Arete LLC unveiled its lodging facility Gōon〜G.O.A.T〜 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in March 2023. This unique container-style private villa can be exclusively rented and offers a contactless experience from booking to check-in. The entire property operates on self-generated electricity from solar panels, and the sauna utilizes a wood-burning stove. Gōon offers an environmentally friendly accommodation that achieves carbon neutrality.
Eco-friendly private villa

Carbon-neutral sauna with optimal humidity control

In each villa, an authentic sauna, produced by Miki Sasano, the daughter of the renowned “Sauna Shikiji” (a sacred sauna spot), is installed. It is equipped with an original development, the “steam generator,” which ensures meticulous humidity control within the room, allowing for an optimal humidity level to be maintained.
Moreover, the sauna stove, which utilizes firewood, is equipped with a two-layered sauna stone that can retain heat for an extended period. Through the large windows, guests can enjoy the ever-changing scenery of each season, enhancing the overall comfort and tranquility of the sauna experience.
Refreshing water bath: Utilizing natural spring water

Grill & chill: Eco-friendly BBQ

Making a difference with your accommodation

Originally published on Livhub.
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