Asahiya Hotel — Hotel in Tonosho

Excellent location 2 min walk to large 7-eleven. Bus stop is literally across the road. And Tonosho port for ferries to Okayama. Also the visitor info center is right their. You can also catch the bus to the other end of the Island for Fukuda port. All fares are maximum 300 yen, and you can also buy 1 day buss pass 1000yen or 2 day pass 1500yen (very good value). You can buy it on the bus itself or at ticket office.

The place if owned by a sweet senior couple, who speak and understand enough English to converse comfortably. They are very kind, helpful and accommodating. Rooms are clean and properly maintained. There id a shared public bath, laundry and dryer, free coffee and tea. Also a shared fridge. Would...

Hospitable, family-like Japanese style ryokan. Perfect location, about just 1 min walk from the ferry and has a 711 store nearby. We always received warm service from staff and owners, the shared bath was comfortable to soak in, water temp not tooo high ( as it’s often the case in Japan). Breakfast consisted of many small dishes, tasty and light.

Didn’t know there are no toilets inside the room, this may be a point of consideration for some people, but turns out alright as the shared toilet is clean and well-maintained. Shodoshima is a beautiful place and worth staying...

If you want to experience real Japanese living and culture you must visit Shodoshima Island in the Midland Sea. We had the pleasure of staying at the Asahiya Ryokan Tonosho. Easy to get there Bullet Train to Okayama - Bus to Okayama Port - Ryobi Ferry to Tonosho Port. then very short walk to Asahiya Ryokan. Excellent Japanese Accommodation and meals. Superb service. If you want a real Japanese Experience this is the place. A very...