In a village of rising steam, three houses named after trees.

In the mountains of northwestern Miyagi, plumes of steam rise over Naruko Onsen — one of Tohoku's most celebrated hot spring villages, said to gather 9 of Japan's 11 spring water types. Known as the home of kokeshi dolls, it welcomes visitors with mountain colors that shift through the seasons and the nostalgic charm of an old onsen town. Here in Naruko, kaitoinn offers three whole-house rentals, each named after a tree. A hot spring journey shared only with the people who matter most.

A small shop of community shelves taking shape on a corner of Kaede's grounds. Discover items the people of the town have placed on the shelves, in between your travels.