Innoshima Pension Shirataki-sanso

A house by Vories brought to life.

Shirataki-sanso stands in the middle of Mt. Shirataki in Innoshima overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. It was built as a house for Reverend Marlin D. Farnum by American architect, William Merrell Vories, who also built many houses in Japan. This house has been registered as a tangible cultural asset.
The original authentic designs of not only the exterior, but also the interior remain; ceilings, windows, steps, etc. allowing guests to feel and experience life in the western house as it was back then. It is not a house of luxury but it is rather a practically designed house, taking into consideration such things as storage, and that gives an air of settlement or calmness to this house. It is interesting that even though it is a Western style house, it fits well in the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
The dishes served are Japanese style, using a vast variety of fish, mainly from the Inland Sea, and served in the nice and quiet dining room. The dishes are made by the host who is also a cook.
Once this house was abandoned then the host and his family restored it. They will welcome you with warmth and calmness like the wind in the Inland Sea.
It seems that the fact the guests can stay at the house built by Vories, who is very famous in the history of modern Japanese architecture, attracts travelers most. However, one comes to realize that it is the host who gives a life and attractiveness to the house, as he actually lives there.

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