From the outside, the two houses that make up Setouchi Minato no Yado couldn’t be more different. Shimazui Manor, with its distinctive Spanish Revival-esque style, and the Edo-era Izumo Yashiki standing beside it certainly make an odd pair. But behind the mismatched facades are two carefully restored historic houses, each revealing a different part of Onomichi’s past. Both buildings are also fully equipped deluxe accommodations, giving visitors the chance to live like a local in Onomichi.

When Izumo Yashiki was built, during the Edo period (1603–1868), it was one of the few houses on a hillside dedicated to shrines and temples. Back then, the house was both a residence and an office for officials and traders from the Matsue Domain in Izumo Province (modern-day Shimane Prefecture), hence the name Izumo Yashiki. After a comprehensive renovation by architect, historian, and conservationist of historic buildings, Nakamura Masao, Izumo Yashiki opened to guests in 2013.

Nakamura added modern conveniences to the house, including plumbing, a full kitchen, and a Western-style living room. The stunning tearoom, with its neighboring garden, were both carefully restored by Nakamura, who specializes in Japanese teahouse architecture. The balance of traditional and modern elements means guests can step back in time without leaving their comfort zone.

构成“濑户内凑之宿”的两座建筑风格迥异。岛居邸尽显西班牙殖民复兴风格，异彩纷呈，而建于江户时代（1603-1868）的出云屋敷则与之比肩而立，二者如此搭配，可谓新奇巧妙。两座建筑在外观上看似欠缺协调，实则均经过精心修缮，各自展现着尾道丰富多彩的历史。如今，二者均为设备齐全的豪华酒店，供游客体验尾道市民的日常生活。

出云屋敷建于江户时代，是当时仅有神社与庙宇的山腰上不可多得的建筑之一。这里曾是出云国（今岛根县）松江藩官吏和商人的住所兼办事机构，“出云屋敷”由此得名。2013年，经过改造的出云屋敷作为酒店正式开业，改造者正是在日本传统建筑保存和修复方面颇具造诣的建筑史学家中村昌生（1927-2018）。

中村在建筑中引入一系列现代而便捷的元素，如铺设管道、打造设备齐全的厨房和西式客厅等；作为日式茶室专家，他还对茶室及与之相邻的庭园进行了精心改造，令其赏心悦目。出云屋敷实现了传统与现代的平衡，使客人能够一边享受现代生活的便利，一边徜徉于悠悠怀古之情中。

酒店有偿提供抹茶和煎茶器具以及抄经、写生等所需文具，可随心所欲，乐在其中。