What is Katasho?
The Charm of Katasho
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Just like a real school!
Relive those nostalgic days and do all the things you couldn’t do back then.
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Plenty of activities
servicesWe don’t just rent out the school; we are committed to making sure you have a blast.
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Surrounded by nature
The ocean is a 3-minute walk away! And there are tea plantations on the mountain right behind us!
Recommended
for…
The spacious school building allows even large groups to stay comfortably.
Perfect for large groups like school friends, clubs, seminars, or company trips!
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Making memories with friends
Enjoy an extraordinary experience to the fullest
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Cosplay photography
A perfect match for school-themed shoots
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Fun with family groups
Create once-in-a-lifetime memories
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For sports camps
Gymnasium, natural grass field, and the ocean
Facility Tour
Staff Introduction
Principal: Isshy
Planning
Interested in regional revitalization, I left a major corporation to launch this school lodging project at a former elementary school. I’ll keep coming up with fun projects so more people can visit!!
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Takky
Chef
I love surfing so much that I moved from Kyoto to Makinohara!
I used to be the manager of a high-end yakiniku restaurant in Kyoto, so I’m in charge of the food here at Katasho! -
Antony
Public Relations
A local man who loves his hometown.
I’ll be doing my best to promote Katasho and Makinohara! -
Ike-chan
Cleaning
The charming Ike-chan with a great smile.
I handle the check-in/out prep and cleaning to make sure everyone has a comfortable stay! -
Ken-ken
Power Support
I run an IT support business for Makinohara’s specialty tea and also own a company in Rwanda, Africa! Leave the heavy lifting to me.
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Sa-ya
Smiles
I grew up right here in Makinohara! I always try to keep a smile on my face to make sure everyone has fun!!
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Founder
The Legend
The founder of our company. He is also a project associate professor at the University of Tokyo and the president of a space-related company.
History of Katasho
In 2017, this site was reborn as a hub for town planning and regional revitalization.
In addition to being an “elementary school where you can play and stay,”
we also host regional events and provide
space for the local community.
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- 1906
- The Katahama Branch of Sagara Jinjo Elementary School, the predecessor of Katahama Elementary, was established at the current location.
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- 1955
- Became independent as Sagara Town Katahama Elementary School. Total enrollment: 284 students.
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- 1958
- Total enrollment reached a record high of 326 students.
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- 1985
- Completion of the 3-story reinforced concrete building (current South Building).
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- 1999
- Completion of the new school building (current North Building).
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- 2017
- The school closed after merging with Makinohara City Sagara Elementary School.
With 37 students and 5 graduates, its 62-year history came to an end.
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- 2018
- Facility management by Makinoharabo Co., Ltd. began.
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- 2020
- Lodging services began.
Reborn as “Katasho: The Elementary School Where You Can Play and Stay.”
Katahama Elementary School Song
