A memorable stop
MENUMA's OUTDOOR
A memorable stop on your journey through Fukushima | MENUMA's OUTDOORwithOLD FOLK HOUSE
Concept
Converting an old house into a mountain hut style
A private, whole-house rental where outdoor enthusiasts can relax, recharge, and make their own schedule in complete privacy.
Traditional old house
Once a traditional home in Yamagata, this kominka was painstakingly relocated to Tsuchiyu Onsen about 40 years ago. Today it stands as a 150-year-old historic home.
Inheriting an old house from a kokeshi craftsman
A local kokeshi-doll artisan originally owned the farmhouse and planned to tear it down. After countless conversations we discovered a shared dream: reviving the Onna-numa area while honoring its heritage. That vision sparked the Kominka Project—a base where “the old meets the new,” breathing fresh life into a beloved building and the surrounding community.
A place that connects people
Even with limited funds, a circle of passionate friends began a DIY restoration. The work continues to evolve, guided by a simple pledge: protect and nurture this kominka for the next 50, even 100 years—and let it keep connecting people.
Features
An extraordinary space
surrounded by nature
Surrounded by forests and mountains, you can feel the power of nature. In a space surrounded by nature, you can enjoy a special, extraordinary experience that you can't get in the city.
The luxury of forgetting time
and spending time together
Spend time leisurely laughing with loved ones. Time spent together will fill your soul. You can experience this luxury here.
New sense sauna
An earthbag sauna made from the earth of Tsuchiyu. The surface of the earth gently envelops the heat, making it comfortable and suffocating, while the radiant heat warms you from the core of your body.
A new style of accommodation
Mountain hut style in an old folk house. You can enjoy a new style of lodging in an old folk house by building a glamping tent inside the house.
Floor & Equipment
Outdoor erea
Earthbag sauna
Tent sauna
Jacuzzi
Glamping tent
Fire pit
Wood stove erea
“Aurora” wood stove
Irori hearth area
Self-catering kitchen
Stove
Tableware and glass cups
Cooking utensils
Refrigerator and freezer
BBQ set
Other/complete services
You are free to use it when staying at the old house.
- Wi-Fi
- Chairs & Table
- Toilet
- Shower
- Amenities
- Sink
- Portable Battery
- Portable Light
- Electric Fan
Price・Plan
Old-style house | Renting the whole house
Completely private
| 48,000 yen〜 |
Check-in 15:00 ~ Check-out 9:00
Maximum number of guests: 8 *Additional guests are possible
Includes use of earthbag sauna and tent sauna
Private sauna
(earthbag sauna, tent sauna)
| 1-4 people | From 20,000 yen〜 |
|---|---|
| 5 or more people | +6000 yen〜/person |
3-hour private rental
For groups of 5 or more, use the tent sauna as well
[Part 1] 11:00~14:00 [Part 2] 15:00~18:00
Open sauna [Sundays and holidays only]
(earthbag sauna, tent sauna)
| 3 hours use | 2,500 yen/person |
|---|
Opening days will be announced on social media.
Business hours: 11:00~18:00
Rentals available
Infomation
Adress
10-4 Hinata, Tsuchiyu Onsen-machi, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima, Japan
Access
Getting Here:
By car:
25 min from Fukushima-Nishi IC
By public transport:
JR Fukushima Station → Bus to Tsuchiyu Onsen → 1-hour scenic walk
Nearby activities
& sightseeing
The potential of nature
"menuma"
In order to spread the charm of Me-numa in all four seasons, Me-numa, which is close to the old houses, attracts visitors with activities such as SUP, kayaking and outdoor saunas. Me-numa is large enough to overlook the surrounding area and is surrounded by nature, making it a rare place with great potential as a tourist resource, where you can experience the great outdoors even within the city. Many visitors visit every year and it is featured in events and in the media, and it is recognized as a new tourist destination in Fukushima City.
Surrounding sightseeing
You can enjoy the natural scenery around the old houses. There are also trekking and hiking trails, so be sure to experience the natural beauty that changes with the seasons. (Guides are also available.)
Tsuchiyu Onsen
You can also stroll through the historic Tsuchiyu Onsen town near the old houses! With its baths and cuisine, Tsuchiyu has a wide selection of charming inns. There are public baths in the town where you can casually soak in the hot springs, as well as inns that offer day trips. Tsuchiyu Onsen's history and traditional specialty, the "Tsuchyu Kokeshi dolls." It is no exaggeration to say that Tsuchiyu Onsenkyo cannot be discussed without kokeshi dolls, as the area has a deep and long-standing connection with kokeshi dolls.
