EN / JP

Our Team

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Yukari Sweeney

Japanese native Yukari worked closely with our whole team to create ALCOVE from scratch. A surface designer and enthusiast of all things Onomichi, she’s curated our home to be the perfect blend of comfort and style.

Owner, Onomichi Expert

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Kimika Sweeney

Kimika handles all of the communication for bookings as well as writing all of the guides and informationals for the house. The number one person to come to if you have a question about anything at all!

English Language Guest Liaison

Rika Ishii

Rika is an interior designer from Osaka and helps us to communicate with our guests in Japan. She has used her expertise by arranging everything in the home to be as welcoming and comfortable as possible for those staying, all whilst seeking out exciting and interesting things to do in Onomichi.

Guest Co-ordinator

With Thanks