Have you ever used a rental space?
From gatherings with friends to lessons, having a quiet space greatly expands the range of activities you can plan.
Rental Space ripple in Soja City opened in 2018.
Founded by representative Kato Yuko, the space regularly hosts workshops and classes, and also offers services to help ease the fatigue of everyday life.
Here’s an introduction to Rental Space ripple, which can be used in many different ways depending on the ideas of its users.
Information provided is current as of the article’s publication in May 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.
Overview of Rental Space ripple
Rental Space ripple opened in May 2018.
In addition to renting out space, it offers a variety of services that make use of the venue.
One of its distinctive features is that workshops and classes are held regularly, not just events.
Its main services are as follows:
- Rental space
- Coworking / virtual office
- Classes and clubs
- ripple Honzo mugwort steam therapy
- HAKKO STAND fermented drink sales
- Bath additive sales
- ripple Farm
Rental Space
There is one Western-style room and three Japanese-style rooms available.
| Room type Room name | Western-style (sora) | Japanese-style (zen/hana) | Japanese-style (niji) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 people | 8 people | 4 people |
| Size | 6 tatami mats | 6 tatami mats | 4.5 tatami mats |
Rental rates are as follows:
- Hourly rate
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: ¥1,650
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.: ¥2,200 - Full-day rate (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
¥9,900
Use is not limited to holding events.
Some people use the space to gain practical experience before opening their own business, while others who already have a business use it for off-site services to expand their customer base.
It has also been used as a dressing space for pre-wedding photos, among many other purposes.
Coworking Space / Virtual Office
The space is also available for coworking and provides a suitable environment for those who want to focus on their work.
You can use a room that has not been booked for that day. Rates are as follows:
- Hourly rate
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: ¥1,100
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.: ¥1,430 - Full-day rate (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
¥3,300
Virtual office services also became available in April 2026.
Address rental and mail receipt are handled individually, so please contact them for details.
Classes and Clubs
A distinctive feature of Rental Space ripple is that it offers a variety of learning and recreational activities that make use of the space.
In addition to one-off events such as various classes, popular activities are held regularly as “clubs.”
Club activities include sutra copying, yoga, various classes, and bookkeeping, as well as activities across a range of genres, such as board game tournaments.
ripple Honzo Mugwort Steam Therapy, HAKKO STAND (Fermented Drinks), and Bath Additives
In addition to rental space, the facility offers ripple Honzo mugwort steam therapy and fermented drinks.
ripple Honzo mugwort steam therapy began in 2023, and since 2026 has used a custom herbal blend developed by Kato. Guests can receive care tailored to their health and needs.
HAKKO STAND makes and sells a fermented drink called kombucha. Kombucha is not tea made with kelp.
It is a drink made by slowly fermenting tea with acetic acid bacteria and yeast, and is attracting attention as part of a daily health routine.
In addition to kombucha, enzyme drinks and amazake are also available.
Herbal bath additives are also sold so that customers can continue caring for their bodies at home and enjoy them with their families.
ripple Farm
Activities extend beyond the facility as well.
A “ripple Farm” has been established in Soja City, where since 2025 the team has been working with friends to cultivate a field without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. They are preparing the farm so that herbs used in bath additives can also be harvested there in the future.
Underlying these wide-ranging initiatives is a consistent desire to “help visitors feel energized” and “give them time to heal themselves.”
We interviewed representative Kato Yuko.
Rental Space ripple Information
| Name | Rental Space ripple |
|---|---|
| Address | 1511-45 Higashi-Aso, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 【Phone number】 090-7997-0722 【Email address】 rural.rural.2017@gmail.com |
| Parking | Available |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Monday |
| Payment methods |
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| Website | Rental Space ripple |
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Our facility is based on the concept of “time for adults,” and is for people aged 18 and over. Children are not permitted.