Ryokan Tsurikou

🦪Right on Hinase harbor: oyster kaiseki and Seto Inland Sea-view baths

Okayama · Ryokan Tsurikou

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A seaside inn born from a fishing-boat business

• ⚓The inn takes its name from its past as a fishing-boat operator and stands right beside the sea in Hinase.
• 🏠There are 12 guest rooms, each laid out differently to make the most of the location and views.
• 🌊From inside the inn you can relax while gazing out over the calm Seto Inland Sea.

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Sea-view baths and a private open-air bath

• 🛁The top-floor ocean-view bath, Uchiwada-no-yu, looks out over the Seto Inland Sea from both the men's and women's sides.
• 🌅Depending on the time, you can watch the sun set over the sea; bathing hours are 15:00 to 10:00.
• 🔑The fully private bath with open-air tub costs ¥1,500 for 45 minutes, available 16:00–23:00 by advance reservation.

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All Japanese-style rooms with washi tatami

• 🪟Every room is Japanese-style, and wide windows look out on Hinase Port and ferries heading to Shodoshima.
• 🌿All rooms use washi (paper) tatami, which resists mites and mold.
• 🐶Choose from 8–10 mat sea-view rooms, an 18-mat group room, a 10-mat pet room (one small dog or cat, ¥2,000), or a cheaper 6-mat town-side room without a sea view.

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Seasonal fish kaiseki from the Seto Inland Sea

• 🐟Local catches set the seasons: Spanish mackerel and mantis shrimp in spring, conger and pike conger in summer, cutlassfish in autumn.
• 🍱Creative kaiseki focused on freshness, flavor and generous portions, served at table seating in the dining room for both dinner and breakfast.
• ⏰Dinner starts between 17:00 and 21:00; breakfast is 7:00–8:30.

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Hinase oysters, the winter specialty

• 🦪Minerals carried by the Chikusa River make Hinase oysters large, sweet and rich.
• 🍲The inn's signature oyster kaiseki uses plenty of freshly landed oysters.
• 🥞Kakioko, okonomiyaki packed with oysters, is a popular local dish.

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Facilities and cruising

• 📶Free Wi-Fi in the lobby, plus vending machines, washing machines and dryers.
• 🎤Three banquet rooms and karaoke (¥6,400 for 2 hours).
• 🚤An owner-guided cruise around the Hinase Islands takes about 60 minutes, ¥6,000 for up to 4 people (from 2 guests, weather permitting).

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Nearby sights

• 🐠The Hinase fishermen's market, Gomi-no-Ichi, is a 2-minute walk away.
• 🌉The 765 m Bizen♥Hinase Bridge is 3 minutes by car and toll-free.
• 🏯Also worth a visit: the Special Historic Site Former Shizutani School, whose lecture hall is a National Treasure, and Fuji Park with about 100 wisteria varieties.

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Access

• 🚃0.9 km (4 minutes by car) from JR Hinase Station on the Ako Line.
• 🚗About 15 minutes by car from Ako IC or Bizen IC on the Sanyo Expressway; free parking for 20 cars (including 2 large buses).
• 🚌Shuttle buses run only for groups of 10 or more.

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All Japanese-style rooms with washi tatami

• 🪟Every room is Japanese-style, and wide windows look out on Hinase Port and ferries heading to Shodoshima.
• 🌿All rooms use washi (paper) tatami, which resists mites and mold.
• 🐶Choose from 8–10 mat sea-view rooms, an 18-mat group room, a 10-mat pet room (one small dog or cat, ¥2,000), or a cheaper 6-mat town-side room without a sea view.

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Seasonal fish kaiseki from the Seto Inland Sea

• 🐟Local catches set the seasons: Spanish mackerel and mantis shrimp in spring, conger and pike conger in summer, cutlassfish in autumn.
• 🍱Creative kaiseki focused on freshness, flavor and generous portions, served at table seating in the dining room for both dinner and breakfast.
• ⏰Dinner starts between 17:00 and 21:00; breakfast is 7:00–8:30.

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A down-to-earth seaside ryokan on Hinase harbor offering seasonal fish, oyster kaiseki and sea-view baths. Note that the official site does not describe the baths as natural hot springs, and shuttle service is for groups of 10 or more only.

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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.

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

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

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Ryokan Tsurikou located?

It is in Bizen. Address: 648-30 Hinase, Hinasecho.

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.