The purpose of this study is to clear up the roles of the small inns in local community. As a specific case in point, the study examines the events planned by guesthouse "Nagano Guesthouse (Tentative)" located at Monzen area, Nagano city. The events are three. 1) shared meal as potluck party, 2) handcrafts, 3) meeting of local members. In conclusion, the study suggests the following: 1) The Nagano Guesthouse has a function of the tourist's accommodation. 2) In Addition, this guesthouse is created as a build up interaction opportunities among the local community members and tourists. 3) Also, The Nagano guesthouse has role as the communication opportunities with local members. 4) Therefore, the small inns has possibilities of role as interactive hub in the local community.
