The 10 Best Inns in Mitoyo City, Kagawa to See Japan’s Own “Uyuni Salt Flats”

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Modern people work at a company on weekdays, have a minute-by-minute schedule, and have a habit of looking at the clock. The reality is that we are often pressed for time, but sometimes we need to forget about time and take it easy. I don't make a schedule, I purposely take off my watch, and I don't pay attention to the time at all. Why not spend a day like that in Mitoyoshi City in Kagawa, which is surrounded by magnificent nature? You may realize how busy you are.

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Mitoyo City has become a popular photo spot in recent years for its Chichibugahama Beach, also known as Japan's Salar de Uyuni, and the retro art island Awashima Island. Approximately 1 hour from Takamatsu Airport using the Udon Airport Shuttle Bus. You can get there in about 2 and a half hours from Tokyo. Why not spend some relaxing time in Mitoyo City, which has one of the warmest climates in Kagawa?

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In this article, we will introduce some inns where you can stay during your trip to Mitoyo City. There is a wide variety of accommodations in Mitoyo City, including stylish rental houses, nostalgic old folk houses, and casual guesthouses. Please select according to your purpose.

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La Toile is a high-class hidden inn for adults located in Takase-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa. Located approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takase Station, this is a stylish inn that rents out a single building to only one group per day. What we offer here is time spent with the local specialty, Takase tea. `` La Toile'' is an inn that was created with the idea that you can enjoy Takase tea while sitting around a wood stove with your friends and family.

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Furniture that lets you feel the warmth of wood, including a movable sofa. Please sit around the wood-burning stove and enjoy ``Takase Tea''.

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The kitchen is fully stocked with seasonings, cooking utensils, tableware, etc., so you can cook freely. There is also a microwave and oven, so you can reheat anything you bring in. In addition, you can drink the provided tea freely, and of course teapots and teacups are also provided.

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In one corner of the room, there is a sunny porch and a small room where you can do some computer work. It might be nice to spend some luxurious time reading or surfing the internet in a quiet environment.

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If you make a reservation at least 2 days in advance, you can receive an on-site cooking service. The person in charge of the cooking is a professional who knows everything about the food of Mitoyo Kagawa. One of the services you can request is ``Sanuki Afternoon Tea'', where you can enjoy a collaboration of ``Takase tea'' and sweets made with fresh fruits and vegetables from Mitoyo, which is said to be the fruit kingdom!

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Takase tea's deep aroma is said to be perfect for smoked dishes. Why not try the smoked dishes that can only be enjoyed here in Takase-cho, Mitoyo City under the guidance of our culinary concierge? The fragrant aroma of tea and charcoal is said to go well with alcohol.

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``Hiuchi'' stands on a hill overlooking the Hiuchinada Sea. This is a rental cottage located approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Takuma Station. The overwhelming vastness of the ocean stretches out next to the building, making you feel like you'll lose your sense of time. Spending time admiring the star-filled sky and the setting sun will melt away your daily fatigue. This is also an inn that uses an aero house*, which is very rare even in Japan.

*Aero House…New structure wooden variable house

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The interior concept is a stay where you forget time. The beautiful seascape seen through the large windows will captivate your eyes and make you lose track of time. The interior is designed to give you the feel of wood, making it feel like a summer house by the sea. If you close your eyes while swinging in a hammock, you might feel like you're abroad.

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In addition to a TV and sofa, the living room is also equipped with a DVD player, Bluetooth speakers, and Wi-Fi. It's nice to have a relaxing movie night while feeling the light coming in through the windows. Does playing Hawaiian music make you feel like you're in Hawaii? Once in a while, it's good to be free and let loose.

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Next to the cottage, there is a herb garden and kitchen garden where guests can freely harvest their own crops. Local ingredients harvested there are cooked indoors. There is also a fresh juicer in the kitchen, so you can drink freshly squeezed juice. If you enjoy it while looking out at the sea from the table set in the garden, you will definitely enjoy the deliciousness.

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You can see a beautiful starry sky from the cottage surrounded by nature right next to the sea. Gaze at the clear night sky and shining stars in an environment with few distractions. Opportunities like this don't come very often in the city. Surrender yourself to the fantastic night sky and enjoy a sleep that is indistinguishable from reality and dream.

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Kanran, about 20 minutes by car from JR Takuma Station, is a guesthouse that rents out an entire building surrounded by the nature of the Setouchi Inland Sea. It is located in an olive farm that boasts about 700 trees, and is divided into two parts: `` Kanran A'' and `` Kanran B.'' The concept of this inn is "Hygge". You will have a wonderful time at this inn, which means "comfortable space" in Danish.

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`` Kanran A'' has a selection of classically designed furniture and equipment, including Windsor chairs with traditional British designs. The space has a sense of unity, all with carefully selected brands. You can see Bisan Seto from the large windows.

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`` Kanran B'' carries a wide selection of modern furniture and equipment, including Jacobsen's masterpiece ``J39 Shaker Chair.'' The living room has a low sofa and rocking chair for one person, so you can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend a relaxing time here.

