Country Life Experiences at an Old Waterwheel Village

A waterwheel village cottage in the midst of autumnal foliage.

Starting the fire with traditional tools.

A traditional room with a hearth in the center.

Country life and nature experiences by the Seto River

Setonoya in Fujieda City, Shizuoka prefecture, is renowned as a paradise for aromatic green tea because of its blessed location between the mountains along the Seto River.

A traditional, rustic Japanese house located upstream provides an idyllic country-life and nature experience here at the Waterwheel Village (Suisha Mura). Upon crossing a suspension bridge, a time-weathered water wheel attached to a 250-year old country house will warmly welcome you.

The highly recommended half-day plan includes chopping firewood, catching Yamame brook trout by hand, rice cooking on a woodfire stove, and grilling dishes by the fireplace. It is also fun to explore nature in the luxuriant forest while staying at the nearby Tsubaki Tei.

Access

About 30 minutes by car from the Shimada Kanaya IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway
About 30 minutes by car from JR Fujieda Station

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Basic Information

Address	12317-1 Setonoya, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture 426-0131 Japan
Phone	090-2213-9759
Website	suishamura.com
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The Surroundings

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Mountain Area

The mountainous areas have long been well-known for producing premium teas grown with great care on farms at high elevations interspersed with the rich forests and irrigated by waters from the pristine streams.