{"id":3412,"date":"2025-10-21T09:31:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=3412"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:22:07","slug":"02","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/02\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Meets New: Come Visit My Renovated Japanese-Style House!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Date(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Every second Sunday throughout event period.

*Holiday rental (Kaname<\/em>) open for viewing only when unoccupied by guests.
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Time(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

10:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cost<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\uffe5500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the new\u2014yet somewhat familiar\u2014meeting place in town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sanmi is a village that prospered as an inn town along the Akamagaseki Highway during the Edo period. Within this quaint village are Kosandou<\/em>, a small community center, and Kaname<\/em>, a holiday rental\u2014both originally “akiya<\/em>,” or 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<\/em> houses of Japan and their potential, ideas on how to renovate your own akiya<\/em>, and more. Let’s discover the charm of traditional Japanese houses together over a cup of coffee and some Obanyaki! (Please note: <\/strong>The holiday rental (Kaname<\/em>) is open for viewing only when unoccupied by guests.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kou Hirose | Kosandou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilizing local akiya<\/em> houses, Kou has opened Kosandou<\/em>, a small community center, and Kaname<\/em>, a holiday rental. He hopes they can become places where everyone can relax and feel at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the two traditional Japanese houses, open home style: Kosandou<\/em>, a 100-year-old residence with red roof tiles, and Kaname<\/em>, a house that has been self-renovated and reborn as a holiday rental.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Relax with a cup of coffee and Kou\u2019s homemade Obanyaki<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enjoy an exhibition of antiques and small miscellaneous goods, selected by Kou himself<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Interior of Kosandou<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Exterior of Kosandou<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Living room of Kaname<\/em> holiday rental<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Map of Sanmi from the Edo period (\u2605 marks where Kosandou<\/em> is located)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Sanmi Bridge, a local sightseeing spot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Kou’s homemade Obanyaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    The charming red roof-tiled home, Kosandou<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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<\/em> was built 50 years ago and was also completely renovated by Kou himself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Sanmi and the Akamagaseki Highway<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    The road right in front of Kosandou<\/em> and Kaname<\/em> was originally an Edo period highway connecting the castle town of Hagi with Shimonoseki City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Sanmi Bridge<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A beautiful stone bridge built in 1914, within a short walking distance from Kosandou<\/em> and Kaname<\/em>. It is one of the biggest stone-built arch bridges in Yamaguchi Prefecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Date(s)<\/td>Every second and forth Sunday throughout event period
    (October 26, November 9 & November 23)

    *Holiday rental (Kaname<\/em>) open for viewing only when unoccupied by guests.
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    Time(s)<\/td>10:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Kosandou & Kaname
    705 Sanmi, Hagi-shi 759-3721<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>\u30fb4 minute walk from Sanmiichi Bus Stop, on the Bocho Bus
    \u30fb15 minutes by car from the town center of Hagi
    \u30fb3 minutes by car from Sanmi Interchange on the Hagi-Misumi Road<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>5 spots available (located beside Kosandou)<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\uffe5500 per person<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>\u30fbBy email: kokekokk0u@outlook.jp

    \u30fbVia SNS: \uff20kosandou<\/a> (Instagram)<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Same-day reservations available<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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