Iejima Kokoro House

The rooms are small but nice. There's WiFi, breakfast from 0700-0900, and street parking.

The staff were really warm and friendly, and the mascot cat, Chacha, is adorable and happy to say hello. This container hotel is easy to reach and close to the port. Each room is separate, so you don't have to worry about noise from neighbors. There's both air conditioning and heating, and the showers have plenty of hot water.

I came to Ie Island at the last minute for the first time to meet a friend. I'd planned to make it a day trip and hadn't booked anywhere, but stayed here when I found an open room. Spiders dropping from above surprised me. I smoke, so a heads-up that smoking isn't allowed indoors. For a night or two, I thought it might be okay.

The staff at reception were really kind, and the affordable price made the trip a lovely memory. The supermarket and FamilyMart, one of only two convenience stores on the island, are easy to reach on foot. It was my first time staying somewhere on Ie Island as an adult. The container room felt a little small, but it had a unit bath and was comfortable; even hand-washed laundry dried well.