Follow the island’s rhythm
Leave space for a slow morning, a conversation, and the simple pleasure of everyday island life.
IMABARI, EHIME · SETO INLAND SEA
A little closer
to island life.
Stay for the scenery.
Leave with a feeling of belonging.
しまなみリトリート — 島暮らしを体験する宿SETO INLAND SEA / JAPAN
01 / OUR STORY
The luxury of
an ordinary day.
A quiet sea. Light moving across the tatami. Something good to eat, and time to enjoy it. Shimanami Retreat is an invitation to slow down and discover the everyday pleasures of life on a Japanese island.
Make room in your journey for a different rhythm.
02 / STAY
A Japanese home.
A warm welcome.
Stay in traditional tatami rooms in a renovated Japanese house, with one guest party welcomed each day. Your host family lives in the same building: a chance to experience a home as it is lived in.
- Tatami rooms & futon bedding
- Private guest rooms, washbasin area & engawa veranda
- Shared bathroom & toilet with the host family
If you prefer not to use the shared bathroom, we're happy to recommend nearby public hot spring baths (onsen).
Before You Stay
Your host family lives in the same building, including young children. You will hear the sounds of everyday family life — voices, footsteps, and the lively moments before the children go to bed.
Unlike a quiet hotel, this is a real family home. We warmly welcome guests who appreciate the warmth and energy of a Japanese family household as part of their island experience.
03 / EXPERIENCES
Small moments.
Lasting memories.
The best way to know a place is to share a little of its everyday life.
Japanese Home Cooking & Food Experiences
Discover the simple pleasures of Japanese food through hands-on experiences in a family home on an island in the Seto Inland Sea. From everyday home cooking to seasonal ingredients and Japanese food traditions, enjoy making, tasting, and experiencing a little piece of life in Japan.
Come Curious, Leave Inspired
Our food experiences are open to everyone, whether you're staying with us or simply exploring the Shimanami Kaido. Discover our available experiences and book your favorite through Airbnb.
Japanese Home Cooking & Food Experiences
Explore Our Experiences ↗Discover our hands-on Japanese cooking and food experiences, inspired by seasonal ingredients and everyday island life.
Experiences are available by advance reservation through Airbnb. Program details, dates, and prices vary by experience.
Food experiences and meals are not included in the accommodation price and must be booked separately.
04 / THE ISLAND TABLE
A taste of
the season.
Island-grown citrus, seasonal ingredients, and the comfort of Japanese home cooking. Through cooking together, sharing a meal, and conversations around the table, we invite you to experience a little of everyday island life.
06 / FIND YOUR WAY
Your journey
to the islands.
Shimanami Retreat is located on Oshima Island, along the Shimanami Kaido cycling route in Imabari, Ehime, Japan.
Whether you're traveling by bicycle, car, or public transportation, we're happy to help you find your way and plan your journey.
- Destination
- Oshima Island, Imabari, Ehime · Japan
- Before you travel
- Located along the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, our home is accessible by bicycle, car, and public transportation.
- Arrival details
- Detailed directions and arrival instructions will be provided after your reservation is confirmed. Feel free to contact us if you need help planning your journey.
07 / YOUR HOST
Hello, I’m Yuri.
I moved from Tokyo to this island to care for my family. Over time, I came to appreciate the simple beauty of everyday island life and wanted to share it with visitors.
Before moving to the island, I spent over 20 years as a clinical dietitian at a key regional acute-care hospital in central Tokyo, working closely with patients. My professional experience also includes numerous academic conference presentations, research publications in medical journals, and contributions to medical textbooks.
Today, I bring my professional experience and passion for food into a new chapter of life — sharing Japanese home cooking, seasonal ingredients, and the everyday pleasures of island living with guests.
Discover the joy of island life, one ordinary moment at a time.Meet your host on Airbnb ↗
Before you book
Is this an entire private house?
No. Shimanami Retreat is a family home where your host family lives in the same building. You'll have private guest rooms, your own washbasin area, and an engawa veranda. The bathroom and toilet are shared with the host family.
If you prefer not to use the shared bathroom, we're happy to recommend nearby public hot spring baths (onsen) where you can relax and enjoy a traditional Japanese bathing experience.
Are meals and food experiences included?
Meals and food experiences are not included in the accommodation price. We offer Japanese home cooking and food experiences that can be booked separately through Airbnb. You are welcome to join even if you are not staying with us.
Where can I see prices and availability?
Accommodation prices, availability, and booking conditions are listed on Airbnb. Food experiences have separate prices and schedules, which you can find on their individual Airbnb listings.
YOUR ISLAND CHAPTER
Come for a stay.
Make yourself at home.
See available dates and plan your stay on Airbnb.
Book on Airbnb ↗Prices, availability and booking conditions are shown on Airbnb.