Orean view Taro's Accommodation

Translated by Google Translate Show original version. Moments from a great swimming beach and famous fish market, this cozy fully equipped suite sits among a view of Japan rarely seen by foreigners. Just outside Kitakyushu this area of Japan is quiet and beautiful, but convenient to public transport, local attractions and amenities.

The property is equipped with a large TV and beautiful Japanese wooden table. The traditional Japanese styling mixed with western tastes, this bedroom offers tatami and wood flooring and both beds and futons. In the winter time we have Kotatsu.

The room has two semi single beds that can be joined and 2 optional futons, comfortably sleeping four adults.

All common eating/cooking utensils and items are provided for use in the kitchen, which may be used by guests. The washing machine (powder too) is provided. Two Surf boards are free to use.

If you have further needs please ask us as we may be able to provide these items easily for you or at a small cost (baby cot, English/Japanese dictionary, etc.).

I will happily answer any and all questions via email throughout your plans and stay. As this is a family venture, my mum Kumiko and brother Jiro will be on site to help with your arrival as well.

If just looking at the beautiful ocean view off your balcony isn't enough, the area has an amazing array of attractions to keep you entertained. Moments from your front door is a lovely swimming beach, round the corner is a great market with fresh produce and a great variety of fish. Local attractions include a big water park (summer only), horse riding club, SCUBA diving (summer only), many good fishing spots and a cycling course along with beach.

Toto ichiba (in front of property) is good place to have break fast and lunch .They have cafe, restaurant, and BBQ area.

You must try this once, it is very traditional and exciting. For dinner time I recommend you to go the Japanese restaurant called "Senjyoujiki Gyoan". It's 4.5km away from property so you would need to use a car or bicycle. Once you get in the gate Kimono lades welcome you immediately. Full course starts from 4,000 yen.
Dinner is great but my favorite thing is their beautiful gardens and interior of the restaurant. You won't be disapointed. Taro's No 1 recommended Japanese restaurant around here. You must go.

The Ashiyagama no Sato "traditional tea pot museum" is a small museum surrounded by a beautiful traditional Japanese garden including a large Koi pond and Japanese tea houses. Within your entry fee is included a cup of real Japanese green tea.
20min by walk. Entry fee 500 yen. You must come here too.

Car parking is free and available if needed. Please park anywhere on the sea side of the building. Please do not park in the formal front of the building (not sea side).

If you come from Fukoka airport you can catch subway from airport to Hakata (Fukuoka)Station.（5min)
JR Hakata Station (Fukuoka) to Ongagawa staion (56 min)
You can catch a bus from JR Ongagawa Station to Natsuigahama (30min)
2 min walk to accommodation from Natsuigahama bus stop.)

Please note:
Only 4-5 bus are available a day.

---Week day---Infront of Ongagawa Sta to Natsuigahama Bus stop.

Ongagawa Sta 7:49 - Natsuigahama 8:19
Ongagawa Sta 11:00 - Natsuigahama 11:29
Ongagawa Sta 12:02 - Natsuigahama 12:32
Ongagawa Sta 19:08 - Natsuigahama 19:37

---Sat, Sun , Public holiday --- from Ongagawa Sta to Natsuigahama

Ongagawa Sta 9:50 - Natsuigahama 10:21
Ongagawa Sta 11:00 - Natsuigahama 11:31
Ongagawa Sta 18:58 - Natsuigahama 19:29

---Week day--- from Natsuigahama to Ongagawa Sta

Natsuigahama 6:16 - Ongagawa Sta 6:50
Natsuigahama 7:11 - Ongagawa Sta 7:46
Natsuigahama 10:11 - Ongagawa Sta 10:45
Natsuigahama 14:32 - Ongagawa Sta 15:05
Natsuigahama 17:30 - Ongagawa Sta 18:04

---Sat,Sun, Public Holiday--- from Natsuigahama Bus stop to Ongagawa Sta

Natsuigahama 8:59 - Ongagawa Sta 9:32
Natsuigahama 12:12 -Ongagawa Sta 12:45
Natsuigahama 14:11 - Ongagawa Sta 14:44

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We also offer a pick up service from Orio station for your convenience at One way 3,000 yen. Return 5,000 yen.

Ongagawa Station to Kokura Station ( 33 min)
If you want to go to Pusan (Korea) you can catch a ferry from Fukuoka
If you would like to hire a car from Fukuoka or Orio, Please let me know i will send you more info.

I can help you find things of special interest to you. If you have a hobby or favorite things to do or are interested in attending any local classes or community activities please let me know and I may be able to find something for you .

For example: a local Judo or Kendo club, Horse riding, Sailing, Scuba diving, the Paragliding club or even the local stamp club.
I know it's hard to find that info in English especially here, off the beaten track.

House rules

No smoking allowed.
Please keep the sea side window/door closed as much as possible.

We can provide a mobile WiFi connection for a fee, on request.(1,500 yen). You can take this outside of the room.


From March 2015 we start to charge 2,000 yen to rent per bicycle.
We realized we can not keep the bicycle next to the sea in good condition. It gets rust very quickly. Thank you very much for your understanding.