Great Hotel to stay on Miyajima and to experience the island particularly in the morning with fewer tourists (in the evening there were still many people on the island rather long). Technically a stay on the island itself is not necessarily needed, as the ferry services (~10min from Miyajimaguchi) start quite early in the morning already and you could also stay close by the ferry terminal there. I stayed on the island primairliy to see the sun rise there, which depending on the time during the year might be outside the ferry schedule... for such a case this hotel is great. The hotel has a nice onsen, which you might need to use as some rooms dont have private showers. The staff was very friendly and very keen on somehow compensating me for missing out on breakfast (although booked) because I had to leave right at breakfast starting time for the sun rise. I was e.g. offered to take some pre-packed buns from the shop as replacement at least - so great service and staff that cares.

Sleeping in a traditional room on a futon on the ground is a nice experience and I surely don't regret booking. It was simply not the best night I had during my stay in Japan, which I kind of expected before booking. Simply something to be prepared for to avoid disappointment.

Miyajima is a beautiful place to visit, and the wider island is a paradise. You can absolutely walk everywhere you want to go, but the Ryokan does offer a shuttle from the ferryport (which we used for our luggage!) My boyfriend and I had planned to explore Miyajima town after dark, along with the floating Tori gate. I can't understate how much more impressive this was, at night and at sunrise than we had imagined. This was only possible because we were able to stay overnight on the island. The facilities are fantastic, we opted for a traditional room. This was our first experience on Tatami or using a futon bed. We found it very comfortable and easy to set up, don't be intimidated! Aside from the hotel itself, dinner and breakfast were incredible! Dinner showed off seafood from Miyajima and was delicious and filling!

We enjoyed the opportunity to try a more traditional accommodation experience with the Japanese style rooms, dressing up in our robes for dinner, and the dinner itself was really fun. It’s very traditional so we didn’t necessarily love every single item on the menu but it was great to be able to try so many dishes (including one you cook yourself) and we left feeling very full! The hotel is on the other end of town from the ferry terminal but they provide free transfers and you are very close to the shrine so great to pop out in the morning before the crowds arrive.

This might not cater so well to people with fussy palates or who prefer more Western food (although I saw you can request this in advance for children). This didn’t bother us, just worth flagging up given some of the previous reviews.

We had an amazing stay here. The location was quiet and well located. Although the hotel is a bit older, it’s extremely well-maintained and full of charm. Our room was beautiful, and the futon beds were much more comfortable than expected. We also loved the comfy yukatas provided. The public bath/onsen was small, but we had it all to ourselves when we went, which made for a peaceful experience. The included dinner and breakfast were fantastic! We requested a vegetarian meal for one of us before arriving, and it was no problem at all - the vegetarian menu was just as varied and delicious as the standard one. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. After check-out, we were able to leave our luggage at the reception for a few hours. When we picked it up, they even offered us a free taxi ride to the ferry terminal.

Be aware that it’s a bit of a (pleasant) walk from the ferry. The front door is locked at 11pm, so you need to return by then. Since we went for a night walk (which we highly recommend), we had to hurry a little to get back in time.

Pick-up service is super convenient. The location of the hotel is great, so close to the temple. Many people come from long distances, but it's only 5 minutes away from this hotel. Room was superb, typical Ryokan experience. The futon was nice. Onsen was convenient. Prices in the market were fair. Dinner was definitely the best. I have stayed in 4 ryokans this year, but the food in this one was SUPERB! Staff in the dining room was so friendly and polite. I will definitely come and stay in this hotel again and again in my life.

Nothing at all.

The hotel is situated away from the port in a quiet area just opposite the aquarium. You can see the sea from your window. We had a very nice walk towards the temple/gate in the evening after dark with hardly a person to see. Japanese kaiseki-style dinner and breakfast served at the table and was tasty. Not many options for those who would prefer western-style options, though. We requested for no meat for one of us before arrivign and that was taken into account no problem. This is a traditional japanese inn, the room was comfortable with pull-out sofa for the third person, and good value.

The hotel could do with a refresh as a little tatty, but ok and already reflected in price.

I got a traditional Japanese room, with a low table in the middle, low chairs and futon beds. The truth is that everything was incredible. We had all the comforts (full bathroom, with all the necessary items), very comfortable beds, good bedding, an electric kettle to prepare whatever we wanted, although even on the ground floor there was also coffee and water to serve. The facility has a public Japanese bath, which we didn't go to because it didn't catch our attention, but we saw that many people used it. To get to the place you have to walk about 20 minutes, something to keep in mind if you go with luggage. The staff at the place was incredible, excellent treatment, very friendly and predisposed. The breakfast is excellent, it is a traditional Japanese breakfast and includes a refill of tea and rice. If I go to Miyajima again, definitely I would go to this hotel.

The best things is the food! I was so pleasantly surprised that the high quality 11 course dinner and wonderful breakfast were provided! I loved sashimi and taste of Hiroshima Rice! The team is flexible to make menu adjustments. The location is great, peaceful and with a nice view. It was very clean, friendly, and just very pleasant to be! I wish to come again for momiji!

The public bath was available only for certain hours from 16:00 - 18:00 and from 21:00 - 23:00, which is good but, made me little stressed about the time

When we arrived there were deers chilling right in front of the ryokan... It's a bit isolated from the city, which makes it a quiet spot, easy to go hiking from. The public bath has a big window, I went there late at night, I was the only one, with the lights illuminating the trees it was a really peaceful experience. Great traditional japanese breakfast, very copious. There is a small souvenir shop in the lobby. You can really get the ryokan experience here. And for a ryokan in Miyajima it's not that expensive!

Nothing! It was great, everything we expected.

We enjoyed our stay here! We wanted to stay on Miyajima island because we wanted to get a head start on all the sites before the tourists arrive via ferry (would highly recommend you do this!) but reading though the reviews of the island, it seems that dinner places/restaurants close down in the evening so we were advised to find a place that provided dinner. miyajima morinoyado was perfect for what we needed! It was within our budget and provided both breakfast and dinner. The reviews made me worried that dinner was going to be small but I thought it was just the right amount. My husband ate some snacks before we arrive in Miyajima and was full after dinner. It wasn’t HUGE but it was definitely filling (some pictures of the courses attached, not all). Breakfast was smaller the next morning, however, you can ask for refills of rice.

Like all the other reviews, the facilities were a bit outdated but we didn’t mind! There’s only 1 onsen and it was nothing fancy but we didn’t come strictly for the onsen vibes