Inaka TŌKA Farm Stay & Retreat: Sauna, guided tours, and farm life with animals

Oita, Kitsuki. In a land where the sea breeze, the tranquility of a castle town, and the scent of farmland blend together, there is a small, traditional Japanese-style guesthouse available for exclusive rental. Built by a local craftsman for his family, this home retains the scent and warmth of wood even after many years, exuding a welcoming atmosphere as if it had been “waiting for someone to come home.”
In Kitsuki, Oita, where the sea breeze, the calm of a castle town, and the scent of farmland converge, lies TŌKA Stay & Retreat, a small traditional house for private rental. Built by a local craftsman for his family, it retains warmth and a sense that “someone has always been waiting to come home.”
There are no set rules for your stay. For those seeking attentive hospitality, we can customise meals and experiences. For those who wish to spend their time in quiet solitude, we value maintaining a respectful distance, offering support only when needed.
There are no strict rules for your stay. Guests seeking attentive service can enjoy customised meals and experiences, while those seeking quiet can enjoy the privacy and gentle support only when needed.
The innkeeper, Anzu MAMA, reevaluated “eating,” “resting,” and “living” after a serious illness. From that experience, she created “Dream Rice Flour Bread”—sugar-free and additive-free—using her own unique gluten-free method. Paired with side dishes rich in essential nutrients, she pursues “nourishing meals” that quietly delight the body.
Our host, Anzu MAMA, experienced a serious illness that made her rethink eating, resting, and living. She developed her own gluten-free method to create additive-free, sugar-free “dream rice-flour bread,” paired with nutrient-rich side dishes for meals that quietly delight the body.
For those interested,
Nutrition and Health Consultations
Gluten-Free Bread and cooking support
personalised guided tours to experience nature and culture
and hands-on experiences with farming and cooking over an open fire
are also available. We value a balance between freedom and peace of mind, maintaining a complete distance for those who prefer to be left alone.
Guests can enjoy:
Guidance on food and health
Gluten -free bread and cooking support
Personal tours of nature and local culture
Experiences in farming and traditional rural life
Privacy is fully respected for those who prefer solitude, maintaining a balance of freedom and comfort.
The surrounding area is also charming. The historic town of Kitsuki (0–10 minutes away) features wooden houses, cobblestone streets, and samurai residences that retain the atmosphere of the Edo period, making it ideal for a stroll in a kimono. Natural attractions such as Nata Beach, Mori Falls, spring water sources, and ancient burial mounds are also scattered throughout the area. Harmonyland is also nearby, making it convenient for family trips.
Nearby attractions include Kitsuki Castle Town (0–10 min), where Edo-era streets and samurai residences await. Nata Beach, waterfalls, springs, and ancient burial mounds bring nature close, while Harmonyland theme park is nearby for family trips.
A short drive away, you’ll find the temples of the Kunisaki Peninsula (20–40 min), with its satoyama landscapes and ocean views, the hot springs, zoos, and tourist attractions in Oita and Beppu (25–40 min), peaceful strolls through the town and art museums in Yufuin (30–45 min), and the sacred site of Usa Jingu (40 min). Nakatsu and Yabakei, the Kuju Highlands, and Aso are also within day-trip distance.
A short drive takes you to the Kunisaki Peninsula (20–40 min) for temples and mountain-sea landscapes, Beppu and Oita (25–40 min) for hot springs and attractions, Yufuin (30–45 min) for quiet town walks and art, and Usa Shrine (40 min) for a sanctuary of prayer. Nakatsu, Yabakei, the Kuju Highlands, and even Aso are all within day-trip distance.
The house features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms (with hot tubs and complimentary amenities), all fully air-conditioned. A sauna is also available, and there is private parking on the premises.
The house offers 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms with hot tubs and free amenities, and air conditioning. Guests can also enjoy the sauna, and private parking is available.
Minami-Kitsuki is a one-of-a-kind destination where mountains, the ocean, a castle town, and hot springs are all within a 30-minute radius. TŌKA is a retreat with a quiet, empowering atmosphere where you can reconnect with your health, nature, and yourself.
Minami-Kitsuki uniquely combines mountains, the ocean, a castle town, and hot springs, all within a 30-minute radius. TŌKA Stay & Retreat is a quiet, empowering retreat where you can restore your health, connect with nature, and rediscover yourself.