Inn Between Waves

The art gave the place a pop of color, but there was also something nostalgic about the whole inn. The cute building comes into view as you walk down the slope toward Tatadohama. It’s just a short way from the sea, and having an outdoor shower ready for when you come back was really handy. The staff treated us kindly, and I felt very comfortable there. This art-filled place has a charm you don’t find elsewhere, and it makes me want to return.

For a surf trip, this was a good, no-frills option that didn’t cost as much as a resort stay. It had the basics I needed without extra services I wouldn’t use. The surfing-inspired art was memorable, too. Tatado is less than a minute away on foot. There’s a shaded board rack at the entrance and an outdoor shower, which made things easy. I’ll stay here again 😊

The retro touches mixed with a stylish feel made the inn’s atmosphere for me. There was cute artwork on the outside among the greenery, and plenty more inside the building. I came back to Shimoda for the first time in decades and wanted somewhere near the sea, so I picked this recently renovated place. I loved the whole setting.

A cheerful, pop-art building suddenly changes the feel of Shimoda, and just seeing it is exciting. It seems like a great place to make memories, whether you’re here with family or on a surf trip.