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Last Updated on December 9, 2025
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A warmhearted farm stay where nature and craftsmanship resonate
Located in the Shimogiri district of Mihara Village, Kochi Prefecture, Minshuku NOKO is a small countryside inn that hosts just one group per day. This farm-based guesthouse is known for its heartfelt hospitality and wholesome, handmade meals. The rice—organically grown Mihara rice—is cooked over a traditional wood-fired stove. The owner’s son makes tofu by hand, and the meals often include locally foraged ingredients like fresh wood ear mushrooms, offering a pure taste of the region. Time slows in this deep mountain hamlet, where guests can also experience activities such as brewing doburoku (cloudy sake) or crafting traditional straw sandals. Encounters with the host couple bring gentle joy, making this a restful stop that helps walkers quietly regain the energy to continue their journey.
Basic information
| Address | 576 Shitagiri, Mihara-mura, Hata-gun, Kochi |
| Phone number | 0880-46-2149 *Reception hours until 19:00 |
| Parking | 2 cars (free) |
| Number of room(s) | 1 room (Japanese style room) 1 group per day |
| Price | Room only : — With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : 7,700 yen |
| Website | — |
| Check-in | 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (free) Dryer: ✓ Available (free) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: ✕ Not accepted |
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Guests are drawn to the inn’s warm, home-like atmosphere and farm-based experience, which includes handcrafted meals made from local, organic ingredients. Reviews highlight the “organic Mihara rice cooked in a kamado stove,” “tofu made by the owner’s son,” and “locally grown fresh wood ear mushrooms,” describing the food as healthy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Located deep in the mountains, the inn is serene enough that even cell phone signals don’t reach, with many guests appreciating the slow, rural rhythm that allows for true relaxation. Guests also valued hands-on experiences, such as making doburoku (local sake) or crafting straw sandals, which helped them connect with local life and traditions. No negative reviews were found, and most visitors described NOKO as a “place to unwind and restore both body and spirit.”
