Frequently Asked Questions

Ryofuan Shimanami (緑風庵しまなみ) is a private whole-house traditional Japanese villa located on Innoshima Island along the Shimanami Kaido in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The carefully renovated kominka (古民家) features five tatami rooms, a private wood-fired sauna, an open-air jacuzzi, and an outdoor BBQ area. It is available as an entire-house rental, perfect for families and groups seeking a unique Japanese accommodation experience.

Ryofuan Shimanami is located on Innoshima Island (因島) in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The villa sits in a quiet village along the famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route, which connects Honshu (Onomichi) to Shikoku (Imabari) across six beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The exact address is in Innoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-2211, Japan.

Check-in time at Ryofuan Shimanami is from 3:00 PM (15:00), and check-out time is by 10:00 AM. The villa uses a self check-in system for your convenience. If you need early check-in or late check-out, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Ryofuan Shimanami can accommodate up to 10 guests comfortably. The villa has five tatami rooms with traditional Japanese futon bedding. This makes it ideal for family gatherings, group trips, and special occasions. The entire house is yours — no shared spaces with other guests.

Ryofuan Shimanami includes a wide range of premium amenities: a private wood-fired sauna with cold plunge, an open-air outdoor jacuzzi, a charcoal BBQ area with grills and skewers, a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, cooking utensils), high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, a washing machine, hair dryer, bath towels, shampoo and body wash, Japanese futon bedding, a first aid kit, and free on-site parking.

You can book Ryofuan Shimanami through Airbnb. Simply visit our Airbnb listing page, select your dates, and complete the reservation. Payment is processed securely through Airbnb. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons such as spring (cherry blossom season) and autumn (fall foliage season) along the Shimanami Kaido.

Absolutely! Ryofuan Shimanami is ideally located on Innoshima Island, one of the six islands along the famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route. The 60-70km route from Onomichi to Imabari is considered one of the world's best cycling routes. Our villa makes an excellent base for day cycling trips or as a midway stop on the full Shimanami Kaido route. Bicycle rental facilities are available nearby.

You can reach Ryofuan Shimanami on Innoshima Island by car via the Shimanami Kaido expressway (Nishi-Seto Expressway), by local bus from Onomichi Station, or by ferry from Onomichi Port. From Hiroshima Station, it takes approximately 1.5 hours by car. From Onomichi Station, you can take a bus to Innoshima (approximately 30 minutes). Free parking is available on-site for guests arriving by car.