Minshuku Yoshidaya Niijima

Minshuku Yoshidaya Niijima, standing in the middle of Honson, the central village of Niijima, is a homey guesthouse whose great appeal is a convenient location with excellent access.

Its biggest strength is where it sits. Being in the middle of Honson puts shops and places to eat close at hand, so shopping and meals are never a problem. Even with children along, you can pick up whatever you need right away, and it is easy to make the rounds of the island's eateries. It is about 5 minutes by car from Niijima Airport, and a shuttle bus is available, which takes some of the strain out of traveling with children.

Group bookings are accepted too, which is a welcome point for three-generation family trips and group travel with relatives or friends. The Japanese-style tatami rooms make for a homey stay where you can relax even on a first island trip. Broadband internet reaches the whole building, so it also works well for longer stays and trips that double as a workation.

Niijima is an island with plenty of nature and hands-on experiences that families appreciate. Spots the whole family can enjoy are scattered across it: Maehama Beach, which shelves gently and has calm waves; Habushiura Beach, famous for surfing; Yunohama Roten Onsen, a free open-air onsen you enter in a swimsuit; the Moyai statues, which originated on Niijima; and the Niijima Glass Art Center, where you can try glass art made with koga stone.

Because this is a homey minshuku, please check directly when booking about the room facilities, the meals, the conditions for group stays and what can be arranged for babies.