Umioto Mari
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Umioto Mari

478 Higashiwaki Horikoshi, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun 761-4423 Kagawa Prefecture
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#2 of 3 villas in Shodoshima-cho
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
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3.3 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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3.8 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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Opened in April 2019
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478 Higashiwaki Horikoshi, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun 761-4423 Kagawa Prefecture
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Dragonscales wrote a review Oct 2019
JAPAN
+1
4.0 of 5 bubbles
まだ新しい感じの離れ客室

目の前はビーチになっており
テラスに出れば波の音を聞きながら
遠くを行き交う船を眺めてゆっくりと過ごせる

客室のお風呂は温泉ではありませんが
日本酒が置いてあり酒風呂を楽しみました。

ディナーは母屋で
オリーブ会席料理を
料理に合わせてオリーブオイルが
変わるので、いろいろなオリーブオイルを
楽しむことが出来ました。

料理も美味しくボリュームもあり満足です
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Date of stay: July 2019
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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KI-NRT wrote a review Mar 2023
Ashiya, Japan
+1
4.0 of 5 bubbles
When looking into staying at the top luxury ryokan in Shodoshima, it came down to a choice between Umioto Mari and its sister property, Shimoyado Mari. The former was newly established in 2019, and we prefer newer rooms with modern amenities and technologies, so we opted for the Umioto Mari. Upon closer inspection, however, the choice turned out to not be so obvious.

First off, whereas Shimoyado is in the heart of the main town, Umioto is about a 5-10 minute car/bus ride away and is in a somewhat secluded spot with a view of the Seto Inland Sea. It's all about preference. And yes - the rooms are newer and fresher at Umioto, judging by the pictures that I've seen of Shimoyado. Price is comparable, so it really comes down to what is important to you.

We chose to stay in one of the two "Hanare" (stand-alone villa) at Umioto. It's slightly more spacious than the standard rooms, at 73 square meters, although we wished that the bedroom and living room were completely separated. Bath wise, the temperature can be set to one's desired temperature, and it will auto regulate for up to 8 hours (the standard room does not have this feature.) The biggest beef we had - and it wasn't published anywhere on the website - was that Umioto's in-room bath is technically not Onsen (natural hot spring water.) Although Shimoyado has it, Umioto does not. When we brought it up with some of the staff members, they mentioned that the owner drilled deep underground but failed to hit the Onsen jackpot. So they have to haul in the Onsen from Shimoyado Mari, and even then, the bath is mixed with Onsen and groundwater. That's too bad! Another bummer - the bath is not free-flowing, meaning you have to fill it up yourself with hot water, so no instant gratifications here. Also, for a new ryokan built from the ground-up, it was somewhat perplexing to see our room only having one sink; dual sinks/vanities are now de rigueur at top ryokans, especially new ones.

Shodoshima is renowned for the quality of Olives produced on the island, and Umioto Mari does a remarkable job in serving kaiseki cuisine that involves Olives (and Olive Oil) in much of its offerings. We wondered whether we would be olived out by the time dinner was over, but it was quite the opposite. It did a great job in enhancing the taste without being too overpowering - it was one of the most memorable ryokan dinners we've ever had. The only drawback has to do with the meal times - for dinner, it's either 17:30 or 19:30, and that's it... no other options. While there are other ryokans that have similar policies, we wished that they showed more flexibility when we were there, given that only 3 of the 6 rooms were occupied and we wished to have our dinner pushed out by 30 minutes to 18:00. Nope, they say. Not sure why not; there is enough seating for 4 groups of guests in the restaurant at any given time (2 tables, and 4 available counter seats.)

