KOTONOHA is an accommodation without meals that accepts only one group per day. There will be no other guests.
It is located in ITOSHIMA city, Fukuoka.
We have provided amenities made in Itoshima so that you can experience the “circulation” of Itoshima.
With features such as very special “Hado-tatami” mats and Hemp charcoal plaster walls,
you can fully enjoy this one-of-a-kind accommodation that the concept is healing on a whole new level.
If you would like more information about KOTONOHA and room rates before booking, please click the button below.
This is the reservation form of our Guesthouse KOTONOHA.
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5 Benefits of staying at Kotonoha
- 1. A healing experience on a whole new level! Experience the precious “Hado Tatami mats & Hemp Charcoal Plaster” space!
- 2. The only area in Itoshima where you can walk around town! There are many restaurants, cafes, and shops within walking distance!
- 3. Eco-friendly amenities. Experience the feeling of living in Itoshima, a city of cycles!
- 4. You can ask the owner for advice on moving to Itoshima and stories about traveling around the world!
- 5. Enjoy special benefits for staying 3 nights in a row and children under 5 years old can stay free (limited to one child)!
Please click on each of the following items for more details.


Kotonoha’s guest rooms aim to be a space of healing and purification no one has ever experienced before.
Do you need healing?
After serving guests at the accommodation for over 10 years, We’ve noticed that many people are caught in a vicious cycle of lack of healing due to everyday stress.
To that end,
The guest rooms feature rare “Hado tatami mats” which is made in Fukuoka Prefecture, and the walls are finished with plaster with hemp charcoal.
We have also drawn circles under the tatami mats using hemp charcoal plaster to help circulate positive energy.
Both have a strong healing effect on the subconscious, so even those who don’t understand energy well can enjoy them!
We highly recommend this experience to anyone who feels they lack healing, have trouble sleeping, or tend to get irritated.
Just “experience” it for yourself.
Once you experience it, it all makes sense.
For more information, please refer to the article below.
(We also sell hado tatami products and hemp charcoal. Please contact us if you’re interested.)
Kotonoha is located in Chikuzen-Maebaru, in the heart of Itoshima City, and is easily accessible by JR, bus, taxi, car rental, and bicycle rental.
And since KOTONOHA is right in front of JR Chikuzen-Maebaru Station (just a 1-minute walk!), there’s no need to worry about getting lost.



The area around KOTONOHA is also lined with restaurants, cafes, and shops, making it a shopping district that can be enjoyed both day and night.
This is the only area in Itoshima where you can enjoy a stroll on foot and where many shops are located, so it is recommended even for those who don’t have a car.
We also offer “bicycle rentals“, so please consider using them.
Itoshima is a rare area in Japan where all its residents are mindful of “local circulation.”
Local production for local consumption is a given, and there’s a culture of supporting each other in the community.
Many people also volunteer for beach cleanups and town cleanups, and many of them care about the global environment.
For this reason,
At Kotonoha, we’ve paid particular attention to the amenities (furnishings) so that guests can experience the feeling of living in Itoshima.




The freely-accessible kitchen is stocked with tableware made by Itoshima artists.
Over 200 artists live in Itoshima.
There are also other “Made in ITOSHIMA” items, so please feel free to pick one up and use it to get a feel for Itoshima.
We also use Itoshima’s eco-friendly “Hinata Detergent” for dishwashing and laundry.
It is the world’s first detergent that requires no rinsing.
Our face towels are made from organic cotton and are environmentally friendly.
The shower head and kitchen water purifier use a special type of water called “Soryusui.“
This rare water purifier changes the behavior of water molecules simply by passing them through a filter, preventing cellular oxidation and restoring them to their original state.
In other words, just staying at Kotonoha and drinking the water can purify and detoxify your body from the inside out!
(We also act as a distributor for Soryusui, so please contact us if you’re interested.)
[About Itoshima Relocation Consultations]
Itoshima is extremely popular among those looking to relocate. Here are some reasons why:
- The freshness and abundance of locally produced food
- The natural beauty of the sea, mountains, and rural landscapes
- Easy access
- Located close to the metropolis of Fukuoka City, there are many work options
- Diversity of human resources filled with interesting people
- A deep history as a port that flourished as a gateway to the continent
More than 50 families have actually stayed at KOTONOHA and decided to move to Itoshima.
While you can understand the good points of Itoshima from data and brochures,
it’s very important to talk to people who actually live there and find out specifically whether you can achieve the lifestyle you want.
Nogi is from Itoshima and Kana is from Miyagi, and we both lived in Tokyo for around 15 years.
We can look at Itoshima objectively, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for advice on moving.
This is a service that is generally only available to those who have stayed there.
[About the stories about traveling around the world]
We traveled around the world for a year in 2015.
We visited 93 cities in 23 countries.
The incredible cultures, wisdom, and experiences we learned from the people we met around the world are priceless treasures.

