Stay in Thatched Houses
A quiet stay in traditional thatched-roof houses in rural Japan.
Six Entire Thatched Houses, Reserved Just for You
Each house is rented as a whole, offering complete privacy and quiet in the countryside of Japan.
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About Our History
●In 2011, we opened our first place in Miyama.
That year, Haruo Nishio and his wife opened their own home to guests and started "Miyama FUTON & Breakfast".
Around that time, we began receiving fewer requests about rethatching roofs and more consultations from owners who could no longer maintain their thatched houses.
In response, we came up with the idea of renting these houses to one group per day and using the income from stays to fund their ongoing maintenance.
●The number of private kominka stays in Miyama increased
We were the first to open a lodging that made use of a traditional kominka house in Miyama.
After that, more people followed, and today there are around thirty such accommodations.
Old houses have been preserved, and more people have been able to move into the town.
My wife and I are truly happy to see this change.
●Supported by local women.
The cleaning of the houses and reception work are supported by women from the local community. Thanks to their care, these traditional houses are always kept clean and welcoming.
●We are a family-run operation.
Haruo Nishio’s son, Toranosuke, previously worked in the hotel industry and has since returned to Miyama to help with the family business.
Our Wish
To continue the way of life that Japan has carried on for hundreds of years: living in harmony with nature.
We hope that thatched houses will remain not as static heritage, but as living spaces that are used, cared for, and passed on through daily life.
Rather than being consumed as a tourist destination, we wish for Miyama to remain a place where people stay, engage, and truly understand.
Through operating these houses as places to stay, we aim to create local work and give future generations the option to continue living on this land.
Our hope is that the time, landscapes, and wisdom of Miyama will continue to circulate quietly into the future.
About Miyama
The world’s oldest network of 52 eco-villages
Miyama is home to around 500 thatched-roof houses.
Sadly, about 95% of them are now covered with metal sheets.
The thatched houses in Miyama are all similar in size.
This reflects a long-held belief: to live equally and prosper together.
For centuries, people here have supported one another and shared their labor and resources.
Most houses in Miyama have no fences.
The boundary between private and public space is gentle and open.
This way of living expresses the idea that nature’s gifts belong to everyone.
Even today, Miyama is made up of 52 small villages,
each maintaining its own local autonomy and traditions of self-governance.
I deeply love this town, where such gentle and thoughtful people live.
Our thatched houses are scattered throughout these villages
We hope our guests will not simply stay overnight,
but experience a quiet moment as part of village life itself.
For those who would like to learn more about Miyama,
↓ visit the VISIT MIYAMA website.↓
VIDEO
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What We Can Share With You
Thatching Experience
Under instructor guidance, villagers and thatchers work together—just as in the past—to thatch a roof.
Japanese cooking experience
Under the guidance of local women, you prepare traditional Japanese meals together.
breakfast
Under the guidance of local women, you prepare traditional Japanese meals together.
Irori Hot Pot
We light charcoal in the irori hearth and cook traditional Japanese hot pot dishes and grilled fish.
Private chef service
Chefs of French, Italian, Japanese, or Chinese cuisine can be invited exclusively for you.
Traditional wedding
We help you hold a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony, pledging eternal love in a thatched house.
VIDEO
Until We Welcomed a Father and Daughter
In our thatched houses, countless stories quietly unfold.
Miyama Gallery
