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Tomonoura / 鞆の浦
For centuries, ships entering Tomonoura on the Seto Inland Sea have sailed into the harbor on the hi
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The Story

For centuries, ships entering Tomonoura on the Seto Inland Sea have sailed into the harbor on the high tide and waited for the low tide to set sail. When the sea was stormy (or rough), we had to wait several days. For this reason, Tomonoura prospered as a place “tide-waiting” (“shiomachi” in Japanese). The advent of motorized vessels that could ignore the tides lessened the town’s importance, and it settled into the sleepy little backwater it is today.
Due to the necessity of staying there and the beauty of the surroundings, Tomonoura has been host to numerous historical events and prominent figures. In 1867, the Iroha Maru, carrying the famous samurai Ryoma Sakamoto, collided with the Meiko Maru of the Kishu domain and sank off the coast of Tomonoura, and Ryoma stayed in the town for five days to negotiate compensation. More recently, the makers of the hit anime film “Ponyo” and the movie “Wolverine” were inspired by the town.
The quiet streets of Tomonoura are perfect for strolling and taking in the historical buildings and quirky architecture. With their old homes and temples, and shops of all kinds, from local crafts to ship chandlers, the winding streets and alleys provide a great chance to get a feel for the relaxed lifestyle of the residents. The town boasts 18 temples, some of them dating to the Heian period a thousand years ago. Along the streets, you can see walls made of various shaped ship timbers and other fascinating architectural details.

