tehen
Surrounded by sunlit rice fields in the historic village, tehen is a 150-year-old farmhouse where guests can experience the slower rhythms of rural Kyoto.
Named after the Japanese radical “tehen,” associated with the hand and craftsmanship, the house was created as a place for seasonal living, gathering, and hands-on experiences rooted in everyday life.
A House Shaped by Many Hands
Originally believed to have belonged to a village headman, the farmhouse has been carefully restored using local timber and materials connected to the region.
Throughout the house, guests will find furniture and objects carrying local stories — from pieces inherited from a nearby closed school to furniture and small architectural works created by students from around the world who have collaborated with ROOTS over the years.
Rather than a polished luxury stay, tehen offers a space where traces of everyday rural life and human connection remain visible.
Spaces to Gather and Slow Down
The house features three guest rooms in addition to a spacious shared living area, accommodating up to 10 guests.
A large traditional earthen-floor doma serves as the heart of the house, complete with a wood-fired pizza oven where guests can enjoy making pizzas or baking bread together.
The farmhouse also includes three toilets, a modern bath, and a traditional Goemon-style bath heated by firewood.
The spacious sauna, accommodating up to six people at once, offers a quiet and immersive way to unwind after a day spent in the forests and villages of Keihoku.
Enhance Your Stay
Make your stay at tehen even more memorable with these optional experiences.
Wood-Fired Goemon Bath
Experience a traditional Japanese bath heated by firewood. Inspired by the nostalgic baths often seen in Japanese countryside homes, the Goemon bath offers a uniquely relaxing way to unwind while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of rural Kyoto.
10,000 JPY per group (+ tax)
Private Sauna
Reconnect with nature in our spacious wood-fired sauna. Surrounded by the sounds of the countryside, it's a chance to slow down, sweat, and reset at your own pace.
20,000 JPY per group (+ tax)
Cooking Together
The kitchen combines traditional details such as vintage Japanese tiles with modern functionality, creating a warm and welcoming space for shared meals and seasonal cooking experiences.
Cooking utensils
Rice cooker, refrigerator, microwave, cutting board, knife, plates, cups, chopsticks, cutlery, induction cooker, wine opener, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, wet towels, wine glasses
*Basic cooking facilities are provided, so if you wish to cook, please bring your own ingredients.
Seasoning
Salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, rice oil, Mirin, Sake
Others
Coffee, tea
Dining options
For those who would like additional support or a more immersive food experience, several meal options are available.
BBQ Set Rental
A BBQ equipment set is available for ¥3,000 per group (+tax).
The set includes charcoal, a BBQ grill, tongs, and cooking grates. Ingredients are not included.
For ¥3,500 per person (+tax), we can also prepare a selection of local meats and seasonal vegetables for BBQ.
The set typically includes approximately 200g of meat per person, featuring local game and regional meats such as venison, pork, and chicken, along with fresh vegetables from the area.
Sake Lees Hot Pot Set
During colder seasons, guests may choose a traditional sake lees hot pot set instead of BBQ.
For ¥2,500 per person (+tax), we prepare ingredients and soup stock using local miso and sake kasu (sake lees), offering a warming meal rooted in regional food culture.
Wood-Fired Pizza Oven
Guests may also use tehen’s wood-fired pizza oven for ¥6,000 per group (+tax).
Staff will prepare the fire and oven in advance. Guests are asked to bring and prepare their own ingredients for toppings and dough.
Catering Options
Catering can also be arranged with local cooks and chefs who create meals inspired by the landscapes and seasonal ingredients of satoyama life.
Pricing typically starts from around ¥3,000 per person (+tax), depending on the menu and style of dining.
A simpler home-style catering option prepared by one of our staff members is also available from approximately ¥2,000 per person (+tax). Menus vary by season and may include Japanese, Chinese, or Asian-inspired dishes.
Breakfast catering is available from approximately ¥1,500 per person (+tax).
Practical Information
Sleeping Arrangements
tehen can accommodate up to 10 guests.
The house includes:
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3 beds
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5 futon sets
During the colder months, electric blankets and room heaters are available to ensure a comfortable stay.
Bath & Amenities
The following amenities are provided:
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Shampoo
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Conditioner
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Body soap
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Bath towels
Please bring your own:
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Toothbrush
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Sleepwear / pajamas
Optional Facilities
The following facilities are available as optional add-ons:
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Sauna: ¥20,000 per group (+tax)
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Goemon Bath: ¥10,000 per group (+tax)
Please let us know in advance if you would like to use either facility during your stay.
Children
Children aged 5 and under may stay free of charge when sharing bedding with parents or guardians.
Please note that the accommodation tax (¥400 per person) still applies.
ROOTS THE HOME -tehen- (from 2 persons)
 ROOTS THE HOME -tehen- |  ROOTS THE HOME -tehen- |
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 ROOTS THE HOME -tehen- |  Storage and classic washing place |
 Storage |  Storage |
 Living room |  Guest room |
 Guest room |  Guest room |
 Engawa and Japanese garden |  Japanese garden |
 Goemon buro (Wood fired bath room) |  Bathroom |
 Bathroom |  Washing room |
 Kitchen |
Description:
Located in a beautiful farmland area, [tehen] is a perfect accommodation to have a completely relaxed time. We offer health retreat tourism and meditation programs. Our goal is to provide an escape from everyday life, to be immersed in total relaxing experiences, to loosen up yourself and connect in harmony with nature.Tehen, meaning a “hand” in Japanese, is a special place to stay where people have gathered and brought their own “hand-made” crafts, artworks to exhibit or “hand-cooked” food for events.. The place is used for accommodation, as well as an event space for music, screening, retreat programs, or even local marche.
[tehen] Farm House -accommodate up to 8 people.
Amenities and Details:
Wifi, parking(up to 8 cars), kitchen(general cooking equipment and plates, rice cooker, refrigerator, kettle, toaster ), air conditioner, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, shampoo and soap, hairdryer and towels, toothbrush, washing machine and laundry detergent
No smoking in the property
Check-in 3pm, Check-out 10am
1 night stay (whole house rent) from 33,000 yen/ 2 persons
* Above is per person price, excluding meals and admission fee. * 10% consumption tax will be added on total fee. * 5,000 yen discount for an under 15-year-old guest for all stay plans. Free of charge for children under 3 years old.
SATOYAMA STAY PLAN
* The price doesn’t include meals nor admission fee. * 10 % consumption tax will be added to total fee.
* One-Day Experience is intended from 2 persons. (1person booking available but charged 2 persons).
* 5,000 yen discount for guests under 15 years old for stay plan. Free of charge for Children under 3 years old.
* Booking is available 2 days prior to your experience day (by website or mail).