About us
Hello there!
We are your hosts, and owners of Mauna Lani, Tida House and Suiba Café.
We are sticking to original handmade. We built every single part of it with our hands from the process.
We hope many more guests from all over the worlds will stay and enjoy in our handmade cottage.
And it will be so great to share the stories of different culture and life.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
Yuka and Yuya Takahashi
About our homes
These handmade straw-bale houses were built with locally sourced materials and traditional techniques. They combine rustic charm with the necessary amenities to enjoy the beauty and simplicity of staying in a handmade straw-bale house.
Suiba stays are the right option for everyone. Whether you're seeking a quiet place where you can completely focus, or a warm place to relax at night after a long day exploring and admiring Hokkaido's exciting landscapes.
Our unique and cozy houses in the Japanese mountains are where you can relax and get in sync with the earth.
Sustainability
Our biggest wish is for our children to grow in a green and fair world. Straw-bale construction is an eco-friendly building method, as it utilizes natural and locally sourced materials.
Comfort
The natural materials used for the construction, provide a well-insulated atmosphere, which helps to keep the interior warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As well, you will find all the necessary amenities to enjoy the place and its surroundings.
Atmosphere
Our homes are have a cozy and unique design in Japan. Straw-bale houses are handmade, so they offer a one-of-a-kind design and aesthetic, and ours are among the best you’ll find out there.
Nature
Our houses are built close to rural and natural environments, providing an opportunity to reconnect with nature and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Welcome to Okhotsk!
Okhotsk is home to beautiful, unspoiled nature. You can enjoy the beautiful flower gardens of the Abashiri-Shari and Engaru-Monbetsu areas in spring and autumn. You can also enjoy the splendid scenery of the Shiretoko National Park and have exciting experiences there throughout the year.
However, the really great adventure happens from early February to late March, when the drift ice reaches the coastline of Okhotsk, during that period, you can take the icebreaker ship cruises in the frozen sea to see the drift ice up close.
There are plenty of experiences you can have in the area. From May to October, you'll be just a 90-minute car trip away from getting on a whale watching tour. If you're not keen on boats, you can visit Abashiri Prison, Japan’s once most feared prison or spend a day exploring around Lake Akan, where you can enjoy hot springs and spectacular views. Ainu Kotan, the villages of the Ainu people, indigenous to Hokkaido, will show you a part of Japan that's not often seen.
