seppa

⚔️A private 1918 townhouse in Osafune, sword country, where real blades share your stay

Okayama · seppa

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A master carpenter's 1918 home, reborn

• 🏯Built in 1918 as the private home of the master carpenter behind the nationally registered Nakazaki Residence, the house was renovated as a guesthouse in March 2026.
• 🗡️It stands in Bizen Fukuoka, home of the Fukuoka Ichimonji school, a renowned group of swordsmiths active in the mid-Kamakura period.
• 🔗The name 'seppa' comes from the thin metal washer that quietly holds a sword's blade and hilt together.

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Living alongside swords

• ⚔️On the ground floor, tachi and uchigatana are displayed on the decorative shelves the original owner designed.
• 🛏️In the upstairs tatami room, a tantō is placed as a guardian sword watching over your sleep.
• 🔨Sword fittings and swordsmiths' tools are also on display; ask the property which blades are currently exhibited.

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The whole tatami house to yourselves

• 🏠Rented as a single private house for up to 7 guests, with 178㎡ of floor space.
• 🪵A traditional irimoya-roofed house whose alcove, transoms, ceilings and fittings all show the carpenter's playful craftsmanship.
• 🛌Bedding is single-size futon sets, 2 to 7 depending on group size.

4

Stone garden and handcraft

• 🌿The rooms look out on a carefully composed stone garden whose greenery shifts with the seasons.
• 🪚Single-slab timber, natural-trunk alcove posts, adze marks and bamboo work give the interiors quiet character.
• 🏺Tableware includes Bizen ware and handmade glass by local artists.

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Breakfast: kake udon and local fare

• 🍜Every plan includes breakfast: Ichimonji Udon's kake udon plus dodomese, a Bizen Fukuoka specialty.
• 🌾The noodles use fukuhonoka, an Okayama wheat stone-ground in-house by Ichimonji Udon.
• 🧊Both the udon and the dodomese are frozen, so guests heat and prepare them themselves.

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Dinner: seasonal fish hotpot (reservation)

• 🐟A seasonal hotpot of fish chosen by Sakanaya Kinoshita, a fishmonger in Ushimado, with Ichimonji Udon's dashi and local vegetables.
• 💴From ¥4,000 per person (tax included); book by midnight two days before.
• 🍲The fish arrives prepared, while vegetables and tofu are cooked by guests.

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Facilities and amenities

• 🛁The bathroom has a tub, shower and hair dryer, with washlet toilets on both floors.
• 🍳The kitchen has a fridge, electric kettle and a full set of tableware and cutlery.
• 📶Nightwear, towels, toiletries and free Wi-Fi are provided; check-in is 16:00–19:00, with staff on hand for your arrival time.

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Getting there

• 🚃From Okayama Station, take the JR Ako Line to Osafune Station (about 30 min), then a 5-min taxi or 15-min walk.
• ✈️Airport limousine buses run from Okayama Momotaro Airport to Okayama Station in about 30 minutes.
• 🚗About 40 minutes by car from the Okayama Station area; 2 free private parking spaces.

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The whole tatami house to yourselves

• 🏠Rented as a single private house for up to 7 guests, with 178㎡ of floor space.
• 🪵A traditional irimoya-roofed house whose alcove, transoms, ceilings and fittings all show the carpenter's playful craftsmanship.
• 🛌Bedding is single-size futon sets, 2 to 7 depending on group size.

4

Stone garden and handcraft

• 🌿The rooms look out on a carefully composed stone garden whose greenery shifts with the seasons.
• 🪚Single-slab timber, natural-trunk alcove posts, adze marks and bamboo work give the interiors quiet character.
• 🏺Tableware includes Bizen ware and handmade glass by local artists.

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A rare chance to sleep beside genuine Japanese swords in a century-old carpenter's house in the heart of sword country. There is no onsen, breakfast is self-prepared, and dinner must be booked two days ahead.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at seppa?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is seppa located?

It is in Setouchi. Address: 756 Fukuoka, Osafunecho.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩486,133 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.