About GAMP HOUSE
― A traditional house inn where people connect and hearts unwind. ―
GAMP HOUSE is Iwaki City’s first farmhouse-style guesthouse,
restored from a traditional thatched-roof house originally built during the Edo period, Kyōhō era.
TADA, the village head who has continued to care for this house,
started this guesthouse out of a desire to create a safe place for the region affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
and for young people struggling with uncertainty in their hearts.
“GAMP” stands for “Go At My Pace”—a reminder to live life at your own rhythm.
There’s no air conditioning, partitions, or modern conveniences,
but in their place, conversations naturally arise around the irori hearth,
and the distance between people gently shrinks.
This is a place where anyone can rediscover themselves, surrounded by the flow of unhurried, natural time.
Stay Experience in a Traditional House
― Moments Around the Irori ―
A stay at GAMP HOUSE is a time to feel warmth, rather than convenience.
At dusk, the irori fire is lit, and all guests gather around a single table.
Even people meeting for the first time soon laugh together like family—
there is a unique, welcoming atmosphere here.
Chatting with the elders, sharing stories with travelers,
and spending the night surrounded by nature.
By putting aside your smartphone and freeing your mind,
the clamor of daily life gradually drifts away.
The over 280-year-old traditional house tells the story of the simple happiness of people supporting one another.
GAMP HOUSE is a place that reminds us of this very “foundation” of life.
Moments Around the Irori
Guests gather around a single fire and talk together like family.
It is a moment when conversations and smiles arise naturally.
encuentros with Local Grandpas & Grandmas
It feels as warm as returning to your childhood home.
Through old stories and home-cooked dishes, you can truly feel the warmth of people.
Encounters with Travelers
Interact with guests from both Japan and abroad, sharing cultures and values.
Chance encounters turn into lasting memories.
How to Enjoy Your Stay
― Where nature, daily life, and people come together.
A day spent at GAMP. ―
The charm of GAMP HOUSE goes beyond simply staying overnight.
Here, the experiences found in everyday life help soothe and refresh your mind.
In the morning, touch the soil in the fields;
at noon, feel the breeze on the engawa veranda;
in the evening, gather around the irori hearth and share stories—
the accumulation of these moments lights a quiet flame deep within the heart.
Experience the blessings of nature through farm activities, learn about life in a traditional house,
and sometimes share laughter with travelers and locals.
This stay is not about “having to do” something, but about simply “feeling” and experiencing.
Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life,
and spend some time at GAMP reconnecting with your own rhythm.
Farm Experience
Connect with nature through sowing and harvesting.
The taste of vegetables you’ve grown with your own hands is truly exceptional.
Natural Life
Relax on the veranda, feeling the breeze.
The luxury of doing nothing soothes the mind.
Irori Community
Gather around the irori hearth and share stories with locals and travelers.
The warmth of the fire naturally brings people together.
Local Attractions
Sea, mountains, hot springs, and amusement spots—
Iwaki offers adventures shaped by the harmony between nature and city life.
Accommodation Rooms
— Experience life with an irori hearth, right here in your stay. —
At GAMP HOUSE, you can experience traditional “home life” in a historic house that has stood since the Edo period.
An open space separated by shoji screens instead of walls,
evenings spent around the irori hearth—
it feels as if you have become part of a family.
There are three types of rooms: Large Japanese Room, Small Japanese Room, and Shared Room.
Simple designs that can be chosen according to the number of guests and purpose,
each room filled with the scent of wood and the sounds of the wind.
There is no air conditioning or heating; guests experience the natural temperature of the house.
This is the “essence of living” that GAMP HOUSE values.
More than convenience, it’s the closeness between people—
an experience that leaves a quiet warmth in your heart.
Large Japanese Room (1–4 Guests)
A spacious Japanese-style room ideal for families or groups.
Located close to the irori hearth living area, it’s perfect for relaxed time together.
Small Japanese Room (1–2 Guests)
A quiet space for reflection and rest.
Soft light filtering through the shoji screens brings a sense of calm to your heart.
Shared Room (1–6 guests)
A shared room where travelers and students from Japan and abroad gather,
recommended for a stay filled with the warmth of human connection.
Availability & Rates Calendar (External Booking)
— Select an Available Date and Book Immediately —
Reservations are made through the secure external booking system (RCbooking) and will be confirmed after the details have been reviewed.
宿泊日程を選択すると、空室状況と料金を確認できます。
Options such as breakfast and dinner can also be selected at the time of booking.
Your reservation will be confirmed on an external website.
