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Historical private house in Suo Oshima.
The history and present of the citrus island.
A trip to Suo Oshima
-where nature and history are in harmony
Suo Oshima has long been an important island for transportation in the Seto Inland Sea, and while many people visit the island, the islanders' activities have been passed down from generation to generation. In the Edo period (1603-1867), a group of top-notch temple and shrine builders called Choshu Daiku left behind many artistic structures. Later, the historical value of the island's lifestyle and culture was further enhanced, and visitors can experience firsthand the history and culture of the island from the Manyo Period to the present day.Have a wonderful time to heal your heart.
The Cocon Setouchi preserves the citrus ancestors' work.
Fujii Hikoemon (藤井彦右衛門) introduced citrus cultivation to Suo Oshima during the Edo period.
The former site of his mansion was turned into a lemon grove, and three old private houses were renovated into an inn for rent. This is not an effort to tear down old houses but to revitalize them as inns in order to connect the history and culture of the region to the future.
The main residence of Kokon Setouchi was moved and built in 1923 from a part of the house of the village headman Fujii Hikoemon (1816-1896), who brought the first tangerine seedlings from Kishu to this island at the end of the Edo period. When we took over this old house, the foundation, floors, and walls were so badly damaged that we considered dismantling the house.
However, as we make jam and lemoncello from the island's citrus fruits, we felt it was our mission to restore the building and the former site of the house, where we could feel the breath of Hikoemon Fujii, the founder of citrus cultivation on the island, into a “place” that many people can use, and to bequeath it to future generations. The site of the former residence was planted with lemon trees and turned into a citrus grove.
The main residence, the villa “Sasuri”, and the detached house “WithDogs”, three old private houses, will be restored into an inn that blends the “old days” and the “present” of the island, and will carry the traces of Hikoemon Fujii into the future.
We hope you will enjoy your time on the island, reminiscing about the activities of the island's predecessors in the old houses and the citrus groves that remain in the ruins of the old houses and residences.
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Our uniqueness
This is the residence of Fujii Hikoemon, the founder of citrus cultivation in Suo Oshima. The rooms, which are made of timber that was used more than 200 years ago, give you a sense of the old atmosphere and warmth of history.
Have a relaxing time in the spacious room with a capacity of 6 people.
Sightseeing
Suo Oshima is one of the best resorts in the Setouchi area, easily accessible from Hiroshima and Ehime. We will introduce spots where you can feel the history and nature, gourmet food to enjoy the local cuisine, and activities to experience the charms of the Setouchi area.
We hope you will find this information useful for how to enjoy and spend a wonderful time in Suo Oshima!
Access
Cocon Setouchi
〒742-2804
Suo Oshima Town, Oshima District, Yamaguchi
Hikuma, Hamanaka 1976-10
■ By plane
About 1 hour by car from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
■ By Shinkansen
About 1 hour by car from Shin-Iwakuni Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen
■ By car
About 45 minutes from Sanyo Express Kuga IC
About 1 hour from Kintai Bridge
About an hour and a half from Hiroshima Miyajima
■ By ferry from Ehime Mitsuhama Port
1 hour from Ehime Mitsuhama Port by Bosho Ferry
40 minutes by car from Suo Oshima Ibota Port
(The preventive ferry website is here)
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