British Hills

British Hills

British Hills is tucked away in the countryside of Tenei Village, in southern Fukushima Prefecture. Experience British culture and cuisine at this educational facility and accommodation complex. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation options, including dormitory rooms, which have been designed in the style of traditional British boarding school rooms. The guest houses are all build in the traditional style of their respective times, including Tudor and Georgian.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.british-hills.co.jp/english/stay/
Contact

British Hills

(+81) 248 85 1313

ParkingAvailable
Accommodation details

Capacity: Rooms for 81 private guests

Room styles: Western-style (Dormitory, standard twin, deluxe and luxury rooms available). Majority of rooms are twin rooms.

Check in / Check out: From 3:00 PM / Until 10:00 AM

Meals: British cuisine

Pets: No

Related infoPlease note, the Refectory has a semi-formal dress code for guests.


On-site facilities include: Wi-fi, tea rooms, pub, executive lounge, refectory, tennis courts (closed during winter), souvenir shop.
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Access Details
AccessShibakusa 1-8, Oaza Tarao, Tenei Village, Iwase District, Fukushima Pref. 962-0622
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Getting there

By Car: 40 min drive from the Shirakawa I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway

By Train: 40 min by shuttle bus from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line). This shuttle bus must be reserved in advance

Mapcode for Car GPS: 504 007 651*51

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