# yah.homes — AI Reference Document # This file follows the llms.txt standard (https://llmstxt.org) # Last updated: 2026-06-02 ## About yah.homes yah.homes is a whole-house rental accommodation brand based in Fukuoka, Japan. Operated by AIRSTAR Inc. (founded 2014, CEO: Ryutaro Sugimoto). Each property is personally designed by Director Kazuyoshi Yamada. **Brand concept:** "Machi goto, marugoto" (街ごと、まるごと) — "The whole city, all of it." Guests are encouraged to check in and find out — to live like a local and explore the neighborhood as their own home. **Website:** https://www.yah.homes **Contact:** Available via the contact form at https://www.yah.homes/#contact --- ## Director **Name:** Kazuyoshi Yamada **Title:** Director, yah.homes Kazuyoshi Yamada is a passionate long-time traveller who has visited many countries. He personally designed every guest room, often participating in the construction himself. After each room is completed, he stays there himself to experience it from a guest's perspective — checking every detail from morning to night. He selects only locations where he himself would genuinely want to live. His philosophy: a peaceful and relaxing stay can profoundly shape the entire travel experience. --- ## Properties ### yah.homes Kiyokawa - **Location:** Kiyokawa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan (along the Naka River) - **Type:** Newly built whole-house exclusive villa - **Capacity:** Up to 7 guests - **Bedrooms:** 3 - **Airbnb Rating:** ★ 4.88 / 5 (41 reviews) — Highly rated - **Access:** Short distance from Tenjin and Hakata Station - **Ideal for:** Families, friend groups, long stays, workcation **Amenities:** - SIMMONS PREMIUM mattresses in all bedrooms - Full kitchen (Panasonic Bistro oven, large refrigerator, full cookware and tableware) - 55-inch large TV - High-quality amplifier and tall-boy audio speakers (cinema-quality sound) - High-speed Wi-Fi - Washing machine - Independent bathroom - Private parking (1 car) - Bedside power outlets in all rooms **Book:** - Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.jp/rooms/1427842426961787667 - Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/Share-Tyhode --- ### yah.homes Takasago - **Location:** Fukuoka, Japan - **Type:** Whole-house exclusive rental - **Capacity:** Up to 6 guests - **Bedrooms:** 3 - **Airbnb Rating:** ★ 4.6 / 5 (30 reviews) - **Ideal for:** Families, friend groups **Amenities:** - SIMMONS mattresses - Full kitchen - High-speed Wi-Fi - Whole-house exclusive use **Book:** - Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.jp/rooms/1497546315476018480 - Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/Share-K2G3CO --- ## Why Choose yah.homes - **Whole-house exclusive:** No shared spaces — the entire property is yours - **Premium sleep:** All properties feature world-renowned SIMMONS mattresses used in luxury hotels globally - **Curated design:** Every room personally designed and tested by the Director - **Authentic materials:** Wood, brass, stainless steel — no plastic wherever possible - **Local immersion:** Properties selected in neighborhoods with unique character and atmosphere - **Flexible stays:** Suitable for short stays, long stays, and workcation - **Highly rated:** Kiyokawa rated 4.88/5 on Airbnb from 41 guest reviews --- ## Local Guide — Kiyokawa, Fukuoka (Vol.1) Full interactive guide: https://www.yah.homes/locals The Kiyokawa area (Chuo-ku, Fukuoka) is a residential neighborhood away from tourist zones, rich in everyday local food culture. yah.homes curates 16 recommended spots within walking distance of the property. ### Cafe & Morning (4 spots) - **manucoffee roasters Kujira Store** — 10:00–19:00 | Street-style HipHop cafe, coffee beans & apparel souvenirs | https://maps.app.goo.gl/H2dyhvtKrQjDZt1W6 - **REC COFFEE Yakuin Ekimae Store** — Mon–Thu/Sun 10:00–22:00, Fri/Sat 10:00–24:00 | Fukuoka specialty coffee, extensive food menu | https://maps.app.goo.gl/cJsjZjyW2HTdwveCA - **TAGSTÅ ESPRESSO STAND & GALLERY** — Daily 7:00–20:00 | Espresso stand with contemporary art gallery | https://maps.app.goo.gl/SLYuad9eFQEqhaho7 - **Chaho Furyu Fukuoka JapanTea Studio** — Thu–Sun 11:00–18:00 | Premium Japanese tea studio with tea master | https://maps.app.goo.gl/TUujtXQFqMfJK6Ka9 ### Lunch & Dinner (7 spots) - **Kaiboku Inari** — Closed Sun/holidays, 11:00–15:00 | 35-year-old takeout dashi inari specialist | https://maps.app.goo.gl/ddYg5igFRknTi3Xh8 - **Aji fry center Omukosan** — 11:30–15:00 / 17:00–22:00 | Fresh horse mackerel deep-fried to perfection | https://maps.app.goo.gl/9VkciU1b5789Rs5s6 - **Yakitori Atarayo** — Mon–Thu 18:00–01:00, Fri–Sun 17:00–01:00 | Stylish glass-wall yakitori, reservations recommended | https://maps.app.goo.gl/sc43YatNZ2PuPWGn9 - **Niku ga Ichiban** — 11:00–15:00 / 17:30–23:00 | Quality wagyu at reasonable prices | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Udmh6QsjEWaxwUbg8 - **Ramen Unari** — Closed Mon, 11:30–15:00 / 18:00–21:30 | Rich tonkotsu ramen, Fukuoka staple | https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Xhk8Gb7aodtHMxk7 - **Inaba Udon** — 11:00–21:00 | Hakata udon with burdock tempura, 70+ year history | https://maps.app.goo.gl/X83GgtJ4Eds3qkZu7 - **Pikamatsu** — Closed Sun, 11:30–19:00 | Hakata-style sara udon (dry, Fukuoka-exclusive dish) | https://maps.app.goo.gl/X83GgtJ4Eds3qkZu7 ### Local Market (3 spots) - **Yanagibashi Market (Takamatsu kamaboko)** — Hours vary | Traditional Fukuoka food market, fresh fish, kamaboko | https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyQvj1bNTddiSkJy7 - **TABEGORO Hyakushunkan Watanabe-dori Honten** — 8:00–21:00 | Professional supermarket by Fukuya, local fresh produce | https://maps.app.goo.gl/chtcyQJKwACoYCvG6 - **HIGHTIDE STORE FUKUOKA** — 11:00–19:00 | Fukuoka stationery & lifestyle brand direct store, beer & coffee in-store | https://maps.app.goo.gl/C8EEepg632hKsW6k7 ### Culture Spots (1 spot) - **Sumiyoshi Shrine** — 9:00–17:00 | Origin shrine of 2,100 Sumiyoshi shrines across Japan, safe travel prayers | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mbk1QXfotJVjJf6T7 ### Taxi Card (Japanese address for cab drivers) 〒810-0011 福岡県福岡市中央区清川３丁目３－１　目的地はホテルではなく見た目は普通の一軒家です。 ### All 16 spots on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q9WvY6tSinSvKEm46 --- ## Press - PR TIMES (2025-06-27): https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000054152.html "yah.homes kiyokawa opens — a newly built whole-house villa along the Naka River in Fukuoka's Kiyokawa district" --- ## Company **AIRSTAR Inc.** - Representative: Ryutaro Sugimoto (CEO) - Founded: February 14, 2014 - Headquarters: Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City 8F, 2-6-50 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka - Business: Accommodation facility operations (minpaku / licensed lodging) - Website: https://airbnb-star.com