Izu Kawazu Hama Isoaruki no Yuyado Shioun

We stayed here to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We hadn’t mentioned it to the Accommodation, but perhaps they noticed during our toast at dinner—they quietly spoke to us, took a family photo, and even placed it in a frame for us. Their thoughtful, understated kindness made us very happy. We also had two children with us, and the staff treated them politely while keeping just the right distance. It was the first time in a while that we’ve stayed at an Accommodation with such comfortable service. The meals were delicious and generous—we were completely satisfied. The Room also has an Onsen bath, and it was great that there is a private indoor bath available by Reservation as well. With the sea right in front of you, we’re already saying how fun it would be to come back in summer!

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.)