A breathtaking island resort, "Hotel Nakanoshima," offers an extraordinary escape.

Nestled on a small island floating in the Pacific Ocean, "Aoki Shima no Yado Kumano Bettei Nakanoshima" is a hidden gem resort. This was my third visit to my favorite inn! 😆

Just a 3-minute ride on a private boat, and the moment you're surrounded by the shimmering emerald-green sea, your travel excitement hits its peak. The open-air bath "Kishu Chomon no Yu" offers a 100% natural hot spring experience with the soothing sound of waves, making you feel as if you're one with the ocean.

The creative kaiseki cuisine, featuring local specialties like Katsuura tuna, Kumano beef, and dishes adorned with plums, is simply stunning. With all rooms offering ocean views, you can indulge in the luxury of the sea even from your room.

🌊 Access: A 7-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Station → A 3-minute ride on a private boat from Katsuura Port pier to the hotel entrance
🌊 Rooms: Various styles, including "Chomontei" and the modern Japanese "Nagino Sho," which opened in 2019
🌊 Hot Springs: Six natural sources with a flow rate of 560 liters per minute (700–800 tons per day)! Includes open-air baths, private baths, and foot baths. Contains sulfur for skin benefits and is mildly alkaline
🌊 Cuisine: Fresh Katsuura tuna, Kumano beef, Iga beef, Matsusaka beef, and even whale dishes?! Creative local cuisine! Breakfast features a half-buffet style with a tasting of three types of plums and Bincho tuna sashimi
🌊 Activities: The island offers walking trails, observation decks, and poetry monuments. Nearby attractions include Nachi Falls and Kumano Kodo
🌊 Plans and Deals: Exclusive "Hakuryu-Kiwami" kaiseki course and summer discount plans available

A delightful surprise was the luxurious amenities in the hot spring area, including Snow Skin Essence skincare products! Free ice cream after the bath was also a treat. During breakfast, I even spotted dolphins jumping in the sea surrounding the hotel!

The warm hospitality of the staff truly rejuvenated both my heart and body. ☺️🍀

Post by アチャン | Aug 30, 2025