臨水（りんすい）は、古街の中心にある町家を改修した建物です。明治元（1868）年に建てられ、日本の伝統的な建築様式である入母屋造りに風格が漂っています。砂糖問屋との関係もあった商家で、瀬戸物屋としてにぎわった後、昭和の時代にはタバコも販売していました。
Rinsui is a renovated machiya located in the heart of Co-machi. Built in the first year of the Meiji era (1868), it exudes elegance with its traditional Japanese architectural style known as irimoya-zukuri (hip-and-gable roof). Originally a merchant house with ties to a sugar wholesaler, it was bustling as a pottery shop, and later, during the Showa era, it also sold tobacco.
路地の角に建つ「臨水」。飾り窓はタバコ屋時代の出窓の名残。「ここに活けて」と花を持って来てくれるまちの人も。 ”Rinsui,” located at the corner of a narrow alley. The decorative window is a remnant of the bay window from its days as a tobacco shop. There are also local people who bring flowers and ask to have them arranged there.
臨水には、土間、二室の和室、そして小屋裏を利用した寝室、そして洗面所とお風呂などがあります。
玄関を入ると、現代では珍しい土間が広がり、そこにキッチンとダイニングスペースを設けています。数人でも作業できる使い勝手のよいシステムキッチン。ダイニングの中心には、無垢の一枚板の大きなテーブルがあります。料理する時も食べる時も、土間で過ごすと、「食」を巡る時間は開放的で軽やかになります。
Rinsui features an earthen floor, two Japanese-style rooms, a bedroom found in the attic, as well as a washroom and bath.
Upon entering the entrance, you are greeted by a rare earthen floor, where a kitchen and dining space have been set up. A built-in kitchen that is spacious enough for several people to work in. In the center of the dining area, there is a large table made from a single slab of solid wood. Whether cooking or dining, spending time in the earthen floor area makes the experience of “eating” feel open and light.
土間からは、2間続きの和室とその向こうの小さな庭が広々と見渡せる。 From the earthen floor, you can enjoy a spacious view of the two connected Japanese-style rooms and the small garden beyond them.
床の間と違い棚。ミニマムな空間の中に日本的な美が際立つ。 Tokonoma (a traditional alcove) and Chigaidana (staggered wall shelves) The Japanese beauty stands out in the minimal space.
また杖を手に笠をかぶったお遍路さんが土間の格子戸の前を横切ることも。こんな光景は、まさに四国ならではです。
Also, a pilgrim, with a cane and wearing a hat cross in front of the lattice door of the earthen floor. This is a scene that can only be seen in Shikoku.
ガラス戸の向こうを、お遍路さんやまちの人が通る。「陰影礼賛」のほの暗い室内から見る、明るい外の気配が心地いい。 Beyond the glass door, pilgrims and residents walk by. The gentle contrast between the shadowy interior of In’ei Reizan and the bright atmosphere outside feels soothing.
畳の間では、日本建築ならではの内装や建具を楽しめます。床の間のミニマムな空間デザイン、障子越しの柔らかい光、繊細な細工の建具たち。ただそこにいて落ち着くのはもちろん、150年も前の職人さんと会話をしているような気持ちになります。
The tatami room offers a chance to appreciate the interior details and fixtures that are quintessential to Japanese architecture. The minimal space design of the tokonoma, the gentle light through the shoji, and the artfully crafted fittings all come together beautifully. Being there brings a sense of calm, and it is as if you are having a conversation with the craftsmen from 150 years ago.
欄間彫刻はぜひ両側から見て欲しい。弁慶の前後が彫り分けられている。 We highly recommend viewing the transom carvings from both sides. The front and back of Benkei are carved.
また、和室の奥にあるほどよい大きさの庭は、滞在の静かなひとときに寄り添います。浴室からも庭を眺められ、緑が旅の疲れをいやしてくれます。
Also, the appropriately sized garden at the back of the Japanese-style room will go with you during the peaceful moments of your stay. From the bathroom, you can gaze upon the garden, with its calming greenery offering a peaceful escape from the fatigue of your journey.
現代的な浴室と洗面所は、明るく清潔。 The modern bathroom and washroom are bright and clean.
寝室は、階段を上がった2階。立派な柱や梁がむき出しの小屋裏にあります。小さくてどことなく田舎を感じる、隠れ家や秘密基地のようで、大人も子どももワクワクさせられます。
The bedroom is on the second floor, up the stairs, in the attic with exposed, impressive beams and columns. It is small and has a certain rural charm, like a hideout or secret base, and is exciting for both adults and children.
小屋裏の寝室は、心地よく深く眠る場としても適している。 The attic bedroom is also well-suited as a place for a restful and deep sleep.
臨水は、滞在そのものが「旅」の目的になる宿です。今は非日常に見えることでも、かつては、それがごく普通の日常だったはず。ここでの滞在を通して、住まうことのエッセンスや哲学、手触りや記憶を、自分たちの日常にも持って帰っていただきたい。そんな空間です。
Rinsui is an accommodation where the stay itself becomes the purpose of the journey. What may seem extraordinary now was once a perfectly ordinary part of daily life. Through your stay here, we hope you take back the essence, philosophy, textures, and memories of living in your own daily life. It is that kind of space.
