Miyahama Grand Hotel

8.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.7/10, based on 112 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Azumi Setoda	9.5/10	243
🥈 2nd	Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama	9.5/10	102
🥉 3rd	Suminoe Ryokan	9.2/10	569
4th	Onomichi Hansei	9.3/10	137
5th	Kyukamura Ohkunoshima	9.1/10	393
6th	Tomonoura Shiomachi Hotel	9.1/10	55
7th	NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town	9.2/10	37
8th	Minshuku Kamagari	8.8/10	218
9th	Sekitei	9.1/10	29
10th	Miyahama Grand Hotel Current ryokan	8.7/10	112
11th	Seaside Katsuragahama-sō	8.3/10	76
12th	Hiroshima no Yado Aioi	8.3/10	54
13th	一棟貸ゲストハウス傾㐂屋 Kabukiya	8.3/10	7
14th	Ikawa Ryokan	8.1/10	324
15th	Keishokan Sazanamitei	8.1/10	99
16th	Itsukaichi First Villa Hiroshima	8.0/10	53
17th	Green Spa Tsutsuga	4.2/10	2
18th	Tenryu Ryokan	7.5/10	614
19th	Onsen Urashima	7.4/10	172
20th	Wholeearth Ryokan Hiroshima	7.3/10	340
21st	Hotel Kamogawaso	7.0/10	98
22nd	LiVEMAX RESORT Aki Miyahama Onsen	6.8/10	52
23rd	Kasuga Ryokan	7.0/10	196
24th	Tabist Setouchinoyado Takehara Seaside	6.5/10	130

Check-in from 3:30 PM

Hot Spring Town Sea Views Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Reservable Bath

Location

739-0454 Hiroshima, Hatsukaichi, Miyahamaonsen 2-5-4, Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 8,6/10

Cleanliness 9,1/10

Comfort 8,9/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 8,5/10

Ocean-View RoomsJapanese-style rooms are especially noted for calm sea-facing views.

Miyahama Onsen BathsNatural hot spring bathing is a core draw of this Miyahama Onsen stay.

Miyajima Touring BaseUseful Hatsukaichi location for combining onsen relaxation with Miyajima sightseeing.

Strong Review ScoresGuests consistently rate cleanliness, comfort, staff, and overall value well.

Family-Friendly StayFamily rooms and flexible Japanese bedding suit small groups and children.

Traditional Ryokan FeelTatami-style accommodation gives a more classic Japanese stay experience.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsAccess and route logic are the main drivers: arrive mid-afternoon, use the baths, eat dinner on-site, and visit Miyajima, Hiroshima, or Kintai Bridge before moving on. The area is calm and practical, but not dense enough for a long stay.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night onsen stay near Miyajima, or 2 nights only if you also plan Hiroshima or Iwakuni by car/train.

Know before booking

Limited walkable areaMiyahama Onsen is quiet, with only a few nearby dining options and little evening activity beyond bathing.

Not station-convenientJR Onoura is reachable, but the ryokan works better with shuttle timing, taxi, or a car than with frequent station hops.

Old-school buildingThe property is known for retro architecture, so choose it for baths and meals rather than polished modern luxury.

Can overstay easilyBeyond onsen time and nearby excursions, the immediate area has limited sightseeing depth for a long base.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Seasonal kaiseki meals and add-on seafood dishes at the ryokan.

Miya (nearby)

nearbyabout 3 min walk

Seaside Italian-style course restaurant in Miyahama Onsen.

TINO (nearby)

nearbyabout 10 min walk

Creative cafe-style dining known for steak and drinks.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, use JR to JR Onoura Station and then continue by the ryokan shuttle if available or a short taxi ride. If you are visiting Miyajima before or after check-in, JR Miyajimaguchi Station is the most practical regional transfer point, but it is less convenient than Onoura for the final approach to the ryokan.

