Check-in Day
Take the ferry to Shodoshima
Touch the soil, savor the moment.
NOTEL is a guesthouse in the countryside.
This former elementary school has been renovated into lodging with simple rooms and
a kitchen overlooking the mountains.
And here you'll find
"another kind of everyday."
Hitoyama, where NOTEL is located,
is a rural mountain village in the heart of Shodoshima Island.
In summer we plant rice; in winter we split firewood.
We grow vegetables, repair our homes, and care for our tools.
Through the seasons, this is a place where life is shaped by our own hands.
Stroll the neighborhood,
cook with local ingredients,
or explore the island from end to end.
Experience a different kind of everyday—only here.
Welcome to NOTEL.
A base for island journeys
Discover a new side of Shodoshima
Shodoshima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea.
Beyond the tourist spots—mountains and sea, local specialties,
historic sites. There's much to see.
Because NOTEL is run by people who live here,
you may discover a Shodoshima that visitors rarely find.
Unwind in a slower pace of life
NOTEL sits in the countryside of Shodoshima.
From the large windows you can take in the rural scenery of Hitoyama and the mountains beyond—perfect for those seeking a break from daily life and a chance to be surrounded by nature.
Workation close to nature
Live at your own pace, as if you belonged here.
Working in this quiet, green setting may help you get more done than you expect.
Days in the life of NOTEL
Arrival at NOTEL
Check in on 1F and receive your vegetable set
First Night Dinner
Cook dinner in the shared kitchen with island ingredients
Morning at NOTEL
Sunlight through the open windows gently starts your day
Activity
Go trekking
Second Night
Stargazing from the center of the grounds
Third Morning
Venture out for morning coffee
Last Day
Check out and drive around the island
Rooms and Kitchen
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Compact Twin Room
Ideal for one or two guests. The room looks out on the mountains and gets good light. Recommended for longer stays.
Capacity: 2 guests
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Twin Room
North-facing room that stays cool in summer. You can look out over the mountains and village.
Capacity: 1–2 guests
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Triple Room
South-facing with good light. The window frames a stunning view of the mountains. A comfortably sized room for three (up to four including children).
Capacity: 1–3 guests (max 4 with children)
Kitchen
A shared dining and kitchen space for all guests.
With fresh local ingredients, even simple cooking yields delicious meals.
The Town Around NOTEL
Access
Shodoshima, one of the Seto Inland Sea islands
Shodoshima is the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea after Awaji.
You can reach it by ferry from Takamatsu, Shin-Okayama, Kobe, and other ports.
Around NOTEL
Hitoyama: a mountain village with 300 years of tradition
Shodoshima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea.
Beyond tourist spots—mountains and sea, local specialties,
historic sites. There's much to see.
Because NOTEL is run by people who live here,
you may discover a Shodoshima that visitors rarely find.
