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Local ingredients, down to the porcini mushrooms and even the salt Home-style cooking and service by the whole family A former shipyard right on the beach The sound of the waves A price that wouldn’t be surprising even if it were double. It was a wonderful night. Dinner is served to just three parties at this inn with only three rooms. You might imagine a quiet, lonely atmosphere—but what filled the space was lively conversation. “It’s the Mid-Autumn Moon tonight, so we’ll dim the lights,” said the mother. When she opened the door, you could hear waves loud enough to rival any background music; beyond the terrace, moonlight shimmered on the sea, with fishing boats’ lights in the distance. On our table were various handmade dishes prepared by the whole family. Everyone moved cheerfully between kitchen and dining room, while happy conversations flowed among guests. The father’s Japanese cuisine—after training at a long-established sushi restaurant near Akebonobashi and running a sushi minshuku in Kamogawa with his wife for over 30 years—and French dishes from their son, who returned home after 11 years of training at Hotel New Otani. Even the porcini mushrooms were locally sourced. “Destination restaurant” may be today’s buzzword, but for me this place suits me better—and makes me want to come back more—than certain well-known spots deep in Toyama’s mountains or in Nirasaki. Reservations are easy to get, and it’s only a 90-minute drive from central Tokyo.

As soon as we entered the Room, we were amazed by the view! The ocean was right in front of us! The balcony was so relaxing, and we spent our time enjoying the sweeping panorama and listening to the sound of the waves. At night especially, the moonlight reflecting on the sea was

We stayed at the official Hotel of Kamogawa Sea World, so we joined the nighttime aquarium tour!! Only guests staying at the official Hotel can participate, so we really enjoyed it! Both dinner and breakfast were buffet-style, delicious, and a lot of fun! We especially enjoyed the orca show and the white beluga show!! It’s an aquarium we definitely want to visit again!

Your thoughtful hospitality was wonderful, and we felt right at home! Everything we could have wanted was provided, so we were able to relax and enjoy our time freely without being tied to any plans. Thank you. Our two older children also had a great time with the manga and table games. The bathroom was spacious and very relaxing. Our daughter, who prefers showers, was happy she could quickly take a shower as well. Buu-chan the cat was absolutely adorable. We’d love to stay again. Thank you very much!