Dogashima New Ginsui

The main feature is obviously the perfect location: built onto the cliffs of Tsubasawa bay, providing a picturesque view from any point of the hotel, including the reception panorama window, the dining area, the onsen pools and the room windows. All built around the guests' peaceful and undisturbed leisure, the breakfast and dinner provide a wide variety of traditional Japanese seefood, incl. the bluefin tuna days, sashimi and sushi varieties. The rooms are spacey and comfortable (expecting a traditional Japanese tatami floor + futon bed interior), the tea ceremony set is a plus. The Tsubasawa beach is accessible right at the bottom of the hotel, providing an practically private beach.

We opted for half board in Japanese style room. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was spacious. The buffet meals were excellent. Lovely sea views from rooms.

I don't know when this hotel was built but it's definitely not young but, oh my, what a hotel!!! The location is stunning with an amazing sunset view but moreover, the hotel itself looks like 1980's peak luxury, we felt like we were in a James Bond movie, one with Roger Moore! Of course, this is a ryokan as well so expect a confortable tatami room as a bedroom with a view on the sea (all rooms have a sea view), a delicious traditional japanese dinner includind all kinds of local dishes and a buffet (who doesn't love a buffet!), a superb 80's glory onsen open all night onlooking the sea and in the morning, a wonderful breakfast buffet composed mostly of japanese dishes but with a good amount of western options as well (there even was a soft serve machine at the breakfast buffet!). About the baths, we haven't asked if there was a tattoo policy but since me and my husband both have many of them and there was a lot of older guests staying the same night as us, we decided to go to the baths around 9-10pm and had absolutely no issues about it. The staff was wonderful, the location was wonderful, we thought everything was wonderful! We would go back anytime!

Excellent staff support for our comfortable stay. Beautiful view. This is a perfect example of the family-style hot spring resort that is a more affordable experience based on the ryokan model. Personally, I love it for the amenities, large tatami rooms, buffet, hot springs and general sense of relaxation. New Ginsui is a perfect version of that style and exactly what I wanted.

Amazing hotel. Located on a picturesque beach. The view from the room and the lobby was insanely beautiful. Clouds hid the sunset from us but we still enjoyed it. The hotel staff goes above and beyond to provide the best service