Shimoda Itoen Hotel Hana Misaki

All staff members greeted us with smiles from check-in throughout our stay, making the trip very pleasant, and we are considering returning next time as well. This time we stayed for 3 nights and 4 days: on the first day we took a walk around Nesugatayama; on the second day we enjoyed feeding penguins, dolphins, and fish at the underwater aquarium; and on the third day we took a bay cruise, then enjoyed local fish at the market cafeteria—relaxing and enjoyable without feeling tired. When people think of Izu they often imagine steep slopes, but from Shimoda Station to Peru Street and the traditional Namako walls, we could walk to the Hotel on flat roads while enjoying traces of the past, which was very helpful. The trees in front of the Hotel were fresh and pleasant, and beyond them was the sea—an amazing view. The Onsen was spacious and clean. The meals were good overall, but if I had to ask for more, I would have liked more local fish—though that may depend on balancing it with the price.

At the beginning of the week, I used Dokoka ni Viewn to visit Nasu-Shiobara Onsen, and over the weekend I took the Minami no Sakura Kawazu-Zakura Takao-go to Shimoda Onsen—an Onsen-filled trip. The Kawazu cherry blossoms were beautiful. It was great that it was enjoyable even as a solo traveler.Also, the dining place’s ladle might be a bit difficult to use for left-handed guests.