Thidamoon

We arrived in heavy rain and were feeling pretty discouraged, but this Hotel was so wonderful even in the rain that we were truly glad we chose it. On the second day, the weather cleared beautifully, and the Pacific Ocean stretching out right in front of our Room was breathtaking. The meals made great use of local ingredients, and every dish had its own charm. Thanks to dinner and breakfast being offered in time slots we could choose from, we were able to relax and take our time while enjoying the ocean view. After breakfast, we stepped out from the restaurant into the garden and came across many rare tropical plants—banana trees with blossoms and fruit, pandanus (adan), hibiscus, shell ginger flowers—and even hermit crabs. We also used the two private family baths twice, which completely washed away our travel fatigue. Everyone on the staff—from the restaurant to throughout the Hotel—was very kind, and they shared lots of local tips you won’t find in guidebooks. The Oshima Tsumugi Museum was also outstanding. It felt like we learned a bit about Amami Oshima’s history, making it a truly meaningful experience. Thanks to this trip, we also discovered painter Kazuo Tanaka (Isson) and became big fans.We would definitely love to stay at this Hotel again next time.

It was my first time on Amami Oshima with my daughter.Right in front of the Hotel was the ocean!We felt like kids again and played on the beach together.We could see the horizon, and we also paid our respects to Amami’s gods, including Tate-gami.The Hotel is decorated with stylish furniture and driftwood throughout, and with the sound of the waves it truly feels like a resort!The Hotel staff were all friendly, smiling, and very kind.And above all, the food was outstanding.The vegetables and fish from Amami Oshima were beautifully presented and deliciously prepared—both my daughter and I were completely satisfied!By the way, the breakfast egg-over-rice was also exceptional.The private bath was wonderful too—a truly luxurious space.We had an amazing time in complete peace and quiet, away from any unnecessary noise or crowds.I heard you can sometimes see whales in winter and sea turtles in summer.I’d love to come back in another season to relax again!