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House name
Traditional dwelling HAKKOU
Name/nickname
Noriko san
| If you want to relax in a traditional dwelling, come and enjoy this very old house. | The traditional dwelling HAKKOU is a private house more than 100 years old. It has an open and airy atmosphere. You can enjoy your time here freely doing a variety of things, including creative activities, playing with your children, staying overnight with friends and more. Noriko san, the owner of this old dwelling, is a mother raising children. She enjoys raising children as she can experience many things. Hands-on activities, such as cooking fermented food and recipes made from rice flower, as well as experiencing activities like yoga will help your physical and mental health. Why not relax and feel at home in an old and very large traditional dwelling? |
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About the accommodations
In front of the house, fields of blueberries, tomatoes and herbs spread out before you. Go up the gentle slope and at the top you will be welcomed by a handmade sign of HAKKOU! Although it is a traditional dwelling unchanged since olden times, charming hand-made wreaths decorate each room, making you feel relaxed and comfortable. Soaking in the warm sunlight, you can even sit in the sun on the tatami mats♪
Bath and amenities
The bathtub at HAKKOU is wide and deep. Hold on to the handrails. Don't worry about amenities. We have towels, shampoo, body soap, a hair dryer, and so on. (We do recommend that you bring your own toothbrush, facial cleanser, etc.)
About the meals
We do not serve meals to our customers.
You can prepare your own meals or you can make meals together with Noriko san of HAKKOU.
As the name suggests, you can enjoy fermented food dishes at the traditional dwelling HAKKOU.
Please request any dishes you would like to make, such as dishes using seasonal vegetables, dishes using salted rice malt (Koji), etc.
* Menus for self-catering may change depending on your accommodation schedule.
* Please contact us for self-catering menus of the day.
Example activities
【Yoga experience】
Noriko san is a yoga instructor and can offer a wide range of services from parent-child yoga to private yoga. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to enjoy yoga with people in your group or yoga that is suitable to your physical condition. Yoga is a great way to calm your mind and body♪
【Wreath making experience】
You can enjoy making wreaths using plants and tree branches from the fields and mountains around HAKKOU. You will find that it is easy and enjoyable once you try it! Adding herbs to the wreath will give a nice aroma, and also act as an insect repellent. This will surely be a good memory of your trip.
【Hands-on harvesting of blueberries】
In the early summer, hands-on harvesting of blueberries is available in our garden. Why don't you make smoothie using harvested blueberries.
【Fermented food (Amazake, salted Koji (rice malt), etc.)】
Using Koji, you can make a variety of fermented foods, such as salted Koji, mushroom Koji, tomato Koji, and more. There are many different ways of using Koji. Please let Noriko san know the dish you would like to make.
Other activities
- Garden appreciation
- Field farming hands-on
- Making Ohagi, rice dumplings covered with bean paste
- Rice flower bread baking
- Raking fallen leaves hands-on
- Sweet potato harvesting and hands-on baking experience
- Catching insects
- Fireworks
- Night sky viewing
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