Nakanoshima

A truly unique hotel. This is where Bond would have stayed in the 1970s if he came to Japan. It’s sort of super traditional, dated 20th century and luxury modern all at the same time. Massage chairs in the rooms and a futon on tatami mats to sleep. Free sake in the evening. Incredible outdoor hot bath. Highlight of my vacation so far

I can't believe this hotel only has a 3-star rating as it is absolutely fabulous. My wife and I stayed for only one night after completing our 5-day walk of the Kumano Kodo and found the hotel to be like heaven on earth. The service and attention to detail were first class. Highly recommended.

Amazing place with stunning views, wonderful rooms and lovely service. Food was delicious at breakfast and dinner, though we felt the dinner service was a little rushed, possibly because we were the last people in the restaurant. Wish we could have stayed more than one night!

One of our best Onsen hotel throughout Japan! Stay there in June 2024, the service is great from the parking to the short boat transfer to the hotel. The room is very beautiful in the island. The onsen is beautiful withe great amenties with nice view along the island. Women can wear the given suit for the outdoor onsen which the upper floor has small grotto and bed where you can lay in the hot water which is nice. Still to little of massage chair provided for the onsen. The dinner course is top notch. Excellent wagyu shabu with extra complimentary beef provided. The beer and ice cream also provided after taking bath. The hotel shop have interesting products to choose. The breakfast is okay with good quality of food. We also booked the dolphins trip with the hotel and have a nice time private kayak tour just not far from the hotel. Great unforgettable experience here!

We just got engaged and I can assure you the staff goes above and beyond to make your experience unique and unforgettable. I won't share the many things they did for us to let it be a surprise but counting this plus the seaside hotspring as well as other elements of the island made us regret not being able to spend more time there. We will come back for sure on our next trip to Japan!|Thank you very much for having us ♥️

Overall, a good experience, though not a truly Japanese one. ||The hotel is the sole presence on the island. Make sure to take the walk to the top of the island as the views are worth the effort. The staff are great, the food too. Parking in town is free and convenient, the staff taking bags to the nearby dock for the 5 minute trip to the hotel. We stayed in a room with an outside bath (not geo-thermal water), which are in the new building near the dock. These rooms are spacious, well equipped and well finished. The majority of rooms (perhaps 40?) are in the main building on the other side of the island. No idea how these compare. The onsen and rotenburo are supplied with geo-thermal water.||The hotel seemed full during our visit in March. The majority of guests, perhaps 75%, appeared to not be Japanese. The whole onsen/kaiseki experience is uniquely Japanese, however their absence makes the hotel feel a bit like a theme park.||A fairly pricey place to stay, but (probably) worth it. We'd like to return.

We had such a wonderful time during our stay! The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and the dinner was absolutely fantastic. We loved every dish – beautifully presented and so delicious. I also got to enjoy a complimentary ume drink from the bar, which was a nice touch. The onsen experience was unforgettable, especially with the stunning outdoor view of the sea. I loved how they switched the male and female baths so everyone could enjoy it. This stay felt like stepping into a secret world, and I’ll never forget it. Thank you for an amazing experience!!!

Thank you to all the lovely staffs for making our stay so special and memorable. We appreciate all your warm hospitality.