Step out the door of Ondo Iroriba HOUSE and begin a journey through time—into a town where narrow lanes twist and turn like a secret labyrinth.
Ondo is a historic port town on the Seto Inland Sea, with roots stretching back to the Edo period. The town’s layout was built entirely for walking: cars are rare, and instead you’ll find stone paths, winding alleyways, and unexpected stairways that make even a map seem confusing.
What makes these alleys fascinating is the way they surprise you: a path that seems to end suddenly bends again, or what looks like someone’s backyard turn into another lane. Walking here feels like moving through layers of life—where each twist and turn reveals ordinary, everyday moments unfolding before your eyes.
As you stroll, you might catch the scent of miso soup from a nearby kitchen, see laundry drying in the sun, or hear the laughter of neighbors chatting in the shade. These humble scenes are not attractions — they are the landscape of daily life itself, quietly breathing history and serenity into your walk.
Here, ancient memory and modern life are seamlessly connected.
So now and then, we invite you to put your phone in your pocket and enjoy getting lost — because in Ondo, every path you take can be the right one.
