teams. The Glamping Dome allows pets.

[Check-in] 3:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm　　　[Check-out] 10:00 am

[Amenities included] Bath towel, face towel, shampoo and conditioner, body soap
*Bathrobes and/or sleepwear are not provided, so please bring your own.
*Toothbrush and toothpaste sets are available at a cost.

●Breakfast
Enjoy a healthy Japanese breakfast featuring local specialties such as miso soup made from Higashi Matsushima Choju Miso, and delicious local rice.
Breakfast time is from 7:00am ~8:30am (please enter by 8:00am)

●Public bath (1st floor)
Experience the exceptional warming effects in our Hydrogen Bath, which enhances the skin’s beauty! Relax in our fragrant Inumaki wood bathtub, for a truly soothing experience.
[Bathing hours] 3:00 pm – 12:00 am, and from 6:00 – 10:00 am
*Guests with tattoos are asked to avoid using the public baths during the hours of 6pm~10pm.

●Activities
At KIBOTCHA, activities are optimized for school trips, business trainings, and sight-seeing tours. You can learn about disaster preparedness through hands-on experiences. We can accommodate groups of varying sizes and goals, so please contact us if you are interested.

Experience Programs
• Disaster Preparedness Experiences (Rope Work, Simple Stretcher, Water Purification, etc.)
• Bamboo Lantern Making
• Bamboo Chopstick Making
• Fieldwork in Disaster-Affected Areas, etc.

Training Programs (For Companies, Organizations, and Government Agencies)
• Disaster Survival Training: Learn essential decision-making, action-taking, and teamwork skills for disasters through hands-on experience
• Resilience Training: Training based on earthquake experience and local practice, focusing on organizational strength and human resource development to overcome adversity.

Necessary When Making a Reservation: 1. Desired date of stay
2. Number of guests
3. Whether or not pick-up service is needed (for parties of 4 or more)
4. Allergy information
5. Representative’s contact information

Other (Notes): – In the instance of a reservation for 4 guests or more, the pick-up service from Nobiru Station is complementary. Please contact us to make a reservation in advance.
– Please note that there is no elevator in the facilities.
– Please note that bathing facilities and restrooms are shared use.

Cancellation Policy: 7 days prior to start of stay: 20%
3 days prior to start of stay: 50%
Day of, or no show: 100%

Closing Date: 1 day prior to desired date

Operating Company: Kirinchou Ltd.
Address: 80 Kameoka Nobiru, Higashi Matsushima City, Miyagi, Japan 981-0411
Tel: +81-225-25-7319

Inquiries: Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation, Public Interest Incorporated Association
Address: Miyagi Prefectural Office 14th floor, 3-8-1, Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan 980-8570
Tel: +81-22-221-1864　Fax: +81-22-211-2829
Email: dmo@miyagi-kankou.or.jp 　
Business Days: Monday to Friday
Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm (JST)