Seto no Hana

🎣A fisherman's inn on a hill above the Seto Inland Sea, with his own catch and garden vegetables

Okayama · Seto no Hana

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A fisherman's inn above the 'Aegean of Japan'

• 🌊Sits on a hilltop in Ushimado with sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea, often called the 'Aegean of Japan'.
• 🎣A small inn where the fisherman owner serves kaiseki made with his own catch and vegetables from the family garden.
• 🌸In spring the cherry trees on the grounds bloom, so you can enjoy hanami right at the inn.

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Panoramic view baths facing the sea

• 🛁Two panoramic baths, one large and one small, look straight out over the Seto Inland Sea and are split by gender.
• ⏰Gender-separated from 16:00 to about 19:50; from 20:00 to 22:00 they become private baths in 50-minute slots, up to 4 groups a day, booked first-come at check-in.
• 🧴Rinse-in shampoo and body soap are provided; the baths are down a flight of stairs.

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Tatami rooms facing the sunrise

• 🛏️Rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms, including some with ocean views.
• 🌅The rooms face east, so every room lets you watch the sun rise over the horizon.
• 📺Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, an empty fridge and a tea set are provided; rooms have no bath or toilet, so shared facilities are used.

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The owner's catch and home-grown vegetables

• 🐟The owner nets sea bream, flounder, rockfish, red-spotted grouper, stonefish and more in the Seto Inland Sea himself.
• 🍱Dinner is a seafood kaiseki of the day's best ingredients; breakfast is Japanese-style, centred on Ushimado seafood and garden vegetables.
• 🥬Most vegetables come from the inn's own garden, and seasonal fruit such as kiwi and persimmon is served for dessert.

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Summer-only seafood BBQ on the terrace

• 🔥Every year from April to September, a seafood BBQ is served on the ocean-view terrace.
• 🦐Scallops, prawns, squid caught by the owner and seasonal fish come with garden-grown lemon and kabosu.
• ☔If bad weather cancels the BBQ, a mini kaiseki is served in the dining room instead.

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Facilities and things to know

• 🍽️Dinner and breakfast are served at tables in a tatami-floored dining hall with sea views.
• 🧺Only face towels are provided, so bring your own bath towel; there are no yukata for children.
• 💴Payment on site is cash, au PAY or d-barai only (no credit cards), and the inn is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Around Ushimado

• 🏖️Ushimado No. 2 Beach is a 2-minute walk away, and Ushimado Beach is 5 minutes by car.
• 🫒Ushimado Olive Garden is 7 minutes by car, and the old Shiomachi Karakoto street is 6 minutes by car.
• ⛴️The Venus Road between Maejima and Kuroshima, a sandbar that appears at low tide, is 40 minutes by car and ferry.

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Access and shuttle

• 🚃From JR Oku Station, take a taxi (20 min) or the Ryobi bus (25 min) to the Olive-en Iriguchi stop.
• 🚐A free shuttle runs from the Olive-en Iriguchi stop (about 5 min) and must be booked in advance.
• 🚗15 minutes by car from Okayama Blue Line Oku IC, with free parking for 20 cars.

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Tatami rooms facing the sunrise

• 🛏️Rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms, including some with ocean views.
• 🌅The rooms face east, so every room lets you watch the sun rise over the horizon.
• 📺Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, an empty fridge and a tea set are provided; rooms have no bath or toilet, so shared facilities are used.

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The owner's catch and home-grown vegetables

• 🐟The owner nets sea bream, flounder, rockfish, red-spotted grouper, stonefish and more in the Seto Inland Sea himself.
• 🍱Dinner is a seafood kaiseki of the day's best ingredients; breakfast is Japanese-style, centred on Ushimado seafood and garden vegetables.
• 🥬Most vegetables come from the inn's own garden, and seasonal fruit such as kiwi and persimmon is served for dessert.

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A simple, welcoming inn for Seto Inland Sea views, the fisherman owner's catch and garden vegetables. Note that the baths are not hot springs, rooms have no private bath or toilet, there is no elevator, and credit cards are not accepted.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 16:00 · Check Out: 09:30 · Last Check In: 21:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Seto no Hana?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 09:30.

Where is Seto no Hana located?

It is in Setouchi. Address: 1605-9 Ushimado, Ushimadocho.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.