“A private Showa-era residence where Japanese wabi-sabi meets Scandinavian hygge, inviting you to stay as though you belong to the neighborhood.” A ten-minute walk from JR Akama Station, this exceptional retreat—with an authentic tea room and bar counter—sits quietly within an everyday residential neighborhood. The spacious counter kitchen and fireplace make the residence ideal for monthly and other extended stays. In this open, pet-friendly space, experience the most ordinary—and most luxurious—side of Japan, far beyond the guidebooks.
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Site: 487㎡ | Building: 199.8㎡ | 1–15 guests (pets welcome; restricted pet areas)
THE RITOMARU Residence Akama Fukuoka
THE RITOMARU Residence Akama Fukuoka accommodates up to 15 guests.
This late-Showa residence has been renovated in a Japandi style that blends Japanese wabi-sabi with Scandinavian hygge.
Enjoy a tea ceremony in the authentic tea room or sample local Munakata sake at the bar counter.
1st floor: two single beds and four futons in the lower-level Japanese room / 2nd floor: three futons in each of two Japanese rooms
Relax with ritomaru’s original bath amenities.
The spacious living and dining room features a fireplace for cozy winter gatherings. Local Munakata sake can also be arranged for the bar counter.
Experience tea ceremony in the authentic tea room or linger over local sake at the bar. Beyond the residence, explore Akama-juku, the old Karatsu Kaido, and the deep history of the Munakata–Akama area.
“Stay as though you belong to the neighborhood.”
The traditional Japanese exterior remains, while wabi-sabi and Scandinavian hygge create a seamless sense of comfort.
A true late-Showa Japanese home infused with Scandinavian minimalism and the beauty of Japandi. This private residence in a quiet neighborhood near historic Akama invites you to forget the clock. THE RITOMARU Residence Akama Fukuoka is a private residence designed for living within an unvarnished side of Japan. Its authentic tea room and bar counter sit within a harmonious blend of historic structure and refined modern design. Once lined with breweries and merchant houses, Akama now moves to the gentle rhythm of daily life. Step outside to schoolchildren’s voices and the scent of morning from neighboring homes—moments no guidebook can capture. Inside, settle your mind in the stillness of the tea room, then share stories over local Munakata sake at night. Listen to firewood crackle in winter and watch the seasons shift through the garden—a stay that becomes a true pause for the soul. With monthly and extended stays available, you may arrive as a traveler and gradually feel like a resident. With every night, your affection for the town and Japanese culture deepens. Here is the most ordinary—and most luxurious—way to experience everyday Akama from the best seat in town.
*This property is in a quiet residential neighborhood. Please keep voices, television, and other household noise low after 9:00 p.m.
THE RITOMARU Residence Akama Fukuoka
1-6-7 Tsuchiana, Munakata, Fukuoka 811-4183, Japan
MAIL:info-residence@ritomaru.co.jp
TEL:050-8886-0515
LINE:ritomaru ritomaru | RITOMARU ( @919igmbu )
About 15 minutes by car from the Wakamiya Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. Please use the property’s private parking area.
• Train: About 32 minutes from JR Kokura Station to JR Akama Station by rapid service. • Walk: About 10 minutes (700 m) from the north exit of JR Akama Station.
• Train: About 34 minutes from JR Hakata Station to JR Akama Station by rapid service. • Walk: About 10 minutes (700 m) from the north exit of JR Akama Station.
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