Ryokan Migiwatei Ochikochi
Overview
Migiwatei Ochikochi is a luxury seaside ryokan in Tomonoura, a historic port town on the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, famously the inspiration for Studio Ghibli's Ponyo.
Key facts
- Price
- Premium
- Our tier, on a scale from Budget to Luxury
Best time: Autumn: Autumn colors on Tomonoura's hillside temples. Spring: Cherry blossoms along Tomonoura's temple-lined hills.
Before you book
- Book an Upper Suite or Suite Room for the most spacious ocean-view experience
- Reserve the shuttle from Fukuyama Station when booking your stay
- Ask about the fifth-floor radium bath reservation at check-in
Baths & dining
Onsen & baths
- Spring type
- Radium hot spring (radon-containing mineral water with therapeutic properties)
- Water temperature
- 39-42°C
Private baths
- In-room private open-air bath on wooden deck (all 17 rooms)
- Fifth-floor private radium onsen bath (reservable, panoramic ocean view)
- Two sea-facing rental open-air baths for private use
Outdoor baths
- Private open-air bath in each of the 17 guest rooms
- Two rental open-air baths outside rooms for private use
- Fifth-floor radium onsen bath (reservable)
- Keep the wooden deck area tidy
- The rental baths have time limits, so please be punctual
- Enjoy the ocean view but be mindful that boats pass in the sea below
Dining
Main dining room with ocean views (dinner and breakfast)
- Breakfast
- 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Dinner
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (start time)
Specialty dishes
- Kaiseki dinner featuring fresh Seto Inland Sea seafood
- Tai (red sea bream), prepared multiple ways
- Fresh abalone course
- Seasonal fish and shellfish from nearby waters
Dietary: Seasonal ingredients adjusted based on catch and availability; Dietary restrictions accommodated with advance notice; Contact the ryokan directly for allergy-specific requirements. At least 3 days in advance recommended
Photos
Rooms
| Room | Size | View |
|---|---|---|
| Suite Room | 45-55 sqm | Seto Inland Sea |
| Upper Suite | 55-70 sqm | Panoramic Seto Inland Sea and island views |
| Standard Twin | 28-33 sqm | Seto Inland Sea |
| Wide View Twin | 35-40 sqm | Wide Seto Inland Sea panorama |
| Corner View Twin | 35-40 sqm | Panoramic ocean views from two directions |
Worth knowing
- Private open-air onsen bath on wooden deck in every room
- Kaiseki dinner and breakfast with Seto Inland Sea seafood
- Spa-hopping access at sister properties
- Aesthetic Room "Shushu" beauty treatments
- Relaxation Room "Zabo" bedrock bath experience
Getting there
- Nearest station
- Fukuyama Station (JR Sanyo Shinkansen)
- From the station
- Approximately 30 minutes by shuttle bus
- Parking
- Available
Questions
What types of room does Ryokan Migiwatei Ochikochi have?
Ryokan Migiwatei Ochikochi lists 5 room types: Suite Room, Upper Suite, Standard Twin, Wide View Twin and Corner View Twin.
Does Ryokan Migiwatei Ochikochi have private onsen?
Yes. In-room private open-air bath on wooden deck (all 17 rooms). Fifth-floor private radium onsen bath (reservable, panoramic ocean view). Two sea-facing rental open-air baths for private use.
How do I get to Ryokan Migiwatei Ochikochi?
The nearest station is Fukuyama Station (JR Sanyo Shinkansen). Approximately 30 minutes by shuttle bus.
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