Kouya
is located within the hillside farm village of Kubo. Its south-facing position offers lots of sunlight and great views of the mountains, including Mt Miune
which is right across the valley.
Being that Kouya is in the center of Oku-Iya, it can be a great base for exploring the area, including Ochiai Village
(about 10+ minutes away), Scarecrow Village
(about 15 minutes away), and the Double Vine Bridges
(about 20 minutes away). Its also fairly convenient to all the main mountain hiking trails.
There aren't any shops close to Kouya,
with the nearest being the small Miyanishi Shop
over in Ochiai, so if wanting some snacks or beers, it would be smart to do any shopping before arrival.