Stay at TSUBAKI HOUSE,a kominka farmhouse in Itoshima.
Gather round the irori.High bamboo ceilings.The whole house is yours.
A Japanese farmhouse (kominka) over 150 years old in Itoshima, Fukuoka, rented as a whole house just for your group. High bamboo ceilings, an irori fire pit on the earthen floor, and a giant camellia tree protected by the city. The house sits in an old mountain village between Mt. Nijo and Mt. Medake, surrounded by hills, fields and quiet.
Rated 4.8 on Airbnb (25 reviews, as of October 2026)
The best of an old Japanese house, kept
Here are the parts of this 150-year-old house we wanted to keep.
High bamboo ceilings and thick beams
Look up to see a high bamboo ceiling and massive wooden beams. The house has been renovated while keeping the calm of an old home, with large windows looking out on the green.
An irori fire pit on the earthen floor
Gather round the fire, cook, eat and talk. The irori is indoors, so you can enjoy charcoal grilling even on rainy days.
A long, sunlit engawa
Polished floorboards, green and light from outside. Take in the quiet of the hills and fields from inside the house.
A protected giant camellia
"Tsubaki" means camellia. The giant camellia in the garden is a protected tree of Itoshima City, standing in an old village between Mt. Nijo and Mt. Medake.
Your stay
Bring your dog
Pets are welcome, and they can stay inside the house with you.
Quiet mountain nights and mornings
An old village between Mt. Nijo and Mt. Medake. Around you are only hills and fields, and the loudest sound is birdsong.
Meet our house cat
A silver-coated cat lives on the property.
Photos
Getting here
Please watch our route video before you set off. We recommend arriving before dark. If anything is unclear, message us on LINE.
| Address | 148 Nijo Fukui, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1631, Japan |
|---|---|
| By train | About 15 minutes by car from JR Nijo-Fukae Station |
| By car | About 1 hour from Fukuoka City |
- From Fukui Parking, turn left just before the seaside café
- Cross the railway tracks and follow the river
- Drive along the terraced rice fields
- Pass Yurarinko Bridge (the last vending machine is here)
- At the end of the road, take the mountain road on the left
Stone-walled bathroom
Stone-walled bathroom
Relax in a bathroom with walls of stacked stone.
House info
| Type | Whole-house rental of a traditional farmhouse |
|---|---|
| Guests and beds | Standard 4 guests (please ask us about groups of 5 or more). Eight-tatami room with 2 semi-double mattresses and 2 futons, and more |
| Check-in | 15:00–20:00. Japanese law requires every guest to fill in the guest register |
| Check-out | By 10:00 |
| Bath and toilet | Stone-walled bathroom / Western-style toilet with a bidet seat (washlet) |
| Amenities | Kitchen, Wi-Fi, free parking, terrace, outdoor fire pit, hair dryer |
| Pets | Welcome. A cat lives on the property, so please ask us first if your pet is not used to cats or anyone has a cat allergy |
| Payment | Cash, credit card, QR code payment |
| Accommodation tax | 200 yen per person per night (paid on site) |
| Rates | Vary by date and group size. Please check the booking sites or ask us on LINE |
Good to know about an old house
- The building is over 150 years old. Wet areas and sliding doors show signs of age
- We are in the mountains, so you may see insects
- If you are coming with small children or pets, please ask us anything before you book
Paid options
| BBQ | 2,000 yen per group, per use (grill rental included, charcoal extra) |
|---|---|
| Irori fire pit | 2,000 yen per group, per use (charcoal extra) |
| Tent sauna | 5,000 yen per group (first load of firewood included, extra firewood sold separately) |
| Pets | 2,000 yen per pet, per night |
| Early check-in / late check-out | 2,000 yen per hour each (request when booking, subject to approval) |
| Projector | 1,000 yen |
| Firewood | 500 yen per bundle |
| Charcoal | 500 yen per set |
| Drinks | Beer 350 yen, chu-hi 250 yen, soft drinks 200 yen, tea or water 150 yen |
Options are available on site during your stay. Please let us know what you would like to use when you book.
FAQ
How many people can stay?
We have bedding for 4, so the house is set up for 4 guests. Please ask us about groups of 5 or more.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes. A cat lives on the property, so please ask us first if your pet is not used to cats or anyone has a cat allergy. Please also tell us the number and size of your pets before booking.
Is there a guide to find the house?
Yes. Please watch our route video before you set off, and we recommend arriving before dark.
Can we use the irori fire pit?
Yes. It is 2,000 yen per group per use, with charcoal sold separately. Please bring your own food.
Can we use the BBQ?
Yes. Please let us know what you would like to use when you book.
Is there a sauna?
Yes, a tent sauna is available as a paid option for 5,000 yen per group, including the first load of firewood. Please let us know when you book.
Where can I book?
On Airbnb or Booking.com. You can also ask us on LINE.
Is there an accommodation tax?
Yes, 200 yen per person per night, paid on site.
Is the house licensed?
Yes. We hold a license under Japan's Hotel Business Act (No. 6糸保福第944号-11).
About Base2JO
TSUBAKI HOUSE is run by Base2JO. We are building a farmhouse and mountain base in the forests of Nijo, Itoshima, running the stay, our videos and the mountain work all in the same place.