House Rules

These House Rules are provided to ensure that guests can enjoy a safe, comfortable, and pleasant stay at the Cottage of Madarao Kogen Dongurimura.

Please read these House Rules together with the Accommodation Terms and Conditions.

During the Winter Season, the area experiences heavy snowfall and freezing conditions. Please follow the rules below for your safety and for the comfort of other guests.

1. Only Registered Guests May Use the Cottage

The Cottage may only be used by guests who are registered on the reservation.

Friends, acquaintances, family members, or any other persons who are not registered guests may not enter or use the Cottage.

Visitors who are not registered guests are strictly prohibited, including for:

Visiting or meeting guests
Eating or drinking
Taking a bath
Resting
Using the Cottage or its facilities
Staying overnight

Please note that unregistered visitors may not join guests even for a short visit or meal.

2. No Smoking Indoors

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Cottage, including:

Cigarettes
Heated tobacco products
E-cigarettes and vaping devices

Please use the designated smoking area outside the entrance.

3. Kitchen Use

The Cottage has a dining kitchen with a one-burner IH induction cooktop.

Simple cooking using the installed IH cooktop is permitted.

Please use only the cooking facilities provided by the Cottage.

The following are prohibited:

Portable gas stoves / cassette gas burners
Hot plates
BBQ grills
Indoor yakiniku / grilling
Indoor hot-pot cooking using portable cooking equipment
Any other cooking equipment brought from outside

Do not bring cooking appliances that use gas, charcoal, or an open flame into the Cottage.

4. Please Avoid Cooking That Produces Strong Smoke or Odors

Please avoid cooking that produces excessive smoke or strong, persistent odors.

In particular, indoor grilling, yakiniku, and similar cooking are not permitted.

Cooking should be limited to simple meals using the installed IH cooktop.

5. Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Please keep noise to a minimum, especially outdoors, as voices and other sounds can carry easily in the surrounding area.

Please refrain from:

Loud conversations
Loud music or television
Playing musical instruments
Loud conversations or gatherings outdoors
Any other behavior that may disturb other guests or nearby residents

Parties, banquets, events, and similar activities are not permitted.

6. Outdoor Music Is Prohibited

Playing music through speakers, music players, or other devices in outdoor areas is prohibited.

Please enjoy the quiet natural surroundings of Dongurimura.

7. Pets

Pets are not permitted to stay at or use the Facility.

8. BBQ, Campfires, and Outdoor Use of Fire Are Prohibited

During the Winter Season, BBQ, campfires, and other outdoor use of fire are not permitted at the Cottage.

The following items may not be brought onto the property or used:

BBQ grills
Fire pits
Charcoal
Firewood for outdoor fires
Gas burners
Other equipment involving fire or an open flame

The private garden and outdoor living area are closed during the Winter Season.

9. Fireworks Are Prohibited

All fireworks are prohibited, including handheld fireworks.

10. Ski and Snowboard Equipment

Please do not bring skis, snowboards, or other snow sports equipment into the Cottage.

Please store skis and snowboards in the designated Ski Room or in your vehicle.

Ski boots and snowboard boots may be kept inside your room.

This is consistent with the existing winter Cottage guidance.

11. Furniture, Appliances, and Other Equipment

Please use all furniture, appliances, tableware, bedding, and other equipment carefully and only for their intended purposes.

Do not move indoor furniture, bedding, tables, or other equipment outdoors or to another room or facility.

12. No Eating or Drinking in Bedrooms

Please do not eat or drink in the bedrooms.

Please use the dining area for meals and drinks.

13. Strong-Smelling Products and Sprays

Please do not use the following products indoors:

Incense
Strongly scented perfumes
Wax
Waterproofing sprays
Other products that produce strong or persistent odors

For fire-safety and odor-control reasons, wax and waterproofing sprays must not be used indoors.

14. Electrical Appliances

Using several high-power electrical appliances at the same time may cause the circuit breaker to trip.

Please avoid using high-power appliances simultaneously, including:

Air conditioner
Microwave
Electric kettle
Hair dryer

When using the microwave or hair dryer, please avoid setting the air conditioner to an excessively high level.

15. Toilet Rules

Please observe the following toilet rules:

Please sit when using the toilet.
Do not flush anything other than toilet paper.
Please flush after use.

16. Waste Separation

Please separate and dispose of waste according to the designated waste-sorting system.

Empty glass bottles, cans, and PET bottles before placing them in the designated containers.
Place burnable waste, including paper, plastics, food waste, and aluminum foil, in the designated Burnable Waste bin.

17. Parking

Parking is available in the designated parking area.

During winter, you may be asked to move your vehicle for snow removal.

Vehicles cannot be driven directly to the Cottage entrance.

Please follow staff instructions regarding parking and vehicle movement.

18. Damage, Loss, and Excessive Cleaning

Please handle all furniture, appliances, bedding, and other facilities with care.

If anything is damaged, broken, stained, or lost, please notify us immediately.

Additional cleaning, repair, replacement, or other charges may apply in cases of damage, stains, strong odors, smoking, or other conditions beyond normal use.

19. Winter Conditions and Safety

Dongurimura receives significant snowfall during the Winter Season.

Roads, paths, stairs, and other areas may become covered with snow or ice.

Please wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear with good traction.

Be especially careful of:

Falling snow or ice from roofs
Icy surfaces
Snow-covered paths and steps
Other slippery or hazardous areas

Please do not approach areas where snow or ice may fall from roofs.

Weather and road conditions can change quickly. Please take appropriate precautions when traveling to and around the Facility.

20. Other Matters

For matters not specifically covered by these House Rules, please follow the Accommodation Terms and Conditions and instructions provided by Facility staff.

For safety reasons, staff may restrict access to certain areas or ask guests to change how they use a facility.

Please follow all instructions provided by Facility staff.

ECO Cleaning Service

For guests staying multiple nights, an ECO Cleaning Service is provided according to the following schedule.

Every day