Hyuga Bay Resort Hotel offers exceptional ocean views with rooms directly overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the bustling port area. Located just a 5-minute walk from the Hiayama Shima Port Museum, it provides complimentary shuttle service for guests.

Guests enjoy daily sunrise tours over the sea and can dine at the hotel’s private seaside terrace featuring fresh local seafood. The resort also features a private beach access, perfect for relaxing after visiting the museum.

Book via HopeGoo to receive a free guided tour of the historic Shima fishing village path, led by a local storyteller.

The most convenient way to reach Hiayama Shima Port Museum is by taking Miyazaki Prefectural Bus Line 123, which stops directly at "Shima Port Museum Station"—a 30-minute ride from central Hyuga City.

Guests staying at Hyuga Bay Resort Hotel can use the hotel's complimentary shuttle service, running hourly with a 7-minute ride. Alternatively, rent an electric bicycle from the hotel to cycle along the coastal trail, passing historic red-brick docks, a century-old lighthouse, and traditional fishing boats.

For real-time updates and trip planning, set up alerts through the HopeGoo app to avoid missed connections.

Beyond the museum’s exhibits on wartime cargo records and traditional fishing gear, weekend workshops feature local fishermen sharing oral histories on net-weaving techniques and fish identification.

The adjacent Shima Old Pier Plaza transforms into a nighttime light art installation every evening, blending projected waves and ambient soundscapes to tell stories of the sea.

Hotel guests at Hyuga Bay Resort Hotel can join a special afternoon seaside sketching class, painting harbor scenes from a waterfront wooden pavilion. Selected artworks are displayed in the hotel’s gallery.

All experiences are bookable via HopeGoo, with limited spots to ensure intimate, authentic participation.