Ski Sea Japan House and Aoiumi-no-ya (Blue Sea House) comprise of neighbouring traditional 2 storey, 3BR machiya style row houses, just a two minute walk from the local beach. They are currently being renovated and renewed by a local architect, with completion set for October 2025.
Ski Sea Japan House
Naoetsu Japan
Opening in 2026
Features
Downstairs at Ski Sea Japan House is a lounge, kitchen and dining area, whilst upstairs are two tatami bedrooms with both western and futon bedding + western sitting area with sofa bed.
Blue Sea House next door is a larger option with a Japanese lounge room and kitchen/dining downstairs, plus two tatami/living areas upstairs.
The houses both have new kitchens and updated bathrooms.
Both options are best suited to groups of up to 6 people but we are happy to discuss requests for smaller or larger groups.
There is free and fast wifi available throughout making it ideal for digital nomads seeking a long stay during winter or green season.
This is a perfect location for a summer beach stay and/or fishing. There’s even a surf beach down the coast a bit.
Why stay here?
The houses are 30-90 minutes drive to over a dozen great Japan ski resorts in the heart of the snow country!
Myoko Resorts | Arai | Charmant | Cupid Valley | Madarao/Tangram | Seaside
12-15 minutes walk from the train station
5-10 minute walk to restaurants, convenience store, supermarket and more!
*Current images are pre-renovation.
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Ski Sea Japan House - Things To Do
Naoetsu really is a hidden, off the beaten track locale for visitors looking for interesting and varied experiences.
The house is a great start point for the Kubiki Japan Sea Cycling Route and very short drive from Sado Island ferry, the famous Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari and Elmar Naoetsu – which features the world’s largest Muji store.
Down the coast a little way are some seaside markets – Umi Terrace Nadachi (featuring a rooftop onsen), and Marine Dream Nou – famous for it’s fresh crab and seafood.
There’s also plenty of shopping therapy around Aeon Joetsu – electronics & recycle shops, sushi train, supermarkets, restaurants, onsen, cinema and much more! In nearby Takada you can find temples, Takada Castle, cherry blossoms (in April) and the historical ‘gangi’ covered streets.
Ski Sea Japan House - Beach Views
Beach 360° (winter)
Beach 360° (summer)
Naoetsu Gion Matsuri
Come in July and enjoy the famous Naoetsu Gion Matsuri!
Rooted in a centuries-old tradition, Naoetsu Gion Matsuri (Festival) is a riotous festival of colour that is always held near the end of July. It features traditional events such as mikoshi river descent, mikoshi procession, float parade, grand folk dance parade, and offering of sacred rice. The mikoshi even come by to visit our house!
There is a grand fireworks display as one of the main events of the festival. These are held close by near the mouth of the Seki River.
