A Stay with a Sense of Place

An Island Kitchen Becomes the Island Villa’s Cozy Gathering Point

At the heart of the villa lies a spacious living, dining and kitchen area centered around an island counter whose ambient floor lighting gives it the appearance of a solid block of stone floating otherworldly in midair. This is a place for daily congregation, where guests can cook together, eat together, share a drink, plan a day, debrief on the trip so far, or simply sit and enjoy a good conversation. Its bathing facilities are another highlight, including a first-floor shower room designed for easy access coming back in from the sea, and a spacious second-floor bathroom freshened by sea breeze.

Views of Sea and Moon from the Second-Floor Main Room

The second floor offers a front-row seat to the sea through a large east-facing window. To heighten the sense of escape from the everyday, the room has intentionally been designed without curtains* to foster waking naturally with the sunrise and the joy of basking under the full moon. Lucky guests may encounter the mystical “moon road” effect, when moonlight stretches across the surface of the sea in a seemingly interminable line. Enjoy a view so beautiful it feels like a painting framed by the window.

*Lace curtains are available to soften daytime sunlight during consecutive-night stays.

Four Distinctive Bedrooms for Comfort with Friends and Family

Oboro & Tororo accommodates up to 10 guests across four bedrooms, each with its own character. In addition to the main bedroom, there is a first-floor room with two Western-style semi-double beds, a second-floor tatami room with four Japanese-style futon sets, and a second-floor hideaway with a raised sleeping platform featuring two futon sets under a cozy sloped ceiling. Each room offers its own distinct style of comfort, privacy, and luxurious relaxation.

Deepen Your Connection to the Region

Take in Island Vistas from the Water, and Discover the Ohenro Pilgrimage Culture of Japan(Additional Option)

During your stay, discover Shodoshima’s nature and culture from both sea and land through Wabunka-exclusive optional add-on experiences. Natural gifts abound on this small island blessed with abundant sunlight, born of the sea and faith rooted in its forests. Experience unforgettable moments only Wabunka can offer, far beyond ordinary sightseeing.

*Please note that these two optional experiences cannot be booked concurrently.

A Leisurely Island Fishing Cruise (Additional Option）

A Fishing and Cruise Experience takes guests aboard a small recreational fishing boat personally captained by the villa owner for on-the-water vistas of the Seto Inland Sea unlike anything visible from a ferry or high-speed boat. Enjoy catch-and-release fishing and guidance to such scenic spots as the far side of the nearby islets of Hanasuwajima, where rocky cliffs and caves rise dramatically from the water, or Fukubejima, home to wild monkeys.

*Please wear clothes that are easy to move in and which you do not mind getting dirty, as well as non-slip shoes for the fishing experience.

* This experience is available from June to October only.

A Pilgrimage Experience into Japan’s Ancient Spiritual World (Additional Option）

An ohenro pilgrimage hike experience is also recommended for those who wish to visit part of Shodoshima’s traditional Eighty-Eight Sacred Sites. Donning the traditional white garments of Japan’s pilgrims, walk nature-rich mountain paths guided by the priest of a local temple. This is an authentic, soul-cleansing experience that offers a taste of Japanese spirituality and sense of accomplishment.

*Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the ohenro hike.

*This experience is available from December to May only.