Shimanto No Yado — Local services in Shimanto

This authentic accommodation was a highlight on our Japan trip, nestled in the countryside a short drive from the Shimanto River.||The staff were helpful and friendly, using Google Translate were necessary to bridge the language gap.||We felt looked after and well informed about what the booking had to offer, including a gorgeous restaurant, outside flower garden and relaxed café.||Our room was made complete with tatami mats and all required amenities, this was the biggest room we had the pleasure of staying in on our holiday by a good margin.||Though we were unable to make use of the public bath due to our busy schedule, it is open to guests.||I highly recommend Shimanto no Yado, our stay elevated our trip and made it...

Perched atop a hillside by the sea, this hotel forms the perfect base to explore the near-by Shimanto area of Kochi prefecture. Our room was generously sized and nicely appointed with two single beds in a Western-Japanese style. The private outdoor onsen offering forest view, is made of cast-iron, gives an impression of soaking in a dutch oven. Public onsens are well equipped and lives up to expectation. Delicious Japanese style dinner and breakfast were served in the restaurant, where drinks and extra dishes could be ordered at very reasonable prices.||Wifi available in the lounge/bar area where one can relax with a nice selection of...

Super clean room, facing the woods with plenty of privacy. The futon was super comfy and temperature was comfortable (with aircon machine). Little mini fridge, safety box and the bathroom has most everything you need. The onsen was very nice, indoor hot pool (freshwater), indoor cold plunge (freshwater), indoor semi-dry sauna, indoor aromatic hot pool (bark, tea, herbs, freshwater), outdoor warm natural pool, outdoor deck with beautiful forest scenery. Friendly staff, patient with my questions and...