Features of Tiny House ZEN Kurahashijima
Features of Tiny House ZEN Kurahashijima
An Exclusive Retreat (Limited to 1 Group per Day) Embraced by the timeless sea that has flowed since the ancient Manyo era, this small cabin offers a profound sense of tranquility and comfort.
The “Unfinished” Observatory Deck [New] A secret base that awakens your inner child. Soak in the sparkling ocean views and recharge your soul.
3 Minimalist Cabins Designed by architect Tadashi Murai. The cabins are intentionally connected via the outdoors, embodying the Zen philosophy of “knowing enough” and allowing you to become one with nature.
BBQ Experience Enjoy an outdoor meal using our authentic brick BBQ pit, or use a portable gas stove under our all-weather tent.
Fulfilling Local Surroundings A natural hot spring, a cozy seaside cafe, and a historic beach are all just a short walk away.
Escape the Everyday Approximately an 80-minute drive from Hiroshima City. Leave the hustle and bustle behind and step into an extraordinary world.
Setouchi, Kurahashijima. Unfolding before you is a landscape unchanged for over 1,300 years, since the ancient Manyo era.
he untouched surface of the water reflects the sunlight. Simply gazing out at it mysteriously replenishes your energy for tomorrow.
This is an exclusive, one-group-per-day small cabin where the Japanese aesthetic of “knowing enough” (Minimalism) intersects with the intentional beauty of the incomplete (Wabi-Sabi).
● An “Unfinished” Front-Row Seat (Observatory Deck) Born from Letting Go of Perfection
A rugged structure intentionally left in its raw “scaffolding” state.
Breaking away from neatly polished perfection, this raw, unpolished space serves as a front-row seat for adults to shed their everyday armor and take a deep breath. It is also the ultimate playground for laughing innocently with family and friends.
● Designed by Tadashi Murai: Three Cabins Evoking a Modern Tea Room
Crafted by a pioneer of the tiny house movement, each minimalist space measures just 7.8 square meters.
By embracing the art of “subtraction” and minimizing material distractions—much like a traditional tea room—this space allows you to connect profoundly with the nature outside your window.
Take off your watch, surrender to the calm of the sea, and return to your purest, most authentic self.
Touch the memories of the island, and let your heart soften. A retreat nestled in a tranquil Setouchi cove.
● The Inlet of Tiny House ZEN, Viewed from the Summit of Mt. Hiyama
🌿 Experience the Stillness
At Tiny House ZEN Kurahashi, there are no strict itineraries or special plans. Yet, every single moment spent here doing “nothing” is an experience that quietly restores your heart.
🔭 [Newly Built] Front-Row Seat on the Observation Deck
Place a chair on the rugged, scaffolding-like deck and simply gaze at the sea before you. From the crimson sunset to the sky full of stars, this is your private, uninterrupted front-row seat.
🌅 Morning Walk by the Sea
Stroll along the shore in harmony with the rhythm of the calm waves. A peaceful day on Kurahashi Island quietly begins here.
☕ Coffee Time on the Deck
Quietly savor a freshly brewed cup of coffee while watching the ocean shift its colors with the changing light.
🔥 Barbecue at the Brick Hearth
Gather slowly around the fire while feeling the gentle breeze of the Seto Inland Sea. Your heart will naturally unwind.
🛥️ Sunset Cruise
A slow, peaceful boat ride enveloped in golden light. The stunning archipelago is bathed in the setting sun, gently illuminating your soul.
🧘 Quiet Time on the Zazen Cushion
Settle your breathing and let go of your thoughts. This time of seeking nothing brings the deepest sense of fulfillment.
⛰️ Hiking Mt. Hiyama
From the summit, a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and its many islands unfolds before you. Take a deep breath alongside the memories of the island.