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Japanese Modern Sytle

There was once a time when the Ryukyu Dynasty was in Amami Oshima, and Amami Oshima was a place where Ryukyu culture and Satsuma culture intersected.
The villa is a modern reconstruction of an old house from the Ryukyu Dynasty period.
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Living Room

A space that integrates the interior and the gardenYou can relax and enjoy the scenery in a space integrated with the garden. Also, you can feel the magnificent nature of Amami Oshima from inside the room as it is entirely covered with glass.
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Kitchen & Dinning

Kitchen and dining space surrounded by ocean and mountainsEnjoy dishes prepared with parsley, basil, pak choi, mint, sansho leaves, rosemary, chili peppers, etc. (free of charge) from the herb garden on the premises.
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Futon Rooms

Ryukyu modern tatami roomTwo bedrooms are furnished with tatami mats, which fit in well with Japanese-style houses. When the futon bedding is stowed away, you can use them as a place to lie down and relax. Futons are available for four people. Please spend a relaxing time while imagining the days of the Ryukyu Dynasty.
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Shower Room

Scented shower roomEnjoy the fragrance released from the diffuser of the Irish fragrance brand "MAX BENJAMIN".

【Fragrance】 Dark fruity aroma of plum and blackcurrant with a soothing woody tone. Plum, jasmine, frankincense, cedarwood
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU and SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU and SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU and SOTETSU

Fire Pit Garden

Approximately 1,800㎡ garden surrounded by azure sea and virgin forestEnjoy barbecues and campfires in the grounds with fire pits amidst the native bilou and sycamore forests of Amami Oshima. There is also a Japanese-style deck created by a temple carpenter.
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Beach & Ocean View

Ashitoku seasideThe beautiful beach of Ashitoku appears just a 2-minute walk from the villa. Because it is an inland sea, the waves and winds are gentle and soothing. This beach is recommended for morning and evening walks.
Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Night Seen

Contrast of sky and lightAdmire the starlit sky and illuminated birou trees in the serenity of a private villa.
Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Permanent exhibition of works by artists associated with Amami Oshima

Numerous artists have lived in Ashitoku, where Ryukyu Villa is located,
and many artists have moved to the area from outside the island.
The villa displays their work indoors and in the garden.

Landscaping

Title: Landscape as seen by Isson Tanaka (Bilou)
Title: Landscape as seen by Isson Tanaka (Bilou)

Exhibition area: Ryukyu Villa BILOU

Gardener: Kazuki Nakayama

Born and lives in Amami Oshima. The next third generation of "Nakayama Landscaping", a landscaping business. As a landscape architect, he has created gardens all over the island.

【Major gardens worked on in the past】
・Amami park(Kasari), Udonhama park (Ohama-cho), Umigame park(Kuninao), Mineyama park(Yamatoson town hall), Ayamaru cape tourist park(Kasari), Amami forest police(Yamato), Thidamoon(Hotel), miru amami(Hotel), m-dear Amami(Tower condominium), Oshima tsumugi mura、Oshima high school

Observation Deck

Shrine carpenter: Naotaka Saito

【Profile】
After experiencing the Yakuza, he became a shrine carpenter. He has been involved in the construction of shrines, temples, and other structures throughout Japan. He lives in Amami Oshima Island and Kanagawa Prefecture.

【Major buildings he have worked on in the past】
Shirahige shrine(Tokyo), Daikyu temple(Hokkaido), Renjyo temple(Ibaraki), Asakusa shrine(Tokyo), Ryuan temple(Amamioshima), Jyoraku temple(Tokyo), Daiou temple(Saitama), Honjyo temple(Akita), Shinmei shrine kaguraden(Tokyo)

オブジェクト

Object

Drift Object(ソテツ)
Drift Object(ソテツ)
展示エリア:琉球ヴィラ・ソテツ

奄美大島に流れ着いた2種類のブイ(浮標)で“ソテツ”を模った循環型オブジェクト。鑑賞者が新たにソテツの葉を加えてオブジェの姿をアップデートすることができる。

アーティスト:久保英祐
奄美大島出身。インテリアデザイン・製造を行うクリエイター集団EXIT METAL WORK SUPPLYへ入社し、数々のプロジェクトに参加。その後、独立し、アート、音楽、映像をプレゼンするアートレーベルDAWNを主宰。

【過去の展覧会】 “Drift展”(会場:福岡Art pod 99/東京Gallery cafe 78)“Drift Store”(会場:奄美en-hostel&cafe bar)“ビザールバザール”(会場:奄美万寿果)

Photo

Photo work "Neriyakanaya"
Photo work "Neriyakanaya"

¥136,000

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写真作品 "さねん"
写真作品 "さねん"

¥220,000

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Photographer: CHAR / Hisayuki Tsuchiya

Academy of Art University in SanFrancisco Fine Art B.F.A. in Photography
He continues to capture the soul that resides in all things and the universal light that exists within from his unique perspective, and is active in a variety of fields beyond the boundaries of photography.

・National Geographic Photo Contest Grand Prize
・Kawase Naomi's film "The Second Window": In charge of underwater video shooting
・NHK Taiga historical drama "Saigo-don": In charge of main visual poster photo shoot and opening underwater video shooting
 etc

Brass

trace of light
trace of light

¥13,200

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Metalworker: Takuya Nishimoto (sen)

Born in Kyoto. Lives and works in Amami Oshima. Using brass as the main material, he designs and produces products related to architecture.

【Major architecture he have worked on in the past】
Omotesando GYRE(Tokyo), Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art(Aomori), arts&science(Tokyo), MAIZON(Paris) etc
【Past Exhibitions】
・"pass down"(Venue: Shanghai, China)
・千sen / Tatsuma Segawa art exhibition “Colors of Patina”(Venue: doinel)
・“Distinctive and beautiful appearance-woodworking and metalworking-”(Venue: Daikanyama Tsutaya books)
・“CAFÉ DU GRACE 921GALLERY 15th Anniversary”(Venue: CAFÉ DU GRACE 921GALLERY)
・“Resonance”(Venue: Public Record Auckland,New Zealand)
・“Living Crafts Exhibition 2021” (Venue: gallery yamahon)
・“Ochaya-ato 4th Anniversary” (Venue: Ochaya-ato)
etc

Stained Glass

ステンドグラスで作られた瞑想スペース "六緑庵"
ステンドグラスで作られた瞑想スペース "六緑庵"
Stained glass built into the living room wall "Gokurakuchouka"
Stained glass built into the living room wall "Gokurakuchouka"

Exhibition Area: Ryukyu Villa SOTETSU

Stained Glass Artist: Hiroshi Kumazaki

【Profile】
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture. Lives and works on Amami Oshima Island.
As the head redlighter (production manager) of the long-established North Shore Stained Glass in Sydney, Australia, he continues to produce and install traditional stained glass, a traditional European and American craft, while creating works under the theme of Surf & Nature in his own studio.
Since 2002, he has moved his studio to Amami Oshima, where he produces works that naturally blend into the Japanese vernacular architecture.

Souvenir

You can purchase the works exhibited at Ryukyu Villa on the internet.

MEAL

JOURNAL

Amami Oshima Ashitoku

RYUKYU Villa
〒894-0412
1647-5 Ashitoku, Tatsugo, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima, Japan

[ Access ] Approximately 16 minutes by car from Amami Airport. (Equipped with a parking lot) Amami Oshima is a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture. It can be accessed by air or ship.

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