Oyashiki Stay Ko

We stayed for 1 night with 2 adults on a birthday trip for my partner.We chose the Plan with a private chef service, and a local island chef made sushi right in front of us. He was friendly and kind, so we could enjoy the meal while chatting—it was a truly special experience. The food tasted exceptional, the portions were generous, and we were very satisfied. After dinner, we had drinks at the Kura BAR. Even if you don’t drink alcohol, there is a great selection of soft drinks, so you can feel at ease. We tried drinks unique to Shodoshima, and they were delicious.The Accommodation’s Facility is not only spacious—every corner is stylish and beautiful, and you can really feel the owner’s attention to detail. There are four bedrooms; we couldn’t use them all with just two people, but we used two rooms—one for naps and one for sleeping at night. While our meal was being prepared, relaxing in the tatami room while listening to cicadas was simply perfect.The stone bath is also large. It takes about an hour to fill with hot water, but the owner filled it for us during dinner time—his kindness warmed our hearts as well. With the window open, a pleasant breeze came in through the bath area. The morning bath was wonderful too, with sunlight streaming in.It seems you’re allowed to harvest any vegetables from the garden field as well—we picked four tomatoes in the morning. They were crisp and tasty! The fruit prepared for breakfast was sweet too. Having breakfast while looking out at the garden was truly one of a kind.More than anything else, what made us glad we chose this Accommodation was the owner’s personality. Even during Shuttle Service pickup/drop-off he responded flexibly to our needs, which helped us so much. He is very knowledgeable; whenever we asked questions about the island he could answer anything. He laughed that “the birds will eat them,” referring to his vegetables—I felt he has such a calm nature (in a good way). He also took several commemorative photos for us—and he’s genuinely great at taking pictures! You can really sense his taste there too. In any case, he is incredibly kind and offers far more hospitality than I can possibly fit into one Review…!If I have another chance to visit Shodoshima, I would love to stay at Oyashiki Stay Sachi again. One night wasn’t enough—next time I hope we can stay two nights.

Simply the best.My in-laws also raved, saying it “felt like a dream.”[Building]Among all the traditional Japanese houses we’ve stayed in, this Accommodation blended historic charm with modern amenities better than any other.There are plenty of Rooms (including on the second floor), and they’re spaced out well enough to maintain privacy—so it felt easy to stay even with a large group.No musty smell or dustiness, and it didn’t feel overly modern either.With a fully equipped kitchen, tableware, and a washer-dryer, it was very convenient for families with small children.The 150-year-old kura bar was also something truly special. If our child were a bit older, we would have loved to play the board games there.The sauna is for one person, but it’s authentic and heats up to nearly 100°C. The bath is spacious and relaxing.We were warned in advance about insects, but honestly we didn’t notice that at all.[Meals]If you’re staying at such a beautiful estate-style property, I highly recommend the Plan that includes inviting a chef.The Japanese cuisine chef treated us to an outstanding meal.With rare ingredients like kuju and junsai, and finishing with sweets and matcha—it was incredibly satisfying.Breakfast was also amazing: vegetables we picked from the garden with our child and the provided fruit were unbelievably delicious—an eye-opener.[Hospitality]We were very satisfied with the quick responses and thoughtful care throughout.When our child got a nosebleed and slightly stained a pillowcase, they handled it kindly as well.