Setouchi Life

A small hotel renovated from an old house may be difficult for foreigners to adapt to. Some of the waiters are also relatively poor.

I've always loved traveling, and have traveled to many places, but this was my first attempt at a long stay of one month. I usually spend my time in the city or on the road, but I wanted to "travel like a local" in a peaceful place that is not a tourist destination, and have time to relax and think about myself and my future. I was just halfway through my university life, so I had a lot of time to think about my future, but I had a lot of fun and slept well, and many wonderful ideas came to me through the repeated "conversations" with other guests and staff, which are important at this guesthouse. I was really glad that I had the courage to stay for a month. It was a very intense month, and time flew by in an instant, but I was able to organize my thoughts and grow. Of course, a few days' stay is a wonderful trip, but a long stay is highly recommended for those who want to face themselves properly or those who want to do artistic activities in a quiet space!

こちらのゲストハウスはよく歩くことをテーマにされており、歩いて回りたくなる仕掛けがたくさん用意されています。 周辺には海を眺めてボーッとできる素敵なカフェもたくさんあり、ゆったりとした時間を過ごすことができました。 バスで30分くらい行くと、火山(ひやま)登山ができます。 山から見る海の景色が1番思い出に残っています。 是非みなさんにも体験してほしいです！ またダイアログという対話を大切にしているところなので、他のゲストさんとの交流も面白かったです！

It is a place for conversation where a variety of people gather, including local ladies, fishing experts, unique travelers, and foreigners who come to enjoy their leisure time. In the evening, each guest brings their own ingredients, such as vegetables bought from a local greengrocer they found while exploring the town or fish they caught on the nearby coast, to cook and share around the table. , you can "stay like you live". There are many hills, and if you climb up, you might find a shrine nestling quietly, or you might even find dog and cat footprints on the concrete ground. Just by walking and talking, you can get a glimpse of life in this town. I believe that if you find your own way to enjoy your trip, have fun to your heart's content, and spend time freely, you will be fulfilled. There are surprisingly many local okonomiyaki restaurants, cafes, and izakaya restaurants within walking distance! Please try walking a lot.

I'm a third-year university student who lives in Shibuya, and I'm also a radio personality in Shibuya. On my first solo trip to Dialogue Village, I was able to get used to it on the first night and felt nostalgic, like visiting my grandma's house. I want to stay here forever listening to the sound of the sea, as the sea is said to be the second most transparent after Okinawa, and the scenery is nice, but the most appealing thing about this place is the people. It was a warm city where people were there to help visitors, and time seemed to slow down. At Dialogue Village, I thought the cooperation of the residents was amazing. The neighborhood supermarket is a refrigerator, the hospital is a health room, the cafeteria is an okonomiyaki restaurant, and all are connected by alleys, and this is called a dialogue village. You won't be able to get the feeling of living there if you stay for 1 night and 2 days, so I think it's better to stay for consecutive nights! It's an old private house, so it's not very convenient, but it had enough of the basic necessities to live. Thankfully, the WiFi is fast and the supermarket is only 3 minutes away. Above all, the people who live there are warm. In particular, I was really impressed by Acchan's desire to entertain the people who came to see her. It is housed in an old folk house from about 100 years ago, so it is recommended for people who enjoy the inconvenience. Also, it is worth staying at Dialogue Village at least once in your life because it is a place where people who want to balance work and play gather.

It was an inn where you could forget about time, interact with people, and experience Kurahashi Island. After checking in at an old folk house built about 100 years ago, I grinned as I picked up a book that touched my senses in the library. You can also relax and read a book on the sunny porch. The staff will introduce you to various things you would like to do or see if you had any requests. At the recommendation of the staff, I went to a hot spring after climbing the mountain, relaxed at a cafe, and bought some very delicious local sake. I've been curious about it ever since I drank it at this guesthouse, so I'm glad I was able to buy it. Day by day, I find myself wanting to see more and do more, so one night is definitely not enough. At the end of a day filled with such experiences, we took a short break at an overnight house (laundry boat) located a little far from the old folk house. It's a calm home that makes you feel like you've come back home. The slope is a bit steep...but the view of the Seto Inland Sea and Ondo Ohashi Bridge from that slope in the morning was amazing. I forgot how tough it was. I thought a guest house was just a cheap place to sleep in crammed rooms, but I was wrong. It was certainly a good trip, but here you can interact with other guests, staff, and the shops you visit in a comfortable distance, so you can enjoy it at your own pace without straining yourself. Thanks to that, there are more things I want to try one after another, and one night is no longer enough...lol I want to come back again.

もっともっと、居たくなる場所 畳の上で足を崩して人と話す事がたいへん自然な営みに思いました 今回はこの宿で人と話すことの楽しさ、安らかさに夢中でしたが、今度は縁側でゆっくり本を読むこともしたいなと思います。 そう、この宿は蔵書もたいへん面白いですから、人と本どちらともしっかりゆっくり対話をしたいと思うと一泊ではとても足りなく感じてしまいますね。 よく読んで、よく話して、よく歩いて、よく眠ることができました。