Hotel Kikunoya is an inn on a rise above the streets of Miyajima, Hiroshima, that calls itself a “home on Miyajima” you can always come back to. Its sea-side rooms look out toward the Great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine, and Momijidani Park is, in the inn’s words, close enough to be its back garden. Before you book, three things matter: the kitchen cannot serve vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free meals; the 8-room annex takes guests of junior high school age and up only; and there is no parking, so you arrive by ferry.
Hotel Kikunoya at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 335 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima |
| Rooms | 22 in the main building, sea side and mountain side; 8 in the annex |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 11:00 |
| Bath | Kiku-no-yu: indoor bath with jacuzzi and garden outdoor bath, guests only |
| Bath hours | 6:00–10:00 and 16:00–24:00 |
| Dinner | Kaiseki, starting at 18:00 or 19:00 |
| Diets | No vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free |
| Annex age rule | Junior high school age and older |
| Parking | None; cars stay on the mainland |
| Phone | +81-829-40-2400 |
From the official site and booking page, read October 20, 2026.
Sea side, mountain side or the annex: choosing a room at Hotel Kikunoya
The main building has 22 rooms split by view. Only the sea-side rooms face the water; the mountain-side rooms do not see the sea. Every room has free Wi-Fi, a smart TV, a bidet toilet, a fridge, a kettle and yukata, and the welcome sweets are momiji manju.
| Room | Side | What the official page lists |
|---|---|---|
| Western Premium Room | Sea | 35 m², two Serta king beds, bath and toilet, renovated 2022 |
| Japanese room, 10 mats | Sea | Toilet but no bath (use the large bath); called the most popular |
| Japanese room, 12 mats | Sea | 2–5 guests, bath and toilet |
| Japanese rooms, 6–12 mats | Mountain | No sea view; most with bath and toilet |
| Western rooms, 11–30 m² | Mountain | From a twin to a family room for up to 5 |
| Annex (Kikunoya Villa) | Courtyard | 40 m², up to 3 guests, own bath |
Room details from the official rooms and annex pages, read October 20, 2026.
What is the annex like?
The annex opened in July 2025: eight detached rooms around a courtyard, each with a work drawn for it by an ink artist on the theme of the Eight Views of Itsukushima. Rooms are 40 m² with two semi-double beds and a tub of Aomori hiba wood. The inn says the annex has no view of the sea, the shrine or the Great Torii, and you cannot choose which of the three room types you get.
Who can stay in the annex?
Only guests of junior high school age and older; the Japanese and English annex pages say the same. Families with younger children book the main building.
Meals at Hotel Kikunoya
What are dinner and breakfast like?
Dinner is a Seto Inland Sea kaiseki in several grades, served from 18:00 or 19:00; the inn asks your choice at check-in. You eat in the 52-seat restaurant or a banquet room, depending on group size. Oysters appear in season, but the inn says it does not serve raw oysters. Breakfast runs from 7:30 to 9:00 in 30-minute slots, as a Japanese set or a Western half buffet; in some seasons only the Japanese set is offered. Annex guests get a breakfast tray of three drawers, eaten in the courtyard or on the terrace.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
Allergies must be reported at least 5 days before the stay; later requests cannot be met. Food is cooked in a shared kitchen, so the inn does not promise full removal, and it may decline to serve guests with severe allergies, though you can ask about bringing your own food. The Japanese cuisine page lists what it cannot do: remove fish stock such as bonito or kelp, cater for guests who cannot eat seafood or meat, or serve vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free meals.
Can I order a cake for a celebration?
Yes. Cake or champagne must be ordered by phone or email at least 4 days before.
The bath at Hotel Kikunoya
When is the large bath open?
The bath, Kiku-no-yu, has an indoor bath with a jacuzzi and an outdoor bath set in a Japanese garden of Iyo-Oshima stone. It opens 6:00 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 24:00, for staying guests only.
Is there a private bath?
The main building’s pages do not list a private bath. In the annex, every room has its own bath of artificial hot-spring water. The inn also runs Kiku café, which it calls the first foot bath on Miyajima; it is free and open to non-guests too.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos, so ask the inn before you book. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Hotel Kikunoya
How much does a stay cost?
The site has no price list; prices are on the booking page. On October 20, 2026, a sea-side 10-mat room for two adults for one night was shown from 36,800 yen room only, 41,200 yen with breakfast, 63,200 yen with kaiseki dinner and breakfast, and 67,200 yen with an evening cruise added, all for the room, with tax and fees included. The site says booking direct is 10 percent off with a best-rate guarantee.
What do children cost?
The children’s menu is for children up to the lower grades of elementary school (to age 7). A child eating the adult meal pays 70 percent of the adult rate, and the children’s meal is 50 percent. Children’s yukata and toothbrushes are ready.
What is the cancellation policy?
The official pages give the fees in more than one way, so confirm the rule on your booking screen or with the inn. The FAQ notes that rules can differ when you book through a travel agency or another site. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The FAQ lists JCB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UC, DC, Diners, UFJ and Saison cards, debit cards and e-money. The booking page shows “Pay online.”
Getting to Hotel Kikunoya on Miyajima
How do I reach the inn from the ferry?
Take the ferry from JR Miyajimaguchi Station, about 10 minutes, to Miyajima Pier, then walk up or use the free pickup, which you must book: call +81-829-40-2403 before you board and give the time of your ferry. Luggage can be dropped at the pier. The English page adds that on arrival you can tell the English-speaking staff at the Information Center, who will call the inn. See our Hiroshima to Miyajima guide for the ferries.
Where do I park?
There is no parking, and the inn asks guests not to bring cars onto the island. The FAQ puts mainland parking at about 2,000 to 3,000 yen a night.
What is the Miyajima Visitor Tax?
It is a Hatsukaichi City tax, not an inn charge: 100 yen per person each time you arrive by boat, added to the ferry fare. Preschool children and some others are exempt. The booking page says “tax & fee included,” which does not cover this ferry charge. For the island itself, see our Miyajima guide.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Hotel Kikunoya
- The English site has no FAQ and no allergy or diet notes; those rules are on the Japanese pages only.
- The inn has posted a warning about fake messages posing as Booking.com by WhatsApp or email.
- The 10-mat sea-side rooms have no bath of their own; you use Kiku-no-yu.
- Luggage can be left at the front desk before check-in and after checkout.
- Solo stays start from two guests as a rule, but some dates allow one.
Frequently asked questions
Can Hotel Kikunoya serve vegetarian, vegan or halal meals?
Can children stay in the annex at Hotel Kikunoya?
What time is check-in at Hotel Kikunoya?
Can I drive to Hotel Kikunoya?
Can I use the bath at Hotel Kikunoya with a tattoo?
Bottom line (2026): Hotel Kikunoya is a hillside inn on Miyajima with sea-side rooms toward the Great Torii, a garden bath and an annex for guests of junior high school age and up. Check the diet rules first, book a sea-side room if you want the view, and call for the free pickup before your ferry.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Hotel Kikunoya’s official pages: home (Japanese), home (English), rooms, cuisine, facilities, access, FAQ, annex (Japanese), annex (English), notice and the official booking page, plus the Hatsukaichi City visitor tax page. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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