"Ryuukinka no Sato" Guest House

"Ryuukinka no Sato" is a new type of guesthouse where you can stay and experience something never seen before.
Ryuukinka no Sato is a 150-year-old private house that has been renovated with a balance of traditional country living and modern spaces to create a modern Japanese architecture that will heal the body and soul of visitors.

It is a modern Japanese building that gives visitors a sense of well-being. We are promoting urban-rural exchange as an "eco-museum of food" by reexamining "food" from various perspectives and connecting local resources, people, nature, culture, history, and the wisdom of our ancestors in a complex manner.

Local Museum
The town of Asagiri, where the museum is located, is a basin surrounded by mountains, and its name comes from the fantastic fog that appears in the morning from spring to autumn.

Also, the clear water carried by the Kuma River, the soil rich in nutrients, and the large difference in temperature between day and night make for an environment in which crops grow very deliciously. Ryotaro Shiba, a Japanese writer of history and literature, described this area as "the richest hidden village in Japan" in his travel book "Kaido wo Yuku".
　
　The hotel has a beautiful Japanese garden, and the world view that unfolds in the garden is well known not only to Japanese people visiting from all over the world but also to inbound guests.

Room rates
The basic rate is for a private house (up to 5 people, breakfast included).
　Please select from the options below.
　Please select from the options.
　
　Rates
　＜(1) Private house
　One night stay with breakfast: 30,928yen~/up to 5 people
　After 6 people: From 5,155 yen/per person
　After 6 people (children): 4,124 yen and up per person
Children must be of elementary school age.

[Covid-19 counter measures]
We are making efforts to ventilate the room as much as possible by opening the windows and operating the ventilation fans.
In the event of an emergency, please contact us directly.
We ask for your cooperation in wearing masks, disinfecting your hands, and gurgling when you enter the building.
Please note that we may ask for your cooperation in taking your temperature.


About the rooms
Total number of rooms: 3
Japanese-style room (1): Capacity of 4 people, 4 sets of futons, 16.5 tatami mats
Japanese-style room (2): Capacity of 4 people, 4 sets of futons, 14.5 tatami mats
Japanese-style room (3): Max. 4 people, 2 sets of futons, 2 single beds, 14 tatami mats

　Check-in and check-out
　　Check-in time: 15:00~17:00
　　Check-out: 09:00~10:00

　Water facilities
　　Fully equipped kitchen, bath, and toilet


About the experience
　Food for Life" cooking experience
　This is practical training for groups of a few people who want to learn about food.
　Fee: from 5,155 yen per person
　Reservation deadline: 7 days before the date of accommodation reservation

　Footpath (walking tour of the region)
　"This is a guided walk through Hitoyoshi Kuma, which has been called "the richest hidden village in Japan. Learn and walk at the same time!
Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes.
　Fee: from 2,062 yen per person
　Reservation deadline: 7 days before the date of reservation

Digging for bamboo shoots <seasonal only: from March to April>.
You can harvest bamboo shoots that grow beautifully in the mountains behind Ryuukinka no Sato. The museum will provide you with gloves and shovels. Please bring clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and can get dirty. Since we will be in the bamboo thicket, please bring insect repellent if you'd like.

We will have a cooking experience using the harvested bamboo shoots and have a meal together.
Please note that this experience may not be available due to weather conditions or time of year.
　Fee: from 5,155 yen per person
　Reservation deadline: 7 days before the reservation date


About meals
　Breakfast
　Meal time: 07:00 - 08:00
　Meal location: Common space
　Meal menu: Mainly Japanese dishes using local seasonal ingredients.
　Example: Rice, miso soup, grilled fish, dishes using eggs, natto, and
　　　　Salads and desserts made with local vegetables.

　Allergy support
　　Allergies can be accommodated, so please consult with us in advance.


Commercial facilities in the neighborhood
　Convenience store
　　There are no convenience stores in the vicinity.

　Supermarket
　　There is no convenience store nearby.


Recommended spots in the neighborhood
　Valley Water Yakushi (about 10 minutes by car)
One of the seven Yakushi in Japan. The statues of Nioh standing strongly on either side of the temple gate are said to cure people's illnesses. It is said that if you wet a piece of paper, which is provided, and stick it on the same part of the statue as the part of your body that is bad, you will be cured of serious illnesses. The Tanimizu Yakushi branch of the Asagiri Product Center is located at the entrance of the approach, and its hand-baked Yakushi senbei (rice crackers) are very popular.
The town's specialties, such as turmeric powder and turmeric candy, are mainly sold using mineral-rich spring turmeric.

　Okadome Happy Station <10 minutes by car>.
This is currently the only station in Japan with the word "happiness" in its name.

Tour of the 33 Kannon Temples in Sagara (Hitoyoshi Kuma area)
There are 35 temples, each enshrining a goddess of mercy.
Since the end of the 18th century, this area has been regarded as a place of pilgrimage. In the spring and autumn, the temple is open to the public during the "Higan" period.

Tenko no Mizu Koen Park (about 10 minutes by car)
Kuma Shochu Brewery <5 minutes by car

Access
　90 minutes from Kagoshima Airport by car using the expressway. 60 minutes from Shin-Yatsushiro Station by car using the expressway.
　No pick-up service


Notes
Please refrain from making loud noises and stay in your room quietly after 10 pm.

There are no 24-hour stores in the area.
Please bring what you need in advance.

Please bring clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and can get dirty when using the various experiences.
Please bring a hat, hand towel, and insect repellent in summer, and warm clothes in winter.

1) Japanese-style room: 4 futons / 4 guests
2) Japanese-style room: 4 futons / 4 guests
3) Japanese-style room: 2 futons, 2 single beds / 4 guests