Iki Retreat by Onko Chishin

Architecture For the sake of the sea

Architecture For the sake of the sea

Ocean-view rooms are perched above seaside villages and offer up endless vistas across Yunomoto Bay.

At Iki Retreat by Onko Chishin, the architect has played to the strength of the setting, designing floor-to-ceiling windows that make guests feel as if they are hovering between a world of inside comfort and outside beauty. Each room commands a stunning and fully unobstructed sea view, while architectural elements have a Japanese feel with hints of Western charm.

Interior design East meets West

Rich wood tones and a spare design scheme ground the guest in warmth while also focusing attention on natural splendors.

Warm and soft, low and inviting, the design elements—from plank beds and enveloping chairs to Japanese-style dining tables and sliding screen window shades, along with natural-wood wainscoting artfully applied—invite you to nestle into a womb-like environment on the sea. Indeed, the sea is the star here, with baths, beds, chairs, and tables inviting you to gaze at the wonder of the Genkai Sea.