Farmstay holiday rentals in Honshu

Vintage lodge, private bathhouse & historic estate

Experience one of Conde Nast's 10 most beautiful rural areas in Japan. Historic Kawasemi Cottage offers a glimpse of the past with the best of modern comforts. You'll be soothed by the river below while unwinding in the private nostalgic bathhouse and tranquil heirloom garden. We'll help arrange local outdoor & cultural activities, deliver authentic bento boxes, or stock the kitchen & provide recipes to taste local flavors. Teahouse open Sat 10am-4pm. Access by train/bus. Discount for >2 nights.

Japan Charm&Tradition-Yui Valley(easy Tokyo/Kyoto)

Welcome to Yui Valley ! A refreshing stop between Tokyo and Kyoto. In the countryside, a simple farmers traditional house surrounded by Lush Green Mountains, Bamboo forests, Rivers and Tea Fields. Outside the usual tourist path, discover the real countryside of Japan. Come to relax and enjoy different activities: Hiking with view of Mt. Fuji, walk crossing Bamboo groves and tea fields, Green Tea ceremony, Hot spring, Bicycles, Bamboo workshop, Shiatsu, Acupuncture treatment or River Dipping.

Quiet Rural Stay | Long-term Welcome | Okayama

It takes 3 hours from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. You can see a totally different aspect of the city side of Japan. Green mountains, clear river, Firefly, many stars, rice field, Vegetable field. The house is a beautiful nature. And also we have good neighbors. You will see the real Japanese countryside that is not written in the guidebook. The room is surrounded by my father's and my artworks. The huge kitchen, living room, and garden are yours. Please enjoy and relax in the cozy house.

Sanson Terrace "Silk Barn" in Quiet Countryside

Quiet Rural Retreat in a traditional Japanese house. We renovated a 80 years small wooden house by ourselves taking a long time. The building used to be used for raising silkworms by farms. It was our culture and industry to get silks in this area. You can have a calm time for having Coffee and beer, reading books, listening music... The village is surrounded by nature for hiking to mountains and rivers. Some local families live in around the house, so please stay like the village people.

Perfect Traditional Home for 5

A beautiful house located in Matsue — a city where you can truly experience a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The 2 tatami bedrooms and 1 western style space can accommodate up to 5 people, making it a perfect place for families or a large group of friends who wish to take a break from the city-life. You will have part of the house to yourself, and the real kitchen and shower room areas will be shared with host, but guests will have a private little kitchen and a private toilet room.

A Satoyama Private Retreat in Nara

A private Satoyama retreat in the mountains of Nara, just 20 minutes from the city. This traditional one-group-per-day house is renovated with reclaimed wood and uses fresh mountain spring water. Enjoy hands-on cooking with organic rice and vegetables from our farm. Relax in a wood-fired bath, and in the morning experience a Japanese tea ceremony surrounded by nature. Dinner options include Japanese meal or pizza making. Our meal service is available for parties of two or more guests.

Entire renovated Kominka house | Teshima | Retreat

A renovated Japanese retro house on Teshima, exclusively for one group per day. Enjoy a private island stay in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. If you’re lucky, our cats may visit in the evening. A great hub for art island hopping, with direct boats to Naoshima, Inujima and Shodoshima. * Complimentary breakfast * E-bike rental available * 8% off for 2+ nights * Sunset tour for 3+ nights * Customers in the cafe area may use the toilet when we run cafe (pls see the layout)

Private Kura on a Real Apple Farm“Yokoya Farm ”

Just 10 minutes from downtown Matsumoto, Yokoya Farm is a family-run working apple farm in the countryside. Our private kura (Japanese storehouse), next to our family home, was renovated into a guesthouse in 2018. Enjoy the unique experience of staying in a real farmer's kura with the entire building all to yourselves. Our apple orchard is about a 5-minute walk away. During the apple season (late August to mid-November), you're welcome to enjoy complimentary apple picking.

"KOME HOME" Free pick up from Tokamachi station

KOMEHOME is a 70-year-old traditional house in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, the home of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. You will be able to appreciate the beautiful rice fields right from the front door. You can comfortably experience the goodness of an old traditional Japanese house. Easy access to Echigo-Yuzawa, convenient as a base for FUJIROCK and skiing! We can arrange free pick-up service from either Tokamachi station or Doichi station. contact in advance.

【Teshima’s Ocean View Retreat Tokuto】King Villa

Tokuto is a newly renovated private mansion built in the 1940s on Teshima. It is conveniently located about 15mins walk from Ieura Port. Enjoy the luxurious architecture of the past, such as the authentic hand blown window glass, Onigawara (Japanese gargoyle roof tiles), and the beautiful gardens with an abundance of stone lanterns. The building consists of 2 villas, King Villa & Queen Villa. As a measure against infectious diseases, we accept one group for each building.

130-year-old traditional Kominka 『燕と土と』

A 130-year-old Japanese farmhouse, restored by the host, is now a private retreat. Traditional beams, tatami rooms, an irori hearth and wood stove offer an authentic yet comfortable stay. From the windows, the Central Alps and peaceful countryside unfold, and at night the sky glitters with stars. Try the fire-heated goemon bath, cook in the kitchen or over the hearth, and pick seasonal vegetables from the garden. A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply be.

Outdoor Wood-fired Onsen · Traditional Farmhouse

Stay at Ryunohara Hatago, a lovingly restored 120-year-old farmhouse in Ryujinmura — Japan’s spiritual heartlands. Soak in a wood-fired outdoor onsen filled with the silky-smooth waters of Ryujin, a hot spring renowned for over 1,200 years. Swim in the Hidakagawa River, walk ancient pilgrimage trails, and explore the Kii Peninsula by car. A self-guided stay for independent travellers who want to slow down, cook, and reconnect with nature.