Nokishita Toshokan B&B
ABOUT NOKISHITA TOSHOKAN B&B
Reflection and Renewal
Nokishita Toshokan B&B is a sanctuary for reflection and renewal — a home under the eaves where inner journeys begin. Each room carries a living theme of the house: gratitude, presence, and connection.
Together, the three guest rooms form a gentle pathway rather than simply a place to stay. The original library created by my grandmother now serves as a shared lounge —
a welcoming space where guests can exchange stories, find the courage to release old narratives, and feel inspired to begin writing new ones.
Our meals are a nourishing blend of Japanese and Western home cooking,
healthy and heart-warming, feeding both body and spirit.
Our Accommodations
Experience Authenticity and Comfort
At Nokishita Toshokan B&B, we offer more than just a place to stay -
we provide an immersive experience where every room tells a story.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a rejuvenating yoga escape, or an enriching cultural adventure, our accommodations blend traditional charm, artisanal craftsmanship, and modern comfort to create a memorable stay.
The Harvest Room
A six-tatami traditional Japanese room in a quiet corner of the house, facing south with a gentle view of the mountain ridge that holds the village. The space reflects the essence of Japanese minimalism — serene, simple, and deeply grounding.
Tatami flooring and soft natural light create a warm, contemplative atmosphere. The walls are finished in white natural plaster, crafted by a local artisan, bringing subtle texture and harmony to the room. The space is adorned with the red wedding kimono once worn by my mother, carrying a sense of lineage, gratitude, and quiet abundance.
Approx. 10.9 m² / 117 sq ft (6 hondatami)
Portable heater & fan / Sleeps up to 2 guests
The Stillness Room
A bright six-tatami-equivalent room with original wooden-board flooring and soft daylight streaming in. It is the sunniest room in the house, facing south with a beautiful view toward the hillside and eastern mountain slope — a space that feels open, hopeful, and quietly alive.
The walls are finished in white natural plaster, hand-crafted by a local artisan, allowing the room to breathe while adding a gentle, earthy texture. A traditional men’s kimono decorates the room, echoing stories of craft, heritage, and the threads that connect people across generations.
Approx. 10.9 m² / 117 sq ft (6 hondatami)
Portable heater & fan / Sleeps up to 2 guests
The Thread Room
A bright six-tatami-equivalent room with original wooden-board flooring and soft daylight streaming in. It is the sunniest room in the house, facing south with a beautiful view toward the hillside and eastern mountain slope — a space that feels open, hopeful, and quietly alive.
The walls are finished in white natural plaster, hand-crafted by a local artisan, allowing the room to breathe while adding a gentle, earthy texture. A traditional men’s kimono decorates the room, echoing stories of craft, heritage, and the threads that connect people across generations.
Approx. 10.9 m² / 117 sq ft (6 hondatami)
Portable heater & fan / Sleeps up to 2 guests
Our Services
Nokishita Toshokan is more than a bed & breakfast.
It is a living place of learning, retreat, and relationship — a home that supports both rest and meaningful transformation.
Rooted in rural Japan and shaped by years of teaching, hosting, and community building, we offer a range of experiences designed to meet guests where they are, whether they come to rest, explore, study, or realign their life direction.
Bed & Breakfast Stay
Our B&B welcomes guests seeking quiet, comfort, and simplicity. Thoughtfully designed rooms, nourishing home-cooked meals, and the surrounding forested landscape invite deep rest and a slower rhythm of living.
Yoga Classes, Retreats & Teacher Trainings
Nokishita Toshokan is the home base for our yoga offerings, including:
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Small-group yoga classes
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Seasonal retreats
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Residential Yoga Teacher Trainings (RYT)
Our approach blends therapeutic yoga, mindful movement, breathwork, and seasonal wisdom, creating a grounded and embodied learning environment.
True Wealth (Artisan & Cultural) Tours
We curate intimate artisan tours that connect guests with the land and people of the region — including local craftspeople, artists, farmers, educators and community builders. These experiences offer a glimpse into rural Japanese life and the values of care, patience, and craftsmanship. Life
True Wealth Manifesting Coaching (Details coming soon!)
For guests seeking deeper reflection, we offer one-on-one life coaching and sessions such as "vision board making" and "the 3 most important questions" to turn off your logical mind and visualise what you truly desire at your soul level. These conversations support clarity, transition, and personal inquiry — whether you are navigating change, seeking direction, or simply listening more closely to yourself.
Homestay & Long-Stay Programs
Our homestay programs are designed for guests who wish to stay longer and live more closely with the rhythms of the house and village. Ideal for creatives, students, practitioners, and those in transition, these stays invite participation, presence, and connection rather than consumption.
Hugo et Léo — Artisan Bakery
Just a short walk from Nokishita Toshokan, Hugo et Léo is our small neighborhood bakery, where bread is made slowly, by hand, and in rhythm with the seasons. We bake with stone-ground spelt flour and natural fermentation, creating breads and pastries that are nourishing, digestible, and deeply comforting.
For our guests, Hugo et Léo is more than a bakery — it is a morning ritual, a place of warmth and conversation, and a simple reminder that care and attention can be tasted.
A Shared Thread
Across all that we offer, the intention is the same:
to create a safe, human-scaled space where people can slow down, reconnect, and move forward with greater awareness.
Whether you join us for a night, a retreat, or a longer chapter, Nokishita Toshokan invites you into a shared story — one shaped by gratitude, presence, and connection.