In Tamano, Okayama, whole-house rental kominka inn "The Nature Uno," operated by BizPato Inc., opened on May 1, 2026, and in the roughly five months since has welcomed guests from eight countries.
Background: Blending an Art Tour of Naoshima and Teshima With a "Do-Nothing" Retreat
The Nature Uno is a whole-house rental kominka inn created by renovating a vacant house that was built 40 years ago.
There's no clock and no TV — just birdsong and nature, along with the scents and scenery that feel like returning to a grandmother's house.
Sitting on the engawa veranda and brewing tea while looking out over the Japanese garden, listening to small birds chirp while gazing up at a wide blue sky — for people in modern life worn down by work, the inn offers a full day of rest for mind and body, away from smartphones and television.
Along with its design as a one-group-per-day whole-house rental for up to four guests, its convenient access to Naoshima and Teshima — islands known for the Setouchi Triennale — means that overseas guests combining art appreciation with a retreat experience stand out among visitors.
Five Months of Stays Since Opening (May-September 2026)
Guest nationalities: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, the United States, Australia, Singapore, India, and Germany
About The Nature Uno
Address: 4-22-10 Tama, Tamano, Okayama 706-0012
Capacity: Up to 4 guests (whole-house rental, one group per day)
Opening date: May 1, 2026
Operator: BizPato Inc.
