Tamano Homestays

October 2023, 1 night in Ocean View Twin Room (balcony) Good point Anyway, the view from the balcony in the room is great The design of the hotel interior exterior with the concept of the new warm old knowledge is original The restaurant called FORQ adjacent to the pass is delicious Only Tamano can watch the Keirin race from the balcony Good access to the island of art ”Naoshima” 【Note】 Dinner at the cherry blossom restaurant was common to the general guest, and the seat by the window was not able to sit as a reservation Watching from the balcony is strong in the sea breeze and cold at night There is a vending machine, but it is not sold, so it is better to bring it to the person who wants to drink It's a bit tough to walk to the nearest supermarket and convenience store It seems that the balcony cannot be watched only during the midnight Keirin Only shower can not be used during the Keirin 【Commentary】 A hotel that can be recommended besides bicycle lovers. Recommended as a place to stay for sightseeing to the art island ”Naoshima”.

My husband and I chose the Uno Hotel because we wanted easy access to the art islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Hotel is a 3 or 4 minute easy walk to Uno Port which is the gateway to those islands. And ferry ride only about 15 minutes one-way. We expected the art islands to be great but this is a new hotel so we took a chance. Wow, what a wonderful experience on every level; the room, hotel team, restaurant, and the food was exceptional. The Uno Hotel is also within a 1 minute walk to a building which houses Onsen (hot springs baths and spa) and a Japanese restaurant, which they also own. (We did not have time to explore those but heard great things.) I could rave about the restaurant in the hotel called “Bluno” for days….we enjoyed breakfasts and dinners there - each superb with great attention-to-detail. A special treat was meeting restaurant manager Mr. Aran Teruo Pascual. He was kind, professional and personally makes one want to return in addition to the food and contemporary bright setting. The front desk team is warm, welcoming and attentive. When making a reservation I noticed there are multiple hotels or inns that have the name “Uno” in it so my suggestion is that you note that it is the Uno Hotel. I recommend higher floor on the water side, the hotel is not on the water, but lovely view. We look forward to returning.

With a stay at Enzo Uno D in Tamano, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Uno Port and Setonaikai National Park. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Naoshima Ferry Terminal and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Benesse House Museum.Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers are provided.

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When you stay at Tentoumi Shibukawa Beach Glamping in Tamano, you'll be by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Setonaikai National Park and 8 minutes from Uno Port. This beach campground is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Naoshima Ferry Terminal and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Benesse House Museum.Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this campground include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

I had kind of an odd but fun stay at Setonite, for a night stopover before heading to Naoshima. To start, I called the hotel to see if they had any space for the night, and they told me that they’re fully booked. But when I looked online, I saw rooms available, so I thought, ok, I’ll just book online, maybe it was a language barrier thing. In reality, they probably just didn’t want to deal with the stress of an English speaking guest given their English is very limited, and, at least when I was there, all of the other clientele were locals. When I got there and explained I had booked online, it appeared to cause a little mayhem, as they ran around trying to make it work. I did have to wait a while to get taken to my room, but somehow the staff seemed so nice and good natured that I couldn’t bring myself to be bothered by it. The room was a sort of glamping-style experience, serviceable but fairly basic, and I will say the guest area while nice is not quite as appealing as in the photos. It did come with a fairly stern set of rules in a laminated piece of paper, including “bedtime is 10pm!” Communicating with the staff became such a production, through non-stop use of Google translate, that the staff and I couldn’t help but laugh about it. And overall, I felt the staff were easily the best thing about the hotel - they all seemed like they were good friends with one another, a bunch of young and friendly locals that were both having fun and attending to the guests at the same time. The campfire at night (with marsh mallows provided by the hotel) was a nice touch to the experience. They made me feel at home, and I’m very grateful for their hospitality.

Located in Okayama, 18 km from Hashihime Inari Daimyojin Shrine and 19 km from Shimoishii Park, Ensoh provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a garden. The units provide views of the mountain and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A stovetop and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The lodge offers a hot tub. A terrace is available on site and both hiking and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of Ensoh. Kyobashi no Kyokyakuato is 19 km from the accommodation, while Okayama Baptist Church is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Okayama Airport, 36 km from Ensoh.