Izu Shimoda Onsen Japan's Premier Scenic View Shimoda View Hotel

They prepared a Room with an open-air bath overlooking the sea. The Hotel felt a bit old, but the Room was lovely, and the ocean view from the window was simply amazing. The meals featured seasonal ingredients, and the sashimi and abalone were especially delicious. Our children enjoyed reading manga in the lobby lounge, and it was a wonderful trip for our family of four.

The ocean view was stunning—so much so that I felt like praising myself for choosing this Accommodation just for the view alone. Every dish at dinner was delicious, and the drinks went down easily (lol). With a great view, an Onsen, and high-quality cuisine all in one place, it goes without saying that the enjoyment of the trip only doubled, leaving me deeply satisfied. That said, one thing I noticed was that there were rather long gaps before the next course was served... For someone like me who was drinking, it wasn’t a problem, but for those who weren’t, I wondered if it might feel like too much waiting. At the time, I couldn’t help but sympathize with the Hotel staff—perhaps they were simply short-handed given how many guests were staying. Still, maybe this pacing is actually part of the concept of enjoying a “small-portion kaiseki” meal at its best—so in hindsight, it may have been just right after all.