01 / UPSTAIRS
The tatami room
Shoes off, shoulders down. An eight-mat Japanese-style room for tea, conversation, reading and small gatherings.
A field note from Shonan, JapanA little closer
to nature.
Sea views, winding paths, and a house
where the day can linger a little longer.
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01 / FIRST, A WALK ABOVE THE SEA
Big skies.
Small discoveries.
Bring your curiosity. Leave a little time.Welcome to Shonandaira, a hill between Hiratsuka and Oiso on Japan’s Shonan coast. Look south to Sagami Bay and the Pacific, west to Mount Fuji and Hakone, and across the city towards the Kanto Plain.
Take in the view. Follow a leafy path. Stop for coffee. Then wander down to Komayama Sansou, about a ten-minute walk away.
Around 180 m above the sea · Views depend on the weather
Follow the view.
Then follow your feet.
On a clear day, the panorama stretches from the coast to distant mountains. In spring, cherry blossoms soften the paths; in autumn, the woodland changes colour.
Make room for a café stop at the hilltop rest house. Enjoy the view over a meal or pancakes, and check the café’s current opening hours before you visit.
Start here
Up to the hill
Find your favourite view.
About 10 minutes on foot
Through the green
Let the landscape come with you.
Stay a little longer
Into the house
Tea, conversation, time together.
A place for the rest
of your day.
02 / WELCOME TO KOMAYAMA SANSOU
Make yourself
a little more at home.
A house in the trees, with two upstairs rooms and an outdoor BBQ area available for gatherings by prior arrangement. Come together after a walk, share a pot of tea, or plan a small workshop.
02 / UPSTAIRS
The sitting room
A table, chairs and room for ideas. A relaxed setting for workshops, meetings and time with friends.
03 / OUTDOORS
The garden BBQ
Good company, fresh air and something on the grill. Ask us about equipment, food, fire use and wet-weather plans.
The house is also a home for small publishing projects and bodywork seminars — a place to share stories, learn and spend time together.
A few more little corners to discover…
A DETOUR THROUGH TIME
There are stories
at the foot of this hill.
Nearby Oiso is known for historic villas and gardens associated with leaders of the Meiji era, and for its pioneering place in Japan’s seaside bathing culture.
At the southern foot of Mount Koma, Takaku Shrine and local traditions recall ancient connections across the sea to the Korean peninsula. Add a town walk to your hillside day.
03 / FIND YOUR WAY HERE
From the station,
take the slow road up.
Start at the north exit of JR Hiratsuka Station. Buses towards Shonandaira bring you close to the house; Shonandaira Fujimi bus stop is about a minute’s walk away.
We’ll help you choose the right bus and walking route when you enquire. Services and stops vary, so please check the latest timetable before travelling.
From the hillAbout 10 minutes on foot
Before you comePlease arrange venue use in advance
On the pathsExpect slopes and steps
Bus stop, timetable & walking route
Original local guides in Japanese. Ask us for help planning your journey.
Hiratsuka Station bus terminal ↗Timetable guide — check current services ↗
Walk from the bus stop ↗
LITTLE MOMENTS, COLLECTED
Pages from the guestbook.
Rooms, garden corners, shared tables.
A small glimpse of life around the house.
LET’S PLAN SOMETHING SIMPLE
Good days start
with a hello.
Tell us your preferred date, group size and what you have in mind.
We’ll reply with availability, prices, capacity and practical details.
komayamasansou@gmail.com
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