We have been sharing my experiences there once a month on Fukuoka’s radio station, LOVE FM, for over 5 years.
The photo is with DJ Anna!
Not only are stories from around the world useful for everyday life in Japan, but I feel they have the power to shake up and change our values.
Would you like to talk about the world with us?
Also, even from an objective perspective, having traveled the world ourselves, ITOSHIMA in Fukuoka is very appealing.
We would love for everyone to experience the “good things about Itoshima” that only we can talk about.
Please note that in order to talk about moving to Itoshima or our traveling around the world, we need to arrange a time, so please contact us in advance.
It will be easier to coordinate our schedules if you stay for multiple nights.
At Kotonoha, we recommend staying multiple nights so that you can fully experience Itoshima and our relaxing guest room.
One night in Itoshima is simply not enough!!
Please, don’t make busy trips like work.
Touring in Japanese letters means “observing the energy (=light) of the land.”
We want to offer tourism that goes beyond mere consumption, so at Kotonoha, we recommend staying multiple nights.
We are offering a “special benefits for staying 3 nights in a row,” so please take advantage of it.
We also currently offer a free stay for one child under the age of 5.
This is to make it easier for families with small children to visit.
(Note: In this case, children’s futons will not be provided, so if necessary, please count them as guests.)
Itoshima’s beautiful ocean and mountains are full of fun and are sure to create lasting memories for your children. ♪
We hope you will come and visit Itoshima with your family.
Facility
Free facilities and equipment
The following facilities and equipment are available free of charge:
- Soryusui (Eco water purifier)
- Tea Bags & Coffee
- Organic Face Towels
- Hairdryer
- Earplugs
- Pocket Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioner
- Kitchen (Cooking utensils, rice cooker & seasonings)
- Toilet (Western style)
- Bathroom (Bathtub, shower & soaps)
*Bath towels, toothbrushes, and pajamas are not provided, so please bring your own.
Guest room “Ao” (A relaxing space with Hado-tatami mats and hemp charcoal plaster)
The guest room “Ao” is about 20㎡ Japanese-style room.
It is with Hado-tatami mats and hemp charcoal plaster wall, based on the concept of providing a whole new of relaxation.
You can sleep on a comfortable Japanese folding mattress(=Futon).
We have received a variety of positive feedback from those who have used the service as follows.
- I slept very well until morning!
- I woke up feeling so much more refreshed!
- My hands and feet felt warm!
- I felt calm for some reason!
- My breathing was really deep.
Please enjoy the room.
Max capacity for the room is 6 people.
(However, we think 3 to 4 people are suitable for the room.)
- It’s a private room, which can be used by one group. NOT dormitories.
- Although we do not provide meals, you can use the kitchen freely. There are also many excellent restaurants within walking distance that use Itoshima brand ingredients!
Dining room & Kitchen
You can use the dining room & kitchen freely.
You can cook and eat here.
We also provide a set of basic cooking utensils such as pots, a rice cooker, a toaster, a microwave, oil, seasonings, and crockery and cutlery such as plates, chopsticks, and spoons.
There is a supermarket called A-COOP nearby that also serves as a Farmers’ market, so you can get local fresh ingredients at low prices.
Bath room
Both shower and bathtub are available.
Please use soap, shampoo and conditioner freely.
The soap is an additive-free “Awa Omoi” that even cleans the environment into which it is discharged.
The shampoo and conditioner are from the organic “Herbanience” series, made from 100% natural ingredients.
We stock products that are kind to both the earth and the body.
Toilet
This is a Western style “warm seat” toilet.
Appearance
It’s conveniently located just a one-minute walk from JR Chikuzen-Maebara Station.
Our guesthouse is on 4th floor of the building.
There is no elevator, just stairs, but we can help you carry your luggage up and down, so please feel free to call us.
It’s good exercise ♪
About the room charge
*Capacity : 1- 6 persons
A room charge / 1 night
This is a room charge (consumption tax included).
It changes, depending on number of people.
Payment is required upon check-in.
It is ok to pay in cash or by credit card (VISA, Master, American Express, JCB).
*Prices in brackets are per person
This price applies to reservations confirmed after January 25, 2026. We have revised our prices to coincide with the introduction of our special “Hado-tatami” mats. Enjoy the extraordinary healing effects.
- 1 person・・・8,000 yen
- 2 persons・・・13,000 yen(6500 yen/person)
- 3 persons・・・18,000 yen(6000 yen/person)
- 4 persons・・・23,000 yen(5750 yen/person)
- 5 persons・・・28,000 yen(5600 yen/person)
- 6 persons・・・33,000yen(5500 yen/person)
- 7 persons・・・38,000 yen(5429 yen/person)
- 8 persons・・・43,000 yen(5375 yen/person)
*It’s more economical to stay with a larger group.
*If you are staying with 5 or more people, you can use the spare room (6 tatami mat Japanese-style room) for a total of 2 rooms. If you are staying with 1 to 4 people, you can use only 1 room (12 tatami mat Japanese-style room).
*In addition, in Fukuoka prefecture, from April 2020, an accommodation tax of 200 yen per person per night will be required.
*Prices in brackets are per person
This price applies to those whose reservations are confirmed by January 24, 2026.
- 1 person・・・6,800 yen
- 2 persons・・・11,500 yen(5750 yen/person)
- 3 persons・・・16,200 yen(5400 yen/person)
- 4 persons・・・20,900 yen(5225 yen/person)
- 5 persons・・・25,600 yen(5120 yen/person)
- 6 persons・・・30,300yen(5050 yen/person)
- 7 persons・・・35,000 yen(5000 yen/person)
- 8 persons・・・39,700 yen(4963 yen/person)
*It’s more economical to stay with a larger group.
*If you are staying with 5 or more people, you can use the spare room (6 tatami mat Japanese-style room) for a total of 2 rooms. If you are staying with 1 to 4 people, you can use only 1 room (12 tatami mat Japanese-style room).
*In addition, in Fukuoka prefecture, from April 2020, an accommodation tax of 200 yen per person per night will be required.
- A child under 5 years old is for free to stay.
However, in this case, mattress for a child will not be provided, so if necessary, please count them in the number of guests. - We have a discount offer for over 1 week stayers(10% discount).
About the cancellation fee
This is our cancellation policy.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
- On the day of your stay or no show:100% of the room charge
- On 1 day before, or 2 days before of your stay:100% of the room charge
- From 10 days before of your stay:50% of the room charge
There is no cancellation fee until 11 days before of your stay.
Check-in & Check-out time
Check-in:
16:00-21:00
Check-out:
10:00
- As we have flexible support such as luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, if necessary, please contact us.
Private parking & Coin-operated one
We have the private parking for only 1 car (No charge & advance reservation).
Then, we introduce the nearest coin-operated parking(Charge).
It is convenient for family & people traveling by rent-a-car.

