Rooms & capacity
The cottage has two single beds. With rental futons (¥2,000 each, up to two sets), you can host up to four people. For three or more, you'll need to share the beds or bring sleeping bags.
nest AUTOMATON
A private cottage in the countryside
A small wooden cottage on our plot in Aio — trees around it, quiet at night, and musée AUTOMATON just next door.
Rates
- 1 guest
- ¥15,000 / night (tax included)
- 2+ guests
- ¥23,000 / night (whole cottage, tax included)
- Rental futon
- ¥2,000 per set (up to 2 sets)
- Payment
- In person at musée AUTOMATON on check-in
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Keys
- Ready from 12:00 (at musée AUTOMATON)
Facilities
Air conditioning, refrigerator/freezer, hot plate, oven microwave (with toaster), tabletop gas cooker, electric kettle, hair dryer, toilet, shower, and a fire pit. Wi-Fi included. Free parking on site.
A gas cooker, pans, knife, cutting board, bottle opener, dish soap, pots, and a full set of tableware. Please plan to bring your own food.
Amenities
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, bath and face towels, tissues. Toothbrushes and towels are provided for up to two guests — please bring your own if there are more of you. Sleepwear is not provided.
Bath
The cottage has a shower only. If you'd like a proper bath, the day-use hot spring at Aioso is about a 6-minute drive away.
BBQ & fire pit
You can BBQ on the wooden deck and use the fire pit a little further out. We provide a table set, grill, and disposable grill nets. Please bring your own charcoal, or pick some up at Michi-no-Eki Aio. Michi-no-Eki Aio also sells BBQ sets — please order at least 2 days in advance.
The museum perk
Cottage guests get two free hours at musée AUTOMATON (by prior arrangement). Guests can visit any day of the week, and the museum stays open until 22:00 for them.
Rules
House rules
- No pets inside the cottage.
- Guests must be accompanied by an adult (no under-18 groups on their own).
- No smoking or BBQ indoors.
- Please keep voices and volume down outdoors.
- Only registered guests may stay overnight.
- No firework rockets, jet fireworks, or firecrackers. Handheld sparklers are fine.
- Please keep an eye on small children — there's an open fire pit and BBQ area.
Cancellation
Cancellation
Cancellations on the day before, on the day of stay, or without notice are charged at 100%.
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