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We had a lovely beach view room from the 15th floor which also overlooked the pool. The staff was friendly and the grounds looked nice. They have a nice gathering area above the lobby that has a play area for kids. That area was bright and welcoming. It felt a bit like a public library meets IKEA.

Large room. Beautiful ocean view. Comfortable parking. The most variety in seafood I have ever seen in hotel meals. Great onsen. Also, I was unfortunate enough to forget my camera in the hotel and they were kind enough to ship it to me. Thank you!

Kokoronodoka is nestled in the scenic hills above the stunning Imaihama Beach, just one station away from the famous Kawazu cherry blossoms. Its location is incredibly convenient—only a four-minute walk from the Imaihama-kaigan station. We stayed at this ryokan for two days and had an amazing experience. The manager personally attends to each guest with great care, offering a true showcase of Japanese hospitality. I highly recommend booking a room with an ocean view to make the most of the serene surroundings and enjoy a larger, better-insulated space. There are two private-use baths, each featuring both an indoor and outdoor section, allowing for a truly relaxing soak. Breakfast, served in the common dining hall at 8 a.m., was hearty and satisfying. However, I strongly recommend reserving the dinner in advance—it’s a full-course feast of local delicacies, including a beautifully arranged sashimi platter, fresh wasabi, flatfish crackers, and the region’s specialty, kinmedai simmered in soy-based nitsuke sauce. Dinner is served in your room at 6pm, allowing for a private and immersive ryokan dining experience. What truly sets this place apart is the warmth of the hospitality. We didn’t just enjoy our stay—we had engaging conversations, learned new things, and felt genuinely welcomed. The manager even offered to take photos of us without us asking, capturing beautiful moments of our trip. Both my husband and I left with the feeling of having stayed with family. We will definitely return in the future. For the best experience, I recommend having at least a conversational level of Japanese.

Beautiful house with luxury bedding, great kitchen, beautiful woodwork. The jungle is dense and deeply green surrounding the house. Short drive to restaurants, beaches. Surfboard rental nearby. We would have rented a fishing boat at ito but too windy that day. Barbecue at outdoor pagoda in the yard. Some view of the ocean from bedrooms.

Asami is so nice! she gave me recommendations and showed me around the area. I definitely recommend staying here if you’re in the area!

styling and location

everything ! . very kind owner . very very clean house ! . everything in the house is well thought . free coffee and tea, even cup noodle is available for only 100 yen . bathtub with hot spring water from the source . very clean bed and very warm blanket . fast wifi thank you Kishi-san ! will definitely come back :)

Absolutely loved this property because of how phenomenal the location was. We were right on the strip of the festival and the property was beautiful with a cherry tree right next to it. Very lovely living and hangout spaces and lots of windows for beautiful lighting. It had a very nice traditional vibe.