Hakona Ryokan

It's a wonderful inn. The rooms are nice and clean. It was quiet at night, and even though I have a dust mite allergy, I was able to sleep soundly. The hospitality is wonderful, and the food is delicious and satisfying. I would like to take care of you again when I go to Hateruma Island.

Since we were staying for two people and not for consecutive nights, I read that reservations could not be made until 10 days in advance, so I was nervous to see if I could really make a reservation.Fortunately, I was able to get a reservation right away during the off-season, but I thought that during the busy season, reservations would be given priority to those staying multiple nights.When I made the reservation over the phone, they gave me a lot of information and told me that if I was going to eat dinner out, I should definitely make a reservation, so I called a nearby restaurant the day before to make a reservation!Thanks to that, I was able to enter the restaurant and have a leisurely meal. There were quite a few restaurants in Hateruma that weren't open, so it's best to make a reservation or call to check if they're open.They were very helpful in providing transportation to the remote island terminal on the day of my stay and on the day I returned.The owner was a very friendly person, and we had a lot of fun chatting with him and sometimes cracking jokes!I borrowed an electric bicycle, and they also gave me a map of Hateruma so I could go to various places, which was very helpful.As soon as I entered my room, I saw geckos and cockroaches, but since there is a lot of nature around and my room is on the first floor, I figured it wouldn't be strange for them to come in.There was an insecticide spray available, so I used the spray just for the cockroaches.Other than that, there were no insects, and the room and water area were clean and comfortable!It felt like home and I felt safe.At night, I went outside my room and looked at the stars, but since there were no lights around, it was very easy to see the stars, and I saw many shooting stars!On the other hand, the factory lights were brighter at the sea, so I could see the stars better here.The next day's breakfast was homemade by the owner, and he made a variety of different dishes, all of which were delicious and I never got tired of them.It was very delicious!At night, we happened to meet outside, and the owner and his wife talked and had drinks together, which was really fun as it had a remote island atmosphere.I felt at home and warm.

This establishment strongly resembles the quaint and lovely country inn depicted in the Korean television series "King the Land". From time spent reading the many kind reviews it is clear the owners love the business and delight in caring for their guests. I am sure a stay here would be worth the slight additional cost and if my wife and I ever visit this island, we will stay here.

It was my first time staying in Hateruma, and it was only for 2 nights, so I had a hard time making reservations several months in advance, but thanks to the reservation conditions and the fact that it was close to Nishihama, I decided to stay here.What I thought after staying there was ``new''. I felt that this is an accommodation that would suit those who value cleanliness. The water area was impeccable, and I was happy that towels were changed frequently and beach towels were generously provided. My father was also kind and friendly, and I was grateful that he told me the business hours of shops on the island.Please note that bicycle rentals are available until 7:30pm. You might be able to get away with it if you had dinner nearby or brought your own food, but to be honest, it's just inconvenient (though I think it's for safety reasons).Also, I understand that it's a Golden Week price, but I think it's still expensive... I'd understand if dinner was included, but I was a little confused. However, considering the cleanliness and comfort, I think it was the best choice for Hateruma beginners.