ROOMS

  • Ochikochi Upper Suite OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Upper Suite The three Upper Suites are luxurious and spacious, with tatami mat flooring throughout. Fine po…
  • Ochikochi Suite OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Suite Ochikochi’s suite rooms are meant for two to five guests, and they are spacious, consisting of …
  • Ochikochi Wide View Twin OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Wide View Twin The floor-to-ceiling windows of the two Wide View Twins are perfect for watching watercraft pas…
  • Ochikochi Corner View Twin OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Corner View Twin In the Corner View Twins, tall windows let in the lovely view and the ocean breezes. The sittin…
  • Ochikocih Standard Twin OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikocih Standard Twin The six Standard Twin rooms are compact and comfortable, featuring a gorgeous view, twin beds, …
  • Villa SHIGAKUTEI VILLAS Villa SHIGAKUTEI Shigakutei consists of one room, taking up the whole villa. An enclosed veranda that runs the l…
  • Villa KAI Maisonette VILLAS Villa KAI Maisonette This two-story structure, containing three rooms, is a former sukiya, or teahouse, built in the…
  • Villa SAKURAYA VILLAS Villa SAKURAYA Villa Sakuraya was originally built as a machiya, or townhouse, in the Taisho period in the 191…
  • Villa KAI Deluxe VILLAS Villa KAI Deluxe The upstairs Deluxe rooms Oke and Sudo have a view of Fukuzenji Buddhist temple on one side and…
  • Villa ROYA (1F) VILLAS Villa ROYA (1F) Villa Roya was once a factory for making kai (traditional rowing boat oars) which has been repu…
  • Villa KAI Standard VILLAS Villa KAI Standard The other downstairs room is a Kai Standard, with twin beds in the bedroom and a sitting room w…
  • Villa ROYA (2F) VILLAS Villa ROYA (2F) Villa Roya was once a factory for making kai (traditional rowing boat oars) which has been repu…
    OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Upper Suite
    2-6 77 sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed The three Upper Suites are luxurious and spacious, with tatami mat flooring throughout. Fine pottery and shodo artworks grace the room’s tokonoma alcove, and the dining room has a table that seats four. A long seaside deck offers views of Benten Island in the daytime and the lights of passing ships at night. The bath is a big hinoki wood rotemburo outdoor tub next to the deck and view, with shutters for when the weather gets too boisterous. This is the only room in Ochikochi that offers in-room dining. ¥ 55,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Suite
    2-5 65 sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed Ochikochi’s suite rooms are meant for two to five guests, and they are spacious, consisting of dining room, bedroom, living room and outside deck. In the bedroom are comfortable twin beds, and the living room boasts a huge-screen TV and studio sound system. The dining room is tatami floored for traditional comfort. On the veranda is a decadently large, granite rotemburo open-air bathtub, fed by a hot spring source nearby, in which guests can soak and contemplate the beautiful view. ¥ 45,100～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Wide View Twin
    2-3 54 sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed The floor-to-ceiling windows of the two Wide View Twins are perfect for watching watercraft passing in front of the pretty islands, and the sitting area with twin rocking chairs on the deck catches the breezes from the Seto Inland Sea to the left and the Pacific Ocean to the right. The rotemburo open-air bath opens to the weather, with a tub of kiba wood and tile. ¥ 40,700～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikochi Corner View Twin
    2-3 52 sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed In the Corner View Twins, tall windows let in the lovely view and the ocean breezes. The sitting area has a couple of comfortable rattan rocking chairs, and the flooring is tatami mat throughout for an easy, traditional vibe. The granite rotemburo outdoor bath shares the veranda with the sitting space, where you can rest your eyes on the lovely view. The water comes from the local hot spring source, and the bath can be enclosed in inclement weather. ¥ 39,600～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    OCHIKOCHI ROOMS Ochikocih Standard Twin
    2-2 39 sqm Private Open-air Bath Bed The six Standard Twin rooms are compact and comfortable, featuring a gorgeous view, twin beds, a sitting area and a big-screen TV. The rotemburo open-air bath is round like a huge ceramic cauldron, and opens onto the deck and a lovely view of the islands in the distance. The vanity features Thann brand amenities, and there is a coffee maker, coffee grinder, safe and fridge. ¥ 36,300～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa SHIGAKUTEI
    2-4 90 sqm Indoor Bath Bed Shigakutei consists of one room, taking up the whole villa. An enclosed veranda that runs the length of the building, and beautiful shodo artwork in the tokonoma, or alcove in the living room, as well as tatami mat flooring throughout, set the mood for this traditional Japanese experience. An enormous-screen TV and audio are hidden behind sliding shutters, and people can gather at the floor level coffee table and a dining table that seats four, before retiring to the firm and comfortable twin beds.
    Guests can prepare food in the kitchenette located in a separate hallway, with a full size stove, fridge, toaster — or dine next door at Ochikochi & Villas. Shigakutei boasts a beautiful hinoki wood bath, overlooking a pretty Japanese garden.     ¥ 51,700～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa KAI Maisonette
    2-4 73 sqm Indoor Bath Bed This two-story structure, containing three rooms, is a former sukiya, or teahouse, built in the Taisho era in the early 20th century. This history has been preserved with exposed beams and lots of old wood, and some low doorways from yesteryear have been retained. These rooms are meant for extended stays by families, giving them a chance to enjoy the quiet pace of the town. The homey rooms feature huge-screen TVs, a daybed with comfortable wooden chairs and tatami mats for relaxing on.
    Downstairs on the first floor are two rooms. One is a Maisonette Suite, featuring a kitchenette fully equipped with a fridge, stove and toaster, and a dining room that seats four. The ryokan offers a “gathering” menu, in which the chefs prepare the food and the guests do the final cooking and eating in the dining room. There are dining options at other ryokan or hotels as well. From the sitting area guests can take in a view of the harbor over the tile roofs of the town, while shaded by a huge kuzu no ki (camphor tree). The bath boasts a generous-sized hinoki wood soaking tub. This is the only Shiomachi villa that accepts children.     ¥ 44,000～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa SAKURAYA
