I want to visit for breakfast! 8 recommended hotels and ryokan in Shimoda, Izu / Shizuoka

Shimoda City in Shizuoka is well known for its beautiful scenery, including emerald green ocean, dazzling white sand beaches, and the fantastical rock formations of the Ryugu Sea Cave. As the city was the stage for the opening of Japan to the world at the end of the Edo period, the Shimoda Opening of Japan Museum and Perry Road, where visitors can follow in the footsteps of heroes such as Sakamoto Ryoma, are also popular. Various events are held throughout the year, such as the Hydrangea Festival at Shimoda Park, making it a great place to visit all year round.

Shimoda is located at the tip of the Izu Peninsula. Of course, you can't miss the fresh seafood such as the local specialty "alfonsino" (gold-eyed snapper) and "spiny lobster". So, to energetically explore Shimoda, which is full of sights, why not enjoy a healthy "Japanese breakfast" made with Shimoda's rich seafood and fresh local vegetables? In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan where you can recharge your energy with a breakfast while enjoying the spectacular views of the Izu ocean and onsen.

The Kurofune Hotel in Shimoda onsen has ocean views from all rooms. The hotel is located in a great location, with a panoramic view of Shimoda Bay from every room. They cater to a variety of needs, from maisonette-type rooms with open-air baths to reasonably priced rooms. The photo shows a Junior Suite room with a stylish hanging chair. It also has a private open-air bath. It is about a 13-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station.

The view from the large public bath on the seventh floor is magnificent and open. The tropical plants and blue sea will make you feel like you're in a resort. At night, the garden is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere along with the fishing lights of Shimoda Bay. You'll be captivated by the beauty of the sky that changes with the movement of the sun. Make sure you enjoy the beautiful scenery and onsen to the fullest.

The appeal of the Kurofune Hotel is the variety of services it offers to make your stay even more enjoyable. The pool is open from May to October. There is also a bicycle rental service, so you can enjoy a ride around the coast in the refreshing sea breeze.

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For breakfast, you can choose a Japanese set meal or a buffet. The Japanese set meal comes with the specialty dried fish and boiled tofu, which is a great way to warm up after waking up. The many adorable little dishes lined up are also exciting. You can eat a little bit of everything, so even people who usually don't have much of an appetite in the morning will likely finish it all.

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel is built on a hill near the sea. There is a free shuttle bus (running at regular times/no reservation required) from the nearest station, Izukyu-Shimoda Station, so it is easily accessible. The hotel also has relaxation facilities and a garden pool (only available in summer) exclusively for guests, so you can enjoy a full-fledged resort stay. This is an ocean view junior suite room where you can enjoy the view of the sea. It's luxurious to spend the whole day relaxing and gazing at the sea♪

If you want to spend a blissful time relaxing in onsen while enjoying the view of Oura Bay below, then you should head to the open-air bath. On a clear day, you can see the Izu Islands floating on the horizon. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation time, soothing your body and mind with the dramatic scenery of the sky and sea, such as the crimson clouds at dusk, the moon floating in the sea, or a sky full of stars.

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At the lounge "Blue Natier," you can enjoy afternoon tea with a beautiful view of Oura Bay (only available on weekends and holidays). The three-tiered ensemble is topped with seasonal sandwiches, scones, desserts, and more, making it an authentic experience. There are 10 types of drinks available, and you can have as many refills as you like. You'll want to enjoy an extraordinary and elegant moment.

Breakfast is served buffet style with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes. In addition to Shimoda's specialty dried fish, the menu includes dishes made with local ingredients from all over Izu. Sashimi and sushi are sometimes served in the morning, so you can enjoy Shimoda cuisine, where fresh seafood is available, from the morning. The menu is extensive, so it may be a good idea to take the time to think about what you want to eat before making a choice.

Shimoda Prince Hotel is a hotel located right in front of Shirahama Chuo Beach, with all rooms offering ocean views. It is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time on the beach. This is a stylish twin room with a design that blends in with the ocean. The view from the window will make you feel like you're on a cruise ship. There is a free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Izukyu-Shimoda Station.

