Holiday rentals in Mihara

たけはら / A limited-edition Edo-period traditional Japanese-style inn, one group per day

Takehara City is located along the sea between Kure and Onomichi. The inn is a two-story, detached house with a courtyard built in the Edo period, located in the center of the Takehara Townscape Preservation District (a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings), a 13-minute walk from JR Takehara Station and a 20-minute drive from Hiroshima Airport. There are almost no people in the morning and evening, and you can spend a quiet time as if you have traveled back in time to an Edo period town. The spacious free space on the second floor is a large space with luxurious ceiling beams and a view of the streets of the town from the windows. From the room facing the courtyard on the second floor, you can see Fumeyakaku, a landmark of Takehara. In a space that has been artistically renovated with organic materials, you can enjoy unique art in various places. The bath is particularly special, with a hand-made ceramic bathtub by a craftsman from Yamagata prefecture, painted by the artist owner. The walls are plastered with a round finish and have art by Horro. The floor is covered with vibrant blue tiles from Awaji Island. The walls are plastered with Hiroshima oyster shells. Different walls in each room. The floorboards are made of 100% hinoki cypress from Tamba Sasayama. The tamped earth floor, earthen walls, plastering, and floorboards are all finished in a warm, DIY space.

Osamijima, Shimanami Kaido. A large deck with a view of the sea and the sunset. Open-air bath with a view of the sea. Seaside retreat

This accommodation is limited to one group per day and allows you to enjoy the beauty of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea and the sunset. Designed by the host, an architect who has won numerous awards overseas. Not extraordinary, but a "delicate life" with the theme of enriching everyday life. You can experience that kind of life here. There is a separate indoor bath from the Hinoki bath, but the view of Setouchi and the starry sky from the Goemon bath, heated with firewood, is the best. If you're lucky, you'll see artificial satellites and meteors. The water heated by firewood never gets cold. It warms you from the core of your body. The bedding is specially ordered from a long-established bedding manufacturer in Kyoto, and the bath invites you to relax your body and mind and sleep soundly. Most guests say they sleep well. During the day, you might want to spend some time in the lounge filled with houseplants. Enjoy the sunlight shining through the trees from the skylight. Here, the right answer is to do nothing and just be. How about emptying your mind? If you request at least a week before your stay, we can prepare local food from Oshima Island and seasonal food that we can get through a special route. If you wish, you can also dine at a counter made of pure cedar, similar to a traditional Japanese restaurant.

Opening Fall 2025, an old private house close to the sea

It is a 2-minute walk from Setoda Port, and you can immediately go to a place where you can see the Seto Inland Sea. There is no view from the facility, but the port and Shiomachi shopping street are close, so you can stroll around the neighborhood and enjoy the port city. The building has been designed to create a comfortable environment while making use of the characteristics of an old private house. The existing exterior walls and structures were insulated and reinforced, but restored to the time when the old house was built. Inside, we made a white box that provides a comfortable environment, and we made it the living room and bedroom. You can relax in a modern Japanese-style design space while staying in an old Japanese house. The bathroom opens to the courtyard with large windows and is full of a sense of freedom. The bathtub and bathroom heating are also equipped to create a comfortable bathroom environment, and privacy is ensured with blinds. It is small but equipped with a kitchen for simple cooking. The entrance is wide and bicycles can be brought inside. There is also a washing machine, so it can accommodate medium to long-term stays. There are also Western-style restaurants, Japanese restaurants, kappo restaurants, and bars nearby, so you can enjoy the local cuisine.

Lemon field and Seto Inland Sea: Fully private accommodation on the Shimanami Kaido

Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, located in the center of the Shimamami Kaido. An island with a population of only 400 people in a town that boasts the largest lemon production in Japan. The life of a lemon farmer living with nature, which would have been repeated in this house. Respecting its history and climate, and continuing to imagine it as a place to enjoy, it was reborn as a hotel that extracted the best of agricultural life. A 50 tsubo bungalow and a 130 tsubo lemon grove. Three types of bedrooms with a playful spirit on a spacious wooden deck. From the barrel sauna made in the lemon grove, you can see the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The price of your stay includes all-you-can-drink lemon sour, welcome champagne, beer, and local coffee beans. * All-inclusive Dinner and breakfast are available as an option. (Details are as below) Guided tours and rental options for electric bicycles and sea kayaks are also available. Enjoy a completely private, entire rental.

