The hosts were nothing short of kindness and generosity. Upon arrival from the ferry, I was already nauseous and had caught food poisoning that afternoon. I was so lethargic and unwell that I went to bed around 7pm. Throughout this dramatic ordeal, the hosts checked in frequently and expressed their genuine care. They even gave me some Japanese medicinal tablets and I forgotten to bring my own nausea medication, and the clinic was then closed. Even during check-out, the hosts continued to express concern and advised that I visit the clinic on the island, to which I heeded. Thank you so much for looking after me. I am indebted to your kindness, and look forward to visiting you again another time in the future. ありがとうございました!

Nothing that I didn't like! Only that I sadly could not enjoy the exquisite dinner and breakfast meals provided by this location as I was far too unwell throughout my 1 night stay here. This had negatively impacted my experience as I could not fully appreciate what Yamaichi Bekkan had to offer in terms of the food, the bedding and the amenities. That evening, I literally cancelled all my itinerary plans for Miyajima the next day including an early morning hike on Mt Misen, sighting Itsukushima Shrine and tasting momiji manju. Instead, I walked to the clinic and then went back to the ferry for my next destination. To redeem this moment, I will make it my personal endeavour to visit again and appreciate Miyajima in all its beauty.

What a delightful reception from the staff. Thank you for making us so welcome and treating us as if we were family. I can’t imagine visiting another accommodation and having such a warm welcome; it enhanced our stay so much. As well as the welcoming staff the location could not have been better. It’s directly opposite the ferry terminal and we were able to drop our bags off early and explore before checking in. We were given excellent advice about the best routes to avoid the crowds coming from the constant ferry arrivals and see magnificent Sakura (🌸) and other local flora and fauna. We booked with dinner included and it too was very good. We are grateful for the way the chef talked us through each dish in terms of its ingredients and their provenance; he was proud of the fact that everything was locally sourced or caught. Each dish was tasty, with only the tempura falling below the very high standard of the other courses. This is a place to visit if you want to feel like you are being welcomed into the heart of a family and what more can you ask? Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone at Yamaichi Bekkan.

The tempura?

The location was fantastic - it was right next to the ferry terminal and had a great view of the mountains and the water. I loved the traditional style room with the tatami mats, and they even provided yukatas and sandals for us to walk around the island in. The dinner that came with the booking was delicious and very high value - you get to taste the specialties of Miyajima, as well as other yummy Japanese food. The staff, and especially the host, were very kind and friendly, welcoming us whenever we came back and chatting with us over dinner. The host gave us directions and tips for exploring the island, and even helped us fix our yukatas so that we were wearing it properly!

We had an incredible stay at Yamaichi Bekkan, and a huge part of that was thanks to the wonderful owner. From the moment we arrived, she greeted us with warmth and personally took care of everything, making us feel truly at home. Her hospitality was beyond excellent—she went out of her way to accommodate us, guided us on the best things to do in Miyajima, and made sure we had everything we needed. She even allowed us to change rooms, which we greatly appreciated. The food was absolutely amazing—local, fresh, and full of flavour. Every meal felt like a true taste of Miyajima. The location is also perfect—just a one-minute walk from the ferry, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the island and heading back to Hiroshima. Most of all, the owner is simply a genuine and kind-hearted person. Staying here felt more like visiting a caring relative than a hotel. If you're looking for a warm, personal, and unforgettable experience in Miyajima, this is the place to be.

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Our hosts were absolutely lovely, and the curated menu (with an explanation from the chef for each course) was a particular highlight. The room was fairly basic but perfectly comfortable and very spacious. Location is also just across the road from the ferry, so very convenient. They also gave us a map and marked it up, pointing out various things to see on the island. We also appreciated the concern over my lost bag (which was handed into the station in Hiroshima! all ended well) and the friendly conversation with my friend who is learning Japanese.

The hostess was absolutely amazing! She learned our very foreign names, spoke to me in easy Japanese, and to my mom in English (as much as she could), gave us suggestions on where to go, told us to go see the gate at night (which was incredible and something we wouldn't have done otherwise), tried to learn our language together with who I'm guessing was her son. She was always extremely nice and helpful to us and made us feel like at home. The place is also very conveniently located only a minute's walk from the port, making getting there and around the city very quick and easy. The rooms were clean and had everything you'd want, including free Wi-Fi.

The beds in the western-style room were a bit rigid compared to the usual hotel ones (though some might prefer it). We also weren't big fans of the Japanese food, though that's more down to us than their cooking skills.

The owner of this hotel is just amazing, so hospitable & kind & goes out of her way to ensure a perfect stay! The food is fabulous both at dinner and breakfast plus when I arrived she took out an island map and marked the 6 best sites to visit and the suggested order too - she was bang on & my day was fabulous! My room was warm cozy and clean with a fantastic view out to the water. The hotel is right across from the ferry dock making it so easy stay here. Simply amazing time! 10 stars!

Absolutely perfect stay! Best of my 7 week trip in Japan!

The room was fantastic, meals were fabulous and the little touches of the fresh flowers in the room, hallway and the restaurant were really nice. The owner was lovely!

I liked everything if I came back to visit japan. I'm definitely staying there again, The owner was a lovely lady who made you feel at home called us by our first name during our stay, we booked dinner and breakfast the dinner was the best meal I've had in the 16 days I've spent in japan so far everything was fresh and tasted amazing, the continental breakfast was lovely and big , the room was spacious with a view over the water and terminal overall the best stay I've had in japan so far.

I only stayed 1 night. I would have stayed more nights even though 1 day in myajima Island is enough to see everything

We stayed at the Yamaichi Bekkan for 2 incredible nights and were treated like family from the start. Shinko, our hostess was so welcoming, warm, and genuine. Our chef, Teppei, explained the beautifully prepared, incredibly delicious, many-course meals and the local ingredients. Both Shinko and Teppei were so fun and engaging to talk with and learn from. Our room was clean, beautiful, and bright. The location was wonderful, just across the street from the ferry and only a 10-minute walk past a bunch of shops to the Otorii Gate. The best part of the experience was getting to know Shinko, Teppei, and the server, Yoko. Their warm smiles and conversation every time we came in the door made us feel right at home. The meals were also absolutely exceptional, and we were so happy to have both breakfasts and dinners there. Teppei described each course with passion and enthusiasm, not only listing ingredients and cooking methods, but with personal stories of favorite Japanese customs. The dinners were elegantly-presented, delicious, and changed from one night to the next. For example, one dinner included seafood chowder, sashimi, dumpling soup, rolled egg omelets, beef, tempura vegetables and seafood, miso, and cheesecake. They also checked with us about dietary preferences and would have adjusted appropriately. We can't recommend this hotel any higher. We connected with the people there and the location so comfortably and so easily. We did not want to leave.