JR Onoura Stationstation
920 mOnoura, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japanabout 25–35 min on foot, likely uphill in parts and not ideal with luggageabout 5–10 min by taxi or hotel pickuphotel shuttle or short taxi ride is usually the practical option
Best final rail access point for the ryokan; use the shuttle if operating, otherwise take a short taxi.
JR Miyajimaguchi Stationstation
7.7 kmMiyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–20 min by taxi depending on trafficabout 20–35 min with taxi or local transfer; best checked locally
Useful major transfer station for travelers arriving from Hiroshima, the Shinkansen network via Hiroshima Station, or combining the stay with Miyajima sightseeing.
Hiroshima Stationstation
25 kmMatsubaracho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japanabout 45–60 min by car depending on trafficabout 45–70 min by JR plus final taxi or shuttle from Onoura or Miyajimaguchi
Main long-distance rail gateway for Shinkansen arrivals; transfer here to the JR Sanyo Line toward the ryokan area.
Hiroden Miyajima-guchi Stationmetro
7.7 kmMiyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–20 min by taxistreetcar access from central Hiroshima is possible but slower than JR; final hotel transfer is still needed
Useful if arriving by Hiroshima streetcar from the city, but generally less efficient than JR for most hotel guests.
Hiroshima Airportairport
64 kmMihara, Hiroshima, Japanabout 70–90 min by car depending on traffictypically requires airport bus and JR transfer or a long taxi journey; best checked locally
Most useful airport for air arrivals to Hiroshima Prefecture, but it is not close to the ryokan, so allow extra transfer time.
Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminalferry
7.6 kmMiyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japanabout 15–20 min by taxireachable on foot from JR Miyajimaguchi Station in a few minutes, then continue to the ryokan by road
Important if your itinerary includes Miyajima; practical as a transfer hub rather than as the closest access point to the ryokan.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Great base for Miyajima sightseeingThe ryokan is in Miyahama Onsen, about 12 to 13 minutes by car from Miyajimaguchi, so it works well if you want to visit Miyajima and return to a quieter hot spring stay.
Rooftop bath with open sea viewsIts standout feature is the rooftop open-air bath overlooking the Seto Inland Sea toward Miyajima, which adds a scenic, destination feel rather than just a standard indoor onsen.
Strong local Hiroshima diningMeals focus on seasonal kaiseki with regional specialties such as Hiroshima oysters and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, making dinner part of the experience rather than an afterthought.
Good fit for families and small groupsThe room mix includes larger Japanese and Japanese-Western layouts for up to six guests, and some rooms have especially generous space for multigenerational stays.
Useful extras for a relaxed ryokan stayFree parking, a reserved shuttle from Onoura Station, a private bath option, ping pong, karaoke, and a small gift shop make it easy to settle in for an unhurried evening on-site.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the most convenient by public transportIt is not at a major station, and the shuttle from Onoura Station requires reservation and runs only during limited afternoon-to-evening hours.
Building has a retro feelThe property highlights renovated baths, but the hotel itself is an older building, so travelers expecting a newly built luxury ryokan may find parts of the stay dated.
Some rooms lack a bathSeveral room types do not have an in-room bath, so guests who want full private bathing facilities in their room should check the room category carefully.
Best for drivers or taxi usersNearby sightseeing is reachable, but the hotel is more comfortable if you have a car or are happy arranging transfers rather than walking out directly into a busy sightseeing area.
Less atmospheric than staying on Miyajima itselfYou get convenience and onsen value, but not the special early-morning or late-evening island atmosphere that comes with sleeping on Miyajima near the shrine area.

Current position: 10th out of 24 ryokans in Hiroshima.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
5th	Kyukamura Ohkunoshima	9.1/10	393
6th	Tomonoura Shiomachi Hotel	9.1/10	55
7th	NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town	9.2/10	37
8th	Minshuku Kamagari	8.8/10	218
9th	Sekitei	9.1/10	29
10th	Miyahama Grand Hotel Current ryokan	8.7/10	112
11th	Seaside Katsuragahama-sō	8.3/10	76
12th	Hiroshima no Yado Aioi	8.3/10	54
13th	一棟貸ゲストハウス傾㐂屋 Kabukiya	8.3/10	7
14th	Ikawa Ryokan	8.1/10	324
15th	Keishokan Sazanamitei	8.1/10	99