Shofuku no Yado Ebisuya

Because it’s a small Accommodation, you rarely run into other guests, which makes it excellent for privacy.The exterior is very old. The lobby and hallways have a charming, classic feel—like a traditional Ryokan. But the Room has been properly renovated and is clean. The twin Room even had Simmons reclining beds. The only downside was the token shower booth in the Room and the small toilet, but otherwise it felt perfect.The private open-air bath was also fantastic. Even as the summer heat started to ease, the breeze was wonderfully pleasant.Dinner was an abundant spread of seafood and mountain delicacies, and breakfast with dried horse mackerel was especially good.At the end, the proprietress took a couple’s photo for us. A truly wonderful Accommodation—perfect for a short trip to Izu from around Kanto.

The two private open-air baths were excellent. I could check availability via the app; both were fully booked at one point, but they opened up about 30 minutes later, so there was very little stress about not being able to use them when I wanted. The shower water pressure was a bit weak, but within an acceptable range.I was slightly disappointed that there was no cleansing oil, though that was also my own oversight for not bringing any. I also thought it was a sensible and practical design choice to keep hair dryers out of the bath area and have guests get ready in the Room instead.I truly felt the hospitality of all the staff—the Shuttle Service driver, the front desk team, and the person who showed me to my Room.On the other hand, sound carries quite a lot in the dining area. As mentioned in other Reviews as well, I wish there were better sound absorption. At dinner it was loud enough to hurt my ears, so at breakfast I used noise-canceling earphones.In addition, dishes were served at a very fast pace. If you want to enjoy hot items while they’re still hot, it can feel a bit rushed. As for portion size, it’s more than sufficient since rice is provided in an ohitsu pot.Because both the Accommodation itself and the staff were wonderful, only the dining experience felt somewhat out of sync. If I visit again, I would like to stay with No Meals Included.Thank you very much.By the way, from my Room at this Accommodation I was able to take a numbered ticket for “Sawayaka Kannami.” It was very convenient—I could get a ticket right when distribution started, go sightseeing nearby, then head to Sawayaka for lunch and return afterward.