    2-2 44 sqm Indoor Bath Bed Villa Sakuraya was originally built as a machiya, or townhouse, in the Taisho period in the 1910s, and the esthetic draws from that time, with tatami mats, warm wood, exposed beams and shoji screens. The bath is a large hinoki wood tub, and the twin beds are firm and inviting. The decor includes a big couch and a tatami-matted sitting area from which guests can contemplate the view of the harbor over the tile roofs of the town. ¥ 41,800～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa KAI Deluxe
    2-4 66 sqm Indoor Bath Bed The upstairs Deluxe rooms Oke and Sudo have a view of Fukuzenji Buddhist temple on one side and the harbor, town and mountains on the other. The living room features a sofa and reed screens in the summer, paper shojis in winter. The sitting area and veranda with comfortable chairs is shaded by the ancient camphor tree. ¥ 39,600～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa ROYA (1F)
    2-4 43 sqm Private Half Open-air Bath Bed Villa Roya was once a factory for making kai (traditional rowing boat oars) which has been repurposed into luxury accommodations with a chic bar on the ground floor. In the lobby is a collection of saws used by the kai makers in Roya’s previous incarnation.
    Four comfortable rooms make up the accommodations. Each of the rooms boasts two comfortable beds, two chairs and a large-screen TV, as well as a unit bath with jacuzzi and original amenities.
    The upstairs Standard rooms, Toki and Sai, have a lovely view of Fukuzenji Buddhist temple on one side and the harbor, town and mountains on the other. The living rooms feature a sofa and reed screens in the summer, paper shojis in winter.
    The two Premium rooms downstairs, Awa and Uzu, share a traditional Japanese garden. The walls are traditional beam and plaster, and the original timbers have been preserved and utilized in the decor, which features high ceilings and enormous old wood beams.     ¥ 39,050～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa KAI Standard
    2-4 45 sqm Indoor Bath Bed The other downstairs room is a Kai Standard, with twin beds in the bedroom and a sitting room with comfortable chairs and tatami flooring. The room also boasts a big wooden bathtub and an “observation deck,” a full-length veranda with a view of the harbor. ¥ 37,400～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.
    VILLAS Villa ROYA (2F)
    2-2 32 sqm Indoor Bath Bed Villa Roya was once a factory for making kai (traditional rowing boat oars) which has been repurposed into luxury accommodations with a chic bar on the ground floor. In the lobby is a collection of saws used by the kai makers in Roya’s previous incarnation.
    Four comfortable rooms make up the accommodations. Each of the rooms boasts two comfortable beds, two chairs and a large-screen TV, as well as a unit bath with jacuzzi and original amenities.
    The upstairs Standard rooms, Toki and Sai, have a lovely view of Fukuzenji Buddhist temple on one side and the harbor, town and mountains on the other. The living rooms feature a sofa and reed screens in the summer, paper shojis in winter.
    The two Premium rooms downstairs, Awa and Uzu, share a traditional Japanese garden. The walls are traditional beam and plaster, and the original timbers have been preserved and utilized in the decor, which features high ceilings and enormous old wood beams.     ¥ 33,550～ per person (based on double occupancy) *Room rates at the Ryokan vary depending on the season and booking status. Therefore, we provide an estimated amount as a reference.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • Private Baths - Private Baths - "Hae" & "Kochi"
  • Private Bath in Terrace - Private Bath in Terrace - "Maji"
  • Dining Dining "Sou"
  • Sakuraya Dining Sakuraya Dining
  • Roya Dining & Bar Roya Dining & Bar
  • Cuisine Cuisine
  • Relaxation Lounge Relaxation Lounge "Zabou"
  • Esthetic room Esthetic room "Shu-Shu"
  • Scenes of Tomonoura Scenes of Tomonoura
    Private Baths - "Hae" & "Kochi" Ochikochi has two large baths, Hae and Kochi, which couples and families can reserve in the morning and at night for 45 minutes at a time. These are hot baths fed by the local hot spring source, and, situated at the top of the building, they command spectacular views over the water and beyond to Benten and Sensui islands. The granite tubs are big enough to swim laps in, and bathers can chill out in a sitting area with comfortable chairs while they contemplate the view and the walls lined with bamboo charcoal.
    Private Bath in Terrace - "Maji" This is a newly added private bath at the terrace of Ochikochi, called "Maji," in addition to the existing private baths, "Hae" and "Kochi." "Maji" is a reservable bath for a group of guests, allowing them to enjoy the private onsen with an ocean view for 50 minutes. The guest can take the ocean, sparkling with the colors of sunset, and the clear blue sky, all to themselves.
    Dining "Sou" Dining for Ochi Kochi is in the Sou dining room.
    Cuisine consists of kaiseki traditional Japanese haute cuisine, emphasizing varied, seasonal seafood and vegetables. Ochi Kochi’s chefs use various techniques to create dishes with a playful twist, but always with the traditional emphasis on peak freshness and elegant presentation -- the true essence of premium Japanese cuisine. The stylish interior boasts a lovely view of the islands from all seats. The Upper Suites offer in-room dining as well.
    Sakuraya Dining Dining for Villa Sakuraya and Villa Kai is on Sakuraya’s first floor. The offerings consist of kaiseki traditional Japanese haute cuisine, with its emphasis on the freshest ingredients and expert preparation, and served as a succession of individual dishes, each finer and more delicious than the last. Chef Sone makes the most of the excellent local meat, fish and produce to create meals that guests will long remember.
    Roya Dining & Bar The stylish Roya Dining and Bar on the first floor of Villa Roya provides a quiet and sophisticated atmosphere, with a comfortable sitting area and a full selection of alcoholic drinks, including the excellent local whisky and artisanal gin, as well as breakfasts and light meals
    Cuisine The villas’ kaiseki (traditional Japanese haute cuisine) meals are prepared with skill and sophistication by Shiomachi’s experienced and creative chefs, and are beautifully presented on fine tableware. The result is a unique offering — a low-key country location with sophisticated cuisine — a delicious and unique experience. Chef Nobuhisa Sone has a sublime way with the excellent local produce, including jin seki gyu, the region’s Japanese-style wagyu beef. He creates cuisine in keeping with the villas’ own concepts — for Roya it’s more casual and home-style, while Sakurai dining is a bit more sophisticated — but never fear, both are equally delicious and presented with equal flair. The Maisonette Suite of Villa Kai features room service and a “gathering“ menu with minimal preparation, leaving the final touches to the guests using the kitchenette.
    Relaxation Lounge "Zabou" The newly opened relaxation lounge, "Zabou," was added in August 2024, offering a special space for ultimate relaxation and luxury. The guest can enjoy carefully selected drinks and snacks in a refined interior and calming atmosphere.
    Esthetic room "Shu-Shu" Syusyu offers a variety of esthetic treatments, including aroma massage and facials.
    Scenes of Tomonoura Coming soon

