suyasuya.
A Private Mountain Stay
in
out
13:00
10:00
/ Limited to one group per day
/ Maximum capacity 10 person
/ Pets allowed
/ Private parking available
ご宿泊中のお客様のプライバシーを守るため
ご予約のない方はご来訪をご遠慮お願いします
To protect our guests privacy visits
without a reservation are not permitted
What is Satoyama?
里山
Not all rural areas in Japan are "satoyama" (traditional rural landscapes).
While rural areas have public transportation and nearby national highways, the satoyama (rural mountain villages) do not. There are few people and shops, and it cannot be said to be a convenient place. However, the satoyama offers profound tranquility and the bounty of the mountains. There is the wisdom and warmth of people who have lived in harmony with nature and helped each other. Tea plantations, mountain water, irrigation canals, seasonal handicrafts. The culture and wisdom rooted in the land have been passed down from the past to the present through daily life.
Satoyama is not simply a place with a lot of nature.
Satoyama is not simply a rural area with few people.
People's lives themselves become landscapes and stories.
This is a place where traditions are passed down through generations.
concept
暮
A Japanese house located in the mountains of Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
suyasuya is a private inn limited to one group per day.
Dirt floors, walls, and fittings created by local craftsmen
Tea, tea utensils, sweets, flowers, and books carefully selected by the landlady.
This is a private inn where there is no one except the guests.
It is full of warmth and attention to detail created by human hands.
The mountains visible in one direction, the full moon reflected in the window.
The scenery and people's lifestyles throughout the four seasons.
The atmosphere of the space changes its appearance 180 degrees between night and day.
We look forward to your stay.
Reread Your Way of Living
らしを読み直す
A Base for Exploring Kyusyu
Aso, Beppu, Takachiho, Fukuoka, Yanagawa, Kumamoto
Most major tourist destinations are within a two-hour drive.
At the end of a day full of activity
Read a book, drink tea, and sleep soundly.
The hustle and bustle of travel and
This is a small base for exploring Kyushu, where you can traverse the tranquility of the countryside.
九州を
巡
る、旅の拠点
里山に、
触
れる時間
Cooking meals in the mountains
Enjoying local tea
Walking through the rural landscape
Getting ready for sleep
At suyasuya
To experience life in this land
We offer four different experiences.
Not just a place to stay
The time spent here itself
Please enjoy.
Time to Discover the Satoyama
れる時間
people
Our accommodation is basically self-check-in and self-check-out.
For those who value quiet time, you can enjoy your stay without encountering anyone.
If you book an experience such as a tea ceremony, cooking class, or a guided tour of the satoyama (traditional Japanese rural landscape), we, who live and work in this satoyama, will welcome you.
As someone who has inherited the satoyama and lives in this land, I can share with you the current state of Takema.
MIZUKI
I am the owner of suyasuya. Ten years ago, I moved to Takema in Yamaga City as a member of the Japan Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad. At suyasuya, I am responsible for creating the atmosphere of the inn, welcoming our guests, designing our website and photography, and organizing tea ceremony experiences and other cultural activities. As the buyer for Yamano Oku Zakkaten, I often travel overseas. During my travels, I have been helped by many local people. Here, I would like to return that kindness by supporting our guests and helping them enjoy their stay. Although my English is limited, I can speak a little Korean. Having experienced relocating to the countryside and starting a business in a rural community, I would be happy to share my perspective on life in Japan’s satoyama, rural living, and local culture.
SEIYA
I am the fourth-generation owner of “Takema no Sato Higashi,” a traditional teahouse in Takema. Born and raised in Takema, I continue the long-standing tradition of Takema tea. At our guesthouse, I am in charge of Experience A, “A Special Journey through the World of Takema Tea.” As one of the people carrying this tea tradition into the future, I can share stories about Takema’s history, its tea culture, and the community as it is today.
MAI
I am in charge of Experience B, “Cooking Seasonal Satoyama Cuisine.” Having worked overseas, I can communicate in English, Chinese, and Spanish. I may also accompany guests as an interpreter during the various experiences we offer. I usually work as a private guide, making use of my language skills, and I am also happy to assist with planning personalized tours. As someone who moved here from abroad, I will introduce you to the area from the unique perspective of an international resident.
NAOFUMI
In Takema, where tea, bamboo shoots, chestnuts, and rice are the main agricultural products, I am carrying on the land and its traditions as a local farmer. I once moved away from my hometown, but I have since returned to Takema, where I grew up, and am now raising my own child here. I understand not only the realities and challenges facing the community, but also its unique strengths. During Experience C, “Discovering Takema: A Walk through the Satoyama Countryside,” I will guide you through the area from the perspective of someone who was born and raised here.
What We Have
Seasonal Japanese sweets
Once you arrive at your accommodation, take a moment to relax.
Enjoy with matcha or Japanese tea
Please enjoy.
Books
Manga and books selected by the proprietress
Many books, including magazines
They are available in each room.
