Ryokans in Shimoda

This is an older ryokan with onsen. We enjoyed the quiet as well as the baths (which we had mostly to ourselves), especially the outdoor one under a full moon. The 2 meals we had were traditional and both excellent with tasty seafood dishes. Our room overlooked a central garden pond with a view of the hillside above. We slept wonderfully. This is an unusual stay in a location with an active past, now faded, like stepping into an old film where the guests have left. Facilities described are from previous decades and it feels like going back in time. Still, our tatami room opening onto nature was just what we wanted.

Wonderful hospitality. Cosy family home feel, very friendly and attentive hosts.The dinner and breakfast are worth having at least once. The private onsens are great.

Amazing and beautiful property, without a doubt I am staying here again. The staff are so generous and accommodating and the property is beautiful and conveniently located

The breakfast was delicious, and had a great variety of options. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel was beautiful, and the décor was modern and stylish. We had a great stay and would stay here again.

The staff were very kind and welcoming. They went out of their way to make me feel welcome and cared for.

Location, style, cleanliness, people

Very inexpensive, especially when you consider all-you-can-eat breakfast and dinner. The food is very good and there’s a wide assortment of choices. A nice rotemburo. There’s a game center, although I didn’t use it. Also, free bikes to use. The room is spacious. A good location, about a 10 min. walk from the train and bus station.

The included dinners and breakfasts were great, variety slightly changing each day. Dining room has a down-home feel, comfortable. Staff is excellent...friendly and helpful

Great location with direct beach access to Tatodhama Beach. The area is very quiet and there is not much around but it's beautiful and quiet and relaxing. The hotel provides regular shuttles in both the morning and the afternoon into Shimoda City which only takes a few minutes, it's approx 30 min walk to Perry Rd or 45 mins to the train station. Or 1400 Yen in a taxi one way to the train station. Kaiseki dinner was amazing! There was so much food and great to try so many different dishes we wouldn't have tried otherwise. Breakfast again was lovely with a lot of food. rooms are clean and spacious. Staying at a Ryokan was a new experience for us so it was lovely to go to dinner and come back to our beds made up ready for the night and then head out for the day and return to the bed magically packed away and the room looking beautiful. Added bonus was the hotel onsen which we made sure to use each day, with various bath options inside and outside and with a lovely view of the ocean. Shimoda Yamatoken played a big part in us falling in love with the area.

We will be back! WOW. This was a shot in the dark booking since I couldn’t find a place near the beach that was tattoo friendly. We were blown away at the facility, amenities and overall beauty of the location. I booked 3 rooms. Everyone had their own private onsen bath. My husband and I upgraded to the sauna barrel room and we LOVED IT. The guys all did sauna in the morning. They even give you handmade authentic sauna hats. Breakfast was simple but filling. Half of the group did the Japanese style, half did American. My jumbo toast made me feel like I was in a Ghibli movie having breakfast. There is a vending machine in the breakfast area was a variety of snacks and drinks. Our van made it on the roads to the property. So a standard vehicle will have no issue. Beautiful creak flowing in the backyard of every room. Every room has an entrance, toilet & sink room, living room (doubles as bedroom bc you have tatami beds), vanity sink & rack, THEN sliding door to your shower & bath, THEN sliding door to your porch with seating. Our room had the barrel immediately to the left of the porch with ANOTHER outdoor tub. Price was excellent!!

The staff was absolutely amazing! They were so kind, generous and helpful! The location was fantastic and you can use the shower even after checking out. The room is very basic, but it was clean. You have to bring your own towels, but it’s not a major inconvenience. The building and outdoor seatings were pretty and relaxing. We love the big outdoor shower in the back of the indoor showers.

Clean beautiful good dinner polite staff

Nice location walking distance to restaurants and shops while being on the beachfront. The room had a beautiful view of the beach and an amazing sunrise. Very spacious and comfortable with yummy local snack to try on arrival. Plenty of parking available.

The breakfast was superb. A mix of both Japanese and Western style food. An absolute treat, and delicious! The staff take a lot of care to provide you with a beautiful meal, finished with a lovely coffee or tea.

Kokoronodoka is nestled in the scenic hills above the stunning Imaihama Beach, just one station away from the famous Kawazu cherry blossoms. Its location is incredibly convenient—only a four-minute walk from the Imaihama-kaigan station. We stayed at this ryokan for two days and had an amazing experience. The manager personally attends to each guest with great care, offering a true showcase of Japanese hospitality. I highly recommend booking a room with an ocean view to make the most of the serene surroundings and enjoy a larger, better-insulated space. There are two private-use baths, each featuring both an indoor and outdoor section, allowing for a truly relaxing soak. Breakfast, served in the common dining hall at 8 a.m., was hearty and satisfying. However, I strongly recommend reserving the dinner in advance—it’s a full-course feast of local delicacies, including a beautifully arranged sashimi platter, fresh wasabi, flatfish crackers, and the region’s specialty, kinmedai simmered in soy-based nitsuke sauce. Dinner is served in your room at 6pm, allowing for a private and immersive ryokan dining experience. What truly sets this place apart is the warmth of the hospitality. We didn’t just enjoy our stay—we had engaging conversations, learned new things, and felt genuinely welcomed. The manager even offered to take photos of us without us asking, capturing beautiful moments of our trip. Both my husband and I left with the feeling of having stayed with family. We will definitely return in the future. For the best experience, I recommend having at least a conversational level of Japanese.