Experience

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Map &
Transportation

Closest Train Station JR Fukuyama Station
ROUTE
Closest Bus Station Tomo-ko (port) - Tomotetsu Bus
ROUTEs
Free pick-up service Yes
Complimentary transfer from/to Fukuyama Station (30 min) / Reservation required
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
Route details

Ryokan Data

Area Tomonoura / 鞆の浦
Name of Ryokan Ochikochi & Villas / 遠音近音 & ヴィラ
Address [Ochikochi]: 629 Tomochotomo, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0201
[Villas]: 808 Tomochotomo, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima 720-0201
〒720-0201 広島県福山市鞆町鞆629〒720-0201 広島県福山市鞆町鞆808
Total Number of Rooms 27 rooms
Check-in Time 15:00
Check-Out Time 11:00
Credit Card Yes

Meals

Dinner Start Time 18:00 - 19:30
Breakfast Start Time 8:00 - 10:00
In Room Dining Available Dining / Start Time : 1800 - 1930
Bar
Special Dietary Arrangements TBC
Vegan Friendly Yes
Western Breakfast Available No

Other Facilities & Services

Communal Bath No
Family Bath Yes
Private indoor bath in room Yes
Private open-air bath in the room Yes

Room Rates

Room Type Minimum Rate (JPY)
Ochikochi Upper Suite JPY55,000～
Ochikochi Suite JPY45,100～
Ochikochi Wide View Twin JPY40,700～
Ochikochi Corner View Twin JPY39,600～
Ochikocih Standard Twin JPY36,300～
Villa SHIGAKUTEI JPY51,700～
Villa KAI Maisonette JPY44,000～
Villa SAKURAYA JPY41,800～
Villa KAI Deluxe JPY39,600～
Villa ROYA (1F) JPY39,050～
Villa KAI Standard JPY37,400～
Villa ROYA (2F) JPY33,550～
** The room rate is per person per night when 2 adults stay in one room. **
- The rate will change depending on the number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
- Ryokan rate includes a full-course dinner, breakfast, service charge, and tax.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through The Ryokan Collection's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- A particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection.

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