“One of the highlights of our Shimanami Kaido ride”
We stayed here while cycling the Shimanami Kaido and really enjoyed our stay. Instead of taking the more direct route across Omishima, we chose the northern coastal/Island Explorer route so we could see more of the island. We arrived Omishima at around 3 PM and got to the ryokan at around 5 PM (we had plenty of stops along the way, especially the hilly parts). So I’d definitely allow some extra time if you’re planning to take the same route. The ryokan is also an easy walk from Oyamazumi Shrine, with a Lawson nearby. Our room had a private bathroom and was very spacious, clean and comfortable. There’s bicycle parking, which was convenient for us, and yukata and bathroom amenities were provided in the room. We arranged dinner with the ryokan before we arrived, and I’m really glad we did. We had dinner in the dining hall and the food was excellent. There was a lot of local seafood, including rockfish, sea bream, squid, scallops and prawns, served in different ways from sushi to grilled, boiled and fried dishes. We also had sea bream rice, clear soup and local oranges. The staff took the time to explain each dish as it was served, which we really appreciated. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and was just what we needed before getting back on our bikes the next morning. Cheese welcomed us when we checked in and was very friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff were also very attentive, and we felt well taken care of during our stay. Check‑out was quick and easy. Since dinner wasn’t part of our original reservation, we just paid for it separately by credit card when we checked out. Overall, we had a great stay and would happily stay here again. No negative.
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