Tokiichiyu

This was my second stay.Each time I bring friends from overseas, and they all say in unison, “The best.”We are completely satisfied with everything, from the thoughtful attention to detail to the amenities.Dinner is delicious every time, and I always end up eating too much.Also, at Kiiichiyu, all of the staff who assist guests are based in Japan, which always makes me feel at ease.This is an especially important point when bringing friends from overseas.Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

We stayed here to celebrate a birthday. After reading Reviews and checking the website, we thought it might be a good Accommodation—but from the Shuttle Service on arrival to the farewell after checkout, it was the best Accommodation experience of my life!Above all, every staff member was so warm and welcoming. I was amazed that everyone—from the bus driver and housekeeping staff to a team member we passed outside the Hotel at night—was cheerful and wonderful.To be honest, because the price was so reasonable, I wasn’t expecting much from the food… (sorry!), but everything was unbelievably delicious. The fish was incredibly fresh with no odor at all, the seasoning was gentle, and even the presentation and tableware were beautiful—it became an unforgettable time.Also, when I emailed two days in advance to request a birthday dessert plate, they responded right away—thank you so much. (It costs an additional 330 yen.) The person who looked after our table that day was also kind, and thanks to their detailed explanations—like recommended ways to enjoy each dish—we were able to fully enjoy our meal.Breakfast was just as exciting: easy-to-eat Western options plus an unexpected spiny lobster soup. And of course—it was delicious too.The baths were amazing as well. Our Room didn’t have an open-air bath, but there are three private baths available, so we didn’t have to wait long. The private baths are open-air; it was a little chilly outside, but the water temperature was perfect and warmed us through. The large public bath also has many different types of baths, and having a sauna is a great bonus. Since it’s quieter during breakfast hours, I highly recommend an early morning bath! The fish soup served in the post-bath lounge area (“ara-jiru”) was just the right portion size too—enjoying it while looking out at the scenery outside felt wonderfully refreshing in the morning.The free-flow lounge had many seating options, and the space itself was lovely. At other Accommodations we sometimes end up buying extra drinks at a shop—but here you can enjoy wine and sake for free at night as well; truly exceptional hospitality. In our spotless Room, opening the window let us hear the sound of waves—and you could see how close the shoreline is.This is honestly my first time wanting to give five stars across everything. In a good way, what you pay doesn’t match how much service you receive! (I want to recommend it because it’s such great value—but also want to keep it secret… haha.) It’s a bit far from Tokyo, but coming all this way to Izukyu-Shimoda was absolutely worth it. We will definitely be back again. Thank you so much to all of your staff for taking such great care of us!