Date(s)
Anytime through October 1 to December 13
(Please contact Kosandou to request a reservation)
Time(s)
Overnight stay: From 2:00 pm to 11:00 am the following day
Cost
¥10,000 for up to 2 guests; ¥3,000 per additional guest
Experience life in a former inn town and a revived old Japanese house
Sanmi was once a thriving inn town along the Akamagaseki Highway, serving travelers during the Edo period. Kou, a young resident of the area, has given a couple of “akiya,” or houses that have been vacant for a long period of time, a new lease on life through renovation. One of these akiya, called Kaname, now operates as a holiday rental. During your visit, you’ll tour Kaname and Kosandou, a century-old akiya that has been renovated into a cozy space next door. Over tea at Kosandou, you can chat with Kou about akiya, moving to the Japanese countryside, and the many possibilities of giving old homes a new life.
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
- From 2:00 pm: Meet up and check-in
- Tour of Kosandou, a 100-year-old traditional house with a red-tiled roof, and Kaname, a house that has been self-renovated and reborn as a holiday rental
- Chat over tea about vacant houses, moving to the countryside, and life in a renovated old house with Kou
- Free time (Feel free to browse for antiques and unique goods at Kosandou)
- Overnight stay at Kaname (BBQ available upon request)
- Breakfast in the morning with homemade bread (reservation required)
- By 11:00 am: Check-out and departure
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) | Anytime through October 1 to December 13 (Please contact Kosandou to request a reservation) |
| Time(s) | Overnight stay: From 2:00 pm to 11:00 am the following day |
| Location | Kosandou 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 | 5 spots available (located beside Kosandou) |
| Cost | ¥10,000 for up to 2 guests; ¥3,000 per additional guest |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 5 people Pets are also welcome |
| What to bring | – |
| Please note | – |
| How to make a reservation | By email: gengguanglai@gmail.com Via SNS: ＠kosandou (Instagram) |
| Reservation Deadline | – |
| Cancelations | Day before: Must pay 50% of program cost Same day: Must pay 100% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo travellers
- families
- those with children
- pet owners
- friends
- couples