Amimoto Ryokan Nakahei

🐙A century-old fishing family's inn serving seafood they catch themselves

Aichi · Amimoto Ryokan Nakahei

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A Century-Old Fishing Family Inn

• ⚓An amimoto (net-fishing boss) inn on Himakajima that has been running for 100 years.
• 👨‍👩‍👦The family has fished with nets for generations, and three generations still head out to sea today.
• 🏘️A nostalgic building on a narrow lane where visitors and islanders pass by the front door.

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Simple Tatami Rooms

• 🛏️11 Japanese-style rooms, from 6 tatami up to large rooms for groups.
• 📺Rooms have a TV, heating and air conditioning, a fridge and a safe.
• 👘Yukata, tanzen robes, toothbrush sets and towels are provided.

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Self-Caught Seafood

• 🐟Seasonal fish, clams, oysters, kuruma prawns, blue crab and octopus are all sourced by the family itself.
• 🐙The island's famous octopus comes boiled whole, as takomeshi rice and simmered tender.
• 🍽️Both dinner and breakfast are served in your room.

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Winter Fugu and Special Dishes

• 🐡In winter, enjoy wild tiger pufferfish sashimi, fugu sushi and grilled milt.
• 🦞Choose from several courses, including Ise lobster and fugu-and-octopus menus.
• 📅Seasonal special dishes require advance booking and change with weather and season.

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Baths and Amenities

• 🛁Separate baths for men and women (not hot spring water).
• 🧴Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers and bath towels are provided.
• 🚻The restrooms have been renovated, with a new women-only restroom.

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Facilities and Services

• 🎤A large banquet hall with karaoke equipment.
• 📶Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and throughout the building.
• 🐕Small dogs only are welcome at 2,300 yen per dog (tax incl.); a cage is required, including on the high-speed ferry.

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Exploring Himakajima

• 🏝️The island lies 2.4 km from Morozaki with a 5.5 km coastline you can walk around in 2 hours.
• 🏖️Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach are busy summer retreats.
• 🛕See Anrakuji Temple and its Octopus Amida legend, a fishing museum, and a free whitebait processing tour (8:30–17:00).

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Access and Parking

• 🚃Take the Meitetsu line from Shin-Nagoya to Kowa (47 min), walk 5 min to Kowa Port, then a 20-min high-speed boat to Himakajima West Port.
• ⛴️From Morozaki Port the high-speed boat takes 10 min; from Irago Port, 30 min.
• 🅿️Park at Morozaki's paid lot and cross by boat; group pickup is available on reservation.

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Self-Caught Seafood

• 🐟Seasonal fish, clams, oysters, kuruma prawns, blue crab and octopus are all sourced by the family itself.
• 🐙The island's famous octopus comes boiled whole, as takomeshi rice and simmered tender.
• 🍽️Both dinner and breakfast are served in your room.

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Winter Fugu and Special Dishes

• 🐡In winter, enjoy wild tiger pufferfish sashimi, fugu sushi and grilled milt.
• 🦞Choose from several courses, including Ise lobster and fugu-and-octopus menus.
• 📅Seasonal special dishes require advance booking and change with weather and season.

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An island inn where a fishing family serves its own catch in your room, best known for winter fugu and octopus. The baths are regular baths rather than hot springs, and you'll need to plan around ferry times.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

♨ Himakajima Island · 12 ryokan in this onsen town

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 20:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Amimoto Ryokan Nakahei?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Amimoto Ryokan Nakahei located?

It is in Chita-gun. Address: 42 Kotani Himakajima Minamichitacho.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.