"Kitekuneya" Farm Stay

Experience farm life in the countryside
After retiring, I decided to stay at a farmhouse to enjoy relaxed country life and feel a sense of purpose in farming.

The farmhouse appeals to the richness and appeal of the food of Hanamaki in Iwate prefecture by using plenty of pesticide-free vegetables grown by the farmer himself.

While enjoying new encounters and discoveries through homestays, we will do our best to give many people a sense of Japan's homeland and to develop rich exchanges.

A variety of experiences are also available
　We offer a number of options for experiencing country life. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

The outside of the house has been kept as is. Please enjoy staying in an old private house that was built over 40 years ago.
- The outside of the house has been kept as it was in the past, but the toilet, bathroom, and living room were renovated 3 years ago for a comfortable overnight experience.
- The first floor of the main house will be used as a bedroom for our guests.
- There are two bedrooms on the first floor of the main house, which can be used by families or groups of friends.

[About meals]
The fresh vegetables picked from the owner's field are served with delicious salads and boiled vegetables for dinner and breakfast. The meals are prepared using a variety of local ingredients from Iwate Hanamaki. The owner may enjoy the meal with the guests.
Please ask us about allergy requirements in advance.
The menu is only an example and is subject to change depending on the harvest of the day.

Sample Dinner Menu (18:00-19:30)
Spring Menu
- Mustard vinaigrette
- potato salad
- boiled wild vegetables in spring
- Tempura of wild vegetables
- spring cabbage roll
- tsukemono (Japanese pickled vegetables)
- Freshly cooked rice with reduced pesticides
- Hitsujimizu soup (local cuisine)
- Seasonal fruit (homemade strawberries or cherries)
Summer Menu
- Stuffed green pepper with takamichi
- Edamame and corn with plum paste
- salad of tomato and cucumber, edamame
- Tempura of summer vegetables
- Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard
- dressing table
- Edamame Cheesy Mayo Chikuwa
- Chilled soba noodles
- pickled summer vegetables
- Seasonal fruit (homemade watermelon or blueberries)
Autumn Menu
- Spinach with sesame paste
- daikon salad
- Deep-fried vegetables
- taro croquette
- simmered burdock
- steamed eggplant with sesame sauce
- simmered beef and Chinese cabbage
- Home-grown chestnut rice
- miso soup with potatoes
- Laver egg soup with plenty of mushrooms
- Seasonal fruit (apples or pears or homegrown grapes or persimmons)
- taro cormorant
Winter menu
- one-pot dish of Chinese cabbage and kimchi
- potatoes au gratin
- boiled and seasoned daikon pickles
- oden
- Shrimp and Broccoli Stew
- Yellowtail with potato claws
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- Hitsujimizu soup (local cuisine)
- Seasonal fruits (mandarin oranges, apples)

Sample breakfast menu (7:00-9:00)
Spring Menu
- boiled spinach and asparagus
- Spring cabbage salad
- Asparagus wrapped in bacon
- grilled salmon
- pickled Chinese cabbage and radish
- Homemade Dried Plums
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- miso soup
- Strawberry Fruit Salad
Summer Menu
- dressed kidney beans with sesame paste
- pickled cucumber with salted Kouji
- dried bonito shavings
- pickled aubergine
- Homemade Dried Plums
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- miso soup
- Cherry tomato compote
Autumn Menu
- grilled saury
- pickled Chinese cabbage, turnip, and cucumber
- Homemade Dried Plums
- Rice (with six grains)
- miso soup of radish and taro
- Seasonal Fruit and Yogurt
Winter menu
- Autumn salmon baked in foil
- pickled Chinese cabbage, radish, and turnip
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- Miso soup of root vegetables
- Apple compote and yogurt

About the Room
- The two rooms are on the first floor of the main house.
- Each room is equipped with 3 sets of futons.
- Bathing is available after check-in until 22:00 pm.
- The water area was renovated 3 years ago, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay. (It will be shared with the owner.)
- There are no locks on the doors of the rooms. Please take care of your valuables yourself.

Local information
Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, a place associated with Kenji Miyazawa. Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture, a place associated with Kenji Miyazawa, is located in the countryside surrounded by vast rice fields. Forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy a slow pace of life and delicious food.
- Kotaro Takamura Memorial Museum (closed at the end of the year and New Year's holidays): Kotaro was evacuated from Tokyo to Hanamaki, where he interacted with various people. (15 minutes by car)
- Hanamaki Minami Onsen Sashidodaira: Hanamaki's signature hot spring, Sashidodaira, offers a variety of ways to spend your time, from taking a day trip to enjoying the onsen town. (15 minutes by car)
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Ota, one of the three major freshwater sources in Japan. (8 minutes by car)

Nearby shopping facilities
- Roadside Station Hanamaki Southwest: The roadside station, which will open on August 7, 2020, offers fresh, locally grown vegetables and other goods at "Hushinoki", a direct produce store operated by the Hanamaki Agricultural Cooperative. (5 minutes by car)
- 8 minutes drive to the nearest large supermarket

Recommended Restaurants
Yakiniku Restaurant Ajirakuen: The popular barbecue restaurant, a favorite among locals, will move to the new location on August 7. Please enjoy the delicious grilled meat. (5 minutes by car)

Access
For traffic, sightseeing, and dining convenience, we recommend that you drive. You can park your car on the premises free of charge.
For guests arriving by car
- 15 minutes by car from the Kitakami Etsuriko IC on the Tohoku Expressway
- 25 minutes by car from Kitakami Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line
- 30 minutes from Iwate Hanamaki Airport by car.

Railway
- 25 minutes by car from Kitakami Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line
(*Please contact us about transportation. We may not be able to provide a pick-up service due to circumstances. Please note that we may not be able to provide transportation for some reasons.
Please ask us about the pick-up service.

◎To our guests
- We hope to enjoy the splendor of Hanamaki, Iwate, with you through the four seasons. Please come visit us anytime.

Notes (House Rules)
- The owner's room is on the second floor of the guest bedroom. Please let us know if you have any problems.
- Due to the fact that we have an elderly person living with us, we ask that you stay quiet after 9 pm.
- We are farm residents in the area and are very sensitive to visitors from other areas. Please greet them when you meet them on a walk.

Total 2 rooms
Japanese Room
　3 groups／Determined：3 people (12.96m2)

Japanese room
　3 groups／Determined：3 people (12.96m2)