Pension Sakuraya

A lovely stay by an incredibly welcoming host, Mr Yamamoto, who was very accommodating despite our very late arrival time. He made sure we had everything we needed, spoke great English and was incredibly thorough and friendly at the same time. We felt incredibly taken care of. The place was filled with memories and was a very charming space. Our room was a Japanese styled one with the view of the ocean which was incredible in the morning. The toilets and baths are shared. Would definitely recommend driving to the location if possible as it is on top of a hill. I look forwards to visiting again in the future!

Look no further if you are searching for pension/guesthouse with authentic personal touch in Shimoda/Southern Izu. Absolutely delightful hosts in Mr & Mrs Yamamoto. Located halfway up a hill overlooking the beautiful Shirahama Beach. Well-appointed western style and Japanese tatami rooms to choose from. We had the western twin bed with ensuite room which faced the East. Great view, saw the sun rose just from our panoramic windows. Whole property was spotlessly clean and very homely. Japanese style rooms are without ensuite but the communal toilets are close by, really clean and comfortable to use. 2 Communal bathrooms with nice Onsen. Private use of bath could be arranged. Surrounded by nature. Excellent value though might not be suitable for people who have difficulties walking 400m from the main road, up a slope, with luggage. For those who drive, it was easy to find and has parking on site. We stayed only one night but wish we could stay longer, it was that kind of place and hosts.

The pension is quiet and ideally located on a hill overlooking the ocean and beach. It is spotlessly clean and well maintained. The owners are super welcoming and kind. They pay attention to every detail, speak English, and are ready to help with anything. Coming by bus from Shimoda station was easy. The S31 stops at the beach and it’s a 400 meter walk up from there. There is a 7-11 and Family Mart nearby, so it’s very convenient. There is also a lovely BBQ restaurant overlooking the ocean about a 15 minute walk away. The beach is nice, and lots of surfers. I would definitely stay here again!

Highly recommend this place it’s right next to the beach and you get a very beautiful view of the beach. The staff are extremely friendly! It’s also very clean!!

Host was extremely accommodating! He spoke great English, and gave us good tips on where to visit. He even gave us a farewell postcard each at the end of our stay with his own photos. Highly recommend!

A great place! It's a bit steep to reach the pension, so beware if you have any issues with walking, but it is still very well located with a beautiful view over the ocean. The rooms are cozy and very clean, for an affordable prices. The owners are lovely and helpful, able to give you advices and/or help if needed. We love our stay there and will definitely come back if possible.

Up the hill at perfect place to stay for surfers. Not pricy so you can’t expect much but shower outside to wash your boards, a bit of a hike but what more can you ask with this price!

I really enjoyed interacting with the owner. He's a great host and a nice person. The location is a few minutes walk to a good beach for surfing, snorkeling, and sun bathing and 10 minutes drive to Shimoda for restaurants and sight seeing. Room rates outside of the mid/late summer high season are a nice value but even during high season I'd stay here.