Kuniga-so

The best place to park your travel-satiated body

Sherilyn Siy Nov 27, 2018 - 1 min read

Overhead is a photo of the grand Tsutenkyo Arch, one of the must-see views on the island. A pretty good selection of omiage (presents) are available at the lobby.

What greets you as you pull up to Kuniga-so.

The best place to park my body after a full day of sightseeing.

The best room in the hotel we jokingly called, "The Honeymoon Suite."

A regular Japanese-style guest room (Western style guest rooms with beds are also available).

The lobby with its bright red carpet has a kitschy charm to it.

Of the many places we visited in the Oki Islands, Nishinoshima is home to one of the most memorable travel experiences I've had there: a hike down the rolling Matengai Cliff, as we wound our way around grazing horses and black haired cows, capped with an awe-inspiring view of the Tsutenkyo Arch. It is only fitting that our accommodation on the islands is just as memorable. Continue to enjoy views of the sea from Kuniga-so's guest rooms. You're doubly lucky if you're booked in the corner room. For the ultimate relaxation, head to the public bath within the hotel. Tastefully tiled with anti-slip rocks that also bring the outdoors in, feel your travel-satiated body melt into bliss. Expect the traditional hospitality of a Japanese ryokan for dinner and breakfast.

Kuniga-so is about a 15 minute drive from Nishinoshima's Beppu Port. The hotel can provide transportation service to and from the port (reservations required).

Sherilyn Siy @sherilyn.siy

For Sherilyn Siy, Asia is home. Born in Hong Kong, Sherilyn spent time in the Philippines, China, and now lives in Japan. She speaks English, Filipino, Chinese (or putonghua), and Hokkien, her family's local dialect. Running is one of her favorite ways to explore Japan. She proudly finished the 2...