Renovated Old Folk House Guesthouse 'HOAN' Opens April 1st Near Kii-Tanabe Station, Wakayama, Offering a Luxurious Japanese Experience
Inbound Holdings Co., Ltd. opened 'HOAN,' a guesthouse renovated from a 60-year-old traditional folk house, near Kii-Tanabe Station in Wakayama on April 1, 2026. By regenerating regional assets, the facility aims to provide inbound tourists with an authentic Japanese experience focused on 'Wabi-sabi' and tranquility.
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Inbound Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka; CEO: Masaki Sakamoto), a provider of services for inbound tourists and guesthouse management, will open 'HOAN,' a guesthouse owned and renovated by Ocean Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masaho Fukuda), on April 1, 2026, in front of Kii-Tanabe Station in Wakayama Prefecture.
This initiative aims to revitalize traditional folk houses and vacant homes across Japan, connecting international travelers with local regions and spreading the 'waku-waku' (excitement) of travel nationwide.
Features of 'HOAN':
'HOAN' is a facility created by renovating a 60-year-old folk house. By utilizing the 'Wabi-sabi' aesthetic unique to traditional houses, it provides a space filled with typical Japanese serenity and 'yohaku' (empty space).
The stay is designed for guests to enjoy the time spent in the local area itself, rather than just visiting tourist spots, aiming to become a new travel choice for inbound tourists.
1. Beauty in Silence
The renovation preserves the original structure and texture of the folk house while streamlining the space. TVs are intentionally not installed to provide a 'stay experience away from the modern world,' allowing guests to savor the silence and the flow of time.
2. A Japanese Space Infused with Owner's Craftsmanship
The building features a long structure stretching towards the back, characteristic of Kyoto's machiya townhouses. At the rear, there is a small garden inspired by Karesansui (dry landscape) and a resting area, allowing guests to experience Japan's unique spatial art even within a limited frontage.
This initiative aims to revitalize traditional folk houses and vacant homes across Japan, connecting international travelers with local regions and spreading the 'waku-waku' (excitement) of travel nationwide.
Features of 'HOAN':
'HOAN' is a facility created by renovating a 60-year-old folk house. By utilizing the 'Wabi-sabi' aesthetic unique to traditional houses, it provides a space filled with typical Japanese serenity and 'yohaku' (empty space).
The stay is designed for guests to enjoy the time spent in the local area itself, rather than just visiting tourist spots, aiming to become a new travel choice for inbound tourists.
1. Beauty in Silence
The renovation preserves the original structure and texture of the folk house while streamlining the space. TVs are intentionally not installed to provide a 'stay experience away from the modern world,' allowing guests to savor the silence and the flow of time.
2. A Japanese Space Infused with Owner's Craftsmanship
The building features a long structure stretching towards the back, characteristic of Kyoto's machiya townhouses. At the rear, there is a small garden inspired by Karesansui (dry landscape) and a resting area, allowing guests to experience Japan's unique spatial art even within a limited frontage.