Welcome 

More than just a place to stay, we hope this becomes a place where you can feel rural Japanese life and find a new spark of inspiration.

The Story

The reason I chose this place was the rich nature of Shikoku and the way everyday rural life still exists here. I was deeply moved by the beautiful rice field landscape visible from the house.
At first, the kominka had fallen into disrepair, but as I slowly began restoring it, the character and spirit of the old house started to come back to life.

I felt it would be a shame to keep such a unique place only for myself. I wanted to share this home with others and let more people experience the lifestyle of rural Japan through it.
With that feeling in mind, I decided to start this guesthouse.

About the Owner

I have lived and worked in many different environments — from life as a public servant in a large Japanese city, to two years volunteering in Cameroon as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, and later relocating to rural Japan as part of a regional revitalization program.
Experiencing urban and rural life in Japan, cities abroad, and farming communities in developing countries gradually drew me toward the beauty of everyday living and local culture.

Today, I am based in a traditional kominka house in Shikoku, where I create handmade works using vintage Japanese obi and African fabrics, run a small café, and continue building a place where visitors can naturally connect with the culture and daily life of rural Japan.
In the future, I also hope to once again be involved in support and community work in developing regions.

🌿 Background

• Born in Nagano, Japan 

• Osaka City University 

• Kobe City Hall (Public Service) 

• Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers – Cameroon

• Stayed in Thailand studying massage

• Relocated to Ehime through a regional revitalization program

• Operating a kominka guesthouse and atelier

The Space

Our guesthouse is located in a quiet rural area surrounded by the mountains of Shikoku, where time flows at a slower pace than in Japan’s big cities.
The building is a traditional farmhouse over 100 years old. With original tatami floors, strong wooden pillars and beams, and soft light filtering through shoji screens, you can feel the atmosphere of a classic Japanese home.

In the garden, chairs and hammocks invite you to relax while gazing out over rice fields that stretch like an ocean across the landscape. A wood-fired bath, heated with firewood gathered from the mountains, offers a unique way to experience the rhythm of rural life.

The surrounding area is rich in nature — perfect for slow walks along rice field paths or hiking in the nearby hills. You might even find yourself exchanging greetings with neighbors walking their dogs or working in the fields, small moments of connection that are part of countryside life.

Experience & Lifestyle

At this guesthouse, we hope to offer a stay where you can naturally connect with the culture and everyday life of rural Japan. Whenever possible, we share meals together, creating time to talk about our different countries, travel stories, and simple moments of connection.

We also offer optional activities such as craft workshops using vintage Japanese obi, cooking experiences, and local guiding by the owner. Rather than structured programs, these are small experiences that grow naturally from daily life here.

In addition, the owner has prepared small information cards introducing aspects of Japanese lifestyle and local culture. Through these, we hope guests can gain a deeper curiosity and understanding of Japan from a local perspective.

We would be happy if you could spend time here at your own pace and feel the gentle atmosphere of rural Japan.

Philosophy

Through my own travels in Japan and abroad, what stayed with me most was not only visiting famous places, but the moments spent listening to local people talk about their culture and everyday lives. Feeling even a small sense of belonging within those circles made each journey far more meaningful.

Travel itself can be enjoyable anywhere, but at this guesthouse, I hope guests can experience a deeper and more personal connection to Japan — not only through sightseeing, but through the words, lifestyles, and perspectives of people who live here.

Although collaboration with the local community is still at an early stage, I hope to continue supporting and participating in local activities so that the traditions and everyday culture of this area can be carried into the future.

Closing Message

I would be happy if the connections born here become small memories you carry with you — something you might gently recall somewhere along your journey.

🌿 April 2021 — Relocation to Seiyo City

I moved to Seiyo City from Kobe as part of a regional revitalization program, hoping to create a lifestyle centered around a traditional kominka — combining a handmade atelier and a life connected to agriculture.
At the time, I had no plans to start a guesthouse. Instead, I began by slowly cleaning and restoring the old house so that it could become a place to live.