Private parking
The parking space is only No.7 parking lot.
Please don’t park in other places.


Name:No.7 parking lot of Maebaru-Ekimae parking
Address:Near 2-1-1, Maebaru-chuo, Itoshima, Fukuoka
(※It takes only 1 minute by walk to Kotonoha!)
Parking Map:
https://goo.gl/maps/Ptnk5jvQMFJeKyYc8
Charge:For free
- We have only 1 private parking. So if you want to park the car, please ask us in advance. In some cases it may not be available.Thank you for your understanding.
Coin-operated parking
Name : Times Maebaru Daisan(タイムズ前原第3)
Address : 2-4, Maebaruchuo, Itoshima, Fukuoka
Parking Map:
https://goo.gl/maps/3h5ae4Sjen42
Price : 200yen/1 hour (normal)
<<Max: 500 yen (per 24hours after parking)>>
Paid service
We offer the following services for a fee.
Washing machine
It is available for 100 yen per one time. (Please note that there is no drying function)
You can also borrow hangers & pinches.
Bicycle rental

We have 8 cross bikes that are perfect for Itoshima tour.
(It’s NOT Electric bicycle.)
Since the transmission is also attached, you can enjoy cycling comfortably in the flat island of Itoshima.
You can easily go to the beachside♪
The price is “1800 yen / 1 bike & 1 day”.
For details, please refer to “Bicycle Rentals“.
Reservation Form to stay
We welcome your reservation.
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Itoshima Guesthouse Kotonoha
(糸島ゲストハウス 前原宿ことのは)
Adress(住所):2-1-21-4F, Maebaru-chuo, Itoshima, Fukuoka
(福岡県糸島市前原中央2-1-21 前原駅前ビル4F中央)
Phone:+81-90-7291-0767
Mail: itoshima.kotonoha@gmail.com
Map : Google Map
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