Frequently Asked Questions
NOROSHI sits inside a working fishing village, between the hills and the sea. Most
questions are about the walk in from the car park, how nine people sleep, and what
to do about meals. We add to this page as new questions come up.
No. NOROSHI takes one group per day. The whole house is yours, and you will not meet other guests.
Up to nine. Children aged three and under stay free, but they are counted in the nine.
Four bedrooms.
Second floor: one room with three single beds, two rooms with two single beds each.
First floor: one Japanese-style room with two futons on tatami.
All beds are single size. Two of the second-floor rooms look out to the sea.
Yes. Children aged three and under stay free, but are counted in the nine. Tell us how many are coming when you book.
Children aged four to primary school age are ¥4,000 per person per night, tax included.
There is no road into the village. Leave your car at the Yabitsu Village car park and walk the last five minutes.
The lane runs between houses on a slope above the harbour.
Staff will carry anything you cannot manage yourself. We use a trolley that takes up to 150 kg and walk up with you.
There are no steps on the route, but part of it is steep. Most people walk it without difficulty. Staff will help if you would rather not carryanything.
No. If you come by train, take a taxi or the Chuki Bus from Minoshima Station. Tell the taxi driver “Yabitsu Village”.
Yes, at Yabitsu Village. There is room for about 20 cars and it is free. If it is full during a busy period, we will direct you to parking nearby.
Check-in is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
- Call us when you reach Yabitsu Village.
- A member of staff comes to meet you.
- You walk to the house together, past the harbour.
- It takes about five minutes.
- We check you in and show you around the house.
No. Cook in the kitchen, or eat at one of the places nearby. See Getting Here for where to shop and eat.
Not at the house. Yabitsu Village has an outdoor barbecue terrace with a view of the sea, and you can book it separately.
Guests of NOROSHI get 50% off the facility fee. If you want everything supplied, write “barbecue, everything supplied” in the notes field when you book.
Yes, wireless LAN throughout the house.
Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, bath towels and hand towels. The full list is on the The House page.
14 days before the date of stay. Cancel 15 days or more in advance and there is nocharge.
1. 14 to 8 days before 20%
2. 7 to 4 days before 30%
3. 3 to 2 days before 50%
4. The day before, or the day itself 100%
5. No-show without notice 100%
The percentage applies to the basic accommodation charge.
You have already paid in full, so we refund what is left after the charge is deducted. The refund goes back to the card you paid with.
The full terms are in Appendix 2 of the Terms & Cancellation page.
Credit card only, paid in full at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB.
Payment is handled by Stripe. We do not take payment on arrival, and we do not take cash.
Yes. Depending on who is on duty, we may use a translation app to talk with you.
No. Only the guests named on the booking may enter the house.
If someone stays who is not on the register at check-in, we charge ¥11,000 per person per night, tax included.
No.
Yes, cash on delivery.
We provide amenities for the number of guests, for each night of your stay.
Ask a member of staff. We will tell you where fireworks are allowed.
Yes, from 1 to 30 nights. You can book long stays through the site. For longer enquiries, call +819068719332
The house has old fittings, including shoji screens, and some pieces are easily damaged. If you are bringing small children, please keep them within sight.
There are private homes around the house. Avoid loud activity outdoors, and do not use the outdoor areas after 21:00.
Incense and other things that leave a scent are not allowed. Neither is commercial photography.