At the "Observation onsen Bath," you can see the Izu Seven Islands and the sunrise over the ocean through a 10m-wide pane of glass facing the Pacific Ocean. The spectacular panorama that blends in with the beach is sure to make you feel refreshed. It opens at sunrise. The opening times will be announced in the building, so be sure to check. Be sure to enjoy sunbathing while watching the morning sun♪

The white sandy beach stretches out in front of the hotel, and the hotel's charm is that it offers a variety of ways to enjoy it. In addition to swimming in the sea, you can also enjoy the sound of the waves in the background while gazing up at the star-filled sky from the terrace, or take a leisurely stroll along the seaside. It's about a one-minute walk from here via a passage reserved for guests, so you can easily enjoy the soothing beauty of the sea.

For breakfast, try the buffet at the restaurant "Main Dining Room Kamome." Dried horse mackerel and dried ebodai fish change daily. Fresh sashimi is also available in the morning. Shimoda specialties such as "Wasabi pickles," "Minamiizu tokoroten," and "Alfonsino rice porridge" are also available. With such a diverse menu, it's best to get up a little early and enjoy your meal at your leisure.

Shimoda Yamatokan is also located overlooking the sea, and is an attractive hotel with all rooms with ocean views and open-air baths. It is also close to Tatadohama Beach, where you can enjoy walking on the beach and swimming in the sea. The most popular are the rooms with open-air baths. It is truly luxurious to be able to enjoy a bath and a spectacular view from your room. A scheduled shuttle bus is available from Izukyu-Shimoda Station.

Not only the guest rooms, but all onsen at Shimoda Yamatokan have ocean views. The large public bath, Paradise View, located on the fifth floor, is a dynamic space with a floor width of 82 meters, where you can experience a variety of baths. This is the mountaintop open-air bath, a large Japanese-style bath. Located a little way up the slope, the open-air bath offers a spectacular view of the beautiful coastline. Enjoy onsen while feeling a sense of freedom beneath the unobstructed sky.

This is the indoor bath of the large Western-style communal bath. The communal bath is designed to resemble waves crashing on a white sandy beach, making you feel like you're on the beach. There is also a semi-open-air jacuzzi bath. This is a hotel where you can experience being in a hot onsen theme park. It seems like an irresistible experience for people who love to indulge in onsen.

The breakfast you can enjoy in the private charcoal dining area is sure to get you excited in the morning. You can grill your own dried fish on a roaster right in front of you. Not only can you eat it piping hot, but the fragrant aroma of the grilled fish will whet your appetite. You can also eat lots of vegetables, including fresh vegetables steamed in a bamboo steamer, so it seems like a very well-balanced meal.

For those who prefer tatami mats when relaxing on their travels, we recommend Tokiichiyu. This is a guest room with a bed set in a modern Japanese interior. Walk around barefoot or lie down. You can enjoy the luxurious resort atmosphere while spending your time in the comfort of home. There is a free shuttle bus from the nearest Izukyu-Shimoda Station (reservations required). Feel the time flowing peacefully on the quiet beach.

From the lobby lounge, you can see Yumigahama Beach. The green of the trees beyond the terrace and the blue of the sea and sky beyond will lure you into a gentle mood. Listen to the sound of the waves, feel the sea breeze, and enjoy a good read with your favorite book.

There are three types of open-air baths attached to the large public bath: a rock bath, a stone bath, and a cypress bath. Relax and soothe your day to day fatigue in onsen while gazing at the gardens, where you can enjoy flowers of every season. There is also a low-temperature sauna, which promotes sweating without putting strain on the heart. There are three types of private open-air baths, which can be used free of charge at any time if they are available. I would like to try these out as well.

In the morning, there is a buffet breakfast with about 40 different Japanese and Western dishes. The menu includes dishes unique to Shimoda, such as sashimi and freshly grilled dried fish. The dishes are served in small bowls, making it easy to choose. For those who prefer bread in the morning, there is also homemade baked bread.

Nonohanatei Komurasaki is an inn that only accepts five groups per day. You can spend a little luxury time in a room with an open-air onsen spring bath with natural hot spring water. All the rooms have the same layout, and are spacious Japanese-style rooms. There is also a space with a sunken kotatsu in the back. Another attractive feature is its easy access, about a three-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms have a tasteful appearance facing the garden. All rooms are equipped with an open-air bath and an indoor bath with a shower, and the open-air bath is 100% free-flowing water from the source of "Shimoda onsen." There is also a service of a colorful yukata that you can choose from more than 100 types (free of charge). Since it is a street wear style, you can go out for a stroll around onsen town in a yukata.