Choice of dinner
We partner with local restaurants.
Western and Japanese cuisine, from cooking experiences
You can choose
Matcha
In a corner of the room
We have a tea ceremony space available.
Please enjoy the matcha tea at your leisure.
Movies
The main hall has a large screen.
We have a projector.
Netflix and other services are also available.
Wi-Fi
We have internet access.
Remote work is also possible.
Several types of Japanese tea
Local specialty
Please enjoy "Takema Tea".
It has a history of being favored by samurai.
Kimono
Please feel free to wear a kimono however you like.
Let's keep things simple and just enjoy experiencing Japanese culture in a relaxed way.
Scenery of the Satoyama
Beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons
Silence, clean water that you can drink straight from the source.
This is the best thing about this inn.
What We Don't Have
tv set
I deliberately don't have a television.
Use the quiet to your advantage
Enjoy the books and conversations.
sleepwear
Taking into consideration differences in skin type and perceived temperature,
Please bring your own sleepwear.
Because it's an old farmhouse in the mountains, it gets a little cold at night.
BBQ grill
BBQ is not prohibited, however
We do not lend out equipment.
Please bring it with you if you wish.
hot spring
Our accommodation uses the bathroom of a regular private house.
There is a hot spring facility a 15-minute drive away.
Hirayama Onsen is a 25-minute drive away.
Convenience
There are no convenience stores or shops open at night.
After you've finished your shopping...
Checking in is recommended.
Staff
To prioritize our customers' itineraries
We have implemented self-check-in.
Please come in anytime after 1 PM.
How to spend your time at this inn
A quiet 2 day, 1 night
Trip enjoying tea, books, and walks.
Day 1
13:00 Check-in
Exploring the inn and organizing luggage
13:30 Tea time
Matcha and Japanese sweets
14:30 Reading time
16:00 Evening walk
17:00 To the hot springs
18:30 Dinner / To the Takema no ma
Creative Western-style course featuring local vegetables
20:30 Read a book, watch a movie
Enjoying Japanese tea
23:00 Go to bed
Day 2
6:30 Woke up with the sunrise
7:00 Breakfast and morning tea
8:00 Yoga or walk
9:00 Reading time
10:00 Checkout
(Optional menu)
+ Course dinner and breakfast box Takemanoma
A 2 night, 3 day
stay with a deeper experience
to get to know Satoyama
Day one
13:00 Check-in
Exploring the inn and organizing luggage
13:30 Tea time
Matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets
14:30 Experience C / Getting to know Takema, a walk through the countryside
16:30 To the hot springs
18:00 Experience B / Cooking seasonal meals in Satoyama
19:30 Dinner
21:00 Read a book, watch a movie
Enjoying Japanese tea
23:00 Go to bed
Day 2
7:00 Wake up slowly with the rising sun
8:00 Breakfast and morning tea
10:00 Experience A / A special time exploring Takema tea
A full course of tea tastings and sweets from Takema Tea
Explore tea plantations and landscapes to get to know the land.
13:00 Lunch (optional)
15:00 Experience D / Getting ready for sleep
Making a red bean eye mask
Making Candles with the Scent of Satoyama
17:30 To the hot springs
19:30 Dinner / A large platter of local mountain cuisine
21:00 Quiet nighttime
Enjoying books and movies
Light a candle
23:00 Went to sleep with a red bean eye mask on.
third day
7:30 Slowly woke up
8:00 Breakfast and morning tea
9:00 Packing and last reading time
10:00 Checkout
(PLAN)
Signature Experiences
A. Living in Satoyama, 2days
A 3 night, 4 day
trip exploring Kyushu
enjoying the ebb and flow of the journey.
Day 1 | Enjoying Yamaga and Yame
13:00 Check-in
Exploring the inn and organizing luggage
14:00 Head to Yamaga or Yame area
Hot spring towns, old streets, cafes, tea plantations, etc.
Take a leisurely stroll, depending on your mood that day.
17:30 To the hot springs
19:30 Dinner
21:00 Read a book, watch a movie
Enjoying Japanese tea
23:00 Go to bed
Day 2 | Touring Kyushu
7:00 Wake up
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Departure for Kyushu sightseeing
Aso, Kumamoto, Yanagawa, Beppu, Fukuoka, etc.
(Within approximately a 2-hour drive)
18:00 Return to the inn
19:30 Dinner
21:00 Quiet nighttime
23:00 Go to bed
Day 3 | Experiencing the Satoyama (traditional Japanese rural landscape)
7:30 Breakfast
9:30 Experience C / Getting to know Takema, a walk through the countryside
(5km or 10km course)
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Relax at the inn.
Kimono, reading, napping, and matcha tea time.
17:30 To the hot springs
19:30 Dinner
21:00 Books, movies, tea
23:00 Go to bed
Day 4 | To the next town
7:30 Slowly woke up
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Packing up luggage
10:00 Checkout
(Optional menu)
+Experience C: Getting to know Takema, walking in the foothills
