Contact and Information
Tamura Yuka: tamura-yuka@pref.gunma.lg.jp
Joseph Chaplin: chaplin-joseph@pref.gunma.lg.jp
Telephone: (+81) 27-226-3387
Website: www.visit-gunma.jp

Summertime inGunma Prefecture!

Gunma Prefecture is abuzz with activity in thesummertime! From mountain hikes and whitewaterrafting, to the famed July festival Tanabata. Gunma
offers outstanding experiences for summer visitors.

Hiking on Mt. Tanigawa

Tanabata Festival inMaebashi (July 1-10)

Rafting in Minakami

Fireworks at
Isobe Onsen(August 15-16)

Kayaking in Shima

Gunma Excellence: Introducing MRS Gunma
Kiyomizu
HouseMitsuba
House

Kiyomizu
Interior

The Gunma Excellence
programme was started toensure that internationalvisitors to Gunma canenjoy
abarrier-freeexperience of hotels, innsand tourist facilities!

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GazeboMRS Gunma offers visitors bespoke vacations in one or both of their properties at Isobe Onsen andthe Misato neighborhood of Takasaki City. The large, spacious houses can be enjoyed by groups
such as families, friends and colleagues. The multicultural owners can ensure a communicative,
stress-free vacation. Please read more from Renée Sawazaki in the attached documents!

P R I VAT E W I T H
FULL SUPPORTM RS G U NM AV IL LA S

Peace of Mind
No sharing lodging with guests outside of your group
Thorough COVID-19 prevention disinfecting & cleaning
Sightseeing & recreation without crowds

Guests Never Leave Hungry
Gunma is known for fresh fruits & vegetables, farm fresh
pork, chicken and eggs, as well as wheat products:
Udon, soba, steamed buns, and even pasta!
Enjoy your meals leisurely and economically
Guests welcomed with drinks & homemade baked goods
Japanese-style breakfast delivered to your door
BBQ rain or shine in the spacious covered terrace insummertime, or have a clay pot “nabe” party indoors in thewinter. Fully stocked kitchen and dining.
Meal support during sightseeing or at your home
Healthy and local specialty bentos
Eating out at onsen spas and local restaurants
Fruit picking & produce markets: Farm to fork living!

MRS Gunma Vacations & Tours Style
We o er a unique alternative to hotels, ryokan inns andmountain cottages. Our heritage homes are near onsen spas,
cultural sites and recreation for your total vacation pleasure.
Let’s enjoy Japan’s nature and culture together ❁International Couple as your Private Lodging Hosts
American wife who loves Japanese culture
Japanese husband who loves children & housekeeping

We are MRS Gunma ♡Motoyasu & Renée Sawazaki in Gunma
Heritage Vacation Villas
Mitsuba House & Kiyomizu House
Cultural Experiences
Local Guide
Meal & Onsen Plan

澤崎 基保
Motoyasu Sawazaki 090-8490-4669

澤崎 レンネ
Renée Sawazaki 070-3172-2110

mrs.gunma@gmail.com

Wellness & CulturalVacation at a Japanese
Heritage Estate

www.mrsgunma.com

Experienced Specialists in Tourism
Renée did research in and taught university classes onTourism, Hospitality & Recreation
Motoyasu worked in the Gunma onsen linens business
Toured guests privately around Gunma since 1995
Hosted hundreds of groups at our homes since 2016
Featured on both local and national news & documentaries
highlighting our work to restore heritage homes and o erthem to our global community, thus supporting our region
We love opening our homes to guests and doing our best
to provide an excellent experience for both expats residing
in Japan or new friends coming in from abroad

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We consider our homes not just a place to sleep, but a
hub for our guests to relax, socialize and enjoy thesurrounding nature and cultural o erings ♡Since 2016

M R S G U N M A VA C AT I O N S
Our lodging is not just for sleeping and eating, but are true vacation homes for your enjoyment andsocializing. BBQ, play table tennis and badminton, or just relax in a hammock.
Explore the neighborhoods and enjoy gardens, sightseeing spots, recreation and mineral baths.
You’ll leave refreshed, with fond memories, and feeling like you have family in Gunma.

AMENITIES & SERVICES
BBQ & cooking utensils
Snacks & drinks
CleaningIndoor & outdoor games and toys
Bath towel, onsen towel and bag

MIT S UBA H OUS E み つ葉邸

BUI LT IN 1977

Vacation home in Isobe Onsen where Japan’s elite used to sojourn
Bubble Era luxury architecture. Complete renovation in 2016
Built by temple carpenters: Castle-like exterior, inn-like interior
Spacious living 144m²: 9 rooms including sunroomsStunning mountain views from the home and garden
Resort-like yard and garden 370m²: Lawn, covered terrace, bambooand garden views, baby pool, and more. Walk to onsen village

Shampoo, conditioner, face & body soap, lotion,
toothbrush
Washer, gas dryer, detergent
Parking for up to 10 vehicles
WiFi

FEES including tax
Lodging
40,000 JPY/night (1~4) 10,000 JPY/extra guest 5+
Mitsuba House: Max 12 guests
Kiyomizu House: Max 16 guests
Breakfast 1,000 JPY/guest

Meal & Onsen Plan
10,000 JPY / guest / day for groups of 1~8
Includes 3 meals, snacks, non-alcohol drinks, onsen bath
(Fruit picking, Sand bath & Private onsen rooms extra)

Guide & Cultural Experiences

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24,000 JPY / day for groups of 1~8
Some cultural experiences require extra fees
Local transportation not included

K IYOMIZ U HO USE き よみ ず邸

Elegant, yet practicalinterior design

Pristine zen feeling
Kimonos, owers, woodwork

BUILT I N 19 48

Former silk estate on the main road leading to castle grounds
7 years in the making! Timber from all of Gunma’s mountains
Rare 3-story wooden structure built by top-level temple carpenters
Silk mill remodeled for residency 1991. Original woodwork preserved
Renovations and vacation home preparations: 2016~2022
Entire 1F 168m²: 8 tatami rooms, 3 WC, kitchen/dining, game room
Yard 500m²: Grass, covered terrace, baby pool. Next to park & gardens Fully stocked large,

country-style kitchen.

