Claim the exclusive silence of the setting for the Academy Award-winning 'Drive My Car.
A listed historic period building, Kangetsuan-Shintoyo was a traditional inn that operated from the late Edo period (1603-1868) through to the 1930s.
Exclusive to one party per day. Our original Edo-period window frames capture the vibrant, mesmerizing islandscape of the Seto Inland Sea. Losing all track of time, simply watching the ocean unfold—this is the very moment of ‘rebirth’ that the film’s protagonists yearned for.
For dinner, enjoy creative Japanese cuisine prepared exclusively for you by a private chef, featuring fresh seafood from the Akinada-Sea and local island vegetables. Experience history, stunning views, and exquisite cuisine. Immerse yourself in the stories of Mitarai during this ultimate private stay.
Room
Room DetailsSink into the large sofa and savor the moment.
Before your eyes lies Kannonzaki Point—a one-of-a-kind 'living painting.
At times, the sea and sky merge, drawing you into a world of absorbing blue. At other times, deep fog makes the islands appear to float in mid-air, transporting you to a scene of fantasy.
Against the backdrop of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, small boats challenge the vast ocean while large vessels pass leisurely. This view, which changes its expression moment by moment, never reveals the exact same instant twice.
What you find here is a premier seat dedicated solely to facing that work of art. Surrender deeply to the large sofa and indulge in the luxury of becoming one with the flowing time.
Cuisine
Cuisine Details
Red sea bream and red grouper refined by the fierce currents of the Akinada Sea, Ocho lemons and Ocho mandarins whose fragrance is intensified by the sea breeze, and an array of local vegetables.
What you find here is the rich nature of the Tobishima Kaido archipelago itself.
An Ichigo-ichie course where the head chef engages with local ingredients, preparing first-rate materials at the perfect moment.
Please savor the luxury of experiencing the 'Now' of the Setouchi region with all five senses, within the historic setting of Kangetsuan-Shintoyo.