Date(s)
Every Sunday from October 18 (Fri) to December 1 (Sun)
Time(s)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost
￥500
Welcome to the new—yet somewhat familiar—meeting place in town
Sanmi is a village that prospered as an inn town along the Akamagaseki Highway during the Edo period. Within this quaint village are Kosandou, a small community center, and Kaname, a holiday rental—both originally “Akiya,” or old-style Japanese houses that were vacant for some time. Having been renovated by Kou himself, they are now open to the public! Come for a visit and learn all about the Akiya houses of Japan and their potential, ideas on how to renovate your own Akiya, and more. Let’s discover the charm of traditional Japanese houses together over a cup of coffee and some Obanyaki!
Meet the Host
Kou Hirose | Kosandou
Utilizing local Akiya houses, Kou has opened Kosandou, a small community center, and Kaname, a holiday rental. He hopes they can become places where everyone can relax and feel at home.
Schedule
- Visit the two traditional Japanese houses, open home style: Kosandou, a 100-year-old residence with red roof tiles, and Kaname, a house that has been self-renovated and reborn as a holiday rental.
- Relax with a cup of coffee and Kou’s homemade Obanyaki
- Enjoy an exhibition of antiques and small miscellaneous goods, selected by Kou himself
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
The charming red roof-tiled home, Kosandou
Originally built 100 years ago, Kou renovated the traditional Japanese house himself and now uses it as both his own home and a shop selling various goods.
The holiday rental Kaname was built 50 years ago and was also completely renovated by Kou himself.
Sanmi and the Akamagaseki Highway
The road right in front of Kosandou and Kaname was originally an Edo period highway connecting the castle town of Hagi with Shimonoseki City.
Sanmi Bridge
A beautiful stone bridge built in 1914, within a short walking distance from Kosandou and Kaname. It is one of the biggest stone-built arch bridges in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Information
| Date(s) | Every Sunday from October 18 (Fri) to December 1 (Sun) |
| Time(s) | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Location | Kosandou & Kaname 705 Sanmi, Hagi-shi 759-3721 |
| Access | ・4 minute walk from Sanmiichi Bus Stop, on the Bocho Bus ・15 minutes by car from the town center of Hagi ・3 minutes by car from Sanmi Interchange on the Hagi-Misumi Road |
| Parking | 6 spots available (located beside Kosandou) |
| Cost | ￥500 per person |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | – |
| What to bring | – |
| Please note | – |
| How to make a reservation | ・By email: kokekokk0u@outlook.jp ・Via SNS: ＠kosandou (Instagram) |
| Reservation Deadline | Same-day reservations available |
| Cancelations | – |
Recommended for…
- those who are moving or planning to move
- those living in a big city
- anyone who loves traditional Japanese houses
- those interested in DIY
- those who love cafes
- anyone interested in moving to the Japanese countryside