The stay in the farm was really fantastic! I recommend to spend 3 or 4 nights there, to enjoy the calm of the area and to try farming and cooking rice and miso soup . The hosts are very thoughtful and I enjoyed speaking with them about Japan and others things. We have also done the « Okudosan » activity, which I recommend. The women during the activity were very nice and we had a lot of fun.

Valère 瑞士

Good experience with a nice couple 😊

Phatchanok 德国

Beautiful traditional house with a central hearth to sit around for chatting and meals. There was an outdoor bath as well! The hosts Akira and wife No-No are warm and open introducing to us their clean organic dishes of home grown rice, miso soup and pickles. The walking tour they brought us around are beyond our expectations. There was matcha tea with traditional Japanese sweets as well as a healthy Bento picnic in a garden! Ayabe is peaceful and scenic with lovely locals keen to welcome you😃

Meng 新加坡

Truly unique chance to experience life in the Japanese countryside. Akira-san and Nono-san are the most warmhearted and considerate hosts. Me and my husband enjoyed a farm tour, walking around the village and cooking healthy and delicious dinner together with the hosts. We also had really interesting and inspiring conversations around the fireplace. Warm bath in the evening was so relaxing, futon beds are also very comfortable. It takes only 1 hour from Kyoto to Ayabe by train, so the place is really easily accessible. I definitely recommend this farmstay to everyone who wants to experince not only the big cities but also peaceful countryside in Japan.

Katri 芬兰

Akira et Nono sont disponibles à tout moment pour assurer un séjour parfait. Nous avons profité de cuisiner ensemble en soirée des mets frais notamment avec le riz de la maison et des légumes maison. Le déjeuner frais japonais est également excellent. La chambre donne sur la verdure et c'est magnifique de s'y réveiller le matin. C'est une chambre en tatami très agréable, le matelas est chauffant au besoin pour assurer de ne pas avoir froid. A disposition à tout moment du sirop au yuzu fait maison est incroyable, tout comme de l'eau chaude ou froide. Akira nous a également montré le jardin, les différents arbres, plantes et le fonctionnement de la plantation de riz, c'était très instructif et inspirant. C'est un séjour de haute qualité et très reposant dans la nature. Un grand merci tout était parfait !

Florence 瑞士

Expérience extraordinaire, la gentillesse de Nono et Akira, la qualité des paysages, la possibilité de partager le travail de la ferme, faire du papier washi, découvrir, de façon calme et ressourçante.

Patrice 法国

L'accueil d'Akira et Nokubo fut incroyable Ils ont vraiment donné le maximum. J'ai eu la chance de fêter mes 30 ans dans cette endroits magnifique avec des hôtes incroyable qui ont tous fais pour que je passe un moment inoubliable. Travail à la ferme, confection de mochi, moment de recueillement lors d'une cérémonie bouddhiste, visite de temple et des alentours, rencontre avec les locaux,... Ce séjour fut incroyable et inoubliable. Merci

Marc 法国

Absolutely everything. It is a place of magic. The breathtaking nature of Ayabe, beautiful farmland, and a traditional Japanese home that takes you back to another era all together; to a gentler pace, and the grateful knowledge of the hard work, and skill that goes into high quality ingredients and healthy eating. Forever grateful to Akira-san and Nono-san for inviting us into their home, sharing their experiences farming the land, and offering us some of the best meals we’ve had, not only while in Japan, but throughout decades of traveling the world. This kind, generous and wise couple made us feel so welcome. Around the hearth, enjoying food and conversation, we felt among friends. Deepest thanks and best wishes!

Rossana 美国

Very friendly hosts. One in a lifetime experience.

Qianchen 加拿大

We loved meeting the hosts - Nono-san and Akira-san. We enjoyed our conversations by the traditional Japanese fire place. Lots of care was put into the food we ate, from growing and harvesting it, to preparing it. We felt the connection between the hosts and the nature especially when they described the course of the ever-changing flavor of the miso they made and enjoyed. We came to this place and took a pause from our busy life. We immersed, reflected, and found a moment of inner peace. It is inspiring to see the different life choice the hosts made. Thank you Nono-san and Akira-san for the additional tour of your garden at the end of our stay. We also took inspiration from your food and started to make mixed grain rice and grilled tofu at home.

Carter 美国