Hotel Bokaiso - Takamatsu

Cliffside retreat with panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea

Location & Views

Hotel Bokaiso is perched at the edge of a cliff on Yashima mountain top, offering views of the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu city lights. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Takamatsu Station, with a Yashima shuttle bus from Yashima station to the mountain top and a 1300 ft walk to the hotel. Guests can walk through the Yashimaru-Yashima Mountaintop Communal Facility, a free public structure next to the hotel, and enjoy the lookout in front of the hotel.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Bokaiso has 8 or 9 rooms, each different, with Deluxe Twin Rooms offering sea views and Twin Rooms with Tatami Area or Forest View. All rooms include an electric kettle, refrigerator, towels, room wear, and hairdryer, with air conditioning and electric blankets during winter. A microwave is available in the hallway, and the hotel provides daily housekeeping, safety deposit boxes, and CCTV in common areas.

Dining

Dinner at Hotel Bokaiso is chicken sukiyaki, cooked by guests at their table, with a side dish of fugu karaage. The hotel accommodates vegan requests, such as a hot pot meal with mushrooms and fresh vegetables, and offers a simple breakfast of two rice balls delivered to the door for a small fee. Good breakfast is listed among the hotel's offerings, with instant coffee and miso available in the room.

Family & Additional Services

Hotel Bokaiso offers family rooms and kids' meals, making it suitable for families visiting the Yashima area. The hotel has a designated smoking area and provides non-smoking rooms throughout, with heating available. Parking is available on site, with 4 spots in front of the hotel for 800 yen, while public parking is 400 yen and 3000 ft away.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

Hotel Bokaiso is located at Yashima, home to Temple 84 on the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage route, with a stone-paved pilgrim path leading down the mountain. Guests can explore the Yashima shrine and lookout area or visit Shikoku Village and Ritsurin Koen park at the base of the mountain. The hotel's position offers a night view of Takamatsu city lights and a clear view of stars from the cliffside.

• Location: Cliffside on Yashima mountain top, 25 min from Takamatsu Station
• Rooms: 8-9 distinct rooms with sea, tatami, or forest views
• Dining: Chicken sukiyaki dinner with fugu karaage, vegan hot pot available
• Sightseeing: Access to Temple 84, Yashimaru communal facility, and lookout
• Parking: 4 reserved front spots for 800 yen, public lot 400 yen