
Everything you need to know about Itagai Beach
Muranaka Seaside Spa Hotel is ideal for families, offering direct ocean views from every room and a private beach access path. The hotel features a children’s saltwater pool, onsen foot baths, and just a 5-minute walk to the shore. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird rates and complimentary shuttle service.
Hakko Coast Villa is located just 100 meters from Plate Bay Beach, with direct access to a private sandy path. The property blends traditional Japanese wood architecture with modern comfort, featuring floor-to-ceiling ocean windows and nighttime wave sound systems. Enjoy daily breakfast with fresh local seafood sourced from nearby waters.
Muranaka Onsen Ryokan sits just west of Plate Bay Beach, offering natural sulfur-rich hot springs and an open-air bath overlooking the Pacific. Built in classic machiya style, the inn combines heritage design with modern comforts. Guests can join local fisherman tours and seafood cooking workshops. Limited to 20 guests per season for privacy—book early via HopeGoo.
Sunset Hill Sea View Inn provides panoramic sunset vistas from its rooftop glass-domed dining room, where live guitar music and wine tastings are held each evening. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private balconies. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a complimentary upgrade to a premium sea-view suite.
Umi-no-Kotoba House is a converted fishing warehouse turned artistic photo retreat, featuring seaside-themed murals and a dedicated light studio with skylights. Each room is named after ocean elements like "Tide Chime" or "Buoy," and guests receive camera tripods and composition guides. The owner, a professional photographer, offers guided golden hour shooting tours.
Hakko Fire Village offers immersive local experiences including dawn market visits, urchin shucking lessons, and bonfire seafood BBQs in the backyard. The inn also hosts traditional sake brewing demos and handmade poster workshops led by residents. Guests receive a personalized "Village Journal" documenting their unique stay.
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