Get a taste of Japanese good living at a cottage in a mountain village

Thank you for finding " IKIMURA - a cottage in a mountain village " from a number of hotels. "IKIMURA" is an accommodation facility where you can rent an entire 5LDK house. Have a rich time in a Japanese traditional village surrounded by the nature of "HIRAODAI".

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See/Play

The majestic and mystical Karst plateau lies before you.

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Activity

Cave exploration, a starlit night, vegetable harvesting, etc.…

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Stay

Stay in a good old Japanese house surrounded by nature

WHERE TO GO

HIRAODAI Popular Destinations

"IKIMURA" is located in the middle of “HIRAODAI”, a national natural monument designated as a natural park.

Idyllic rural scenery spreads out before you when you open the door, and nature trails take you everywhere.

Please enjoy the seasonal “HIRAODAI”.

Atmosphere of karst terrain “OOHERAYAMA”

Seven limestone caves

Rare rock formations known as the “Devil’s Washboard”

A distant view of “Mt. Yufu” in Oita Prefecture

Nature of karst terrain

Over 300 million years ago, limestone was melted by the rain and groundwater, creating the unique terrain of "HIRAODAI". You can experience various nature such as the "YOUGUNBARU" field that looks like a flock of sheep, the mortar-shaped depression "DOLINES", and the “limestone cave" where an underground river flows.

Recommended activities

Seasonal activities to fully enjoy HIRAODAI are available. You can experience nature through activities such as “harvesting vegetables” grown in HIRAODAI, the "bamboo shoot harvest" and the "blueberry harvest", as well as a "drum can bath" where you can take a bath while looking at the mountains.

ACCOMMODATION

Unique Experience

We offer a cozy place surrounded by nature

"IKIMURA" is a house built at an altitude of 360 meters in HIRAODAI.

The 5LDK house is available for rent. All the guest rooms at the house can hold up to 15 people.

TRIPS GALLERY

Completed Journeys

Sunrise

Hiraodai, located to the south of Kokura in Kitakyushu is a trove of majestic and mystical nature.

HIRAODAI curry

Harvest Experience

Rental Option

Trekking

kitchen
room

Your next trip starts right here!

Unlike ordinary accommodations, vacation rentals do not allow staff to enter the facility except at check-in and out.

Please bring your own favorite ingredients and feel free to cook whatever you please. A complete set of cooking utensils, plates, cups and glasses are at your disposal.

For facility details and reservations, please click, Stay Japan

IKIMURA

Since you can use the house like a villa, this is an all-purpose house for anyone traveling alone, traveling with family and friends, or holding training camps, study sessions, etc.

May you have an amazing time at HIRAODAI.

Events

Various events such as "mountain walking", "pesticide-free sweets", " Harvesting experience", "mountain life," and "stargazing" will be held on an irregular basis. The latest event information is posted on SNS. (Information will be provided in Japanese)