A private ancient house in a port town

Relax in a small port town. We renovated a traditional house that is about 70 years old. Relax in a small house in a port town. Because it is an old house, there are steep stairs (with handrails) and steps. We appreciate your understanding and caution if you have small children or have difficulty walking. Amenities: Towels (face and bath towels) Shampoo, conditioner, body soap Frying pans, pots, knives, cutting boards, chopsticks, forks, spoons Plates, tea bowls, cups, mugs, kitchen scissors, corkscrew Appliances: Fridge, washing machine, hair dryer, Kettle, toaster, microwave, rice cooker * For eco-friendly reasons, we do not provide disposable toothbrushes or razors. If necessary, please purchase them at a nearby convenience store or bring them with you. ※ There is no TV. There are some books and internet, so please enjoy a relaxing time.

SetouchiIsland Retreat/Sauna, Kitchen, Wi-Fi, Parking

A Guesthouse with Stunning Seto Inland Sea Views and a Barrel Sauna – Limited to One Group Per Day Enjoy a mindful retreat on a remote island, surrounded by the changing beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. Access: From Onomichi Station: 4 min walk → 25 min ferry → 12 min walk from Sunoe Port (3 min by bike). From Sunami Port: 18 min ferry → 6 min drive from Mukoda Port. From Mihara Station: 1 min walk → 13 min high-speed ferry → 14 min bike from Sagi Port (47 min on foot or 7 min by weekday bus).

Private Log Cabin near Onomichi & Shimanami

Welcome to Setouchi Retreats Sera Highlands, a private log cabin in the peaceful countryside of Sera, Hiroshima. This is a rare place where you can enjoy two sides of the Setouchi region in one trip. Spend the day exploring Onomichi, the Shimanami Kaido, or Rabbit Island, then return to quiet mountains, open farmland, fresh air and relaxing nights in nature. Ideal after visiting Hiroshima City and Peace Memorial Park. Slow down and enjoy a more peaceful side of Hiroshima in the countryside here.

A house you can experience authentic Japanese life

Nowadays, there are more and more fake Japans created for tourists in Japan, but in this traditional house you can experience authentic Japanese life. In this spacious 5LDK house, you can relax on the tatami mats and sleep on futons. You can enjoy the same scenery and go shopping at the same supermarket as the locals, just like a authentic Japanese life. The house is also decorated with traditional Japanese seasonal decorations. You can also enjoy barbecues and sunbathing in the garden.

Overlooking the sea and islands of Setouchi. Private house on the stairs

One group per day. This is a private rental accommodation with a view of the scenery of Onomichi, the Seto Inland Sea and islands, and the Shimamami Kaido. We renovated the villa, which was built in the early Showa era and has one of the best views in Onomichi, to be easy to use and functional. While keeping the beauty of the traditional house, we have added comfortable modern innovations to create a space where you can enjoy the nostalgic and good traditional culture of Japan.

Omisima is in the middle of the Shimamami Kaido. A room with a stunning view of the sea and the bridge.

しまなみ海道の丁度中間地点、多々羅大橋のたもと、海のきらめきと橋の姿を間近に眺めながら過ごすしまなみの滞在。 もとは建設会社の事務所だった建物をリノベーションしたこの宿は、“工場”をテーマにした無骨でモダンなデザインが印象的です。鉄骨のラインやコンクリートの質感が、旅の疲れを癒す静けさとあたたかさを生み出しています。 最大４名まで宿泊可能で、友人との自転車旅や家族の島時間にもぴったり。窓から望む多々羅大橋のライトアップは、夜のしまなみを象徴する美しい景色です。 敷地内にはクラフトアイスクリームの店があり、12月にはコーヒーとドーナツの店もオープン予定。走り抜けたあとに味わう甘いひと口が、旅の記憶をやさしく彩ります。 徒歩すぐの場所には静かなビーチもあり、朝の海風や夕暮れの光が心に残るひとときをくれます。コンビニも歩いてすぐ、大三島ICから車で数分。 旅の途中に立ち寄りたくなる、瀬戸内の隠れ家のような宿です。 サイクリスト向けに鍵付きの倉庫もありますので安心して自転車を保管することも可能です。

[Kominka STAY Mukojima no Ie Hanare] 1st Floor Private Inn with a 100-year-old Goemon Bath & Mini Kitchen

[Old house STAY Mukojima-no-Ie Hanare] This is a 100-year-old house. It has wooden fittings on the mud walls. Like a 100-year-old person, this house is getting quite weak. It's leaning, bent, and creaking. Still, it breathes quietly and slowly. Enjoy your time in an old Japanese house, surrounded by the blue sea, starry sky, and mikan orchard of Setouchi, as if you had time-slipped.

An inn where you can enjoy the calm Seto Inland Sea spreading out in front of you

The calm Seto Inland Sea spreads out in front of you. The room is laid out to maximize the enjoyment of the scenery. Exquisite balance of indoor lighting that prioritizes natural light. You can also enjoy the 3-meter deep terrace as part of the room. A view of the sea from the bathtub with plenty of hot water. Forget the time and just enjoy the scenery.