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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.
Cocon Setouchi
Fujii Hikoemon, who introduced citrus cultivation to Suo Oshima during the Edo period. When his mansion was demolished, a part of it was moved to this old house (built in 1923). Since then, fishermen's nemoto lived in this house, which we have taken over.
When we took over the house, the foundation, floor, and walls were so 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 responsibility to preserve the house, which still contains the spirit of the island's citrus grower, Fujii Hikoemon, and to make it a "place" that can be used by many people.
We hope that you will enjoy your time on the island in this old private house that still retains the atmosphere of the past, while remembering the activities of the island's predecessors.
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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