Minseon's Japanese house exterior with stone pathway

Setagaya City, Tokyo — Architecture Experience

The Soul of the Akiya

A Wabi-Sabi Restoration

Step into my restored Akiya, a forgotten home now breathing again. Explore the antiques, stories, and heart behind giving this old soul a second life.

Living room with exposed wooden beams and paper lantern lighting

About Misaki

I am a Japanese Akiya (空き家) enthusiast who successfully managed and executed the full restoration of a 1980s Tokyo wooden home. I personally completed traditional Shikkui (lime plaster) application for a full Washitsu room and handled all interior wallpapering.

I directed specialized builders to ensure 2026 seismic compliance while personally sourcing all vintage furniture and kitchen components through Japanese auctions. This house was once abandoned and forgotten, but I saw something beautiful still living inside it.

On this tour, you will meet me at Komazawa Daigaku station and walk together to our home. Get a rare, firsthand look at daily life inside a beautifully preserved 1980s Japanese home. I want to share my personal journey as honestly as I can — the details, lessons, and feelings behind the restoration process.

Inside the House

Traditional coffee table with flower arrangement and antique books
Living area with curated art collection and flower arrangement
Wooden bookshelf filled with books beside a window
Traditional tatami room with wooden desk, hanging scrolls, and chandelier

Who This Is For

I know many people dream of finding an old house in Japan, but do not know where to begin. How do you find one? How do you restore it? How do you keep its spirit while making it livable again?

This experience is for people who feel something when they step into an old home. For people who love quiet beauty, aged wood, soft light, old objects, and the stories hidden in worn walls. For people who believe these homes deserve to be saved.

This experience is hosted in English, Italian, Japanese, and Korean.

I am opening my home because I want to share that feeling with others who understand.

Visit Us

Tours are available for small groups of up to 6 guests. Ages 20 and up. Free cancellation up to 1 day before.

¥10,000 per person

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