Ryokan Fumotoya Kozushima

Ryokan Fumotoya Kozushima, on the island of Kozushima, is a ryokan with a homey atmosphere whose pride is ofukuro ryori, the mother's home cooking you find only on the island. It stands close to the trailhead for Mount Tenjo, the celebrated peak that is the symbol of Kozushima, so it is an easy base for family hikes and for exploring the island.

Meals center on handmade home cooking made with island ingredients. Families can gather around heartfelt dishes prepared with fresh local fish and island vegetables. Unlike the formal cuisine of a tourist destination, these comforting island flavors are easy for children to eat, and they become one of the pleasures of a family trip.

Guest rooms come in Japanese-style tatami and Western-style layouts, so you can choose to suit the size of your family and your preferences. A particular feature is the detached building, which sleeps up to 10 guests and can be booked exclusively. With the detached building to yourselves, the family can spread out without worrying about other guests, which makes it a fine fit for three-generation family trips and for group travel with relatives or friends.

Kozushima is certified as a Dark Sky Place and its night skies are beautiful. There is plenty to do throughout the year, from trekking on Mount Tenjo to playing in the sea at the calm, shallow swimming beaches and fishing. Fumotoya is a handy base for all of it, and a shuttle from Kozushima Port is available.

Because this is a homey ryokan, please check directly when booking about the conditions for using the detached building, the equipment in the guest rooms, and what can be arranged for babies. Check-in and checkout times may differ from those at a typical inn, so it is worth confirming these at the same time.