Seaside Nishinaka

The crab and oyster plan was far more food than a couple and our two children, aged two and one, could finish. There was crab sashimi, crab grilled right in front of us, and crab in the hot pot. The crabs came from a pair, without tags, but there was plenty of meat, miso, and roe. Since the resort used to farm oysters, the pot was full of delicious steamed oysters, with lots of fried ones too. I later learned we could take the pair of boiled crabs home, which I’d definitely recommend. Breakfast brought fish miso soup, oyster rice, and more oysters and crab than we needed all year. We took the oyster rice home for the kids’ lunch on the way back. I came to the area on a trip back home using travel support, and I like guesthouses, so the old-fashioned style and shared bathroom didn’t bother me. The room was spacious enough for our two children to run around, and they loved the little animal chairs. Each room had a designated time for the family bath as a COVID-19 precaution, which worked well with small kids. Meals were served in a large hall, and it had little animal chairs too. There’s a fishing port right by the sea, so there seemed to be quite a few anglers, and a sandy beach is nearby. I’d like to return for a swim. They said there hadn’t been any maritime accidents there in the past 50 years.

We picked Seaside Nishinaka for our yearly Kyoto crab trip. The 24,000 yen per adult plan included a full crab course and oysters, and seemed quite affordable given this year’s market prices. We also needed a room with a toilet for our child. The crab was delicious. There wasn’t a whole grilled crab or crab hot pot, but we grilled the crab ourselves over charcoal. Turban shells and scallops came with it, and adding the roasted shells to the pot made the crab broth richer. The oysters were on the small side, but there were so many. We saved one boiled crab for the next day, and the oyster rice made us very happy. The bath was ordinary and reserved by room number. The microwave and instant coffee service by reception were handy. The building is old and insects sometimes get in. I don’t mind much, but people who are particular about that should know. I gave it five stars, including for the atmosphere outside the inn. Payment is cash only.

We stayed in October 2023, with breakfast and dinner included at an affordable price. Meals are served in the banquet hall, and the food was delicious. If you’re used to guesthouses or traditional Japanese inns, this place is worth trying. There’s lots of beautiful scenery a short drive away.

We were especially looking forward to dinner, and it was delicious from start to finish. I’d never had oysters so magnificent. We came as a family on January 1, and an evening earthquake had us a little worried, but the inn handled things well and put us at ease. We were very satisfied and will come back next summer. Thank you!