Isaribi

“A Place With Heart, Soul, and an Unforgettable View”

This was my second visit to this property, with about eight years between my stays, and I was genuinely impressed to see not only the same high standards maintained, but clear and thoughtful improvements throughout the property. The hotel is family-run, and it truly shows. The owner himself is dee… Plus

This was my second visit to this property, with about eight years between my stays, and I was genuinely impressed to see not only the same high standards maintained, but clear and thoughtful improvements throughout the property. The hotel is family-run, and it truly shows. The owner himself is deeply involved and brings remarkable energy and care into continuously developing the experience. He speaks excellent English, and the entire staff was incredibly warm, attentive, and welcoming, with everyone able to communicate at least a little in English. The rooms are beautifully designed in a subtle and calming way, and having a private wooden onsen tub in the room overlooking the sea is simply unforgettable. The atmosphere is serene and deeply relaxing. Both dinner and breakfast were served in our room, which made the experience even more special. The meals were outstanding—freshly caught and perfectly grilled fish, delicate sashimi, rich and flavourful soups, and a variety of carefully prepared starters. The experience felt like a true fine-dining kaiseki meal, complete with a beautifully presented paper menu (with some English explanations as well). Enjoying this while looking out over the sea—especially at sunrise—was something truly memorable. The communal outdoor onsen has a clever digital system indicating whether it is occupied or available, which makes it incredibly easy to use and especially comfortable for those who value privacy. We also opted for in-room massage and acupuncture, which was a wonderful addition—relaxing, professional, and perfectly in line with the overall atmosphere of comfort and care. This property genuinely has heart and soul. If you are looking to experience authentic Japanese hospitality, combined with the quiet magic of soaking in hot water while the cold winter air surrounds you and the moon reflects over the sea, this is a place you will not forget. What stands out most is not just that they have maintained their high standards over the years, but that they have actively improved and evolved, which is rare and deeply appreciated. There is honestly very little to fault. Logistically, arriving by shinkansen from Tokyo or Osaka requires a transfer at Atami, but this hardly feels like a drawback. The Izu line offers stunning coastal views, making the journey itself part of the experience.

Moins

“Peace and quiet so close to Tokyo”

We were looking for a short break between time in Tokyo and Seoul outside of the hustle and bustle. The Izu Peninsula is an easy drive from Tokyo or Yokohama, and also accessible by train. It feels popular for locals but largely unvisited by us tourists from overseas, but it’s a real gem with great… Plus

We were looking for a short break between time in Tokyo and Seoul outside of the hustle and bustle. The Izu Peninsula is an easy drive from Tokyo or Yokohama, and also accessible by train. It feels popular for locals but largely unvisited by us tourists from overseas, but it’s a real gem with great hill and beach scenery, lovely villages and a lot of history. We chose this hotel / ryokan after reading reviews and we were very pleased. Private onsen in our room, plus public onsens that were free to use which both included indoor and outdoor baths. Rooms are very spacious by Japanese standards, immaculately maintained, and very comfortable. We booked breakfast and one dinner - kaiseki menus - and the food was excellent in all cases. Very much recommended from our point of view, and while it’s not cheap, we think good value for money. The staff were also great, with one gentleman in particular speaking excellent English.

Moins

“One of the best places I have ever stayed.”

Where do I even start? This might have been one of the best places I have ever stayed. From the private onsen on our balcony to the private, massive onsens that could be reserved downstairs. We decided to stay here for 2 days after arriving in Tokyo to relax and deal with our jetleg. Although it ta… Plus

Where do I even start? This might have been one of the best places I have ever stayed. From the private onsen on our balcony to the private, massive onsens that could be reserved downstairs. We decided to stay here for 2 days after arriving in Tokyo to relax and deal with our jetleg. Although it takes some time to get from Tokyo to here by public transport (easily 4 hours), it is well worth it. They pick you up at the train-station and are welcomed with a welcome drink. Not much to do in the area but you aren’t there for that, you are there to relax. It’s well worth the price and we would recommend it to everyone!

Moins

“A relaxing stay”

The hotel is very close to the Izu-Ōkawa station. You may inform them of your arrival time and shuttle service could be arranged. Upon arrival, we were warmly received and a welcome drink was served. The room came with a private outdoor onsen, which was the main reason of our pick of this hotel. Th… Plus

The hotel is very close to the Izu-Ōkawa station. You may inform them of your arrival time and shuttle service could be arranged. Upon arrival, we were warmly received and a welcome drink was served. The room came with a private outdoor onsen, which was the main reason of our pick of this hotel. There were two common onsen (each with an indoor and outdoor onsen, so you may say four in total) for reservation (which would then become for private use) and during our stay it was very easy to get in. Basically you could check from your phone or their screen whether they were empty and after you got in, you locked the door. We chose a plan with dinner and breakfast, both served in the room. They were bountiful and consisted mainly of seafood and vegetables, which were specialties of the region. The only downside was that the facilities may be a bit tired. For the same cost there could be newer options. But given all the good sides and for a small-scale hotel as it is, we were fine with that. It was a great getaway from the city.

Moins