Chiiori
In Japanese: 篪庵
A 300-year-old thatched farmhouse, restored by writer Alex Kerr.
Nearby
- Biwa Falls ≈ 15 min by car
- Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge ≈ 15 min by car
- Ochiai Village & Viewpoint ≈ 25 min by car
- Heike Yashiki (Asa Family Residence) ≈ 25 min by car
- Iya Onsen (cable car to riverside bath) ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Best by car; about 70 min by car from Ikawa-Ikeda IC
Easier with a tour or car - Booking
- Visits (12:00-15:00) require advance reservation (local tourism site).
- Good to know
- Visits by reservation only
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info