ZEN HOUSE Kominka
Japanese Retreat in Oregon
Experience Japan’s Tranquil Tradition in Wallowa’s Wild
Kominka: Beyond Tourism and Spa Wellness
Zen House Kominka, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Wallowa County, Oregon, is a lovingly restored kominka—a traditional Japanese farmhouse—originally crafted in Japan over 100 years ago and carefully reassembled in the northeast corner of Oregon in 2023 and 2024. Surrounded by majestic mountains, wide open skies, and dynamic nature, it offers a rare opportunity to experience the quiet elegance of rural Japanese life in one of America’s most stunning and untouched regions.
"Staying at Kominka was like living in a fairy tale."
Jamie Carper, WA
What Is a Kominka?
A kominka is a traditional Japanese farmhouse built to blend naturally with its environment, embodying simplicity and craftsmanship.
This home stands among only a handful of authentic kominka outside Japan—one other notable example being the Shōya House at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in California, where a similar structure was relocated and preserved as part of their Japanese Garden.
Unlike the Shōya House, which is a museum exhibit and not available for overnight stays, guests can stay overnight at Zen House Kominka for a fully immersive experience.
Visitors can book stays at Zen House Kominka through Airbnb or VRBO and immerse themselves in timeless craftsmanship and serene beauty.
A Living Kominka Experience: A Space to Breathe Again
Zen House Kominka is more than a place to stay.
It is a space intentionally designed to influence how we feel, think, connect, and simply be.
At Zen House Kominka, the focus is not on recreating tradition for observation, but on creating an environment where presence naturally emerges. The stillness of the space, the warmth of natural materials, the surrounding beauty of Wallowa County, and the rhythm of intentional hospitality gently invite the mind to slow down.
While modern hospitality often revolves around entertainment, distraction, or escape, the kominka experience offers something different: an opportunity to reconnect with clarity, attention, and what truly matters.
Experiences are designed not as performances, but as invitations into deeper awareness and meaningful connection.
A Different Kind of Hospitality: Activities Available At Kominka
The future of wellbeing may not come from adding more stimulation to life, but from creating spaces that help people feel fully here again.
Welcome to the Kominka Experience.
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You will be hosted by Kiyomi Koike — tea master, guide to discover the architecture of the mind, and creator of the Kominka Method™, an approach integrating neuroscience, mindful awareness, and the understanding of how attention shapes human experience.
Here, surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of northeast Oregon, guests are invited to breathe deeply, reconnect with themselves and others, and experience a different relationship with time, mind, and life.
For more information about the Kominka experience, visit kiyomikoike.com
Wallowa County, Oregon
Nestled in northeastern Oregon, Wallowa County's enchanting beauty, characterized by majestic mountains and serene valleys, provides a captivating backdrop that has inspired artists and creators for generations. The fusion of its awe-inspiring nature with a thriving arts community makes Wallowa County a haven where artistic expression harmoniously intertwines with the splendor of the natural world.
