Floating near the heart of the Seto Inland Sea lies the quiet town of Ondo.
Here, time drifts gently with the scent of the tide.
Ondo Iroriba HOUSE is a small inn renovated from an old wooden home that has stood by the inlet for over a century.
While preserving its original beams and earthen walls, the house has been reborn with modern comfort and understated elegance.
It offers the warmth of traditional Japan—and the calm of a refined, contemporary retreat.
This series explores the spirit of the inn through the themes of
climate, everyday life, regeneration, travel, and human memory,
capturing the timeless scenery of Ondo and nearby Kurahashi Island.
Once a lively port town thriving on maritime trade, Ondo has always lived with the sea—
the breeze that flows through old wooden halls,
the morning light across the strait,
and the quiet stories whispered by the house itself.
In every fleeting moment, we can sense the quiet beauty of Japanese life.
Through these stories, we hope to rediscover the essence of living with the land—
not only through the inn itself, but through its townscape,
craftsmanship, food, scenery, and the rhythms of daily life.
Here, you may find a view that makes you pause, listen, and breathe.
Such moments await you, all around this little house by the sea.
📸 Upcoming Themes
- Wisdom in the restoration of old homes and everyday living
- The memory of ships and the maritime town of Ondo
- Designs inspired by the local climate
- Moments of quiet and warmth in a timeless home
🏠 Ondo Iroriba HOUSE
— A modern kominka inn standing in a tranquil Seto inlet.
May your time here become one of your fondest travel memories.
