2023.06.24

Life in the Japanese countryside and a foodie’s dream

Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to live in the Japanese countryside? Well then, this is my recommendation (#editorschoice) for you!

Located around an hour from Kochi City by car, Nook’s Kitchen is a fully private accommodation for single groups (from one to six people), surrounded by the serenity of forests, mountains and even the beautiful Monobe River. You get both a traditional Japanese 100-year-old house and a more modern-style cabin all to yourself during your stay. Read your favorite book on the hammock, take a refreshing stroll in the mountains nearby, melt away your stress in the wooden bath, gaze up at a million stars, let the melodies of nature sooth your heart, and more! The charm of this slow-paced countryside life is endless

And if you’re a foodie, it gets even better

Naoko Nishimura runs Nook’s Kitchen, and might be the finest chef of game meat you might ever come across. In 2016, her restaurant (which used to be in downtown Kochi City) won first place in a competition where more than 25,000 households voted on the best eatery in the entire prefecture! So, it is no exaggeration to say she is one of Kochi’s best chefs!

Your stay comes with a two-meal plan (breakfast and dinner) when you reserve directly through the Nook's Kitchen official website, but this is adjustable based on your preferences. Seasonal game meat (venison, wild boar, etc.), local veggies, delicious wine, and of course, Kochi’s specialty sake...your unforgettable stay and feast awaits!

Nooks Kitchen
https://www.nookskitchen.com/
https://goo.gl/maps/MmNaUdM6hudPrYWYA

Learn more about Kochi’s exquisite food culture: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/taste-of-kochi
  • Life in the Japanese countryside and a foodie’s dream

  • Life in the Japanese countryside and a foodie’s dream

  • Life in the Japanese countryside and a foodie’s dream