Published date: August 30, 2024
My First HafH Trip to Izu 【Solo Travel】
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
【Accommodation Reason】 I wanted to visit the tip of the Izu Peninsula (as I had only been to Ito before), so I searched on the map and made a reservation relatively cheap near Shimoda, Izu. I wanted to enjoy the infinity outdoor hot springs too.
【Room】 I had never experienced a dormitory before, so I hesitantly entered an 8-person room with 4 bunk beds. However, maybe because it was around New Year's, I was the only one staying there. Is that a luxury?
【Food】 I didn't confirm if it was included beforehand (the chat communication was important), so when I asked at check-in, it was indeed impossible. So I have no experience here.
【Onsen】 The infinity outdoor bath in front of the setting sun was amazing. There is also a large indoor bath, so it was enjoyable. You can also borrow swimsuits at the front desk.
【Town Stroll】 It’s a small town right in front of the sea, but there are individual izakayas for dinner, so I had no trouble finding food. The red snapper was delicious.
【Impression】 My first time in Izu Inatori. If I hadn't searched for HafH, I would never have visited. This thrilling first HafH trip was successful. Breakfast will be in the travel story after this.
Experiences during the trip
I had researched in advance that there is a morning market in Izu Inatori on weekends, so I was determined to have breakfast there!
It’s a short walk from the inn but on the way to the station, so I checked out and headed to the morning market.
I ordered the kamameshi with sawara (red snapper) for 700 yen (it’s cooked from raw in front of me for 15 minutes to make a bowl), and the grilled aji (mackerel) for 300 yen (they grill it with ink right in front of me).
When I ordered the kamameshi, I was also given a delicious red snapper miso soup for free, which made me very happy. I bought some local aosa seaweed as a souvenir and headed towards Shimoda. It doesn't take an hour by train to Shimoda.