Crystal Ryokan Shirahama Akariya

All the staff were very kind. My family of three stayed in the Room “Engetsu,” and it was spacious enough. The bath and dining area were on the same floor, so access was excellent. The bath was fully stocked—not only shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, but also facial cleanser, makeup remover, toner, and lotion—and the water had a wonderfully silky feel. The meals were outstanding as well. We enjoyed a relaxing sea bream feast in our Room. They even included beer as a complimentary service, and we were truly impressed by their thoughtful attention to detail. We had breakfast in the dining area; there was a great variety of side dishes, and everything was delicious too. When I visit Shirahama again, I would definitely like to stay at Akariya again.

I stayed for one night with two meals included as a solo guest. These days there are many foreign staff members, but they were more attentive than some Japanese staff and spoke very politely, which was great—thank you for choosing Japan. The Room was clean, had a Mirable shower, and dedicated Wi‑Fi; nothing to complain about. For dinner I chose the hitsumabushi set meal from several options, and it was the most satisfying hitsumabushi I’ve ever had. The bath isn’t large, but it had a pleasant Onsen scent and was very nice (though I wish there were a bit more consideration for guests with mobility issues). Overall, it was a wonderful Accommodation with outstanding value for money. I’ll definitely return— even without the pandas, it makes sense that Shirahama doesn’t lose tourists because the people in town are so service‑minded. Looks like my list of regular places is only going to keep growing.