Setouchi Life

It is a place for conversation where a variety of people gather, including local ladies, fishing experts, unique travelers, and foreigners who come to enjoy their leisure time. In the evening, each guest brings their own ingredients, such as vegetables bought from a local greengrocer they found while exploring the town or fish they caught on the nearby coast, to cook and share around the table. , you can "stay like you live". There are many hills, and if you climb up, you might find a shrine nestling quietly, or you might even find dog and cat footprints on the concrete ground. Just by walking and talking, you can get a glimpse of life in this town. I believe that if you find your own way to enjoy your trip, have fun to your heart's content, and spend time freely, you will be fulfilled. There are surprisingly many local okonomiyaki restaurants, cafes, and izakaya restaurants within walking distance! Please try walking a lot.

I'm a third-year university student who lives in Shibuya, and I'm also a radio personality in Shibuya. On my first solo trip to Dialogue Village, I was able to get used to it on the first night and felt nostalgic, like visiting my grandma's house. I want to stay here forever listening to the sound of the sea, as the sea is said to be the second most transparent after Okinawa, and the scenery is nice, but the most appealing thing about this place is the people. It was a warm city where people were there to help visitors, and time seemed to slow down. At Dialogue Village, I thought the cooperation of the residents was amazing. The neighborhood supermarket is a refrigerator, the hospital is a health room, the cafeteria is an okonomiyaki restaurant, and all are connected by alleys, and this is called a dialogue village. You won't be able to get the feeling of living there if you stay for 1 night and 2 days, so I think it's better to stay for consecutive nights! It's an old private house, so it's not very convenient, but it had enough of the basic necessities to live. Thankfully, the WiFi is fast and the supermarket is only 3 minutes away. Above all, the people who live there are warm. In particular, I was really impressed by Acchan's desire to entertain the people who came to see her. It is housed in an old folk house from about 100 years ago, so it is recommended for people who enjoy the inconvenience. Also, it is worth staying at Dialogue Village at least once in your life because it is a place where people who want to balance work and play gather.