National Lodge Miyajima Mori no Yado

The staff were wonderful, the food was delicious, the twin Room was spacious, there was a large public bath, and Shuttle Service was available. From the moment I saw photos of this Hotel, I somehow knew I wanted to stay here. Everything is spotless down to the smallest details, and you can truly feel their thoughtful hospitality. It’s close to the Great Torii Gate, making it convenient for an evening or early-morning stroll. After checking out this time, when I went back to pick up my luggage, I ended up resting in the lobby for over two hours due to mild heat exhaustion. I’m sincerely grateful for how kindly and attentively the staff took care of me. I’m planning to stay again in November.

A few days before our stay, we received a phone call to confirm our reservation, check for any foods we can’t eat, and explain the Shuttle Service to the Accommodation—everything was very attentive even before arrival. I tried to leave my luggage in front of the ferry terminal, but the pickup time didn’t work out and I ended up declining. Still, there are plenty of shops around the terminal and even deer to see, so I slightly regret not just waiting. The Accommodation is close to the Great Torii gate, so we enjoyed it lit up at night. In the morning, we were able to visit Itsukushima Shrine while it was still quiet and then return for breakfast—an experience we truly enjoyed. By the way, there are lots of deer around the Accommodation as well. The Facility feels a bit old, but it was very clean so it didn’t bother us. As for meals, the anago (conger eel) shabu-shabu and deep-fried ito-yoridai (threadfin bream) at dinner were especially delicious. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to—choosing this Accommodation was absolutely the right decision!