KATAEAN’s Second Security Measure: You Can Now Make a Provisional Reservation Using Your Initials Instead of Your Full Name.

Unfortunately, damage caused by unauthorized access to websites is increasing day by day.

To protect our guests, KATAEAN has already taken the following security measures.

1. Credit Card Security

We have discontinued online credit card payments as a security measure.

Reservations can now be made without entering any credit card information on our website. This measure is intended to prevent credit card information from being stolen or leaked.

2. Additional Measures to Protect Personal Information

Until now, guests making accommodation reservations or other online bookings have been asked to enter their full name, address, telephone number, and other personal information at the same time.

Starting today, we are introducing an additional security measure.

You may now enter your initials instead of your full name when making an initial reservation.

Please note that all other information, such as your address and telephone number, must still be entered accurately as before.

After submitting your reservation, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

Please reply to that email with only the following two items:

  • Reservation date (e.g. accommodation check-in date): Month / Day
  • Your full name

Once we receive your reply, KATAEAN will send you a separate email confirming your reservation.

By collecting your name separately from your other personal information in two steps, we aim to reduce the risk of personal information being leaked as much as possible.

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

KATAEAN Guesthouse

Katae-an Winter Action Plan

A Special Stay Program Centered Around Daisen Ski Resort

For many years, I focused on winter tourism mainly for people of my generation in Japan.

I created videos showing my skiing on traditional straight skis from the Showa era and shared my own performance online.

However, over time, I realized something important:

This market was much smaller than I had expected.

That realization began when I asked ChatGPT to analyze my skiing in detail.

One message stood out clearly:

“If you switch to carving skis, you will be surprised.”

At first, I wasn’t sure.
But I found a pair of carving skis at my favorite recycle shop and decided to try them.

The result was beyond my expectations.

They were:

  • Much easier to control

  • More stable

  • Less physically demanding

I could ski comfortably using about 60% of the effort I used before.

My safety improved, and physical fatigue was greatly reduced.

Honestly, I thought:

“Why didn’t I switch earlier?”

Of course, the skills I developed on traditional straight skis are still a valuable foundation for me.

They continue to support my skiing today.


A New Winter Stay Concept

Based on this experience, I have designed a new winter stay program.

This program combines skiing, local culture, food, and personal guidance in a relaxed home-stay style.


Program Overview

① Season & Capacity

  • Available from January to March (ski season only)

  • Limited to two groups per month (one family or one group)

Katae-an will be reserved exclusively for your group.
All rooms (tatami rooms, dormitory, and twin rooms) are available.


② Location

Katae-an is about one hour from Daisen Ski Resort.

Along the way, you can visit:

  • Hot spring towns

  • Yuushien Garden

  • Adachi Museum of Art

  • Mizuki Shigeru Road

This area offers rich natural and cultural experiences.


③ Target Guests

  • International visitors

  • Intermediate to advanced skiers


④ Meals

Meals are mainly self-cooked at the guesthouse.

I will guide you through:

  • Grocery shopping

  • Cooking local dishes

When dining out, I will accompany you.


⑤ Guide Support

During your stay, I will personally guide and support you.


⑥ Program Title

“A Home-Stay Style Ski Experience
Enjoy Skiing Together with Your Host”


⑦ Price

2 nights / 3 days
From ¥98,000 per person


Transportation

Transportation is basically arranged by guests using a rental car.

Our partner rental company can deliver the car directly to the guesthouse.

During your stay, I may accompany you and provide route guidance and support when needed.


Sample Schedule

Day 1

  • Check-in

  • Hot spring visit

  • Grocery shopping

  • Home-cooked dinner

Day 2

  • Full-day skiing

  • Dinner at a local restaurant

Day 3

  • Morning skiing or sightseeing

  • Visit to Yuushien Garden, Adachi Museum, Mizuki Shigeru Road, Miho Shrine, etc.

  • Departure


Future Plans

This winter, I plan to create videos that reflect this concept and gradually develop this program.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact me.

I look forward to sharing this special experience with you.