Hotel Yamadaya
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Perched above Shimoda Bay, Hotel Yamadaya is a Japanese-style property on a hilltop with sea views. The property manages 24 guest rooms, all ocean-view and arranged in traditional tatami layouts or hybrid rooms with beds, each with ensuite and complimentary Wi‑Fi; public areas are non-smoking. For travelers seeking a bathing stay it presents itself as a ryokan with onsen in Izu, Shizuoka, where guests can watch the harbor sunset from many rooms and from common lounges.
The onsen includes separate men's and women's indoor baths and garden rotenburo framing Shimoda harbor, plus a reservation-only wooden family bath provided at no extra charge for 40‑minute slots; bookings are made on arrival. The water is the local Shimoda hot spring (simple, mildly alkaline), and access is typically available in the evening and early morning. Practical notes: private hot-spring use requires sign-up at check‑in and some restrictions apply to guests with tattoos — this hotel operates as a ryokan with private onsen in Shizuoka.
Dining focuses on local seafood from nearby Shimoda waters, with menus that highlight seasonal catches and regional specialties served in communal dining and in a limited number of private meal rooms; special requests for in-room service may be possible. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, on-site parking and a complimentary shuttle from the nearest Izukyu‑Shimoda station within a specified pickup window; standard check-in begins mid-afternoon with morning checkout. The property emphasizes attentive, unobtrusive service, ocean outlooks and direct access to coastal attractions.
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Review summary for: Hotel Yamadaya
Positive Reviews
Attentive/helpful staff
Guest highlighted the staff's response and assistance as a positive aspect of their stay, indicating good service from the team.
Negative Reviews
Confusing or outdated refrigerator instructions
Guest reported that the instructions for using the refrigerator did not match the current model, causing confusion about how to operate it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are Japanese-style with futon bedding; standard rooms typically sleep up to four guests on futons, and family-style rooms accommodate more—select the number of guests at booking to see exact room types and capacities.
Yes — the property offers public hot-spring baths (indoor and outdoor); follow posted rules, shower before entering, and note guests with visible tattoos may be restricted from public bathing areas.
Yes — private hot-spring baths are available but must be reserved at check-in due to limited availability.
The hotel provides a free pickup from Izukyu‑Shimoda station (about a 10‑minute drive) between 14:30 and 17:30 if requested at booking; there is no regular airport shuttle listed, so reach the station by train or bus from major airports and use the station pickup.
Check‑in is between 15:00 and 18:00 and check‑out is between 08:00 and 10:00; please inform the hotel in advance if your arrival time changes.
According to the property listing, children are not permitted and pets are not allowed on the premises.
Staff can communicate in Japanese and English.
Expect traditional tatami rooms with futon bedding, Japanese‑style meals, and onsen bathing for an authentic ryokan experience; some rooms offer sea views from the hotel’s hillside location.
The nearest beach is about 700 metres away; Shimoda Aquarium is roughly 4.1 km and Perry’s Landing Monument about 3.6 km, with Shimoda town center a short drive away—ask reception for local sightseeing and walking routes.
The hotel serves a Japanese/Asian breakfast on site and offers traditional Japanese meals; check your booking or ask at reception for dinner availability and meal times.