"Phenomenal, phenomenal! This was extremely comfortable, wonderful staff, lovely room with a great view of the bay. We saw the fireworks for the Black Ship Festival. The balcony onsen was extremely private and comfortable. Would highly recommend that this be your number one choice of hotel if you are in Shimoda."
"Friendly, helpful staff. Great room with lovely water views, amazing Onsen, lovely Japanese breakfast served by enthusiastic staff. Great place to stay and excellant value!"
"Hotel location was excellent regarding the beach. Probably 50 feet to sand from their front door. Room view was probably the best I have ever seen! Staff was very attentive to us. Food was excellent. "
"The traditional Japanese hotel is so spacious that it surprises us the minute we walked in. It has a full living area, a bedroom and a long patio that provides excellent view to the back yard. It has a private indoor hot spring tub and a private outdoor onsen. The back yard lead to hotel garden area which has all kinds of beautiful flowers and plan. Mountain is just next to the backyard. The ambience was excellent. A simple traditional Japanese breakfast was provided for free a request."
"Mixed feelings on this guest house - it was lovely decorated and recently renovated by the owner, who was lovely and super friendly & helpful. Had offered affordable breakfast (500 yen/ person in May 2025) and plenty of shared area spaces - with ability to use glasses / cups / kettle / microwave. Unfortunately I didn’t see during booking that toilet and bathroom are shared for all guests (4-6 rooms, not sure exactly) but luckily we went to bed early and wake up late, so avoided the natural...
"Was a amazing secluded stay with a amazing view!
Was a small quiet town with amazing food at the hotel and at a quiet family restaurant down the road. Would definitely come here again for some nice down time for a vacation was one of our most relaxing stays in Japan! "
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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Shirahama Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Shimoda. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kisami Ohama Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Shimoda. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Gyokusenji is located in an area of Shimoda that travellers like for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Gyokusenji?
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from Gyokusenji. Another good choice is Shimoda Ocean Park Hotel, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Gyokusenji?
Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gyokusenji.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gyokusenji, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Gyokusenji.
What can I see and do near Gyokusenji?
You'll want to browse the collections at Shimoda History Museum, Ryosen-Ji Treasure Museum and Uehara Museum of Buddhism Art. Ryosen-ji Temple, Hofuku-ji Temple and Choraku-ji Temple are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Shimoda Park, Ryugu Park and Mount Nesugatayama Observatory.
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