Inaka Life in Minamiaso
Not just sightseeing.
Live the countryside.
Cook breakfast together and enjoy it on the engawa.
Take a walk through the neighborhood,
meet local people,
and experience the seasonal traditions and culture
that have been passed down through generations.
At the end of the day, stay in my 90-year-old grandma’s house.
Because it’s found in the ordinary moments that the Japan we hope to preserve still exists.
Come and experience everyday life in Minamiaso—not as a tourist, but as if you lived here with us.
In summer, we spend our days playing in the river
with our cousins.
In winter, we play with icicles hanging from the roof.
We cool off with the breeze from an old electric fan,
then gather around the kotatsu to stay warm.
Neighbors stop by with freshly picked vegetables,
and we share meals around the table together.
We walk along the rice fields
and watch the sun disappear behind the mountains.
Nothing here is extraordinary.
It’s simply everyday life in Japan.
Meet Your Host
Hello, I’m Kaori, the owner of Grandma’s House HARU. This house once belonged to my grandmother Haruko and has always been a place full of warmth and memories for my family.
Today, with the help of our neighbors and local community, we share this way of life with people who come to visit our village.
Spend a few days cooking together, meeting local people, and experiencing the changing seasons at a slower pace.
I hope your time here will help you discover a different side of Japan—and leave you loving this country even more.
I look forward to welcoming you like family.
Kaori.