yukigura
"Dwell within a story"
Time is shaped by place.
This is not a space to be filled, but one to rediscover the beauty of emptiness.
"yukigura" is a kura that stands quietly within the snow.
Once a place where precious things were kept, it is now a space where time and experience gently accumulate.
Yukigura is not merely a place to stay.
Reimagined from a traditional Japanese kominka,it is a retreat for those who seek slow mornings, long nights,and time that is not consumed, but truly lived.
Nestled in Zao—where winter transforms the landscape into a quiet, snow-covered sanctuary—
Yukigura invites you to pause, to breathe deeply,and to rediscover what it means to truly dwell.
Zao
One of Japan’s leading mountain resorts
Located in Yamagata, Zao is known for its world-class ski slopes, ethereal winter landscapes, and soothing hot springs.
Easily accessible yet embraced by quietude, this is a place where you can fully experience Japan’s mountain culture.
t within a historic kura, this is a place where stays, workations, and cultural experiences quietly converge.
In Zao, where each season reveals a different face, spend time that exists only here.
Off-season
April - November
Workation · Retreat ·
Cultural Experiences
In the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn foliage,
the space opens as a setting for artist residencies,
corporate workations, and international cultural exchange.
Within the quiet of the kura,
creativity and dialogue naturally emerge.
