明山荘

First visit on July 30, 2024As usual, I was looking at Google Maps and found this inn and stayed for one night.On that day, after taking the airport limousine bus from Tokushima Airport to Tokushima Station, it was difficult to go out due to the heat, so after eating piping hot ramen at Inotani, our plans changed drastically.Since we were told that we could check in from 3:00 pm, we decided to head there two hours earlier than the 5:00 pm that we had been told when making the reservation.I am now very worried about whether it will be okay to perform the Awa Odori dance from August 12th in that heat.Well, this inn is right in front of the beach called Tai-no-hama, and although you can't see the sea because of the forest (probably a windbreak), you can hear the sound of the waves when you open the window of your room, and it's very comfortable.If you are going by public transportation, it is about a 15 minute walk from Yuki Station on the JR Mugi Line, and during the summer there is a train that stops at Tainohama Station, which is a temporary stop for a limited time, and it is less than a 5 minute walk from this station. yeah.In 2024, for approximately three weeks from July 13th to August 4th, a total of six trains, three up and three outbound, will stop at Tainohama Station during the day.(All trains will pass outside this period.)I was saved because there was a train (departing from Tokushima Station at 1:30 p.m.) that arrived exactly at 2:58 p.m.After dropping off our luggage in our room, we took a walk around Ashizuri Observation Deck and Tai-no-hama Beach, took a bath, and then relaxed with a beer in our room.(You can take a bath until 10pm.)I had requested dinner to start at 6:30 pm, so I spent some time relaxing in the air-conditioned room while watching TV.In addition to the regular course meals, this restaurant also offers course meals featuring abalone in the summer and spiny lobster in the winter, and it seems that you can use it for just a meal in addition to staying overnight.Well, when the time came, we headed to the restaurant and took our seats.Dinner was the usual course, consisting of sashimi, boiled whole fish (sea bream on this day), tempura, hotpot, rice, pickles, soup, and dessert.As an upgrade to this, we added grilled abalone steak.Well, everything is amazing and delicious!I felt really good with one medium bottle of beer (two bottles including the one I drank in my room earlier) and one glass of sake (for some reason, it was alcohol from Nara Prefecture). ^^~♪Because of this, I can't stop traveling.It was a feast.After sunset, we strolled around the deserted Tai-no-hama beach for a while, empty of all the bathers.As the magic hour passes and it gets dark, more and more stars will be visible...On that day, the moon was 24 years old, so the moon rose late, and by 8pm the sky was full of stars.We had a wonderful night.Next time, I would like to visit in winter for the spiny lobster.

I stayed here on a trip with friends.The sea is right in front of you, so you can go right away.I chose the Japanese and Chinese food plan, and I was able to eat authentic Chinese food as well as seafood, and I had a great time!It was so cute that the wasabi was shaped like a leaf ♡

I had an abalone course meal. The large grilled abalone and sashimi, and the Japanese soba with tempura and spinach were really delicious.

It is located directly in front of Tai-no-hama Beach, and there is a shower and washing machine next to the front entrance to wash away the sea water. If you are using it as a beach house for overnight stay, I think it would be a very satisfying situation and location.The bath is available until 10pm in the large public bath♪At night, you can be impressed by the starry sky and enjoy the Milky Way.