Tono Travel Delicatessen

Experience what it’s like in a traditional farmhouse

Chihoko Yamada and what she calls “respectful living” in a 200-year-old traditional Japanese style house. Her motto is that “the way we live is important,” and she has chosen to live in and preserve this traditional house by making it a guesthouse. Enjoy sharing thoughts with her over some wonderful Japanese tea.

Koya Yauemon Traditional Guesthouse

Time required: 2 hrs
Details: Viewing of traditional Japanese-style house, share thoughts on her activities over tea and cake
Cost: 1,200 yen
Timing: Open certain times between May and October
■ Location:
Koya Yauemon Traditional Guesthouse
Tassobe, Miyamori-cho, Tono, Iwate
■ Access
30 minutes by car from JR Tono Station.
■ Reservations
Reservations in advance required