Miyajima Morinoyado

A gem of a place. Stayed here at the end of April and the location and place were an experience. The dinner and breakfast were also excellent and we greatly appreciated the shuttle back to the ferry the next day. Highly recommend.

A nice and charming old Japanese ryokan. People were nice and helpful. They drove us to the station the day we left. It’s a bit far away from the station to carry on the luggage. They provided an interesting Japanese style dinner and breakfast. Waiters were helpful as much as they could. The onsen was fine and a good experience after a long day. We booked a big room and it was fine. Just the beds a bit old. But we had a good rest anyway.

Miyajima is beautiful and the property is in a pretty area. The hotel is older and has not been updated. We had the Japanese style room, which was not very comfortable. The futons were quite thin so we did not sleep well. (We stayed in a traditional Japanese room at a different hotel and we were comfortable.) The room was large however, and had a nice view of the forest. There was a refrigerator in the room. There is a hotel shuttle to the ferry terminal, it is small and fills up so book ahead if you want to use it. There is also a bus stop across the street (in front of the aquarium) that goes to the ferry terminal for 300 yen. We used the bus (van) which was quick and convenient.

Excellent service. Staff ensures everything is good from arrival to departure.

This is one of the older inns on Miyajima; however, the dedication of the staff, and the service and kindness they provided is top notch. In a way, this is not particularly unusual in Japan, where especially the older institutions still provide service and consideration far above expectation. Yes, the facilities are not new; however, they are of excellent quality, and have been well-maintained. Rooms are well-kept, and again, dated; however, I personally find this charming. This facility is what's written about in guide books. Books! Value was exceptional, and much effort was put into the ingredients, presentation, and service during dinner and breakfast. Take a moment to admire the cat-sized koi in the lobby. Hotel is a little walk past the Itsukushima Shrine, a stone's throw from the water, in a quieter residential part of town. Shuttle ride back to the ferry terminal was entertaining as it wove through the back streets of this otherwise busy tourist town. I look forward to returning.