Family hotels and homes in Iki

This was one of the most wonderful Air BnB stays we've every experienced. Some highlights... 1) The hosts were warm, friendly, interactive, kind... it was like staying with friends. As American tourists in Japan with only one (marginal) Japanese speaker, they made our time in Iki very easy. Among other things, they were very solicitous towards my elderly father's well-being, and the upgraded us to their beautiful, expansive upstairs room free of charge. 2) The building was lovely- old restored Japanese farm-house, ancient timbers, clean and airy... but with the best imaginable accessories and furniture for comfort. Our bed was heavenly. 3) Iki itself is a wonderful, diverse place to explore and enjoy. Beautiful beaches and overlooks, historical sites, saki distilleries, ancient tombs, reconstructed villages, hikes.... we stayed for two nights, and we should have scheduled for at least four. I now have to rhapsodize about the FOOD. My wife and I have travelled over the world, and eaten amazing meals everywhre from Bhutan to Fernando de Norhonha. The food that was prepared by Ito-san was unbelievalbe. The one Japanese dinner that we shared on-site was easily in our top 10 all time meals. Course after course, everything from sashimi to tempura to Kaburamushi... all exceptional. Wonderful bread for breakfast on one day, a Japanese breakfast that was as good as anything I've eaten in Jaoan the next (I've lived here for a month and a half). Simply amazing... especially given that they only charge 2800 yen (anout 24 dollars) for dinner. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

the view and room size with the private onsen the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. especially ayako and a gentlemen forgot his name those two were amazing and made the stay wonderful. also the dinner that was served was exceptional.

I came to iki island alone. Fortunately the host made my trip exceptional. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get around easily but the host provided me with an electric scooter. This trip would have been a failure without him. The rooms were very clean. When I went there were no other male travellers so I had the big male common room to myself. In addition to providing an electric bike to navigate the island, the host washer my clothes and gave me a ride to Ashibe port to catch my ferry ride.

Ikijimaso is a traditional but low-key traditional Japanese inn (minshuku rather than ryōkan) with many of the usual perks: traditional Japanese breakfast, lovely baths, tatami floors with futons for beds. In addition, it's got an amazing view of the coast and several islands, and we found it very convenient to get to other parts of the island. We also were really appreciative of attentive staff who greeted us and asked about our travels, answered questions, and even started doubling up our futons when they noticed we had done so ourselves. Much appreciated!

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