Izu Kawazu Hama Isoaruki no Yuyado Shioun

The Room, bath, meals, and staff were all excellent—this Accommodation offers outstanding value for money. The second-floor Rooms feel very close to the seaside promenade, and depending on the season, you may notice the sound of the waves, sea breeze, or beach activity. If that might concern you, it’s a good idea to check with the Accommodation in advance. That said, thanks to its location you can really feel the ocean from the Room windows and the bath, so I hope future guests enjoy it to the fullest. Lastly, about breakfast: on our stay it was Western-style only. It may be unusual for an Onsen Accommodation not to offer a Japanese option, but since there was no choice menu, we were pleasantly impressed by how substantial and satisfying the Western breakfast was. (If I had one wish: a bit more effort and creativity with the bread.)

After the Kawazu cherry blossoms had finished, I visited Kawazu expecting there wouldn’t be any crowds. As it is a small Accommodation, it was very quiet and I was able to relax and take my time.You can see the sea from the Room, but when sitting in the chair by the window, you couldn’t see it. Instead, the sea view from the open-air bath in the Room was wonderful, and I was able to soak many times while enjoying the view.The staff member who took care of our Room and meals was very pleasant, making it a comfortable one-night stay.When checking out after settling the bill, someone at the counter said “Happy Birthday.” It felt like a polite courtesy, but it still made me happy.My favorite simmered kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) didn’t quite meet my expectations, but everything overall was very delicious and I finished every bite.Outside of cherry blossom season there isn’t much besides the sea, but this is a recommended Accommodation for anyone who wants to spend a calm and relaxing time.