The owner was super kind, accommodating and helpful. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the mountains. Only a few minutes away from Shirahama Beach.

Stayed in August 2025

The road to go to hotel is very high, you need to focus to drive everytime.

The holder was very nice and welcome. He supported my family a lot and prepared the big bed for me. He also send the gift to us when check out. The view of room is beautiful, I can see the ocean easily. It takes me only 5 mins to go to the beach by walking. When I come back from the beach, I also have the water to clean my clothes with many sand. They also have the coin laundry machine, it's so good place. I will comeback for sure.

Stayed in August 2025

Mr. Yamamoto was a welcoming host and very helpful answering our questions. His English is excellent. The first morning, we enjoyed a traditional Japanese breakfast. The hotel was conveniently close to beaches, restaurants, and hot springs.

Stayed in August 2025

It’s up a very steep hill which is good to know for guests less fit-

This is a lovely place for a couple of days stay. Nice and clean and spacious and a great host. Loved the small town with its cute, qwerky coffee shops and restaurants.

Stayed in July 2025

The owner of the stay was very friendly and told us about the history of his hotel. He was very welcoming. The room had everything we needed; including a TV. The water pressure of the shower was very good as well. When we left, he gave us a very beautiful postcard with his photography on the front of it.

Stayed in July 2025

Located up on the hill, google maps says 9min walk to the beach but definitely can take longer since you get really tired. If another beach and using the car, then should be ok tho it is a bit narrow the street.

Amazing breakfast, very kind staff, really good value. Parking was also for free so that was really nice.

Stayed in June 2025

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The facilities were clean. The owner was also really helpful and kind.

Stayed in June 2025

We loved every minute of our stay in Shirahama. The host was so friendly and welcoming and we loved our classic Japanese room. The house is on a hill in very short distance to the beach. The beach is great for relaxing and surfing and we had a wonderful time. The next time we come to Shirahama we will definetly come back to this place.

Stayed in June 2025

Quite a steep hike to the place, recommend to go by car or taxi. Not much restaurants choice nearby especially for vegetarian.

Lovely Japanese home offering a family style onsen, quiet space with clean tatami. The owner is very friendly and definitely speak English and Spanish .

Stayed in October 2024

it felt cozy and traditional. the location was beautiful and had a spectacular view!

Stayed in September 2024

Had a wonderful stay here! Such a beautiful little spot overlooking the water, all the facilities were extremely clean and overall our stay was very comfortable and cozy!

Stayed in September 2024

Very friendly and helpful staff. Also very clean facilities! The seaside view was beautiful! We were able to watch the sunrise over the sea from our room.

Stayed in August 2024

Our room was near the entrance and stairs so we can hear people's footsteps.

The owner was very kind. He explained everything we need to know and also very helpful. Even though it only has communal bath, you can reserve and use it for 30 mins. The hot bath was very relaxing. It's great the pension house was walking distance to the beach. We also received pretty post card souvenirs from the owner who took the photo himself.

Stayed in August 2024

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Great Breakfast, rooms comfortable and very clean. It takes about 5 minutes by foot to the beach. Very steep hill, so if you have a lot of luggage maybe consider a taxi (about 2300 yen from shimoda train station). Owners are very nice and helpful and speak good english. (My son had to see a doctor and the owner was so nice to drive us there and stay as an interpreter.) All in all I would defenitely stay there again.

Stayed in July 2024

I don't have any complaints

The owner is an excellent host who is happy to help. The accommodation is not too far from the beach and accessible by bus.

Stayed in July 2024

There were a few insects in the room.

Comfortable room, with really nice host.

Stayed in July 2024

Narrow stairs.

Excellent hosts. Good location. Nice views.

Stayed in May 2024

Nice old pension, but the wall are very thin so we could hear the other rooms.

Very nice host, that gave us a lot of good recommendations about restaurants and visits! Nice location very close to the sea but a bit hard to access if tou don't have a car. The room was very nice and clean and the view on the nature was exquisite!

Stayed in June 2024

A slight blemish was a muted but constant creaking sound from the air-condition/heater unit in our room which affected my sleep despite very nice mattress and pillow, but I am a light sleeper...

1. Host. Mr Yamamoto was most personable. An artist. A really fun character. Very hospitable. Made us feel right at home immediately. Speaks English well and I think he is probably conversant in Spanish and French too. 2. Room. Western twin bed with ensuite. Mr Yamamoto assigned us a wonderful, East-facing room with glass windows on 2 sides, one looks out to the ocean, the other to the rustic hill nearby. Ensuite, while small (par for the course in Japan), was ergonomically designed and the water pressure was really strong. 3. Location: up on a hill in a quiet neighborhood but walking distance to the beautiful Shirahama Beach. The 4 storey house is built into a hillside and surrounded by nature. 4. Cleanliness: Impeccably clean everywhere inside the sprawling property. Cleanliness of our room and vacant rooms Mr Yamamoto showed us was just immaculately spotless, I must say very impressive. 5. We did not have any meals at Sakuraya due to time constraints but based on what we have observed, meals would have been really enjoyable. 6. Facilities: Onsen bath which Mr Yamamoto made arrangement for us to use privately was really nice and well-designed. Absolutely pampering to enjoy a nice, restoring Onsen bath at the end of a long day. 7. Keepsakes: Mr Yamamoto offers each guest, not each room, a postcard of local scenery expertly and artistically shot by him. That's sincerity and pride for his hometown. Yamamoto San's Sakuraya is a guesthouse I could stay for a prolonged period, given the chance.

Stayed in March 2024

satisfied with everything. Exceed expectations

Stayed in February 2024

Although minor, it's worth noting that the pension is situated uphill, and the road leading to it is quite steep.

This was my second visit to ペンション桜家, and this time, we traveled with family, enjoying a relaxing night at Sakuraya! Mr. Yamamoto, the host, was incredibly warm, friendly, and accommodating. He kindly gifted us beautiful postcards taken by himself as a memento. The overall cleanliness and comfort of the property were notable. Our tatami room was nicely decorated in traditional Japanese style. Behind the property stood two beautiful Sakura trees, and what I cherished the most was the peaceful moments spent walking and observing the Sakura tree and the small birds gracefully moving among its branches. I highly recommend it for family or group stays.

Stayed in February 2024

The location itself is really near Shirahama beach, but it is located uphill. Our car was fully packed and almost could not go uphill.

They have tatami room, so it was warm and comfortable enough to sleep because we went on trip in November. They have sentou as well! Good experience for my group. The owner was really nice to us and even gave us postcards which photos were taken by himself!

Stayed in November 2023

It was very pleasant staying at this hotel. Host is super cool and helpful. The facilities on the hotel also very good. The most I like is the sea View from Balcony. And the bath with big bath tub.

Stayed in November 2023

The Pension Sakura owner, Yamamoto san, is so warm and helpful. Both he and Mrs. Yamamoto made you really feel at home.The room is good for the price, very airy and comfortable. The family bathroom is such a treat. Breakfast is so delicious, just regret that we did not reserve dinner at the Pension. That must be marvellous. Arigato gozaiimus, Yamamoto san!

Stayed in September 2023