Yado Marubun

The water used in this onsen is really good and you can tell when it really stings your eye and is salty! There's wonderful views of the stars at night and sounds of the waves in the distance, there's a sauna too! This Ryokan is quite new I think & the staff are really welcoming and friendly and someone available with a decent understanding of English too. They accommodated a late pick up for us at Shimoda station & dropped us off the next day too :) Stunning views of this beautiful cove from our room, the room had adequate space but the outdoor bathroom did mean we had a few flies and mosquitos if the door is left open. We had a top floor room with a bathtub, so nice views of the sea. Location wise, it is a little out of the way so perfect if you want a day of relaxation & not much exploring or if you have a car & can drive to the main Geo sites. To get to Ryugu caves you can get a bus and change at Kisame, but the buses to Ryugu cave only come once a day at 10:30 from Shimoda Station & leaves the to return at 14:30. Alternatively you can walk 40mins to Kisame through the really pretty seaside town of Touji. Dinner and breakfast was pleasant and served in the banquet hall, we had lobster sashimi which was delicious!