Pass the narrow road where Shiomi House is located, and you might miss this hidden gem. The property features large traditional-style entrances, a balcony overlooking a private garden, and tatami rooms, all housed in a renovated building from shortly after the war, which was once the home of a formerly successful doctor. Guests are invited to participate in cooking sessions with the host, creating a relaxed atmosphere as everyone comes together around the dinner table. Another highlight is the traditional Goemon bath, a cast-iron tub heated with a wood stove. As night falls, resident cats gather at the house, hoping for a tasty morsel, enveloped in the tranquility of island life—a delightful slice of the local experience.