In addition to the colorful yukata service, there are some other unique services. For those who want to drink sake, there is a service where you can choose your favorite sake cup, or wind chimes and fans to enhance your bath time in your room. You can even choose flowers to decorate your room so that you can feel the season. It's fun to be able to customize your room to your liking.

meal are in-room dining for both breakfast and dinner. For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western food, but if you want to enjoy the flavors of Shimoda, we recommend the Japanese food, which includes dried fish. For Japanese food, you can choose from white rice, brown rice, salted bonito rice porridge, white rice porridge, and medicinal rice porridge. There are many types of porridge, so if you don't have an appetite in the morning, why not try it?

Hotel Yamadaya is a Japanese-style ryokan surrounded by lush nature on a hill overlooking Shimoda Bay. The idyllic view of fishing boats passing by, which can be seen from the lounge and guest rooms, and the view of the sea and sky turning a pale pink at dusk will make for wonderful memories of your trip. The spacious tatami rooms have a homely atmosphere. The nearest station is Izukyu-Shimoda Station, and a free shuttle is available (reservations required).

The inn's pride is the onsen spring bath in the garden, where you can enjoy the magnificent view of Shimoda Port. The evening and night view from the rustic rock bath is especially recommended. Make sure to plan your trip with sunset in mind. There is also a private family bath that can be used free of charge, so you can enjoy a private bath with your boyfriend or friends.

A popular plan includes a whole red-eyed snapper, a specialty of Shimoda, for dinner. It's perfect for a gourmet trip where you want to fully enjoy red-eyed snapper. There is also a plan to enjoy fresh seafood from Izu, which is recommended for those who are particular about their food.

Breakfast is a Japanese set meal. The rice is carefully selected Koshihikari rice. The rice is accompanied by the famous dried horse mackerel. Other dishes include boiled tofu, omelette, and seasonal side dishes that are gentle on the stomach. The portions are just right, so you can start your day healthy by eating only 80% of your stomach.

Kyukamura Minamiizu is located near the quiet Yumigahama Beach, about a 30-minute bus ride from Izukyu-Shimoda Station. All rooms have an ocean view and a balcony. Outside the windows, the beautiful pine forest of Yumigahama spreads out, and we recommend taking a stroll around the area. There are three types of guest rooms: Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. The photo shows a Japanese-Western style room. The tatami space allows you to separate the area for relaxing from the area for sleeping, which is an attractive feature. If you lay a futon in the tatami space, up to four people can stay.

The large public bath has a variety of baths with different themes, including an open-air garden bath, a tub bath, and an indoor bath. If you listen carefully, you can even hear the sound of the waves lapping in the open-air garden bath. The ocean breeze caressing your skin and the scent of the salty sea will soothe you, and it seems like you can detoxify your soul. On the rooftop, there is also a foot bath with a great view, where you can relax and chat.

From the Shiosai Terrace on the 7th floor rooftop, you can get a panoramic view of Yumigahama Beach, and at night you can enjoy the starry sky. Stargazing while listening to the sound of the waves is very romantic. There are also hammocks on the 7th floor, so you can have an extraordinary experience of swaying back and forth while gazing at the starry sky. There are also plenty of other activities to experience the rich nature, so be sure to check out the official website.

Breakfast is full of difficult choices. First, at the "buffet" with about 40 types of Japanese and Western dishes, should you choose freshly baked bread or sea bream chazuke? The crispy croissants are appealing, but when you see the sea bream fillets garnished with real wasabi and topped with a special broth made from fish bones, you'll have to go for the sea bream chazuke! Or, go all out and eat both? There is also a "morning basket" service, where freshly baked bread, salad, dessert, and juice are placed in a basket to be enjoyed on the beach or elsewhere. So, what kind of breakfast will you have?

What did you think of the popular accommodations in Shimoda that serve breakfast? Shimoda has many spots you'll want to visit, such as Ryugu Sea Cave and Perry Road. Furthermore, if you plan to try various things, such as participating in a variety of programs such as diving, it's essential to first recharge your energy with a good breakfast. Have a great trip with a delicious breakfast.