Double-padded uffy futons.
Bed/sofa bed available

Learn about Sengoku Era
Samurai & Ninja Dressing

Visit unique cultural sites,
hands on experiences

GUID E & INT E RPRE TE R, C ULT URAL E XPE RIENC ES
Enjoy the best Gunma has to o er with a knowledgeable guide
Meet locals and engage in interesting cultural experiences
Custom planning. Match the activities to your interests. Choose
from: Art, nature, history, shopping, adventure sports and more
Flexible schedule to suit your energy level during your stay, interests
and weather conditions
Lots of indoor alternatives if inclement weather. Note: Gunma is far
from the ocean and does not usually get strong typhoons

+81 (70)3172-2110
mrs.gunma@gmail.com
www.mrsgunma.com
Kiyomizu House
Takasaki, Gunma

July 7, 2022
MRS Gunma Welcomes You & Yours to Japan!
Overview of MRS Gunma Services for our Prospective Partner Travel Agencies

Dear Sir or Madame:
Mitsuba House
Annaka, Gunma

Gunma Prefecture, the lush, central region of Japan which is conveniently
located just north of Tokyo, has been honored throughout Japan’s history as ahub for industry, political leadership, medical and wellness care, and arts ~ Allwhile maintaining the purity and strength of its nature and communities.
Known for its unique geographic shape of a ying crane, it’s also referred to as
the “bellybutton of Japan”. We call it an “innie” as the central plains are
surrounded 360 degrees by easily distinguished mountain ranges andvolcanoes, the three most prominent being Mt. Haruna, Mt. Miyogi and Mt.
Akagi. Thus, our signature tour “The Three Mountains of Gunma”.
There is so much to do and see in Gunma that, to simplify your understandingof our offerings, we have selected six major themes and created 3-day
itineraries for how guests may enjoy their time around either Mitsuba House orKiyomizu House.
•Kings, Castles and Silk•

Healing Waters•Japanese Art Experience•Family Fun at Japanese Parks•

Sacred Sites•

Flowers and Foliage

As Gunma is far from the ocean, typhoons are not usually strong, and theatlands rarely get snow. However, Gunma is known for strong winds and rain.
There are lots of indoor activities to choose from during inclement weather.
Our unique villas are only a 35-minute drive from each other by car, but offer acompletely different vacation experience. Choose to stay at one or both, cocreate with us a bespoke Japan dream vacation for your clients, and help themenjoy the best Japan has to offer.

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MRS GUNMAWe’re delighted to partner with overseas travel agencies to ensure their clients’experience is the best possible. While we have hosted tour groups up to 16, wesee our lodging and offerings as best suited for FIT. Families and small groups offriends or colleagues enjoy the spaciousness of our homes not only for sleeping
and eating, but for socializing as well.
Our hosting style is relaxed, warm and when guests arrive, we feel like we arewelcoming distant relatives to our home. We want to make sure they are
comfortable, well fed, enjoy activities, and that their every need is taken care of.
Highlighting Three Visit Styles
1.

For guests wanting to avoid big cities and crowded Golden Routelocations altogether, Gunma is their ticket. They can easily spend a
week or more enjoying top-class shopping, arts, nature, food, onsen
mineral spas, recreation and more, and still leave plenty on their bucket
list for their return visit.

2.

If guests want to include a 3-4 day visit to Gunma as a part of theirlonger trip around Japan, we’re happy to communicate with you andpinpoint a few of the “must see and do” places that suit their interests.

3.

If guests are seeking a wellness retreat, we can arrange for full-service
relaxation time at their villa, while quietly guiding them on local natureand garden walks, and arranging for spa visits and treatments.

Whichever the style, we are certain guests will leave Gunma with a smile on theirfaces, rejuvenated, and with a heart and mind sprinkled with lovely memories of
their stay.
You can nd information on our website: https://en.mrsgunma.com The main
pages are: Mitsuba House, Kiyomizu House, MRS Gunma Vacations, MRS
Gunma Tours and Retreats, and MRS Gunma Cultural Experiences. The site isin both Japanese and English, with the English pages occasionally experiencing
formatting issues as they are translated pages from the original Japanese. We
do apologize. Additionally, we are continually updating the information. For
instance, although we have all the data for the tours, not all itineraries arecurrently uploaded. We plan to have it complete by the end of July.
There is a lot of information, so if you do not nd the answer to what you areseeking, we welcome communications from you.
We look forward to exploring and establishing our partnership. Please feel freeto contact us with any questions or concerns.

Our most sincere regards,
Motoyasu and Renée Sawazaki
MRS Gunma (Motoyasu and Renée Sawazaki in Gunma)

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Owners and private lodging hosts, Kiyomizu House & Mitsuba House