Kagoshima · Yamada

Connect.
Remember.
Come home to yourself.

A small community space born from a Japanese home
with more than 150 years of history.
A place where people connect, where the present meets what is yet to come,
and where we reconnect with ourselves.

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A PLACE TO SIMPLY BE

Nakama no Ie

A time when the heart can soften—
familiar,
and gentle.

Nakama no Ie is a place where people connect with one another, where land meets memory, where the present meets what is yet to come—and where we reconnect with ourselves.

We hope that simply being here lets you breathe a little more deeply. This place is quietly open, not for a chosen few, but for anyone moving through everyday life.

The restored stone room and old timber beams

Our Story

Transforming what we inherited into a new form, and carrying it into the future.

This house has stood here for more than 150 years—perhaps much longer.

“People have always gathered here. It should become a community space for local people. We should welcome visitors from overseas, too.”

These hopes were passed down by the previous generation who cared for this home. With the ideas and generous help of many people, those hopes gradually took shape. In early summer 2022, the old house was given new life as Nakama no Ie.

The name holds two meanings: Nakama, the family name once carried by those who lived here, and nakama, the Japanese word for the companions who now gather around this place.

Five Pillars

Five simple acts
we hold dear

Clothing, Food, Home, Prayer and Play—small yet essential parts of what it means to live.

Clothing

Choosing natural materials and dressing in a way that feels true to who we are.

for my spirit

Food

Nourishing the body gently and finding comfort through food.

for my body

Home

Cultivating everyday life and a place where we truly belong.

for my place

Prayer

Making time to quiet the heart.

time for inner peace

Play

Rediscovering the freedom and delight of simply having fun.

play in joy and freedom

The garden seen through the living room windows

Connect with nature.
Connect with yourself.

Open to You

A place for
what you long to try.

Is there something you have been longing to create or share?
Perhaps it can begin here.

Live music Workshops Talks & gatherings Classes Food events Art exhibitions Retreats Weddings Photography Small markets

Discover past and upcoming gatherings →

Spaces

Four spaces to gather

Living room and kitchen opening visually onto the garden

Living Room with Kitchen

Up to 20 guests

A warm, light-filled room overlooking the garden. The wider presentation shows how the interior connects to the landscape. Well suited to workshops, classes and intimate gatherings.

Former Stable

Up to 30 guests · shoes permitted

An open earthen-floor space where original beams and stonework remain. Suited to music, exhibitions and larger gatherings.

Two-storey Stone Storehouse

Kitchen and water facilities

A quiet, atmospheric setting for gallery exhibitions or a one-day café.

The house within its satoyama surroundings

Outdoor Space

3 wooden decks · water facilities

An open space at the foot of the wooded hill. Photographs from several viewpoints show the wider setting around the house, with decks for barbecues, camping and time spent outdoors.

Rental Guide

Using the space

Choose a single space or open up several areas, depending on how you would like to spend your time here.

Single space · hourly per hour¥2,000

Single space · full day 9:00–17:00¥10,000

Whole venue (spaces 1, 2 & 4) per day¥30,000

Facilities: Kitchens with hob and refrigerator; tables and chairs
Climate control: Heating and air conditioning in spaces 1 and 2
Seminars: Projector available upon request
Parking: Approximately 30 vehicles

Availability

Tell us your
preferred dates

Rather than publishing a calendar, we ask for your preferred dates and plans, then confirm availability with you directly.

You are welcome to contact us even if your schedule is still flexible.

01

Send your preferred dates

Let us know your first and second choices, along with how you hope to use the space.
02

We check availability

We review the dates and details of your request.
03

Confirmation

We will reply with the next steps. Submitting the form does not finalize a booking.

Ask about your dates

Access

Visit us

Our old Japanese house rests in the peaceful surroundings of Yamada, Kagoshima.

615 Yamada-cho
Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 891-0104, Japan

Parking is available for approximately 30 vehicles.

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Visit & Contact

What would you like
to create here?

615 Yamada-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima, Japan

Your idea does not need to be fully formed. We would be happy to hear what is in your heart.

Nakama no Ie Instagram ↗ Owner's Instagram ↗ Enquiry form ↗

Connect.Remember.Come home to yourself.

A time when the heart can soften—familiar,and gentle.