Nakochi: The Traditional Ochiai Village Cottage
Situated within the historic Ochiai Village, which is renowned for its traditional lifestyle, terraced farm plots, and winding footpaths, Nakochi is a recently restored Meiji era farm house with a broad view across the settlement. In 2005 Ochiai was distinguished by the government as a special historic preservation district, and many homes have been refurbished to reflect this heritage.
Yoga at Nakochi takes place in the large main room of the house upon tatami mats looking out into the valley. Some antiques are arranged around the space, and glass doors across the front allow for a beautiful view, but they can be pulled open wide when the weather is pleasant.
Nakochi also serves as an event space for various activities including soba making, star gazing, and tea ceremony, and on weekends it is also a cafe that serves delicious set lunch meals using various local ingredients. Also known by its subtitle of "Life Share Cottage", more information about Nakochi can be found on its website at http://nakochi.site44.com/
It is also possible to stay in Ochiai Village in one of the several restored thatched roof farmhouses with the Tougenkyo-Iya cooperative. For information about reserving your own classic home for the night, please check their website at http://www.tougenkyo-iya.jp/index_en.html
Ochiai Village is located by car about 5-10 minutes from Kyojo, and 10-15 minutes from Ryugugake Cottages. Nakochi is in appoximately the center of the village, about halfway up the hillside and near to San-jo Shrine. From the roadside parking, Nakochi is less than a one minute walk down a path.
Cost for a 75minute yoga lesson with after class relaxation and tea (approximately 2 hours total time) is 7000yen for two people, and 2000yen for each additional person. There is space for a maximum of five people to participate.
**Please Note: Yoga can be reserved here on any day based on availability, but on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays Nakochi usually operates as a cafe for lunchtime. Therefore on these days yoga can not be reserved until after 4:00 PM. Please contact for deatials on specific dates.
It is also possible to stay in Ochiai Village in one of the several restored thatched roof farmhouses with the Tougenkyo-Iya cooperative. For information about reserving your own classic home for the night, please check their website at http://www.tougenkyo-iya.jp/index_en.html
Ochiai Village is located by car about 5-10 minutes from Kyojo, and 10-15 minutes from Ryugugake Cottages. Nakochi is in appoximately the center of the village, about halfway up the hillside and near to San-jo Shrine. From the roadside parking, Nakochi is less than a one minute walk down a path.
Cost for a 75minute yoga lesson with after class relaxation and tea (approximately 2 hours total time) is 7000yen for two people, and 2000yen for each additional person. There is space for a maximum of five people to participate.
**Please Note: Yoga can be reserved here on any day based on availability, but on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays Nakochi usually operates as a cafe for lunchtime. Therefore on these days yoga can not be reserved until after 4:00 PM. Please contact for deatials on specific dates.