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The Shonai Peninsula Olive Farm, where the inn is located, is a small olive farm that started in 2014. Kagawa 's mild climate is perfect for growing olives. Among them, the olives grown in Sonai, which are grown in an environment of sunlight and sea breeze, are popular for their high quality. Please try the olive oil made from this Shonai olive, which is linked from the official website to the sales website.

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Another appeal of this inn is that you can enjoy dishes made with local olives. Olives that I don't usually get used to eating. Enjoying delicious olive dishes prepared by a chef who knows the ingredients thoroughly on the terrace with a great view is sure to be a blissful time.

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TSUSHIMA, about 5 minutes by car from JR Takuma Station, is a guest house where you can enjoy the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands. A stylish space with a modern Japanese style interior and art installations throughout. Would you like to spend some time for yourself in a relaxing space?

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The interior is an artistic space that feels like a design office, and is truly a hideaway for adults. The atmosphere is perfect for a girls' night out. Would you like to spend your time feeling extraordinary?

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This guesthouse was built facing the Seto Inland Sea and offers a panoramic view of the ocean. You may fall into the illusion that you are living under the sea. Enjoy the view of the Seto Inland Sea with your loved one.

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The open bathroom is one of the charms of this inn. A spectacular ocean view can be seen outside the large windows. It's also nice to enjoy a luxurious bath time while watching the sunrise or sunset. The marble flooring gives off a sense of luxury.

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What you can see beyond the window is Tsushima, where Tsushima Shrine, which is dedicated to the guardian deity of children, is located. Normally it is impossible to cross as it is an island floating in the sea, but a bridge is built for two days every August during the Summer Games. One of the prides of this inn is that you can watch the spectacular fireworks that are set off just in time for the occasion from your room.

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"Hisui", about 5 minutes by car from JR "Sanuki Saidaeki Station", is a rental log house located in Zaida-cho, Mitoyo City. The building is made of authentic logs and is located halfway up a hill surrounded by nature, making it a perfect place to call a hideout. You can enjoy log house life such as having a barbecue without worrying about your surroundings.

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The interior is made entirely of wood, giving you a warm feeling. At the top of the stairs is the attic bedroom, and if you open the curtains, you can see the great outdoors outside the window. Why not experience an extraordinary life in the atmosphere of The Mountain Hut?

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There is also a comfortable hammock in the living room, so you can relax and enjoy the log house life. If you read a book while swinging in a hammock, you might fall asleep before you know it because it's so comfortable.

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The kitchen has a stone oven for baking pizza. Even if you see it in stores, you don't often have the opportunity to bake it yourself. Why not take this opportunity to experience the feeling of being a pizza chef? The pizza baked in an authentic stone oven is nothing short of exquisite.

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Another great feature is that there is a large barbecue space. Because it is located halfway up the mountain, you can see the rich natural scenery everywhere you look. Please enjoy the barbecue to your heart's content with your friends in the spacious space. In addition to the barbecue, we also have a smoker where you can enjoy smoked dishes.

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"Bay wind" is a guesthouse that is about 10 minutes by car from JR Takuma Station. There are no private houses in the surrounding area, and this inn located at the end of a private road is a perfect place for a hidden inn. The garden is filled with seasonal flowers, making you feel as if you have stepped into the world of a picture book.

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The living room on the first floor is equipped with an authentic wood burning stove. When you look at the flame flickering in the stove, it's easy to lose track of time. It might be a good idea to sit by your side and enjoy knitting quietly by yourself or chatting with your friends.

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A bed is placed in the attic where warm sunlight filters through the trees, making it a bedroom. You can see the flowers in the garden from the large front window, and the beautiful starry sky from the small window in the ceiling. Please enjoy the fairy tale space filled with the scent of wood♪

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From the entrance, you can see the small bay that is the origin of this inn. The sound of the waves can be heard comfortably as the waves of the shallow sea echo through the mountains that can be seen ahead of your line of sight. "Bay wind" is an inn where you can hear the sound of the waves. In the summer, you can see people doing marine sports, giving you a taste of summer!

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There are also cherry blossom trees planted on the side of the building, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in the spring. The contrast between the clear blue sky and the cherry blossoms is so beautiful that this work can only be achieved in a private space with no private houses. It might be nice to enjoy cherry blossom viewing elegantly on the wooden deck and enjoy nature all to yourself.

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Omori Shoten, about 15 minutes by car from JR Takuma Station, is an auberge in an old folk house where you can enjoy bread and wine. In addition to the food, this is a value-for-money inn that is the epitome of indulgence, with a bathroom that harmonizes with the calmness of wood and stone, and a tranquil landscape that can be seen from the facility. Why not stay the night and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of an old folk house?

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At the top of the ladder stairs leading from the downstairs is an attic-style room. It's not that big, but it's an exciting space that makes you feel like you're back to your childhood. In addition to the attic, there is also a larger Japanese-style room. Please fall asleep slowly in a space where you can feel the warmth of the wood.

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The most appealing thing about this place, as it is an auberge, is the food. You can enjoy the owner's homemade bread and a wide variety of wines to match the dishes. The omakase dinner course, which includes bread and wine, has been well received. Since many customers come by car, they have a wide selection of non-alcoholic wines. It's great even for people who can't drink.

