Discover Real Japan in a Quiet Fishing Village.
Stay by the sea and mountains.
Meet local people.
Live like a part of the community.
Why Guests Choose Katae-an
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Small guesthouse with personal care
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An experienced local host in skiing and sea kayaking
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Sea kayaking & ski guiding
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Real connection with local people
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Not for mass tourism
Welcome to Katae-an.
About Katae-an – A Small Guesthouse by the Sea
Katae-an is a small guesthouse in a peaceful fishing village
with a population of about 500 people.
Here, you will not find big hotels or shopping streets.
Instead, you will find:
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A quiet harbor with fishing boats
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A beach just one minute away
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Mountains for walking and trekking
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Friendly local people
Our rooms are located in:
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A 100-year-old traditional Japanese house
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Newly renovated rooms with tatami mats and futons
In our lounge, guests and locals often gather and share stories.
About Your Host – A Life Connected to This Village
I’m the owner, Yuji.
My family and I moved to this village
when my children were 1 and 3 years old.
We lived here for 10 years and raised our family in this environment.
Even after moving to another part of the city,
I could never forget this place.
So in 2019, I renovated an old traditional house
and opened Katae-an.
Since then, guests from over 30 countries
have stayed with us.
For more than 40 years, I have enjoyed outdoor life through activities such as skiing, dinghy sailing, hang gliding, and sea kayaking.
My goal is simple:
to share this special place with people who truly appreciate it.
Guests from over 30 countries have written messages.
Why Stay at Katae-an?
Katae-an is for travelers who value:
✅ Authentic local life
✅ Nature and outdoor activities
✅ Personal hospitality
✅ Quiet and slow travel
✅ Meaningful conversations
We focus on quality, not quantity.
This is not mass tourism.
This is personal travel.
Summer Experience – Sea Kayaking in the Japan Sea
Join our guided sea kayaking tours
in the National Park and Geopark area.
You can:
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Paddle along dramatic coastlines
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Enter sea caves and grottos
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Enjoy clear blue water
No experience is needed.
We provide:
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2-seater and 3-seater kayaks
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Easy lessons before the tour
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Full safety support
Winter Experience – Daisen Ski Resort Guide
In winter, enjoy skiing at Daisen Ski Resort,
one of western Japan’s best ski areas.
As a local guide, I offer:
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Advice on suitable slopes
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Information on snow conditions
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Support for beginners
You can enjoy skiing at your own pace
with local knowledge.
What Our Guests Say
Many guests tell us:
“I felt like I was visiting a friend’s home.”
“This was the highlight of my trip.”
“I finally experienced real Japan.”
Most guests come through recommendations and word of mouth.
We are grateful for every connection.
Reservation & Contact
You can make a reservation anytime through our website.
If you have questions, please use our contact form.
English inquiries are welcome.
(Please allow some time for replies.)
We carefully welcome guests
who match our travel philosophy.
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Katae-an’s kayaking experience tour has options not found anywhere else. Please take a look.
Please go to the reservation form from here.
We will lend you a 100-year-old folk house space.
It can be used for various purposes such as banquets, meetings, photo sessions, and audio rooms. Contact Us
Starting from Katae-an, you can go to sightseeing spots full of attractions within about 15 minutes.
【Facilities at Katae-an】 There is a lounge bar and coffee shop area where guests can not only interact with each other but also with locals in the area.
You can order coffee, cake, and alcoholic beverages here. We also offer one-coin ramen for 500 yen (including tax).
This space is not only for guests but also for local people to interact with each other.
We also have musical instruments such as guitars and electronic pianos that you can freely play.
However, please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks into the lounge bar.
Please use this traditional Japanese house space for bringing in your own food and drinks.
Please refrain from eating or drinking in your guest room.
There is also an option to try on the armor that is on permanent display and have your photo taken.
BBQ Corner:
BBQ requires reservation. Chicken, pork, beef, beef tongue, horumon (offal),
vegetables, and locally caught sazae (turban shell) are available.
You can come empty-handed. The price is 3,800 yen per person ,
and reservations are available for 2 or more people. Please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance.
Shared kitchen space: sink. We have a microwave, toaster oven,
IH stove, refrigerator, tableware, electric kettle, and other basic cooking utensils available.
Drum-type washing machine (outdoor) is available for a fee.
There is a washing area near the washing machine, so you can also wash clothes by hand.
Shower rooms: 2 rooms, separated by gender.
Permanent: Hair dryer, shampoo, and body wash are available.
※ For those who want to take a bath at a nearby facility, there is a sauna and bathhouse inside Meteo Plaza, a 5-minute drive away.
The fee is 200 yen. For details, please click here.
Toilet: 4 Western-style toilets with washlet.
Safe deposit box (with dial lock)
Equipment rental for meetings.
Other information:
Parking: Free.
Smoking: No smoking allowed in the entire facility.
Eating and drinking in the guest rooms are not allowed.
Pets: Room 10 is pet-friendly from July 2022.
Luggage storage service is available.
In addition to card payment on the website, on-site payments are also available through card and QR code as follows.
- Visa
- Mastercard(R)
- JCB/American Express
- Diners Club
- Discover
- UnionPay(銀聯)
- iD
- QUICPay
For those who wish to stay in groups:
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to use our guesthouse for training camps or other group events.
We can also arrange meals upon request (reservation required).
Our guesthouse can accommodate up to 20-30 people.
Guesthouse Katae-an Address: 396 Katae, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane, Japan