GUIDE

RECOMMENDED FOR:

You want to experience Japanese cooking and culture, even if you’re worried about the language barrier.
You want to stay in a real Japanese home.
You’re looking for a cultural experience you won’t find at typical tourist spots.
You’re searching for a Halal-friendly Japanese cooking experience.
You want to like your days in Japan a little more.
You want to relax and feel at ease, like returning to a relative’s home.

Maybe you’ve quietly admired the gestures of making matcha, wanted to try wearing kimono once in a while,
felt curious about cooking in a kappōgi apron, or thought about returning to calligraphy after some time away…

This is a place where you can comfortably enjoy a bit of Japanese culture you may have wanted to try.
Guests from Japan are also welcome—please feel free to stop by.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

It is okay if you do not understand Japanese.
Even if we speak different languages,
we enjoy communicating through smiles and gestures.

We accommodate guests from various countries using a little English and a translation device.
One portable translation device per group is available to borrow for free for those who need it. A discount is also available for Japanese speakers.
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Handheld Translator

BREAKFAST

Mornings are a little more open.
Want to try making it?
Want to try tasting it?
Want to take it slow?
At Hanyu-no-obasanchi,
you can choose the kind of morning you like.

Onigiri Making Experience

50 USD / person (tax included)

This is a fun, hands-on experience where you can make two well-loved Japanese dishes: “Onigiri” (rice balls) and “Tamagoyaki” (Japanese omelet). Choose your favorite fillings and enjoy shaping your own onigiri in a relaxed atmosphere. For the tamagoyaki, each person will cook their own roll.
- 3 Onigiri
- Miso soup
- Tamagoyaki
- A small side dish (kobachi)
- Japanese pickles (konomono)
We use premium, locally sourced free-range eggs.
Traditional Japanese Breakfast

30 USD / person (tax included)

A very popular Japanese breakfast: freshly cooked hot rice made in a traditional pot (kama), enjoyed with a raw egg
and soy sauce mixed together.
- Pot-cooked rice
- Miso soup
- Pasture-raised egg
- Small side dish (kobachi)
- Japanese pickles (konomono)
- 5 kinds of tsukudani (simmered savory toppings)
Rice refills are free.

The eggs are local pasture-raised eggs, hygienically processed for safe raw consumption.
Traditional Japanese Breakfast

30 USD / person (tax included)

"Natto" is a traditional Japanese health food made from fermented soybeans.
It is known for its unique sticky texture and the way it forms strings when stirred.
- Ohitsu-gohan (steamed rice kept warm in a wooden tub)
- Miso soup
- Natto
- Small side dish (kobachi)
- dried seaweed (nori)
- Japanese pickles (konomono)
Rice refills are free.

Natto has a distinctive aroma and texture.
Cookies & Drinks

Free

Cookies, coffee, and tea are available.
Perfect for those who prefer a light breakfast.
Please help yourself.
*Available for all guests in the morning.

Breakfast options can be discussed upon arrival.

Payment can be made by credit card or cash.
For on-site payments, the amount will be charged in Japanese Yen based on the exchange rate of the day.

Convenience Store Shuttle (Departs at 7:00 AM)

This service is available for guests who wish to buy their own breakfast at a convenience store.
We can drive you to a nearby store.

Feel free to sleep in

You can take your time and relax until the Calligraphy Experience begins at 9:00 AM.

HALAL

At Hanyu-no-obasanchi,
we have the necessary knowledge and facilities
to ensure that Muslim guests can enjoy
their experience with peace of mind.

Our staff has completed the “Muslim Hospitality Manager” and “Halal Administrator” training courses organized by the Japan Halal Association.

Halal Cooking Lesson

• Pork-Free Area
The kitchen used for cooking lessons is a pork-free space.

• Dedicated Equipment
All cooking utensils and equipment are reserved exclusively for Halal use.

• Halal Ingredients
All ingredients used meet Halal requirements.
No alcohol or pork-based extracts are used.
In addition to meat, we also prepare Halal-certified seasonings such as miso and soy sauce.

Pork-Free Area

Dedicated Equipment

Halal Ingredients

Regarding Religious Practices

You may perform your prayers or other religious practices at any time.
A Qibla sticker indicating the direction of Mecca is provided in your room.
Prayer mats can also be provided upon request.

Facilities

• Toilets
Equipped with a warm water washing function (bidet).

• Wudu (Ablution)
You may use the washbasin or bathroom for cleansing before prayer.

Toilets

Wudu (Ablution)

Please note that this is not an alcohol-free facility, as we also welcome non-Muslim guests.

KIMONO

You can enjoy
the Matcha experience
and cooking lessons while wearing a Kimono.

Available Sizes

Women: Adjustable to fit a wide range of heights.

Men: Suitable for heights up to approximately 185 cm.

You may wear the Kimono with your hijab (scarf) on.

Please note that rental may not be possible if a suitable size is unavailable.

Dressing Schedule

Dressing begins immediately after check-in (from around 2:30 PM).
You may enjoy wearing the Kimono until around 9:00 PM, after the tea ceremony, cooking lesson, and dinner time.

Photos in Kimono

You are welcome to take photos in your Kimono at any time during the rental period— during activities, in your
room, or in the garden.

Rental for walking around town or going outside is not available.

Price

30 USD / person (tax included)

Payments can be made by credit card or cash, and on-site payments will be billed in Japanese Yen based on the daily exchange rate.

MEET OUR FAMILY

Uncle Hanyu

He supports the experiences and cooking lessons, handles transportation, and takes care of the garden. As the other host of “Hanyu no Obasanchi,” he is calm, reliable, and always there for our guests.

About the Cats

They usually stay in their own room and rarely appear in front of guests. However, they sometimes enjoy a little
“post-meal run” through the hallway. Guests with cat allergies, please be mindful of this when using our facilities.