A Stay with a Sense of Place

Historic Buildings Reimagined for Contemporary Stays

Bed and Craft offers a collection of private villas created from renovated former residences, workshops, ryotei restaurants, and other historic buildings in Inami. Preserving the character of the original architecture while incorporating contemporary comfort, the properties invite guests to experience the town's history and craft culture through the places they stay. Each villa offers a distinct atmosphere shaped by the building's past and the artisans involved in its design, creating a stay that reflects the character of Inami itself.

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TATEGU-YA

A former carpenter's workshop transformed into a private villa, blending traditional wooden craftsmanship with contemporary comfort.

KIN-NAKA

Once one of Inami's most prestigious ryotei restaurants, KIN-NAKA is a private villa where traces of its history meet contemporary woodcarving artistry.

TenNE

Featuring the largest garden within the former ryotei KIN-NAKA, TenNE is designed to highlight the beauty of its landscape, with interior accents created by a contemporary Buddhist sculptor.

RoKu

RoKu features a stone storehouse built by temple carpenters, with gardens and living spaces designed to bring nature into every part of the stay. Historic details such as traditional hibachi braziers and old roof tiles can be found throughout the property.

MITU

Once the finest guest room of a historic ryotei, MITU combines elegant interiors with views of a private courtyard garden.

taë

Set within a renovated merchant's residence once associated with sericulture, taë features lacquerware works displayed throughout the villa.

*Please note that room assignments may be subject to change based on availability. If a change is necessary, the rate may vary, and we will notify you of the details beforehand.

Deepen Your Connection to the Region

Private Night Tour of Inami Betsuin Zuisenji Temple

While helping rebuild the temple after repeated fires, local artisans learned advanced carving techniques from master craftsmen in Kyoto, laying the foundation for the tradition that continues in the town today.

Exclusively for Wabunka guests, this private evening tour offers the rare opportunity to explore the temple after hours. Illuminated at night, the carvings reveal dramatic shadows and remarkable details that are often overlooked during the day. Accompanied by a local woodcarving artisan, guests will gain deeper insight into the techniques, history, and craftsmanship behind one of Japan's most celebrated woodcarving traditions.

Craft Your Very Own Wooden Spoon or Pair of Lacquered Chopsticks with a Master Artisan (Additional Option)

Woodcarvings from Inami are known for depicting incredibly elaborate and intricately detailed scenes, depicting animals, birds, humans, fantastical creatures, and more. Objects range from tiny utensils up to large wooden screens and reliefs used in traditional Japanese buildings, including temples such as Inami Betsuin Zuisenji Temple. Local artisans use nothing but hand tools like chisels, hammers and knives to shape wood from trees such as camphor, paulownia, and zelkova into splendid works of art.

The best way to appreciate this local woodworking tradition is to try it yourself. To provide this opportunity, Bed and Craft has established connections with local Inami artisans who welcome you into their workshops for a hands-on woodcrafting experience. The workshop that you will visit for your experience is called Tomoru Studio, located just 10 minutes on foot from OUKA.

Through this exclusive Wabunka offer, you can choose to craft either a wooden spoon or pair of lacquered wooden chopsticks at the workshop. Tomoru Studio was founded in 2008 by woodcarver Komei Tanaka and his wife Sanae, who specializes in lacquerware art. If you decide to make a wooden spoon, Komei will show you how to design your piece and shape it with a carving knife, then finish it with natural beeswax. To make lacquerware chopsticks with Sanae, you will learn to mix and knead lacquer and pigment and apply it to the wood before setting your chopsticks to dry.

Please note that while wooden spoons can be taken with you on the day of the experience, lacquered chopsticks will be shipped to you later, as they require approximately two weeks of drying. International shipping is available (additional fees apply).

Where Craftsmanship Remains a Part of Daily Life

A stay at Bed and Craft offers more than comfortable accommodation. Through its collaboration with local artisans, the villas provide opportunities to encounter Inami's craft traditions not as museum pieces, but as a living part of everyday life. Woodcarving, lacquerware, architecture, and design come together to create an experience deeply connected to the culture of the region.

Whether admiring the illuminated carvings of Inami Betsuin Zuisenji Temple, staying in a villa shaped by local craftsmanship, or creating your own wooden spoon or lacquered chopsticks, each experience offers a different perspective on Inami's creative heritage. Together, they reveal a tradition that continues to evolve while remaining rooted in generations of skill and dedication.