Book Tea Bed Izuoshima - Hostel ★

"I was a little worried about staying alone in a dormitory room, but once I closed the curtains, it was private and I was able to stay comfortably. It was clean, and I was personally happy that there was a freezer in addition to the microwave and refrigerator! One thing that bothered me was that I had heard that the cafe space in front of the front desk was open to guests only in the evening, so I planned to relax and read manga in my pajamas. However, I was bothered by the fact that two men who were not guests suddenly showed up at that time and continued to talk to the young woman at the front desk without ordering anything. What's more, the woman was closing the front desk while talking to her friend on speakerphone (at full volume), which made it very difficult to relax. They seemed like high school students working part-time and still getting used to the place, so I don't think it was the inn's policy, but it didn't have the atmosphere of a local izakaya or a guesthouse where you'd normally socialize, which was disappointing. I guess it's because it's an island that things are more relaxed, but I thought I'd write this review in the hope that they'd improve if I were to stay again."

Tsubaki ★★★

"The sea was close and the atmosphere was nice."

Hotel Akamon ★★

"Firstly, Izu Oshima doesn't have many tourist attractions overall. Most of the people I saw were middle-aged and elderly people hiking. Even on weekdays during the Camellia Festival, there weren't many tourists. I personally think the high cost of the steamboat ticket (9200 yen one way) is one reason. Secondly, the hotel is located in Motomachi Port, which recently stops at Okada Port. It takes another half hour by bus to get there. The hotel is quite old. The receptionist was an elderly gentleman, probably almost 90, but he was clear-headed and spoke basic English without any problems. The hot spring bath was rather small, and the breakfast was traditional Japanese. I probably won't go back to this destination again. Public transportation on the island is also quite expensive; a one-way trip to the volcano costs over 1000 yen, and a one-day pass seems to be 2050 yen. I went to Oshima Park, which is free, which is a good thing. It includes the Camellia Garden and the zoo, but the camellias weren't as abundant as I expected; the ones in the greenhouse were better."

Hotel Shiraiwa ★★★

"Hotel? Or at best, a ryokan? My personal impression is that they took my luggage before I checked in, but I can understand putting a suitcase directly on the floor, but I've never put a shoulder bag on the floor outside. The lobby was also open, and the old man at the front desk was very surprised that the room was left directly on the floor even though shoes were worn, and the room was left directly on the floor until I checked in... And the lobby was air-conditioned, but the hallway on the guest floor was not. The room had a new air conditioner, but I didn't use the bath in the room because I was going to take a bath in the hot spring once, but the toilet and bathroom were together, but the toilet was not cleaned well, and it smelled of urine from the time I checked in, and since it was a unit bath that could be flushed, I wish they would clean it properly because it was so smelly that I had to hold my nose when I went to the toilet. The place was old and there was mold here and there, and it seemed like they were just barely open for business with some maintenance. The location was pretty convenient, so that was a good thing."

Resort Villa Miko ★★★★

"It is located in the center of the harbor in a location that is not remote, so you can spend your time with peace of mind without inconvenience. The interior and scenery are really nice. Especially the bath while watching the sunset and morning scenery is the best! Amenity and daily necessities are perfect and you can spend your time comfortably. There is a good thing that cannot be conveyed in the photo, so please actually enjoy it locally!"

Kuromama ★★★★

Oshima Hot Spa Hotel ★★★

"Good points: View from the open-air bath. Shuttle bus to the port (not surprising, since there are no local buses on weekdays!). Bad points: Wi-Fi - useless in the room. Room - renovated bed room, but no good in many ways. Room is spacious, but too much wasted space. Bed... electric bed. It's probably expensive, but pointless. Nice washroom... but like the washroom in a service area, when you put your hand over it, water trickles... you can't adjust it, you can only fill the pot in the room in the bathroom, and the structure means you can't fill the aquarium with water. Food - sashimi... we ordered separately, but it was awful. I've never had such bad sashimi before, it was full of strings and couldn't be chewed, and it had no freshness at all, so we skewered it and fried it. Rice - bad. Staff response - I know they're trying their best, but they're not used to it, they don't know what to do. Is the food here catered? Are there no cooks in the kitchen? Large public bath: Old and not well maintained. Only the view from the open-air bath is good. Smoking area: Only outside the building. Isn't that a problem in terms of crime prevention?"

Shima No Yado Kon

"I was originally planning to visit Hachijojima, but my flight was canceled on the day of departure, so I ended up heading to Izu Oshima instead. Looking for a place to stay at the last minute, I found KON and booked it based on its excellent reviews. From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was outstanding. The owner picked me up at the port with a sign, shared information about the island during the drive, and even stopped at scenic spots so I could take photos. I stayed in the main building, and the room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The tatami mats had recently been replaced, giving the room a wonderful fresh scent. The property was well-maintained, well-equipped, and had a nostalgic countryside atmosphere that made it easy to relax. There are several restaurants nearby, including a great ramen shop and a sushi restaurant called Minato sushi by the harbor that I highly recommend. One unexpected highlight was discovering the manga in the room. The title was Kore Kaite Shine, which is set on Izu Oshima. I learned that the author often stays at KON, and the protagonist’s home was reportedly modeled after the guesthouse itself. What started as an unexpected change of plans turned into a fantastic stay. The warm hospitality, comfortable accommodations, and unique local charm made this a memorable experience. I would gladly stay at KON again on my next visit to Izu Oshima."

Shimayado Kanasa ★★