We were biking from Imabari to the Nest and didn’t know exactly when we would arrive. The owner was waiting on the promenade to make sure we weren’t lost as it was sundown by the time we arrived. That was very considerate of the owner. The location was perfect. There was an excellent sashimi / rice joint and public bath around the corner.

Coming from a long bike ride, the stairs to the room were a little daunting. It was doable of course, but something to keep in mind if you have a lot of luggage or will be tired after a long day of bike riding. The reward was a comfortable night’s sleep on the futon.

A perfect stopover on the Shimanani Kaido bike trail from Onomichi to Ehime. Warm welcome from Rin who spoke great English and outstanding facilities- a modern but traditional Japanese guest house for all ages. Tatami and futon with kitchen facilities and an outdoor garden area for a beer. Drinks available, great views and easy access to toilets and washroom. Close to a family run eatery with amazing okonomiyaki and lemon goods all over the place. Right on the port if you decide to catch a ferry back to Onomichi or great spot to keep riding to the next island. Loved this little place and would definitely recommend.

Lovely, sweet hostel-style accomodations on Ikuchijima. Only a short detour from the standard Shimanami route so perfect for people doing the ride over three days. In a great location for walks around the island. The property itself was clean, well-equipped with all the essentials and had everything we needed for a quick pit-stop (including beers in the communal mini bar down stairs!). The staff member working was really friendly and helpful when it came to finding somewhere to eat (we were in town on a Monday in the off-season, so our options were limited). Definitely recommended for a short, good value stay.

No complaints!

I enjoyed the reception and welcome at check in. The place is an old traditional Japanese place, but it’s been kept very nice and clean and the facilities like bathrooms are all renovated. There is a very nice lounge and kitchen. There are tea and coffee, self service. It’s almost in front of the ferry port, and in walking distance (~10 minutes) to Kousanji (temple) and the hill of hope.

Not a negative point, but maybe good to know: It’s an old wooden building, so it’s inevitable that it was cold outside my room in a winter night (my room was perfectly warm though).

Very convenient location about halfway through the shimanami kaido, right next to a local shopping street with nice izakayas. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was immaculately clean and other guests were very respectful about cleanliness and noise. The beds were really comfortable.

There was only 1 women’s and 1 men’s shower for all the guests, but the place only houses a few guests so it wasn’t a big problem at all.

location is excellent, such a great little town, this hostel is right by the water, a temple just behind and some good restaurants nearby. The room was large for 2 people and bunk beds were comfortable . The staff were helpful.

Not enough shared toilets and no privacy between rooms, but they do warn you about this. Nowhere to hang wet gear .

Wonderful experience to stay in a guesthouse in Japan. We stayed in 3 ryokans before, and this experience was the most "raw" and "genuine". We strongly recommend staying here! The girl at the reception was very welcoming and she spoke english really well, so there was no communication barier. The property is located just next to the boat stop.

Perfect spot to stop along the Shimanami Kaido. Super friendly staff, small hotel with comfy rooms right on the water. Could walk to a temple and pagoda in the morning. Communal bathrooms were very clean.

Nothing! Though I needed some help finding a restaurant that was open 😅

The place has a very nice atmosphere, a genius loci if you will. You can feel that the owner does what he does with his heart and honestly, that right there made the stay for me. After quite a long bike ride it was all we could have wished for: warm friendly environment, clean bed with a nice matress, great food (best fish and chips I've ever had) and nice people running the place. It's a great value for money, I'd definitely recommend this place!

We couldn't really pinpoint anything.

I found Rina to be very helpful, also another staff person who came to help with a WiFi issue. I was made to feel welcome and at home. They also helped with cycle rental. I was given a room overlooking the water. In every way, I liked The Nest and would stay here again.

All good.