CLIENT STORY · From the original owner interview
Melanie and Cristian opened Sadou Inn in Uno Port with purchase and licensing support from Nostal Homes.
The plan
Melanie & Cristian · Two-storey, three-bedroom machiya
Inspired by Japan’s art islands, Melanie and Cristian wanted a home for creative work and hospitality.
Choosing the home
Buying from abroad was difficult. They chose a 1960s Uno Port machiya with a garden and former tea school, empty for seven years.
How Nostal helped
Purchase support and ryokan licensing coordination
Ryo helped with US-based online viewings, purchase, language barriers and the ryokan permit.
Related service today: Short-Term Rental Launch. Historical support reflects the agreed scope at the time.
Life at the time of the interview
At the interview, renovation was complete and Sadou Inn had opened: two large suites and one smaller room for up to nine guests. Residencies, gatherings and workshops were future ideas.
Reported costs
Reported purchase price: JPY 14,000,000. Renovation costs and the total project budget were not provided.
Source and context
Based on the original owner interview. Outcomes and prices reflect that time, not current offers or full project quotes. Support reflects each case’s scope.
Key facts
Location
Uno Port, Okayama
Intended use
Guesthouse and creative gathering place
Property
Two-storey, three-bedroom machiya
Reported purchase price
JPY 14,000,000
Nostal support
Purchase process and ryokan permit coordination
Facts reported in the original owner interview. Prices and plans reflect that time.
