Renovated Traditional House Hotel Holds Grand Opening
Saturday,
December 27, 2025
Ground OPEN
The Seto Inland Sea, dotted with islands, and the eternal lamps that glow at night.
Tomonoura, a port town where history and nature quietly coexist.
In Japan’s oldest port town, a private-rental inn where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly is quietly taking shape.
Tomonoura Shiomachi Hotel -RiSA-
A new chapter in Tomo-no-Ura’s story begins here.
Where Your
Quiet Story Begins.
A Hotel Where You Can Enjoy the Stories of the Town A new guest room wing and dining area are coming soon.
Time has passed since the opening of the 2019 Shiomachi Hotel Roya,
and now the fifth Shiomachi Hotel is set to open.
A tranquil inn that blends seamlessly into a setting where traditional Japanese beauty meets contemporary modernity.
A moment of healing for the soul, surrounded by landscapes, ways of life, sounds, and scents that have remained unchanged since ancient times.
We look forward to welcoming you with dishes featuring seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea.
Enveloped in silence, Two guest rooms.
Guest Room
Type01
Light & Shadow Whispering Serenity
A space enveloped in traditional Japanese tranquility, woven from light and shadow
Guest rooms where traditional Japanese aesthetics blend with the beauty of contemporary design.
Soft, gentle light streams in, creating shadows that add depth.
A time of relaxation where you can surrender to the tranquility of this place, enveloped in the atmosphere of historic Tomonoura.
- Size
- 34.2㎡
- Capacity
- 1–2 guests
Guest Room
Type02
Gentle Breeze Flowing Tranquility
A space to savor the gentle, ever-changing scenery
The moment you step into the room, your gaze is drawn to the custom-built sofa that spans the entire wall, stretching 3.5 meters.
Outside the window, the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea unfolds,
offering a luxurious moment where simply sitting there allows the stresses of daily life to slowly melt away.
- Size
- 50.0㎡
- Capacity
- 1–3 guests
Blending seamlessly with the living landscape of Tomonoura
［ Tomonoura Shiomachi Hotel ］
A warm and nostalgic lodging experience that comes to life amidst the streets of Tomonoura.
Here, the charm of the past harmonizes with the modern beauty of contemporary architecture.
Where history and the present, Tomonoura and I become one—
Please enjoy this new, extraordinary experience of “staying as if you were living here.”
Cuisine Dining
Enjoy Along with Your Stay
Indulge in a High-Quality Culinary Experience
Savor the bounty of the Seto Inland Sea in a serene setting
A dining room where soft light from a traditional Japanese courtyard garden streams into the modern space.
We offer a creative course menu that makes generous use of seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea—including local produce from Tomonoura—carefully highlighting the unique charms of both Japanese and Western cuisines. Seasonal fruits and vegetables add a splash of color, complemented by the abundant seafood nurtured by the Seto Inland Sea.
Please enjoy a special dining experience that will linger in your heart and engage all five senses.
*Please note that only specific dishes are served at the counter seats.
Dish Gallery
Chef's Message
Serving our guests dishes they’ll never forget
We carefully select seasonal ingredients nurtured by the bountiful seas and lands of the Seto Inland Sea, preparing each dish with heartfelt care. We take great care to ensure that our dishes convey the seasonal colors unique to this region, and we strive to provide hospitality that leaves a lasting impression from the moment you arrive. Please take your time to savor the “lingering aftertaste of culinary delight” that can only be experienced here.
Head Chef Nobuhisa Sone
Modern
Architecture
A Mysterious World
Invited by Inorganic “Beauty” and the “Depth” of Light
“Beauty” gently stirs the heart. The quiet shapes of light, drawn by shadows.
A minimalist beauty rooted in a monochromatic palette.
The lighting creates a sense of depth and contrast, inviting guests into a world beyond the ordinary.
This design blends the “history” and “charm” inherent in Japanese architecture with a fusion of classic, time-honored aesthetics and refined modernity.
The artfully curated surroundings allow guests to experience their stay at the inn with all five senses.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Ground OPEN
A quiet new inn, limited to two groups per day, has opened
Tomonoura is known as one of the settings for the Studio Ghibli film *Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea*.
A new whole-house rental inn—RiSA—named after the character “Lisa,” is quietly opening its doors.
Details regarding the start of reservations and other information will be announced on this website at a later date.
Important
Check-in Information
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the latest.
*Guests on plans that include dinner must check in by 6:00 PM.
879-1 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture 720-0201
Tel.084-971-5105(Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
About
Us_ Other Rooms and Accommodation Buildings
Three guesthouses and one special villa scattered throughout Tomonoura.
Enjoy a stay that evokes the good old days—in the guesthouse of your choice, during your favorite season.
since
2019
Traditional Architecture of the Meiji Period
ROYA
since
2022
A wooden townhouse from the Taisho period to the early Showa period
KAI
since
2023
