Keishokan Sazanamitei

8.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.1/10, based on 99 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	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 Current ryokan	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 3:00 PM

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

Location

720-0201 Hiroshima, Fukuyama, Tomochotomo 421, Japan

Staff 8,5/10

Facilities 7,9/10

Cleanliness 8,2/10

Comfort 8,5/10

Value for money 7,7/10

Location 8,8/10

Tomonoura SeafrontRight in historic Tomonoura, facing the Seto Inland Sea and island scenery.

Natural Hot SpringsEnjoy Tomonoura Onsen baths while relaxing beside calm coastal views.

Seafood DiningSeasonal Setouchi seafood is a standout, with strong emphasis on local fish dishes.

Scenic Water ViewsMany spaces overlook Sensui Island, Benten Island, and the harbor-side waters.

Traditional Port AtmosphereStays pair well with Edo-era streets, heritage scenery, and classic Tomonoura ambiance.

Renovated FeelThe property was fully renewed in 2024, giving common areas a fresher feel.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsTomonoura setting is the main driver: arrive mid-afternoon, walk the harbor and old streets, soak before dinner, stay for breakfast, then visit key sights or Sensuijima before moving on.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night stay in Tomonoura for seaside baths, dinner, and old-port walking rather than as a high-mobility regional base.

Know before booking

Remote from railYou still need a bus, shuttle, taxi, or car after Fukuyama Station, so same-day fast sightseeing plans are less efficient.

Can overstayTomonoura is charming but compact; many travelers will run out of must-see sights after one full day.

Room views varySome annex rooms have limited or no sea view, so choose room type carefully if scenery matters.

Restaurant Sazanamitei (on-site)

on-site

2nd-floor meal venue for seasonal Setouchi kaiseki and breakfast.

Chitose (nearby)

nearbyabout 4 min walk

Well-known local seafood spot for Tomonoura sea bream dishes.

Tomonoura A Cafe (nearby)

nearbyabout 6 min walk

Harbor-side old-house cafe for light meals, sweets, 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, arrive at JR Fukuyama Station and continue by Tomonoura-bound bus, hotel shuttle with advance reservation, or taxi if carrying luggage. For air access, Okayama Momotaro Airport is often the most practical airport because the onward rail connection to Fukuyama is straightforward, while Hiroshima Airport is possible but usually slower by bus.

JR Higashi-Fukuyama Stationstation
9.9 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30–40 min by taxi or carbest checked locally; usually less convenient than JR Fukuyama Station for Tomonoura-bound visitors
Closer on the map than Fukuyama Station in some directions, but generally not the best arrival point for first-time visitors because connections to Tomonoura are less convenient.
JR Fukuyama Stationstation
12 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 25–35 min by taxi or carabout 30–40 min by local bus toward Tomonoura
Best main gateway for most visitors. Use the south side bus area for Tomonoura services, reserve the ryokan shuttle if offered, or take a taxi if you have bags.
Tomonoura Bus Stopbus
210 mabout 5–10 min on foot depending on luggage and exact drop-off pointabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 30–40 min from JR Fukuyama Station
Useful for travelers arriving by local bus into the historic Tomonoura area. Walking is usually feasible, but narrow streets and luggage may make a short taxi preferable.
Tomo-ko (Tomo Port) Bus Stopbus
360 mabout 8–15 min on foot depending on route and bagsabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 35–45 min from JR Fukuyama Station
A practical bus stop near the harbor end of Tomonoura. Good if your bus continues past Tomonoura stop, but not ideal with heavy luggage on uneven streets.
Hiroshima Airportairport
43 kmroughly 1 hr 15–1 hr 45 min by car depending on trafficoften about 2 hr or a little more via airport limousine bus to Fukuyama Station, then bus or taxi
Viable but usually less convenient than Okayama for Tomonoura. Best used when flight choices or fares are clearly better.
Okayama Momotaro Airportairport
60 kmroughly 1 hr 20–1 hr 50 min by car depending on trafficcommonly about 1 hr 30–2 hr via airport bus to Okayama Station, shinkansen to Fukuyama, then bus or taxi
Usually the most useful airport option for this ryokan if you are flying domestically, because the connection through Okayama Station and Fukuyama Station is relatively straightforward.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Sea-view rooms feel specialSeveral room types face the Seto Inland Sea, and the best ones include open-air baths with wide views of the islands. That setting gives the stay a calm, scenic character that is hard to replicate in a standard city hotel.
Excellent base for Tomonoura walksThe ryokan sits in Tomonoura, so you can easily explore the old port town on foot rather than commuting in for sightseeing. This works especially well if you want slow mornings and evening strolls by the harbor.
Strong seafood-focused diningThe property emphasizes local Seto Inland Sea seafood, and the half-board experience appears to be one of its standout strengths. This makes it a good choice for travelers who want dinner to be part of the ryokan experience, not an afterthought.
Hot spring options beyond your roomBesides its own baths, guests can use a hot spring tour service at nearby sister property Hotel Ofutei, about a five-minute walk away. That adds variety if you enjoy trying more than one bathing setup during your stay.
Renovated spaces add freshnessThe ryokan completed a full renovation in March 2024, including guest rooms, lobby, dining room, and baths. That gives it a more polished feel than older impressions of the property might suggest.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Some rooms are less impressiveNot every room category delivers the same experience, and lower-tier rooms may feel more ordinary than the headline ocean-view options. If you book cheaply, the stay may not match the most photogenic image of the ryokan.
Access is not especially quickYou still need a bus or reserved shuttle after arriving at Fukuyama Station, so this is not the easiest ryokan for a fast one-night transit stop. It suits travelers who are intentionally going to Tomonoura rather than just passing through.
Japanese breakfast may be limitingBreakfast is traditional Japanese style, which can be a downside if you prefer Western morning options or travel with picky eaters. Food quality is a strength, but the format may not suit everyone.
English support may varyService is often praised, but English ability does not appear fully consistent across staff. Travelers who need smooth communication for dietary, logistical, or detailed requests may need extra patience.
Bath experience may depend on expectationsThe onsen offering is attractive, but some guests have found the baths less impressive than at top-tier ryokan elsewhere in Japan. If your main goal is a destination-level spa experience, this may feel more good than exceptional.

Current position: 15th out of 24 ryokans in Hiroshima.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
10th	Miyahama Grand Hotel	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 Current ryokan	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