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Shodoshima, and felt that Umioto Mari was a nice ryokan to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing. While it's not perfect, and is not a "destination" property, we felt that it added to the experience - especially the Olive-infused cuisine.
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Date of stay: February 2023
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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べーちゃん wrote a review Jul 2021
Minato, Japan
2.0 of 5 bubbles
値段が高すぎる。こだわりの食事、安らぎを計算した室内など、頑張ってはいるが、この場所でこの値段はコスパ悪すぎ。
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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yosihan wrote a review Aug 2023
Chuo, Japan
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed here during a trip to Shodoshima, which I had wanted to visit sometime during the New Year holidays. I was torn between this and Shimayado Mari, which is in the same chain and is located near the Marukin Soy Sauce Memorial Museum, but I decided to book Umino Mari, which opened in 2019 and has a view of the sea.
After renting a car in Takamatsu, it takes an hour by ferry, and about 30 minutes by car from Tonosho Port where I disembarked. On the way, I stopped off to see Angel Road, Nakayama Senmaida, Shodoshima Olive Park, and other sightseeing spots. If you have an old car navigation system, you may only see Shimayado Mari when setting your destination, so it's best to be careful.
The inn is located on the seafront, away from the tourist spots, and is small, with three rooms in the main building and two annex buildings. All of the rooms are spacious and have a panoramic bath, but this time I stayed at Hanare "Sa no Oto". When you go up from the entrance of the annex and open the door, you will find a spacious room with a bed and living room integrated into one, and you can see the Seto Inland Sea from the large window. The ceilings are high, and the lighting, furniture, and bathroom facilities are unified in a Japanese modern atmosphere. You can see the ocean from the bath, and although it is not a hot spring, it is a sake bath where you can soak in Kagawa's local sake (currently a hot spring facility has opened on the premises). If you go out to the balcony, you can experience the quiet sea of Setouchi, the sound of the waves, and the sea breeze up close, and although you can't see the sunrise or sunset, you can see the ocean from your bed in your room.
For dinner, we had the Olive Kaiseki course at the restaurant on the first floor of the main building, which is a creative dish made with seasonal vegetables and fish from Setouchi and the islands, and olive beef, paired with olive oil from Shodoshima and soy sauce brewed in wooden barrels, and each dish was carefully prepared, which is something you can only get at this inn. By the second half of the course, I was quite full, but the sushi they made in front of me was so delicious that I finished it all in no time. For midnight snack, since it was New Year's Eve, they brought warm New Year's Eve soba noodles topped with shrimp tempura to our room, and we spent the New Year's Eve watching the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen on TV for the first time in decades, eating the soba noodles.
The next morning's breakfast included some New Year's Day-like dishes such as black beans and herring roe, but it was a simple but carefully selected menu that made use of island ingredients such as rice cooked in a clay pot, fresh vegetables, and tofu. Afterwards, we stopped by the souvenir shop on the premises, which had a selection of Shodoshima specialties other than olive oil and soy sauce, so if you have time, it might be worth taking a look and buying something to remember your trip by.
The inn is small in size, but there are only a few rooms, so I felt that the staff provided very attentive service in the rooms and dining area. This was my first time visiting Shodoshima, and although it is a little difficult to get to, it is a good size for a 1-2 day drive and has many tourist attractions, so I would like to return in a different season. At that time, since I was very satisfied with my stay, I will probably be wondering whether to stay at this "Shimayado Mari" again or the other "Shimayado Mari".
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Date of stay: December 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: こちらの宿の最大の魅力は食事だと思いますので、お腹を空かしていくことをお勧めします。
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GYA S wrote a review Nov 2021
2.0 of 5 bubbles
場所は海のすぐそばで、波の音を聞きながらお風呂に入りたい、ゆっくり体を休めたい方にはいい宿だと思います。ただ、建物やしつらえはあまり期待しないほうがよろしいかと。お風呂は運び湯と地下水に日本酒をブレンドするもので、源泉から湧いたものではありません。ただ浴槽や浴室は大変清潔で気持ちがよいです。
問題なのは人員配置。土日の連休に泊まりましたが実働スタッフが少なすぎて気の毒な感じでした。前の日まではなかなか電話が通じず、当日お昼ごろに「何時ごろに到着するか?」と確認の電話。15時には到着しますと答えたものの、到着しても部屋の用意ができておらず、荷物を持たせたまま、お土産屋さんのある小さなフロント空間に全員を押し込め、座れずに立たせたままお茶も出さずに放置。ソーシャルディスタンスの考えすらない様子でした。
待たされている空間の奥の部屋からは何をされているのか分からないスタッフの話し声や笑い声が聞こえ、だんだんイライラが募ってきてスタッフに確認したところ汗をかきながら走り回っている様子。結局3時をまわってお部屋に入ってスタッフに夕食の時間を遅い時間に指定されている上に、前のお客様の都合により遅れるかもしれないやら、出すタイミングを急がせて頂くやら、宿都合の話ばかりをされる始末。あきれて文句を言うと改まって謝られ、その後はきっちり接客対応して頂きましたが、チェックアウト時も誰もおらず、スタッフを探しました。働いていらっしゃる方は一生懸命なので気の毒なのですが、経営者のスタッフ配置に問題があるのではと思いました。一休のくちこみではやたらとスタッフのホスピタリティをほめる内容が多かったので、泊まられる方におもてなしに関し、過度な期待はされない方がと思い、投稿しました。
オリーブ懐石も普通においしかったのですが、オリーブオイルの説明が長くてくどい。また、説明の割には印象が全く残らない。自己満足のような気がします。好きな方やリピートされる方はそれも楽しまれるのでしょうが。純粋に美味しい料理を楽しみたい方には負担かなと思います。オリーブオイルの事を学びに来たのではないですからね。とっても期待した分、落差の大きかった宿泊でした。
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Date of stay: October 2021
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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$1,068 - $1,235 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
JapanShikokuKagawa PrefectureShodo-shimaShozu-gunShodoshima-cho
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Which popular attractions are close to Umioto Mari?
Nearby attractions include Michi-no-Eki Shodoshima Olive Park (3.1 km), Movie Village of 24-no-Hitomi (2.2 km), and Kankakei Gorge (6.3 km).
What are some restaurants close to Umioto Mari?
Conveniently located restaurants include Komame Shokudo, Nakabuan, and Farm's Table Chuzaemon.
Are there any historical sites close to Umioto Mari?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Detached Classroom of Cape (1.7 km), Seigan-ji Temple (5.4 km), and Detached Classroom of Cape (1.7 km).
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