Welcome to Our Guesthouse in a Former Elementary School

This guesthouse is located in Shimoichi Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, and was originally Hirohashi Elementary School, founded in 1874 (Meiji 7).
During the town’s flourishing forestry era, more than 100 children once studied here. However, with the changing times, the school closed its doors in 1999, bringing its long history to a close.

Fortunately, this precious wooden school building was not demolished, but carefully preserved by the local community. Even today, it serves as a place for community gatherings—hosting children’s events and ground golf for seniors.

In 2022, a house next to the school that once accommodated teachers was reborn as a guesthouse surrounded by nature.
Perched at the top of the Hirohashi Pass and embraced by scenic mountains and the famous Hirohashi Plum Grove, it offers a peaceful retreat where you can spend a special moment away from everyday life.

By the way, the name “Twilight” was inspired by a line in a book by the local poet Mae Toshio, who described the twilight seen from this place as exceptionally beautiful.
The view of the twilight from the schoolyard is truly breathtaking.

A traveler passing through the Hirohashi Pass may find themselves softly exclaiming in awe as they gaze out the bus window.
The ridgeline stretching from Mt. Kongō to Mt. Katsuragi is truly magnificent.
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To live in a place blessed with such vast open views, people say, would surely lead to a generous heart—and perhaps even a long life.
Seeing such expansive scenery every day naturally broadens one’s perspective, helping to cultivate a clear and farsighted way of seeing the world.
And if it doesn’t, one might almost feel unworthy of the landscape.

— From “Hometown Hirohashi” by MaeToshio

■ Recommended For Those Who... ■

• ・Want to relax in a quiet place surrounded by nature, far from the noise of the city

• ・Wish to gaze at a sky full of stars and feel at peace

• ・Dream of reading manga all night long without worrying about the time

• ・Are looking for a base to climb the Ōmine mountain range

• ・Want to visit famous seasonal spots like Mt. Yoshino in cherry blossom season or the Mitaraidani Gorge in Tenkawa during autumn foliage (about 30 minutes by car)

• ・Want to enjoy a BBQ with friends (optional / additional charge applies)

• ・Want to soak in a wood-fired Goemon bath and relax both body and mind (optional / additional charge applies)

• ・Want to spend a quiet night watching the flickering flames of a wood stove (optional / additional charge applies)

◎On-Site Facilities◎

/Guesthouse (Entire House Rental)

A cozy, self-contained house available for private rental.

/ School Building (Shared Facilities)

Includes a traditional Goemon bath and shower, a manga library, a ping pong table, and more.

/ Schoolyard

Available for use as a campsite.

/Shared Toilets

Toilets are located in a shared building separate from the guesthouse.

◎Important Information — Please Read Before Booking ◎

This facility is a renovated former elementary school and was not originally designed as accommodation.
As such, some facilities such as toilets and baths are located in separate buildings.
Please also note that the grounds include slopes and steps, and the property is not wheelchair accessible.

◎Notes and Guidelines:◎

・Loud sirens are broadcast from speakers on the school grounds at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and a school chime plays at 9:00 p.m. If you are sensitive to sound, this accommodation may not be suitable for you.

• ・Although the facility is cleaned thoroughly, its forest location means that insects may enter both indoor and outdoor spaces.
  Insect repellents are available upon request.

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  ・Because we are located in a wooded area, mobile signal may be weak at times. Free Wi-Fi is available on-site.

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  ・Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors.（Fireworks and campfires are allowed only in designated areas and with provided equipment.）

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  ・Please keep noise to a minimum after 9:00 p.m. out of respect for nearby residents.

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• ・Please handle fire with great care, especially when using items such as cigarettes, the Goemon bath, BBQ equipment, wood stoves, campfires, and fireworks.

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• ・The road leading to our facility is a mountain route, and it can become very dark after sunset.We strongly recommend arriving before nightfall.
  Also, some car navigation systems and Google Maps may guide you through very narrow roads.
  To avoid this, please set “広橋梅林駐車場　Hirohashi Umebayashi Parking Lot” as a waypoint in your GPS for smoother access.