Kiri no Kaori Sakura
Ryokan highlights
An intimate Kawazu ryokan with just four rooms and sea-view open-air hot spring baths.
Who is this ryokan best for?
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Food & drinks
A small Kawazu ryokan identified as Kiri no Kaori Sakura, with private-room on-site creative Japanese meals and useful seafood dining nearby.
Private-room dining for creative Japanese course meals.
- Creative Japanese dinnerfoodSeasonal local course meal.
- Fresh local seafoodfoodLocal catch in seasonal dishes.
- Homegrown vegetablesspecialtyHouse-grown vegetables when available.
- BreakfastfoodJapanese-style morning meal.
- Plum winedrinkUmeshu noted in property meal photos.
Casual seaside seafood spot in Midaka.
- Seafood set mealfoodSimple fish-focused set meal.
- Seafood rice bowlfoodDonburi with assorted seafood.
- Seafood barbecuespecialtyGrill-your-own seafood style.
Popular seafood bowl restaurant in Kawazu.
- Kaisen donfoodSeafood bowl specialty.
- Local fishfoodFresh regional seafood dishes.
- Lunch and dinnerspecialtyUseful for flexible meal stops.
Access, transport and nearby sights
This ryokan is in the Imaihama area of Kawazu and is most conveniently reached via Imaihama-Kaigan Station or Kawazu Station, with a short taxi transfer usually being the easiest final leg.
Should you choose this ryokan?
This is a very small luxury ryokan in Kawazu, Shizuoka, set on a hill above Imaihama with only four guestrooms, all with ocean-view open-air baths. It suits travelers seeking privacy, scenery, and a refined stay more than those wanting convenience, big facilities, or a budget-friendly base.
- Only four roomsThe ryokan hosts just four parties per day, so the atmosphere feels quiet, personal, and far more intimate than a standard resort. That low room count is a real advantage if you value calm over bustle.
- Private bath with sea viewsEvery guestroom comes with its own open-air bath facing the ocean, which makes the stay feel special even if you never use shared facilities. Several rooms are designed to maximize different viewpoints, from corner panoramas to bedroom sea views.
- Strong sense of placeThe property sits above Imaihama in Kawazu, so you get elevated coastal scenery and the sound of the waves rather than a generic town-hotel setting. It feels especially appealing for a romantic Izu escape.
- Memorable Izu diningMeals focus on local ingredients such as nearby seafood, real wasabi, and rare Izu beef, giving the food a strong regional identity. Dining is served in a private dining room, which adds comfort and a more polished experience.
- Great for special occasionsThe ryokan is clearly designed for meaningful stays, from anniversaries to private celebrations, and its small scale makes service feel more tailored. If you want a stay that feels ceremonial rather than purely practical, it stands out.
- Not ideal for tight budgetsA four-room ryokan with private open-air baths, elaborate meals, and a high-touch atmosphere is naturally aimed at the premium end. Travelers mainly looking for value may find it hard to justify.
- Limited facilities on siteBecause it is intentionally small, you should not expect the range of amenities found at larger hot spring hotels, such as multiple public baths, lounges, or entertainment options. The appeal here is intimacy, not variety.
- Privacy can mean less flexibilityThe ryokan's curated, quiet style works best if you want to slow down and stay in rhythm with the property. Travelers who prefer casual in-and-out convenience may find the experience a bit structured.
- Oceanfront feel without beach immediacyThe views are a major strength, but the inn is set on a small hill rather than directly on the sand. If your priority is stepping straight out onto the beach, the setting may feel slightly less effortless than a true beachfront stay.
- May book out quicklyWith only four rooms available each day, availability is naturally limited, especially for cherry blossom season or special trips. That makes it less practical for spontaneous planning or travelers with fixed dates.
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Popular in traveler itineraries
This ryokan is included in 2 public itineraries.
5 days – Kanagawa > Hyogo > Shizuoka
5 stops3 days – Nagano > Hokkaido > Shizuoka
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