Our first location is set to open in June 2025 in Chiba.

The Boutique Hotel Feel—In Nature, Just a Train Ride Away.

From Tokyo rush to riverside stillness in under two hours. You won’t believe how far away it feels.

We design and build

Cabin on wheels
Because they're built on a trailer, they're legally vehicles and not real estate. This means:


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・We can launch in 3 months, not 3 years

・It costs far less to build

・We scale like software, but with timeless design

Sharing cabin profits

with locals
Locals lend us their land, care for the cabins, and host our guests. Instead of buying land, we share profits so communities can earn, connect, and thrive. Guests enjoy nature and genuine hospitality, while locals build a better life. We grow together, simply and warmly.

Licensed as a hotel

But built differently
Our wheeled cabins are fully licensed under Japan’s hotel law, offering hotel-level safety and comfort, with the warmth of a second home and the freedom to move lightly through nature.

For investors

Seed round opening soon
Opening Seed Round in 2025

We're scaling into Greater Osaka and Seoul and building our own cabin factory near Tokyo to cut cabin costs by 50% and install in under 30 days. This unlocks fast growth, recurring revenue, and our next chapter: subscriptions, wellness tech, and local mobility.
Pre-Seed Round Closed on April 11, 2025

Fully Funded & Oversubscribed
Thank you to our investors.
"A Cabin Company is an impactful venture that can deliver investment return whilst also helping all people all over the world to live longer and healthier lives."

-Seveno Capital
We just closed our pre-seed—read the release
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For journalists

Write the untold stories of Japan
The best stories on Japan are still unwritten.

‍Mass tourism has flooded a few hotspots, but left countless towns behind. We’re not targeting tourists, we’re helping local Japanese reconnect with nature, community, and the deep cultural rhythms that once defined everyday life. Like gyms made fitness a habit, we’re making peace of mind part of the routine. We’ve got the stories no one else is telling.
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Our press kit
Approved quotes journalists can use
- Mori Nishimura

Founder & CEO of A Cabin Company
Story angles journalists can use
“We talk about akiya as a housing problem. It’s not. It’s an economic one. People leave because there’s no opportunity. We’re changing that.”
“In Japan, the epidemic isn’t just aging—it’s isolation. Our model puts people back in each other’s lives.”
“The 65-year-old in Tokyo is retiring. The 65-year-old in Chiba is asking, ‘How can I help?’ That’s the energy we’re tapping into.”
“What shocked me most in the countryside wasn’t the beauty—it was the motivation. These elders want to help. They just need the vehicle.”

Unused for 50 Years. Now a Secret Tokyoite Retreat.

Turning Abandoned Japanese Properties into Warm, Welcoming Stays

Forget the 9–5 in Shibuya. This Startup Is Creating Rural Wealth in the Rice Fields

Move Over, Tokyo. Japan’s Highest Earners Might Soon Be in the Countryside

Opening
June-2025

First Cabin

Opening in Chiba, Japan in June!
Just 90 minutes from Tokyo, our very first cabin in Isumi is where city noise fades and real life begins.

Walk 13 minutes from the station and you’ll hear waves before you see them, pass rivers and lagoons, maybe spot a deer or a heron in flight.

But what makes it magic? The locals. kind, open, and full of heart. It’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever lived anywhere else.

Want to stay?
Join the waitlist and be the first to experience it.

50 years of unused land

into a sanctuary for urbanites

Questions

& answers

Not quite. Yes, our cabin is on wheels but it isn’t drivable. No engine, no steering wheel. Think of it as a beautifully designed, well-insulated hotel studio in nature built for comfort, not movement.

Unfortunately, our first location is not pet-friendly. The area is incredibly quiet and peaceful, with close neighbors so we want to respect that shared sense of calm. But good news: we’re already working on a pet-friendly location for your furry companions. Stay tuned!

Not quite. Yes, our cabin is on wheels but it isn’t drivable. No engine, no steering wheel. Think of it as a beautifully designed, well-insulated hotel studio in nature built for comfort, not movement.

Roughly 17 square meters but designed to feel much more spacious.