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We are proud of not only our bread, but also our homemade European cuisine. While talking with customers, they research things like how much they eat and their taste preferences. The resulting dish is a dish filled with the spirit of hospitality. I definitely want to try it.

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The bath is a calm space where you can enjoy the harmony of wood and stone. It's located a little far away, so you can enjoy your private time without worrying. You can see the greenery outside from the window in the bathroom, and the warm light shines in. It's nice to take a leisurely morning bath♪

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Kachoen is a traditional guest house built over 100 years ago and made entirely of cypress, about an 8-minute walk from JR Motoyama Station. This is a historic building that is a candidate for tangible cultural property, where important figures of the Japanese government stayed overnight in the past. You can feel Japan's long history from its interior. This is a great inn for those who like old folk houses and interiors unique to Japan. The owners, a married couple, live right next door, and the inn is very well taken care of.

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When you enter the building, you are greeted by a variety of furniture that gives you a sense of Japanese history. You may feel as if you have traveled back in time in an environment that is hard to see.

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Fall asleep in a spacious Japanese-style room with tatami mats. It's in a very quiet location, so you can hear the insects singing at night and it's very relaxing. It feels like spending summer vacation in the countryside. You can sleep soundly while feeling the scent of the tatami.

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One of the charms of this inn is the Goemon bath. Why not take your time and enjoy a traditional Japanese bath? It's an experience that can't be experienced very often. Warm your body and soul in the Goemon bath, which is said to be warmer than usual.

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This inn has a garden called "The Japanese Garden" where you can feel the four seasons. You can even enjoy a barbecue in the Japanese garden. Enjoy a romantic evening barbecue surrounded by greenery and a starry sky. If you ask the owner, he will also lend you a barbecue set. Enjoy the miraculous collaboration of Japanese gardens and barbecue.

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BED N CHILL Shippoya is a family-run guesthouse located in the center of Kagawa, about a 12-minute walk from JR Mino Station. It is unique in that it is located in the perfect location for going anywhere, including the pilgrimage experience of the 88 temples in Shikoku, and island hopping in the Seto Inland Sea. It was named ``Shippoya'' with the hope that it would be an inn that all locals knew, like Mt. Shippozan that towers over Mitoyo City.

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The dormitory part has 8 beds divided into 3 blocks. Dormitory beds may have the impression of being small, but they are semi-double and spacious. There is a small conversation space between the blocks, and the sitting area of the bench is a storage space, which is convenient for storing your belongings.

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The private room has a semi-double bed, and there is also a loft area at the top of the ladder. Up to 4 people can sleep there. The best part is that the price is set per room, so it's the same no matter how many people are using it. The design has high ceilings, and although it is not very spacious, you can enjoy a spacious and open feeling.

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There is a large wooden deck outside the room, where you can relax and breathe in the fresh air. It's a shared area, so you might find yourself chatting with someone you met for the first time while staying on the same day...? This design reflects the owner's desire to create a place for guests to interact with each other.

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One of the attractions is the abundance of common areas. There are 3 shower rooms, so it's convenient if you want to take a shower at the same time as your friends. There are also three washbasins, which is a nice feature especially for women who take a long time to get ready.

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Le Port Awashima, is a representative facility on Awashima, an art island floating off the coast of the Shonai Peninsula. It takes about 15 minutes by boat from Mishima City's Suda Port to Awashima Port. This facility is famous for allowing you to experience life on the island in an environment where you can fully enjoy Awashima's nature. There are also plans where you can admire sea fireflies and enjoy local gourmet food from Kagawa. When you visit Awashima, this is definitely the inn you want to stay at.

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In addition to Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, you can stay in mountain cabin-style cabins. It is said that you can stay with your pet and enjoy the outdoors while feeling the nature of Awashima. You can also enjoy barbecue freely, so why not buy some ingredients from Kagawa and enjoy summer island time?

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There is an on-site restaurant serving local Kagawa flavours. The dishes made with local ingredients such as delicacies from the Seto Inland Sea are popular, and many regular customers use it for lunch even among guests. Let's enjoy Kagawa gourmet food in the vast natural environment of Awashima.

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``Drifting Post Office'' is an artwork by Japanese artist Saya Kubota located on Awashima. This place, built using the former Awashima Post Office building, is a popular tourist spot where mail with unknown destinations gathers. The mail that arrives here is read by the postmaster, Katsuhisa Nakata, and then stacked up as a work of art. Visitors can freely view the works, so why not spend some time enjoying art?

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The Awashima Marine Memorial Museum was built on the site of Japan's first seafaring training school. The green European-style building built in the Taisho era is also a famous photo spot in Awashima. As soon as you step inside, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time to the Taisho era romantic atmosphere. It might be a good idea to think about the sailors who left here to travel overseas.

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How was your "trip to forget time" in Mitoyo Kagawa? When you're in front of the vastness of nature, don't you feel like your busy self is somehow small? After resetting yourself in Mitoyo City, put your watch back on and let the hands slowly move forward. Also, if you feel pressured for time, you will definitely be fine by traveling to Mitoyo City Kagawa.