Setoda, Ikuchijima — Seto Inland Sea
汲路
Kumuji
A place to return to, a connection to open
An intersection of learning and culture
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About
About Kumuji
Located in Setoda on Ikuchijima, known as the "island of blue lemons," at almost the midpoint of the Shimanami Kaido.
A traditional folk house over 100 years old stands in this quiet port town.
Once called "Futagawa" (Two Rivers), this place had two wells that served as a source of life for the local community.
The house, once home to a fishing family, had a path leading directly down to the sea.
Connecting sea and land, the outside world and inner life, this place carried many stories — like a cultural corridor.
We named this new inn "Kumuji (汲路)" by overlapping the memories of the "well for drawing water (kumu)" and the "path to the sea (ji/michi)."
Concept
Our Concept
"A place for learning where you want to say: I'm home."
Reconnect
Bridging the gaps between "people and region," "past and future," and "urban and rural."
Engagement
A place where travelers and locals alike don't just consume, but create relationships through art and learning.
Awai (Betweenness)
A space with "margins" located between the local region and the city — an in-between.
Rooms
Rooms & Facilities
Renovated by "overlapping" modern art, learning functions, and comfortable living —
while honoring the 100-year-old beams, pillars, and earthen floor (doma).
Tori-doma "Kairo" (Sea Corridor)
The earthen floor running through the house serves as a gallery, a place for interaction, and a silent corridor.
1st Floor
Built around the Tori-doma corridor, divisible into 1–3 rooms. Entrance, bath, washroom, and kitchen included.
2nd Floor
Can be used as 2 rooms or one large space. Kitchen and balcony with views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Access
Access
112 Setoda, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima 722-2411
⛴ Ferry
Take a ferry from Mihara Port or Onomichi Port to Setoda Port on Ikuchijima.
Sanyo Kisen (Mihara–Setoda) or Ishizaki Kisen (Onomichi–Setoda).
🚴 Bicycle / Motorcycle (Shimanami Kaido)
Cyclists and motorcyclists on the Shimanami Kaido are very welcome.
Kumuji is within walking distance from Setoda Port.
🚗 By Car
About 60 min from Onomichi IC (Nishiseto Expressway) via Ikuchijima-kita IC.
Please contact us in advance to discuss parking.
FAQ
FAQ
What time is check-in?
(Coming soon)
What time is check-out?
(Coming soon)
Is there parking available?
Please contact us in advance to discuss parking.
Do you provide meals?
(Coming soon)
Can I park my bicycle?
Yes, bicycle parking is available.