Amami Yagijima Hotel

The hotel is on Yagishima Island, where wild goats are said to have once lived, and the views were wonderful.The lobby is spacious, and there is a restaurant with lovely views.We could choose Japanese, Western, or Japanese-Western cuisine. I chose Japanese, but was surprised that the rice served at the end was fried rice. I would have preferred plain white rice, haha.Overall, the portions were generous and the food was delicious.The pond was full of beautifully colored fish. Getting to the observation deck felt much more like a mountain hike than I expected and was quite a workout, but the view made it worthwhile.The large public bath had wonderful views, and the open-air bath was very relaxing.They apparently also welcome day-use bathers, so I would like to return if I have the chance.There was a slight odor in a few areas, perhaps because the building is older, but I hope this can be addressed.

This is a well-established, reliable Hotel in Amami. There is an Onsen on the top floor, and soaking in the open-air bath while taking in a panoramic view of Naze Port washes away your fatigue.From your Room, the ocean is right in front of you. The sea below has coral reefs, and tropical fish—even Nemo and friends—swim by.The staff are kind and always make you feel comfortable, so it feels like coming home.Whenever I visit Amami, I spend one night here and have dinner at Yani.Resting while looking out over Amami’s sea from your Room feels wonderful, and in the morning you can relax over breakfast with views of the garden and ocean—this is a Hotel that leaves you feeling refreshed.