"Hanatsu" Stylish, Comfortable Gateway to the Art Islands

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Tamano, Okayama Prefecture

Uno Port4 min drive
Omocha Okoku12 min drive
Okayama (OKJ)59 min drive
Benesse House Museum68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Experience the textures, colors and feel of Japan in relaxed comfort. This whole house is yours, set up as a relaxing base for your exploration of the 'must-see' art islands which include Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima. The house features tatami, sliding Japanese-paper doors, and unique design, as well as modern conveniences such as a burr grind coffee maker (complementary coffee) and fully equipt kitchen.
The bed is a super comfortable new Sealy bed, with high thread count cotton sheets for the most luxuriant sleeps.
Your hosts are only 30 meters away and are happy to help as much as we can, or you need. Oh, and we sport one of the best Japanese style restaurants you will find anywhere (at a fraction of the price of those in Kyoto and Tokyo) in Japan, 'Fujiwara', just down the road and the best hot pools or 'onsen' in Okayama less than 3 km from the house.

Property manager

Brett Barleyman

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids under 2 free, 2-12 $US 20 per child (3 max)

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside ok, but not in house please

No shoes in house (normal in Japan)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

About the area

Tamano

Located in Tamano, this vacation home is by the sea. Benesse House Museum and Teshima Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Uno Port and Naoshima Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tamano Bicycle Racetrack or Momotaro Arena. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Tamano, Okayama Prefecture

What's nearby

Uno Port - 4 min drive
Tamano Bicycle Racetrack - 4 min drive
Omocha Okoku - 12 min drive
Naoshima Ferry Terminal - 66 min drive
Benesse House Museum - 68 min drive

Getting around

Kojima Station - 43 min drive
Okayama Airport (OKJ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

ココカ古書店 - 3 min drive
深山のカフェ食堂 - 3 min drive
台湾料理天福 - 12 min walk
大阪屋食堂 - 3 min drive
つるかめ食堂 - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hanatsu" Stylish, Comfortable Gateway to the Art Islands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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8/10 Good

Michelle W.

24 May 2019

Home away from hotels

A self contained house is a delight after hotel hopping around Japan. We arrived for a 2 night stay on way to the art islands. Brett and Sayako have created a lovely retreat for travellers with a Japanese themed decor within the frame of an Aussie beach house ...that is what it reminded of. They have provided all the amenities you need - wonderful western bed, kitchen with coffee machine and all cooking utensils, great hot shower , BOSE music player and spaces to relax and enjoy the Japanese shoji screens and artefacts. Fresh towels each day and home made jam! What else could you ask for....well Brett arranged a booking in a lovely local restaurant and helped with other advice. Brett has plans for the garden and entrance which will help with arrival impressions ...we found it difficult to find using google maps but Brett came on first call and showed us the way ....thank you for a memorable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brett Barleyman

Hi, I'm a long term resident of Japan (around 27 years and counting) who has moved to this piece of Japanese paradise after living in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe etc., previously. I have studied Japanese culture extensively in Japan and New Zealand, where I was born. I love Japanese aesthetics, and have tried to incorporate what I love in your house.

Why they chose this property

You will feel like you are actually in Japan! It is always nice to experience the culture both indoors and out when you are visiting another country. And this really is the 'country'. You can actually live alongside the locals, take a walk (or bike) through the village, up the mountain, through the bamboo groves. This, of course, is a prelude to visiting the 'art islands' of Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima (our favorite), where you will have your eyes opened at the possibilities of combining art with architecture.

What makes this property unique

Guests love the almost complete use of natural materials in the house. The house was renovated, not only with the goal of relaxation in mind, but with my love of the Japanese aesthetic and interior design generally. Guests have fallen in love with the bed 'I couldn't get up in the morning' is a common refrain, as well as the 'air in' shower, which is (no exaggeration) the best I've ever had. The size of the house itself is a great surprise to those coming from the smaller scale accommodations of Tokyo and Kyoto.