Welcome to the KT Villa Manual

Everything you need to know about finding our Hakuba Kamishiro lodge, turning on the water and heating when you arrive, exploring the ski resorts and village, and shutting the house down safely when you check out.

If anything is missing or confusing during your trip, reach out to Keith directly!

1. The Stay (House Manual)

Step-by-step instructions for accessing, operating, and checking out of the lodge:

• 1. Finding the House — Address, exact GPS coordinates, and snow-season front entrance photo
• 2. Arriving & Warming Up — Lockbox keys, garage door opener, and turning on the water pump, water heater, and heating system
• 3. Rooms & Amenities — Tatami room, 2F office guest room, espresso machine, projector, driveway parking, and snowblower
• 4. Using the House Car — Hybrid house car keys, local driving rules, and step-by-step Japanese Navi instructions to get home
• 5. Departing & Checkout — Cleaning checklist, Green Valley trash drop-off, room reset photos, and draining water pipes so they don't freeze
• 6. Payment & Settling Up — Per-night contribution details and bank transfer account info

2. The Village (Hakuba Guide)

Local tips for getting to Hakuba and enjoying the valley:

• Directions to Hakuba — Express trains via Matsumoto, Shinkansen + bus via Nagano, and scenic driving routes from Tokyo
• Food, Coffee & Important Services — Best grocery stores (A-Coop, Delicia), favorite restaurants, coffee stands, and car rentals
• Hotels & Places to Stay — Overflow options for larger groups in Happo One, Echoland, and Goryu