Shibata, Niigata.
The former Honma residence.
Honma-shinden — the hamlet surrounding Né.
Route
- Tokyo
- NiigataShinkansen ~2 h
- ShibataLocal line ~40 min
- NéPick-up from Shibata Station
About 3 hours from Tokyo — into stillness.
~2 hours to Niigata Station by Jōetsu Shinkansen, then ~40 min to Shibata Station by local line. ~40 min by car from Niigata Airport.
It feels remote, yet it is closer than you think. For staying guests, a complimentary transfer from Shibata Station, Niigata Station or Niigata Airport brings you the rest of the way (advance notice required).
Access
Access
- Location
- The former Honma residence, Shibata, Niigata (the full address is provided at booking).
- By rail
- Tokyo → Niigata (Shinkansen, ~2 h) → Shibata (local line, ~40 min).
- By air
- ~40 min by car from Niigata Airport.
- Transfer
- For staying guests only: complimentary pick-up from Shibata Station, Niigata Station or Niigata Airport (advance notice required).
- By car
- About 15 min from the Seiro-Shibata IC on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway. Parking available. Winter tyres recommended in the cold season.
The density of the overlooked.
Around you, fields and foothills.
Little here calls attention to itself.
Yet soil, water, snow, wind, and the hands that grow things
run through every part of the meal and the stay.
From the moment you arrive, the time of reading this land begins.
FAQ
QHow long is it from Tokyo?
AAbout 3 hours by Shinkansen and local line. Staying guests enjoy complimentary pick-up from Shibata Station, Niigata Station or Niigata Airport (advance notice required).
QCan I come by car?
AAbout 15 minutes from the Seiro-Shibata IC on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway. Parking is available; in winter, please come with winter tyres.
QIs it hard to find on a first visit?
AWe send detailed directions after booking, and the station transfer brings you straight to the door.
QCan I dine without staying?
AYes — dining-only visits are welcome (counter seating for up to 6; from ¥38,500 per guest, tax and service included). You can book here.
QWhat awards has Né received?
AIn June 2026, Né was named Popular Choice Winner of the Architizer A+Awards 2026 in the Architecture + Environment category — a category prize decided by public vote from more than 80 countries.