Set just 42 km from Koibito Misaki Cape, Guesthouse SORA offers accommodation in Minamiizu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 500 metres from Yumigahama Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Chokoku-ji Temple is 3.8 km from the guest house and Monument to Perry's Landing is 9.4 km away. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Irozaki Cape is 10 km from the guest house, while Shimoda Aquarium is 10 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Minamiizu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    Mexico Mexico
    Friendly host, great location, parking available. Nice atmosphere, nice communal area.
  • Lara
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was delicious and cheap! The staff are super kind and attentive and the shared living room is very cozy. The showers are also pretty clean, and the toilets all have bidets. Was amazing to see a side of Japan from outside the main cities.
  • Yasemin
    Germany Germany
    Simple but great comfortable stay. Liked the breakfast and homey atmosphere. Great value for a little price! Would stay again!

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 166 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Our guesthouse is in Minami-izu Yumigahama where is south of Izu peninsula. It is about 20min by bus from Izukyu-shimoda station. Our area is real Japanese local countryside town. You will be enjoy simple and peaceful time on here. And you can go to Yumigahama beach 5min on foot. Yumigahama beach is certified as 100 best beach of Japan. There is 1500m white sand beach line and blue ocean. It is also ideal for the base of activities. We renovated the first floor living room and kitchen, offer space for everyone to relax and enjoy to communication with other guests.

Neighbourhood information

You can enjoy surfing, Seakayaking,fishing in this area. Especially trekking which enjoys spectacular views of the Izu Peninsula where is certified as a global geopark by UNESCO. In addition, you can enjoy river which beautiful cherry blossoms rows in the spring,you can enjoy outdoor activities all of year. In a bad weather day please enjoy slowly reading in a shared living room.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

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Facilities of Guesthouse SORA
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Guesthouse SORA takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 賀保衛第11号の14

    FAQs about Guesthouse SORA

    • Check-in at Guesthouse SORA is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Guesthouse SORA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Guesthouse SORA include:

      • Triple
      • Quadruple
      • Family
      • Bed in Dormitory
    • Guesthouse SORA is 1.7 miles from the centre of Minamiizu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guesthouse SORA offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beach
    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Guesthouse SORA. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.