Not a Hotel.
A Dojo for the Soul.
Experience the authentic "Wabi-Sabi" life in a 110-year-old Japanese house.
Imperfection is Beauty.
We don't have a concierge or room service here. The toilet is outside under the stars. But we have Silence, Fire, and Paper.
This is a place to detox from the digital world and face your inner self. If you seek convenience, please choose a hotel. If you seek "Real Japan", welcome to Minoru-an.
I speak "Art" and "Heart".
To be honest, I am not good at speaking English. I rely on my smartphone translation app
for conversation.
But please don't worry. I have communicated with people from 21 countries through Calligraphy. Art needs no words.Let's communicate with gestures, smiles, and heart-to-heart connection. I want to know you, not just speak to you.
The 3 Days Journey
Day 1: Connection
Arrival at JR Kaibara Station (Pick-up available).
Dinner: Wild Gibier BBQ (or Winter Hot Pot).
Relaxing by the Irori (Hearth).
Day 2:
Ceation
Morning: Zen Meditation (Grinding Ink).
Activity: Washi Making (Hand-crafting 1300-year-old paper).
Art: Calligraphy Session with Minoru.
Day 3:
Departure
Breakfast: The "Golden" Japanese Meal.
Gift: Live Calligraphy Performance for you.
Blessings from Japan's Nature.
Dinner: Wild BBQ (Gibier)
We serve wild meat (Venison or Boar) nurtured by the rich nature of Japan. Grilling meat over a charcoal fire is a primitive and delicious experience.
(Note: In winter, we serve "Botan Nabe" - Wild Boar Hot Pot)
Breakfast: The "Yellow" Morning
Traditional Japanese breakfast with rice and miso soup. Our special eggs have beautiful "Pure Yellow" yolks. You can choose your style:
Raw (TKG): Authentic Japanese style over hot rice.
Cooked: Sunny-side up or Japanese omelet.
A Gift for Your Soul.
Before you leave, I have a special present for you. I will write a calligraphy piece on Sugihara Paper (Postcard size) right in front of you. I will choose a word that fits "You" based on our time together. This is the only artwork in the world, just for you.
Journey to the Hidden Village.
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By Train
(Pick-up Service)
Please take the JR Fukuchiyama Line to "Kaibara Station" (JR柏原駅). I will pick you up at the station by car. (About 20-30 min drive).
By Bus
(For Adventurers)
If you prefer a local vibe, you can take a bus to "Torima-kami" (鳥羽上) bus stop. It is within walking distance to Minoru-an.
Artist in Residence (2 Nights / 3 Days)
The ultimate experience to cleanse your soul.
Includes:
Accommodation (Private Annex for 2 nights)
4 Special Meals:
Day 1 Dinner: Wild Gibier BBQ (or Hot Pot)
Day 2 Breakfast: Traditional Japanese Style
Day 2 Dinner: Banshu Hyaku-nichi Chicken
Day 3 Breakfast: The "Golden Egg" Rice
Washi Making Workshop
Calligraphy Session
Special Gift: Live Calligraphy Performance & Artwork
Price (Per Person):
Regular Price: ¥110,000 JPY
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Monitor Special: ¥66,000 JPY
(Approx. $450 USD / €410 EUR)
※Monitor Condition: Please allow us to take photos for our website and answer a simple questionnaire.
Please contact us via the form below. We will use translation tools to reply.