Yes! Each cabin has a cozy hot water shower with a skylight above, so you can look up at the stars while winding down.There’s also a modern washlet toilet for a clean and comfortable experience.

Yes. We’re all about connection with nature, with people, and with what matters. Whether you’re unwinding or working remotely, you’ll be comfortably connected.

Nope, you’re welcome to stay for just one night. That said, we gently recommend at least two nights to fully settle in, unwind, and feel the calm take hold.

Yes! If your land meets our requirements, we’ll cover the cost of the cabins and setup like water and sewage. We’ll then do a profit share with you. If you’d like to host by cleaning and welcoming guests, you’ll receive a higher percentage. Please reach out via our inquiry form.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon).

Prices vary by season and weekday vs. weekend, but on average, it’s around ¥28,000 (approx. $180 USD) per night for two people, so about ¥14,000 (approx. $90 USD) per person.

Everything you need for a stress-free, baggage-light stay. Each cabin comes fully stocked so you can show up without a plan and still feel at home. Included: Firewood, fire pit, and fire grill for BBQs, Outdoor chairs and table for relaxing under the sky, Hotel-level amenities: toothbrush, shaver, hair dryer, A cozy queen-sized bed with fluffy duvets and pillows, Coffee grinder, coffee maker, and hot water kettle, A surprisingly spacious kitchen (bigger than most Tokyo kitchens!), Air conditioning, Towels for indoor use and a beach towel for nearby adventures etc.

What guests can’t wait to experience
Join waitlist

"Such an exciting concept! Making quick, affordable, and eco-friendly escapes accessible for urbanites is a game-changer."

"I will definitely experience the cabin once ready. y escape starts in my car, with music and panorama."

"Exciting to see fresh perspectives bringing life to hidden gems in Japan. Big potential ahead"

"This is true luxury!"

"What a brilliant concept, Creating that sense of familiarity and ease with nature is truly a game-changer."

"I really admire how you are not just acknowledging the red tape but actively finding solutions. Bringing in cabins, creating self-sufficient systems, and making progress where bureaucracy stalls it. That kind of approach is what these places need."

"Amazing spirit! It's so glad to see young people in the revitalization efforts of rural Japan. It's not just Akiya (abandoned homes), which has been romanticised, but the revitalisation of entire communities, businesses and disappearing villages and towns on the brink of extinction."

“We talk about akiya as a housing problem. It’s not. It’s an economic one. People leave because there’s no opportunity. We’re changing that.”
“In Japan, the epidemic isn’t just aging—it’s isolation. Our model puts people back in each other’s lives.”
“The 65-year-old in Tokyo is retiring. The 65-year-old in Chiba is asking, ‘How can I help?’ That’s the energy we’re tapping into.”
“What shocked me most in the countryside wasn’t the beauty—it was the motivation. These elders want to help. They just need the vehicle.”

Unused for 50 Years. Now a Secret Tokyoite Retreat.

Turning Abandoned Japanese Properties into Warm, Welcoming Stays

Forget the 9–5 in Shibuya. This Startup Is Creating Rural Wealth in the Rice Fields

Move Over, Tokyo. Japan’s Highest Earners Might Soon Be in the Countryside

The team

bringing the cabins to life
A team rooted in Japan with deep experience in real estate, regional revitalization, hospitality, and a shared love for nature and people. The right team to bring this vision to life.
Mori Nishimura
Founder & CEO
Moe Kariu
Communications lead
Keiko Uno
Head of Product & Experience
To reconnect the world with nature—and with one another.

A Cabin Company designs, manufactures, and operates cabin accommodations in Japan under the Ryokan Business Act(旅館業法). Rather than purchasing land, we partner with local landowners in rural and natural areas across Japan. Through a revenue-sharing model, we offer these local partners a renewed sense of belonging, purpose, and connection to guests from around the world.
By staying asset-light and focusing on what we do best—creating warm, design-led spaces in beautiful places—we make it easier for people to slow down, rediscover nature, and form meaningful connections with the communities they visit.
Head Office
Level 11, TOHO Hibiya Promenade Building
1-5-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan