House In Toguchi in Kagoshima, Japan, is a stunning creation by Sakai Architects, nestled in the serene Amami Oshima Island. This two-story house, blending a family home with a hair salon, overlooks the Pacific Ocean, embodying peaceful living. Its eco-friendly design, featuring natural ventilation and strategic window placements, harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.
House In Toguchi represents sustainable, tranquil architecture at its finest.

About House in Toguchi
An Idyllic Blend of Nature and Comfort
A couple, an emergency medicine physician and a beautician, along with their three children and a dog, proudly call ‘House In Toguchi’ their home. Perched in a verdant area of Amami Oshima Island, this unique residence gazes upon the Pacific Ocean. Despite its remote location amidst vacation homes and guesthouses, the couple’s choice was driven by a desire for natural upbringing for their children and a peaceful retreat from city life. Spanning over 1,000 m² (approximately 10,764 ft²), the property gently slopes seven meters (about 23 feet) from mountain to sea, thoughtfully blending with the landscape. A Home Harmonized with Nature
The house, a two-story structure, occupies the northwest section of the land, while a terrace overlooking the ocean forms a transitional space between the indoors and outdoors. Interestingly, the terrace serves as the main access point to both the living room and the hair salon, honoring traditio...