This site uses affiliate links; we may earn a commission on bookings.
Sandbox Oshima
forumWhat families say
An inn in the Motomachi area of Izu Oshima with guest reviews on Rakuten Travel. Guests mention the well-equipped facilities for unwinding, such as the sauna and sand bath, the location close to Motomachi Port and Oshima Airport, and the freedom of a stay with a mini kitchen. It is used by sauna lovers and by travelers who want to explore the island in a self-catering style.
Kids Facilities
Private rooms with a mini kitchen for self-catering
Private rooms with a mini kitchen for self-catering
The private non-smoking rooms have a mini kitchen, so you can warm up your child's meal or baby food, or do simple cooking. Meal service is not the inn's main focus, so you can shape the day around your family's plans.
- •A mini kitchen is provided; a private room is recommended for families with children
Refreshing in the sauna and sand bath
Refreshing in the sauna and sand bath
Alongside the sauna, a sand bath, ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna) and mist sauna are available for an additional charge. They are ideal for parents to take turns refreshing once the children are asleep.
- •The sand bath, ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna) and mist sauna carry an additional charge; please confirm with the inn whether children may use them
Overview
Sandbox Oshima, in the Motomachi district of Izu Oshima, is an inn about a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Port where guests can detox in the sauna and sand bath. Alongside private non-smoking rooms, it has mini kitchens, so families can prepare meals for their children and enjoy a self-catering stay. The sand bath, ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna) and mist sauna (additional charge) are ideal for adults looking to refresh. Close to both Motomachi Port and Oshima Airport, it also makes a convenient base for exploring the island, from Mount Mihara to Tsubaki Hana Garden - a practical choice for a family stay on Izu Oshima.
Sandbox Oshima stands in the Motomachi district of Izu Oshima, about a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Port, and is an inn where guests can detox in the sauna and sand bath. It suits adults who love saunas and families who want a flexible style of stay.
The inn's strength is its well-equipped bath and sauna facilities. Alongside the sauna, a sand bath, ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna) and mist sauna are available for an additional charge, soothing the tiredness of island travel from deep down. They are ideal for parents to take turns refreshing once the children are asleep.
Families with children will appreciate the private non-smoking rooms and their mini kitchens. With a mini kitchen you can warm up a child's meal or baby food, or do simple cooking, and shape the day around your family's plans. There are dormitories as well, including a women-only one, but families will be more comfortable in a private room.
The inn is in the Motomachi district, about a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Port, where ferries and jet boats dock, and about 7 minutes by car from Oshima Airport, so both the sea and air gateways are close at hand. It is also well placed for getting around to spots families can enjoy together, such as hiking on Mount Mihara, Tsubaki Hana Garden, where you can meet squirrels, and Oshima Park Zoo, which has free admission.
Please note that this is an inn built around saunas and self-catering, rather than one whose main focus is children's play equipment, pools or meal service. The sand bath, ganbanyoku and similar facilities carry an additional charge, and whether children may use them differs by facility, so please be sure to confirm this along with the room type when you book.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-11-4 Motomachi, Oshima-machi, Tokyo 100-0101 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | In the Motomachi district of Izu Oshima, about a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Port, about 7 minutes by car from Oshima Airport and about 10 minutes by car from Okata Port. Izu Oshima itself is about 1 hour 45 minutes from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo by high-speed jet boat, about 45 minutes from Atami Port, or about 25 minutes by plane from Chofu Airfield. The inn is close to both the sea and air gateways to the island. |
| trainNearest station | Motomachi Port (about a 5-minute walk) |
| local_parkingParking | There is no parking. Please use the free public parking nearby. |
| callPhone | +81-4992-7-5972 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, Rakuten Card |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children use the sand bath, ganbanyoku or mist sauna?
expand_more
Whether children may use them differs by facility and is not listed in our information, so please confirm with the inn when you book. All three carry an additional charge and are not onsen.
Can we prepare meals for our children at Sandbox Oshima?
expand_more
The private non-smoking rooms have a mini kitchen, so you can warm up a child's meal or baby food, or do simple cooking. Meal service is not the inn's main focus, so families can plan meals around their own schedule.
What kind of room should a family book?
expand_more
There are private non-smoking rooms as well as dormitories, including a women-only dormitory. Families will be more comfortable in a private room. Rates differ between private rooms and dormitories, so please confirm the room type when booking.
How do we get to the inn, and is there parking?
expand_more
It is about a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Port, about 7 minutes by car from Oshima Airport and about 10 minutes by car from Okata Port. The inn has no parking, so please use the free public parking nearby.
What is there to do nearby with children?
expand_more
Hohama Beach is about a 5-minute walk away, and the inn is well placed for hiking on Mount Mihara, visiting Tsubaki Hana Garden, where you can meet squirrels, and Oshima Park Zoo, which has free admission.
Related hotels
Family-friendly hotels in Izu Oshima
Find other hotels
Find other hotels
Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Rakuten Travel, Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
We take care to keep information accurate, but always confirm the latest details on the hotel's official site and booking sites before you book or visit.