"Ushimado Teremok" is a popular Instagram spot with an attractive ruined atmosphere.

I heard there was a wonderful photo spot in Ushimado with a serene and beautiful landscape that is known as the Aegean Sea of ​​Japan, so I headed there.

• Table of Contents
• What kind of place is "Ushimado TEPEMOK"?
• Great location
• The interior of the building is full of ruins
• Look for traces of the hospital
• Operated with a unique concept
• We are looking for tenants
• Teremok Cafe
• Chiffon cake - morisuke
• Flower shop: Lily of the golden valley (LOGV)
• Hair salon Cojiji Hair
• Art Salon MELLOWROOM
• Studio Teremok
• lastly

What kind of place is "Ushimado TEPEMOK"?

"Ushimado TEPEMOK" is a cultural complex that was renovated from the former Ushimado Clinic building on the seafront in Ushimado . The facility is home to a variety of stylish and unique shops, including a cafe, a chiffon cake shop, a florist, a shaved ice shop, a beauty salon, an organic supermarket, and a recording studio.

Great location

The location is excellent, with the sea stretching out in front of you. From inside Ushimado Teremok, you can see the scenery of the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, including Kuroshima, famous for the Kuroshima Venus Road, and Maejima, where you can encounter finless porpoises. This is a place where you can spend your time relaxing in such a wonderful environment.

The interior of the building is full of ruins

The interior of the building is filled with an abandoned atmosphere. Although it is a renovated facility, all the interior has been removed and the concrete is exposed. As it was originally a hospital, it is tiled everywhere. The interior has an abandoned or hospital-like atmosphere, but combined with the wonderful shops and art works that occupy it, it is a very mysterious and comfortable space. This renovation is truly amazing.

Look for traces of the hospital

There are still traces of the former hospital, such as the small windows in the operating theatre and toilets, and it's interesting to imagine what they were used for!

Operated with a unique concept

Ushimado Teremok has a very unique management policy. Usually, facilities like this open with all tenants already in place, but here there is still a large amount of space left vacant. However, they don't mind this at all. Rather, they make good use of this empty space. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves.

They plan to take their time to complete the facility, and to make it a place where anyone can feel comfortable, whether they're considering opening a shop there, locals, or tourists. I felt that this approach was a perfect fit for the laid-back atmosphere of Ushimado.

We are looking for tenants

They also welcome people who share this philosophy and want to open a shop here. It's perfect for people who want to start a small shop in the tranquil Ushimado of ​​the sunny Okayama prefecture. You can even set up a trial store here first.

Here are some of the stores that are currently open.

Teremok Cafe

We would like to introduce you to the Teremok Cafe, located right inside the main entrance of Ushimado Teremok. Here you can enjoy drinks such as authentic coffee, lattes, juices, floats, and smoothies, as well as spicy curry, pizza, wine, and local beer (Ushimado beer).

We had the manager's recommended pizza with Ushimado from Ushimado and pizza with squid and tomato sauce from the Seto Inland Sea. The dough was made with whole wheat flour and roasted germ, and it was very flavorful and delicious. By the way, as you can see from the counter, this place is formerly the reception desk of a clinic.

[Teremok Cafe] TEL: 0869-34-5877

Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (last order 17:00)

Closed: Mondays

Teremok Cafe Official Instagram

Chiffon cake - morisuke

Next, there is a chiffon cake specialty shop called "Morisuke." Various kinds of chiffon cakes are lined up in the showcase. You can eat them at a window seat with a view of the sea, and of course you can also take them out.

There were also delicious looking cookies and cute accessories on display. The chiffon cakes at this shop are baked fresh every day using wheat flour from the Seto Inland Sea. You can always enjoy a very soft and delicious cake. [Morisuke]

TEL: 080-5811-7896

Business hours: 11:00-17:00

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays)

*There may be other days off for on-site sales (see Instagram for details)

morisuke Official Instagram

Flower shop: Lily of the golden valley (LOGV)

The flower shop "Lily of the Golden Valley (LOGV)" is a select shop for gardening and miscellaneous goods that was started by the owner, who had been a flower and plant buyer for many years, with the desire to have more direct contact with customers. They purchase and display only the best products from carefully selected producers around the country. The store is lined with beautiful flowers, ornamental plants, cacti, and more. They also sell household goods.

If you are having trouble caring for your flowers or ornamental plants, you can ask the owner for advice. He will give you all kinds of advice, such as how to keep them looking nice and long-lasting. It's a very reliable shop. The concept of the shop is "A flower shop that brings you happiness."

[Lily of the golden valley (LOGV)]

TEL: 0869-24-7448

Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (11:00- on Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Closed: Mondays and irregular holidays

Lily of the golden valley (LOGV) Official Instagram

Hair salon Cojiji Hair

On the second floor is the hair salon "cojiji hair". It's wonderful to have a hair salon where you can relax while looking out at the sea. The concept is "a hair salon that is kind to each individual and to the environment", and they use organic products. It looks very comfortable and has a soothing atmosphere. [cojiji hair]

Opening hours: Wednesdays, Fridays, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays

Sunday 9:00-17:00

Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

cojiji hair official website

Art Salon MELLOWROOM

The reservation-only art salon "MELLOWROOM" displays stylish and unique paintings and handicrafts. Special exhibitions are also held, during which you can visit without making a reservation.

MELLOWROOM Official Instagram

Studio Teremok

Surprisingly, there is a recording studio in the building at the back of Ushimado Teremok. This facility, called Studio Teremok, is a fully equipped, professional studio. Apparently, several artists have actually recorded here. Of course, it can also be used for band practice and rehearsals. Music classes are also held here. Studio Teremok Official Website

I thought it would be a great environment for an artist to be able to record in such a wonderful location. I think inspiration for new songs will come from here. [Studio Telemok]

TEL: 080-3891-0628

Business hours: 10:00-22:00

Studio Telemoke Official Instagram

lastly

"Ushimado Teremok" is a wonderful facility where you can experience the feeling of time passing slowly in an abandoned building atmosphere. "Ushimado Teremok" is still in the process of completion, and it seems that new shops are scheduled to be added in the future. I am very excited to see what kind of shops will be added.

Throughout the year, fun events such as markets, concerts, and night cafes are held here. Pop-up shops are also set up, so you can enjoy the changing atmosphere every time you visit.

Why not come and spend some relaxing time at Ushimado Teremok?

[Ushimado Telemok]

Address: 4448-1 Ushimado , Ushimado Town Setouchi City Prefecture

TEL: 0869-34-5877 (Teremok Cafe)

Parking: Available

Access : About 15 minutes from Oku IC on the Okayama Blue Line

Access : 25 minutes by bus from JR Ako Line Oku Station, then 6 minutes on foot after getting off at "Ayaura". 40 minutes by bus from Saidaiji Bus Terminal, then 6 minutes on foot after getting off at "Ayaura".

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