Visit Us
Fuben-eki is the idea that inconvenience brings hidden benefits—like taking the stairs instead of the elevator for the exercise. At Kabu Homestead, we embrace this philosophy. Step away from modern comforts and discover the rewards of a simpler, not so convenient, way of living.
Trip Planning Guide
Explore this guide to plan your visit.
Please e-mail Bobby to set up your visit.
Bell Tent
Yamachagoya Dining Hall
Choose Your Accommodation
Camping
(managed by Kabu Homestead)
¥5,000/person
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2-person cabin tent or 3-person bell tent.
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Guests sleep on a camping cot.
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We recommend you bring your own sleeping bag.
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The site has a shower room.
Yamachagoya Guesthouse
(managed by Yamachagoya)
¥5,500/person
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Due to limited room availability, reservations are highly recommended, especially during summer and holidays.
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Tatami room and futon with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
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Shared toilet and shower.
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Hot water pot and microwave.
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Room max is 3 people.
Other accommodations are available in Niyodogawa Town.
Choose Your Meal Plan
You have the option to eat in town, bring home a bento, or request a meal:
Breakfast: ¥800 Western or Japanese style
Lunch: ¥600 Japanese bento
Dinner needs to be ordered a day in advance in order to prepare ingredients: ¥3,000
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Campfire dinner
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Grilled hamburgers
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Pizza
Local Dining
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Cafe Okkuntoko - coffee, lunch
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Yosaku - lunch
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Ken-chan - dinner, izakaya
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Cafe & Beef Karu - lunch, dinner, Japanese barbeque
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Ikegawa Cha-en Cafe - green tea sweets
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Pizza Hatayama (open Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Other options are available within Niyodogawa Town
Kabu Homestead Experience
Free Activities:
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Garden tour & talk on regeneration.
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Workshop: How to build a Johnson-Su bioreactor for compost.
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Heritage Skills: chopping wood, traditional clothes washing
Compost Bioreactors
Explore Niyodogawa Town
Free Activities:
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Free river play in Ikegawa
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Nature spots: Yasui Valley & Nakatsu Gorge
Outdoor Adventures:
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SUP & kayak at Niyodo Outdoor Center
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Canyoning & riverside sauna at Niyodo Adventure
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Zipline at Niyofly
Food and Drink Experience:
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Mukai Craft Brewing
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Artisanal food making (konnyaku) at Yama no Megumi
Cultural Experience:
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Hot spring bath (onsen) at Yunomori
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Kagura dance practice (when available)
Area Attractions
Hiking:
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Yokogurayama (20 min drive), also Natural Forest Museum
Cultural & Architectural Sites:
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Washi Paper Museum (Ino Town, 45 min drive)
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Kuma Kengo architecture (Yusuhara Town, 1 hr drive)
Adventure Sports:
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Rafting in Otoyo Town (1 hr 10 min drive)
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Beach at Irino Coast in Kuroshio Town - surfing, snorkeling, whale watching (2 hour drive)
An Ideal Day at Kabu Homestead
Start your day with a morning walk, and let the calm clear your mind. Enjoy a nourishing breakfast before spending the morning exploring our regenerative garden, learning how to rebuild soil and bring life back to the land.
In the afternoon, take time to relax by the river, visit a scenic nature spot, or try an outdoor adventure. As the evening settles in, gather around the campfire to prepare your own meal, cooking over an open flame and enjoying the simple pleasure of food made by hand.
End the night under a sky full of stars, feeling the rhythms of nature and the quiet rewards of a slower way of living.