Clicking “Proceed to Reservation” will open RCbooking in a new tab, where you can complete your booking.
GAMP Chaya Restaurant
― Gentle Japanese meals that nurture both mind and body. ―
Gampu Chaya is a restaurant that serves gentle Japanese cuisine, made without additives or chemical seasonings.
Using seasonal vegetables from Iwaki and naturally cultivated rice from Gampu Farm,
guests can enjoy handmade dishes that change with the seasons.
With our accommodation plans, you can include breakfast (omakase breakfast) and dinner (omakase dinner).
Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 7:30 AM, and dinner from 7:00 to 7:30 PM.
If you wish to have meals outside of these times, please consult us in advance.
In addition, meal-only use is available with a reservation made by the day before.
All uses as lunch, izakaya, or café are also by prior reservation only (by the day before).
Gather around the irori hearth, sharing smiles and conversation—
enjoy the time where people connect with one another through the simple act of eating.
Chef’s Choice Breakfast: 7:00–8:00
A gentle breakfast made with naturally grown rice and seasonal vegetables—
the perfect way to begin a balanced and nourishing day.
Lunch (11:00–13:00)
A seasonal lunch featuring the blessings of the GAMP Farm.
Our handmade Japanese side dishes and warm miso soup are especially popular.
Dinner / Izakaya: 19:00–20:00 / until 23:00
Gather around the irori and enjoy moments of smiles and conversation.
We welcome you with handmade dishes prepared using local ingredients.
Café (7:00–23:00)
A relaxing café open to both guests and visitors. Enjoy a peaceful moment with tea and homemade sweets.
With heartfelt gratitude in every “Itadakimasu.”
Enjoy the blessings of the season and the gentle flavors of homemade dishes, once again by the irori fire.
All items require a reservation by the previous day.
Visitor Information & Access
― Information for a comfortable and relaxing time in our peaceful satoyama. ―
GAMP HOUSE is an accommodation facility that makes use of a traditional house over 280 years old.
While cherishing the wisdom of life from the past, we provide an experience of living as close to nature as possible.
Comfort is ensured not through the latest equipment, but through the clever ways people and nature interact.
The house features a guest kitchen, an irori community space, a bathroom, washrooms, and toilets, all freely available for use.
Parking is also provided (6 spaces, free, first-come-first-served).
The nearest station is JR Jōban Line Kusano Station (about a 15-minute walk), and Iwaki Station is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Because we are surrounded by nature, the temperature, sounds, and light change with the seasons and the time of day.
Please enjoy your time living at GAMP, embracing even these gentle shifts in the environment.
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Accommodation Facilities
A guest kitchen, irori hearth, bath, washroom, and toilets are available.
All facilities are free for you to use at any time.
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Parking
Free parking spaces for 6 vehicles are available (first come, first served).
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Access
About a 15-minute walk from Kusanō Station on the JR Jōban Line / about a 10-minute drive from Iwaki Station.
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Others
We also offer drinks for purchase, psychological counseling, and consultation regarding relocation.
Important Information for Your Stay
- If you wish to join any farm activities (such as sowing, harvesting, or grass cutting), please let us know in advance.
- The rooms are separated only by shoji doors, so sound can travel easily.
- There is no heating or air-conditioning. Please enjoy your stay while feeling the natural temperature of the environment.
- As this is a historical building, please handle the facilities and furniture with care.
- Smoking is permitted only in the designated area at the entrance.
- For check-ins after 9:00 p.m., please contact us in advance.
If we do not hear from you, the entrance will be locked.
Photo Gallery
― Feel the moments of GAMP through photographs. ―
Time at GAMP HOUSE flows slowly and peacefully.
The irori hearth fire, the soil of the fields, light filtering through shoji screens, steam rising from morning meals—
all of these tell the story of life here.
Our photo gallery showcases snapshots that capture these quiet, everyday moments.
Smiling guests, seasonal landscapes, homemade dishes, and the starry night sky.
Each one is a precious record of the time spent at GAMP.
Through these photos, we invite you to feel the warmth and living spirit of this place.
Next, it will be your memories that join this album.
Reservations & Inquiries
― Please feel free to reach out.
Take each step at your own pace. ―
At GAMP HOUSE, we are always happy to accept reservations and inquiries for stays, experiences, and meals.
“What kinds of rooms are available?” “Can I use only the experiences or meals?”—
even small questions are welcome. Please feel free to contact us.
In addition to phone or email, you can also apply easily through our dedicated online form.
Our staff will assist you with sincerity and attentive care.