Private kominka guest house Irakusa'

Opened in January 2026, “Irakusa” is a private whole-house accommodation, limited to one group per day, renovated from a traditional Japanese farmhouse located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Yaizu City, Shizuoka.

A lovingly preserved Japanese house featuring a spacious earthen-floor entrance (doma), tatami rooms, and a peaceful engawa veranda.
Relax and enjoy a slow, luxurious stay in Yaizu, surrounded by soft natural light.

Perfect for family trips, couples, friends, and long stays — a “live-like-a-local” traditional Japanese farmhouse experience in the Japanese countryside.

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◆ About the Rooms
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Sleep on futons laid out on tatami mats — a classic Japanese bedroom style.
No meals are provided, so you are free to enjoy your stay at your own pace.

Explore nearby restaurants or shop at local supermarkets and cook in the kitchen to experience everyday life in Yaizu.

The Shigaraki ceramic bathtub is a handcrafted masterpiece, individually made by artisans.

【Room Size】
・Bedroom: 12 tatami mats
・Living room: 12 tatami mats + Doma (earthen floor) 16 tatami mats
・Entrance: 4.5 tatami mats
・Hall: 6 tatami mats
・Engawa veranda: 6 tatami mats

【Facilities】
Ceramic bathtub / Shower / Automatic toilet / 2 air conditioners / Hair dryer / Refrigerator / 3-burner gas stove (with fish grill)

※No TV, microwave, rice cooker, or Wi-Fi

【Amenities】
Bath towels / Face towels / All-in-one shampoo / Body soap / Toothbrush
※No yukata or sleepwear provided

【Kitchenware】
Clay rice pot & storage (up to 3 cups) / Full kitchen tools / Tableware / Cutlery / Coffee cups / Wine glasses / Seasonings (rice oil, salt, sugar, soy sauce)

※Please bring or consult in advance for any additional items
※All brought-in items must be taken home

【Parking】
Outdoor parking for 2–3 cars

【Nearby Facilities】
Convenience store & family restaurant: 5 min walk
Pharmacy: 3 min by car
Supermarket & coin laundry: 5 min by car

【Rental】
2 bicycles (26” & 27”) free of charge

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◆ Important Notes
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・All guests must complete the guest registration form
・Foreign guests are required to present ID
・Curfew is 23:00 for security reasons
・No pets / No smoking indoors / Please refrain from using perfume
・No cleaning service during consecutive stays
・We are not responsible for accidents or theft
・Guests will be charged for any damage to furnishings or equipment

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◆ Cancellation Policy
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As Irakusa is a private whole-house stay limited to one group per day, each reservation is carefully reserved for our guests.

Free cancellation up to 10 days before check-in.

※Date changes: up to 10 days prior
※Booking detail changes: up to 7 days prior
※Cancellations after 10 days require phone contact
※No charge will apply if we determine travel is unsafe due to emergencies

・Your reservation is confirmed once you receive our confirmation email.

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◆ About the Area｜The Charm of Port Town Yaizu
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Yaizu City, one of Japan’s leading fishing ports, faces Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Surrounded by sea, mountains, and hot springs, and known for fresh seafood, rich food culture, and history, Yaizu is easily accessible from Tokyo and Nagoya in about 1.5–2 hours by train or car.

Irakusa is located in a quiet residential area near Yaizu Station.
Enjoy visiting local supermarkets and restaurants while experiencing authentic port-town life — a countryside farmhouse stay where you truly live like a local in Japan.

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◆ Access
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Easy access by car, train, or airplane.

〈By Train〉
JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Shizuoka Station → Local train toward Hamamatsu (12 min)
From Yaizu Station North Exit: 10 min walk / 3 min taxi

〈By Car〉
8 min from Yaizu IC (Tomei Expressway)
15 min from Hirohata IC (Route 1 Bypass)

〈By Plane〉
40 min by rental car from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
15 min by airport bus to JR Kanaya Station → Tokaido Line to Yaizu Station → 10 min walk / 3 min taxi