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Washizu Marina Terrace Hotel is a top choice, located just 1 minute walk from the marina. All rooms feature private ocean-view balconies offering uninterrupted views of the harbor and sunset over Lake West. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles to explore nearby fresh seafood markets and local eateries along the waterfront. Guests can also enjoy the 24-hour Sea Breeze Lounge, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails with panoramic sea vistas. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive rates and guaranteed view rooms.
Lake West Harbor Family Resort offers spacious family suites with separate living areas and twin beds, ideal for multi-generational travel. The resort features a kids’ playroom, outdoor pool, and sandpit area. Daily activities include hands-on Fishing Heritage Workshops where children learn traditional net-weaving and sample fresh catch from local boats. Located just a 5-minute walk from the marina, guests enjoy lively boat departures and harbor views. Reserve through HopeGoo for a free kids’ welcome kit and complimentary parking.
Washizu Marina Ferry Lodge provides a complimentary shuttle bus connecting the hotel to key destinations such as Chihonmatsu Coastal Trail and Lake West Shrine, operating every 30 minutes with a 15-minute ride. The bus includes bilingual audio guides and Wi-Fi for convenience. On-site, the hotel features a Travel Information Desk offering personalized tour bookings, including sea fishing excursions and lighthouse tours. When HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform, guests can reserve a shuttle seat in advance for guaranteed access.
Just a 7-minute walk from Washizu Marina Terrace Hotel lies Shōin Café, a hidden gem housed in a repurposed fisherman’s warehouse. This ocean-view open-air café specializes in hand-roasted coffee and traditional Japanese pastries. Its glass-walled lounge offers breathtaking views of sailboats at dawn and glowing dock lights at dusk. The café hosts monthly Sea Breeze Poetry Nights, featuring local poets reading by the water. Reserve your table via the HopeGoo app to secure a prime spot during peak hours.
Lake West Photography Lodge is tailored for shutterbugs, featuring rooms with adjustable blackout frames and tripod mounting points. The rooftop 360° Viewing Deck offers ideal vantage points for capturing night-time light trails and misty morning silhouettes of fishing boats. Monthly Light & Shadow Workshop Tours led by local photographers guide guests through hidden coastal spots and historic alleys. Book via HopeGoo to receive equipment discounts and expert consultation.
Within a 5-minute walk from Washizu Marina Ferry Lodge is Umi no Mi Izakaya, a century-old eatery famous for freshly caught skipjack sashimi and uni donburi. Decorated with hand-drawn nautical maps, the restaurant offers an authentic harbor soundscape with distant ship horns. Nearby, Shiofune Pub serves house-brewed sea salt beer and grilled sea bass on a dockside terrace illuminated by soft night lights. Both venues support HopeGoo for online reservations and instant table HopeGoo to avoid wait times.
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