Yamaichi Bekkan - Hatsukaichi

3-star family-run ryokan on Miyajima Island, 1 minute from the ferry terminal

Accommodations

Yamaichi Bekkan offers Japanese-style twin rooms and twin rooms with tatami floors, futon bedding, and views of the sea. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, and an electric kettle for tea. Guests staying in Japanese-style rooms also receive yukata robes and have access to a balcony with water views.

Dining

The ryokan serves a daily multi-course kaiseki dinner and Japanese or continental breakfast, both included in the stay. Chef Teppei personally explains each dish, detailing ingredients sourced from the Setonaikai region, such as fresh oysters and local Wagyu beef. Dinner menus change nightly and can accommodate vegan, halal, and gluten-free diets with advance notice.

Services

Yamaichi Bekkan Miyajima provides daily housekeeping, luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, and free on-site private parking. The hotel offers packed lunches for day trips and fax and photocopying services for business needs. Security features include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key card access to each room.

Location

Yamaichi Bekkan Miyajima Island sits directly across from the Miyajima ferry terminal, allowing guests to drop bags and start exploring immediately. Itsukushima Shrine is less than a 10-minute walk away, and the Five Storey Pagoda is an 8-minute stroll along the main street. Shiraito Falls is 1 mile from the property, and the Mount Misen ropeway station is a 15-minute walk.

Guest Experience

Guest reviews frequently describe the kaiseki dinner as the best meal of their Japan trip, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and personal explanations. Many guests commend hostess Shinko for her warmth, attentive service, and detailed island maps marking the six best sights. Visitors also note the convenience of being steps from the ferry and Lawson convenience store, plus the chance to explore Miyajima after day-trippers leave.

• Location: 1-minute walk from Miyajima ferry terminal, 10-min walk to Itsukushima Shrine
• Rooms: Japanese-style twin rooms with tatami floors, sea views & yukata robes
• Dining: Included multi-course kaiseki dinner & Japanese breakfast; vegan/halal/gluten-free options
• Services: Free parking, luggage storage, packed lunches, daily housekeeping
• Accessibility: No elevator, second-floor rooms, key card entry