TartAMI Residence Osaka
(Fujitatami Guesthouse)
TartAMI Residence is an artist residency in Osaka, Japan.
We offer a unique opportunity to explore tatami as an artistic medium through TartAMI®︎, a creative practice inspired by traditional Japanese tatami craftsmanship.
Accommodation
Stay in a traditional Japanese house built approximately 60 years ago in the suburb of Osaka.
We offer private rooms and shared dormitory rooms for resident artists.
An accommodation is run by a family of tatami (natural rush flooring often seen in temples and tea room) makers.
We are located in Izumi, south of Osaka, a convenient distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Limousine buses connect the airport with Izumi-Chuo Station, the nearest major station, with a fare of approximately ¥1,350. Although we are a little removed from central Osaka, Namba is easily accessible by train. The area also offers access to hiking routes in Nara and Wakayama.
TartAMI Residence is ideal for artists looking for a peaceful, welcoming environment where they can focus on their practice and experience everyday life in Japan.
Shared Equipment & Spaces
Toilets and shower rooms
Kitchen and laundry facilities
Workspace and gallery space
Facilities
Wi-Fi
Refrigerator and freezer
Bicycles
Hair dryers
Air conditioning
Parking
Please follow the rules and guidelines of Fujitatami Guesthouse throughout your stay.
Fees and expenses
Residency fees depend on the length of stay and the type of accommodation selected.
Private Room
・1 month (4 weeks): 250,000 JPY
・2 months (8 weeks): 350,000 JPY
・3 months (12 weeks): 450,000 JPY
Dormitory Room (Shared Room)
・1 week: 60,000 JPY
・2 weeks: 120,000 JPY
・3 weeks: 180,000 JPY
・1 month (4 weeks): 200,000 JPY
・2 months (8 weeks): 300,000 JPY
・3 months (12 weeks): 400,000 JPY
The residency fee includes accommodation, the use of old tatami mats for artistic projects, and electricity, water, and gas.
Please note: that daily expenses such as food, transportation, personal consumables, and art supplies are not included.
Deposit
A deposit of ¥50,000 is required to secure your reservation. The deposit can be paid in advance via bank transfer, PayPal, or Wise. The remaining balance is payable in cash upon arrival.
For example, for a one-month stay in a private room, you would pay a ¥50,000 deposit in advance and the remaining ¥200,000 upon arrival, for a total of ¥250,000.
Any transfer or payment fees are the responsibility of the artist.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your residency less than 50 days before your scheduled arrival date, a cancellation fee of ¥50,000 will be retained from your deposit.
Funding
Unfortunately, we do not currently have our own funding program. Artists are responsible for securing funding through programs in their home countries or other external sources.
We are happy to provide an invitation letter and relevant information to artists who have been accepted into the residency, to support their funding applications.
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