A Stay in a Former Museum
a private villa designed by Japanese architect Hiroshi Naito,
quietly nestled in the forests of Toba, Mie.
Once known as the Shima Museum, this place that once welcomed visitors as an art space has now been reborn as a museum you can stay in.
Here, time flows differently—quietly weaving new stories between architecture, nature, and people.
Located about a 20-minute drive from central Toba,
the entire concrete building quietly appears beyond the forest—
a 2,500㎡ private retreat reserved exclusively for guests.
Light finds beauty in every angle of the architecture.
The architecture was designed by Hiroshi Naito, one of Japan’s leading architects.
The contrast between solid concrete and the gentle warmth of wood creates a space beneath an iconic timber roof—
a structure with a temple-like sense of scale that sharpens the senses of all who enter.
Turn the outdoors into your dining room.Every meal shared within this beautiful architecture becomes a moment to remember.
The luxury of staying within architecture.
Ocean House is a one-group-per-day private villa.
The spacious living area, once an exhibition room, now serves as a shared space equipped with a piano, projector, and ping-pong table—perfect for larger gatherings.
Stay comfortably under the large wooden roof even on rainy days, and make full use of the spacious kitchen.
Artworks from the museum remain on display.
As night falls, the daylight that once streamed in is replaced by the glow of fire, and the forest grows even quieter.
Outside, a barrel sauna and BBQ area await—
an invitation to unwind beneath a sky full of stars, sharing stories around the fire.
A moment to unwind, surrounded by trees.
The quiet glow of night that can only be found within the embrace of the forest.
A space for rest, a place to restore.
Ocean House offers three bedrooms in total—
each a simple, serene space with soft lighting and beds that invite deep rest.
The villa can comfortably accommodate up to 19 guests,
making it ideal for family gatherings or group stays.
Two independent shower rooms ensure comfort and privacy for everyone throughout their stay.
A journey through architecture, nature, and the local culture.
Ocean House stands along the scenic Pearl Road connecting Ise-Shima and Toba.
We recommend visiting Toba Marche or nearby seafood markets to find freshly caught fish and shellfish straight from the local ports.
Enjoy freshly picked vegetables in the morning, and in the evening, savor ingredients carrying the scent of the sea as you grill them over a BBQ.
Buy from the sea, dine in the forest—
a beautiful cycle of this land that deepens the experience of your stay.
A short walk from Ocean House reveals a quiet shoreline, hidden like a private beach.
Surrounded by nature, it offers the rare luxury of having silence all to yourself—
a place for slow morning walks and quiet moments as the sun begins to fade.
A straight path through the forest, leading to the sea.
Morning at the shore.
In this land of Toba lies the village of Ousatsu,where the ancient ama diving culture still lives on.
Wearing white diving garments and entering the sea without oxygen tanks,
these women dive gracefully to collect abalone and seaweed—
a tradition of the ocean that has continued for over a thousand years.
To deepen your understanding of Toba’s maritime culture,
don’t miss the Museum of the Sea, located just a short distance from Ocean House.
Designed by the same architect, Hiroshi Naito,
the museum carefully exhibits the tools, photographs, and sacred objects
that reflect the prayers and lives of the ama divers.
The passage of time for those who have lived with the sea
flows quietly—and powerfully—within this place.
Only a two-minute drive from Ocean House,
the Museum of the Sea invites you to experience architecture and the quiet depth of Toba’s culture.
Step Away from the Everyday
At Ocean House, architecture is the stage.
And you—the one who stays—become the final piece.
In a space once devoted to art,
place your own moment in time.
This is a quiet luxury found nowhere else.
Facility Information
Access
MIETOBA-SHIURAMURACHO
Important Notes
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
12:00 ~ 24:00
Check-out
~12:00
Policy
Cancellation Policy
Children's Policy
Bed sharing policy
Facilities & Services
Room Facilities & Amenities
Amenities / Facilities / Bathroom
Facilities & Services
Common Area / Food Facility / Pool・Spa / Transport / Cleaning Service
Facility Precautions
チェックイン・チェックアウトについて
【防犯設備および無人チェックインについて】 防犯および安全確保のため、屋外・共有部・出入口に防犯カメラを設置しております。 本施設はキーボックスによる無人セルフチェックイン型です。 スタッフは常駐しておりませんので、あらかじめご了承ください。 【アーリーチェックイン】 チェックイン当日に前の方のチェックアウトがない場合は可能でございます。 チェックイン日の前日にお問い合わせをお願いいたします。 【レイトチェックアウト】 基本的には対応できかねますが、状況により可能な場合もございます。 ご希望の場合はチェックアウト日の前日にお問い合わせをお願いいたします。 当日ご連絡の場合は対応できかねます。 【チェックイン前の荷物預り】 チェックイン日当日の12:00以降でしたら可能でございます。 ご希望の場合はチェックイン日の2日前までにお問い合わせをお願いいたします。 【チェックイン前の荷物預り】 申し訳ありませんが対応できかねます。 周辺駅のコインロッカーなどをご利用くださいませ。
施設の利用について
【ご宿泊人数】 本施設は一棟貸しで、最大19名様までご宿泊いただけます。 ご予約後の人数変更をご希望の場合は、お問い合わせにてご相談ください。 申請いただいた人数を超えてご宿泊された場合は、 規定違反としてご宿泊料金の2倍を追加でご請求させていただく場合がございます。 あらかじめご了承ください。 【駐車場台数】 普通車最大10台駐車可能でございます。 【喫煙の注意事項】 全室禁煙です。喫煙は屋外でお願いいたします。 エントランスに灰皿がございます。 【香水・お香の使用について】 本施設では、大量の香水やお香のご使用はご遠慮いただいております。 匂いが取れず、次のお客様のご利用に支障が生じた場合は、 クリーニング費用や損害金を請求させていただくことがございます。 ご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。
添い寝の人数について
定員は19名様までとなっております。添い寝を含めたご宿泊人数が定員を超える場合、 寝具・設備の都合上、安全かつ快適なご滞在を確保できないことがございます。 その際は、事前にご相談のうえ、ご宿泊をお断りする場合がございます。 何卒ご理解のほどお願いいたします。
自然に生息する虫について
当施設は豊かな自然に囲まれた環境にございます。 そのため、季節や天候によっては虫などの生きものが見られることがございます。 館内には殺虫剤のご用意がございますが、完全な防止は難しい点をご了承ください。 虫の発生に関するご返金・補償の対応はいたしかねますので、 あらかじめご理解のほどお願いいたします。
