Kura Retreat Daikokuten

Kura Retreat Daikokuten is a lovingly restored century-old Japanese kura (traditional treasure house) turned intimate guesthouse and cultural retreat in the serene mountains of Tōei, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.Originally built over 100 years ago as a sturdy storehouse with thick earthen walls and warm wooden interiors, the historic building has been carefully renovated by hosts Shem and Mari Booth-Spain to blend authentic Japanese architecture with modern comforts. The retreat sits on more than 5 acres of lush permaculture gardens, tea fields, and surrounding forest, offering guests a peaceful, off-the-beaten-track homestay experience far from tourist crowds.Together with their family, Shem (British multidisciplinary artist and musician) and Mari (Japanese bilingual facilitator and English instructor) provide warm, heartfelt hospitality. Guests enjoy authentic rural Japanese life through:farm-to-table meals using fresh ingredients from the on-site gardenstraditional experiences such as Japanese tea ceremonies, kimono dressing, forest bathing, mountain hikes, and stargazing from the kura terracecultural workshops, mindfulness sessions, and seasonal activitiesThe property also operates as a unique genuine countryside immersion auberge and area of great natural beauty.