WELLCOME TO “MAENO IE OSAKI”
Located on the quiet west coast of Awaji Island, Maeno Ie Osaki is a private, whole-house rental transformed from a 100-year-old kimono merchant’s residence.
We offer an authentic connection to Awaji Island—historically known as Miketsukuni (the royal food province supplying the Imperial Court). Guided personally by the owner, you can meet local fishermen and farmers, explore pristine beaches, or visit Ei, a town with centuries of incense-making heritage. Discover a deeper, more personal side of Japan.
Feature 1: Local Breakfast
Breakfast Made with Fresh Local Produce
Our guests’ favorite memory is a fresh breakfast packed with local flavors.
Enjoy vibrant salads, Japanese whitebait (shirasu) rice bowls with fresh shiso and roasted nori, or Western-style choices (fresh bread, yogurt). Custom requests like homemade pizza are also available.
Included in your stay. Please let us know your breakfast choice by the day before.
Feature ２: Morning Walk
Guided Morning Walk into Local Life
After breakfast, join us for a guided stroll to hidden local gems:
- A neighborhood farm
- Local organic herb & vegetable gardens (Fresh Group)
- SAKIA, a stylish cultural complex inside a renovated former elementary school
- Secret scenic viewpoints overlooking the sea
It’s not typical sightseeing—it’s a quiet walk into authentic daily life.
Feature ３:Fish Market Experience
Watch a Live Local Fish Auction
Just a 3-minute walk from the house is a bustling local fishing port. Around noon, watch the lively fish auction up close—a rare experience in Japan. If you’re lucky, local fishermen will show you the morning’s catch and explain what makes Awaji’s seafood so exceptional.
Feature 4: Hospitality & Local Support
English Support & Local Transportation
There is plenty more to explore nearby: beautiful beaches, historic incense workshops in Ei, Izanagi Shrine (Japan’s oldest mythic origin site), local farm markets, and so on.
We offer complimentary local car rides for your trips during your stay, plus English translation support so you can easily chat and interact with local villagers.
〜Stay Information & Facilities〜
Renovated in 2024, Maeno Ie Osaki preserves the charm and heritage of a century-old residence while providing warm, modern comfort.
Kumano（Orner）Welcome to Maeno Ie Osaki! I’m happy to host you and help you experience the real Awaji Island. Here is everything you need to know about your stay
Check-in / Check-out: 15:00 – 10:00
Capacity：2 to 6 guests (Recommended. Please contact us for larger groups)
Rate：From ¥50,000 / night (for 2 guests)
Additional Guests: +¥20,000 per extra guest per night
Children: Rates for children are negotiable—please contact us in advance.
Parking: Free private parking available
Contact: +81 90-1133-1678 / kumasan0406@au.com
Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days prior (by 18:00). 50% fee for prior day/same day, 100% for no-shows.
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※1 Note on Sleepwear:
Please bring your own pajamas/sleepwear, as they are not provided.
※2 Note on Toothbrushes:
Toothbrushes are available, but we kindly ask guests to bring their own to help reduce plastic waste.
Look for the Japanese curtain (noren) with the character “モ”. If you have trouble finding the house or parking, feel free to call us anytime.
After welcome greetings, enjoy seasonal welcome fruits in the living room while we briefly explain the amenities. Ask us anything!
Located just a 3-minute walk to the sea, enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the coast. For dinner, choose from local catering, nearby coastal dining (GARB COSTA ORANGE), or a courtyard BBQ.
Relax in our luxury TOTO SYNLA bath with dimmable ambient lighting, neck-and-shoulder waterfall jets, and micro-bubbles. Highly recommended in the morning, too!
Rest deeply on high-quality beds (1st floor) or premium mattresses (2nd floor futons including Airweave & Koala mattresses).
Wake up to a fresh breakfast made with local ingredients. Choose between Western (bread/pizza) or Japanese (shirasu rice bowl).
Play with friendly local cats on the porch or join our owner-guided morning stroll to secret spots off the guidebook grid!
Reservations & Contact
Reach us via Phone, Email, LINE, or the contact form below. We typically reply within 24 hours.
- Phone: +81 90-1133-1678
- Email: kumasan0406@au.com
- LINE: (Click image to add friend)
Access
By Car
Maeno Ie Osaki is about a 30-minute scenic drive along the coast from the Awaji Island Service Area.
Along the way, you’ll pass charming seaside attractions such as AWAJI A Happy Pancake, AWAJI HELLO KITTY SMILE, and Nojima Scuola. Enjoy the coastal drive and feel free to make a few fun stops on your way here!
If you have any questions or need help finding us, please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime!
Address: 927 Ozaki, Awaji City, Hyogo 656-1501, Japan
Phone: +81 90-1133-1678 | Email: kumasan0406@au.com
By Highway Bus
Taking an express bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station takes about 1 hour to reach Maeno Ie Osaki.
Buses depart approximately once per hour (operated by Shinki Bus or Airport Limousine). Please get off at the “Ozaki Kaminohama” (尾崎 上の浜) bus stop. We will be happy to pick you up at the bus stop upon arrival!
From Sannomiya Station, walk to the “Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal” (about a 5-minute walk from the Central Exit of Sannomiya Station).
The bus fare from Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal to “Ozaki Kaminohama” is ¥1,620 one-way. You can purchase tickets at the terminal’s ticket machines, or pay directly using IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, ICACA, Mobile Suica, etc.).
Enjoy a scenic 1-hour ride crossing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge with views of the ocean, and get off at the “Ozaki Kaminohama” bus stop. The house is just a 3-minute walk from the bus stop (we can also pick you up there!).