WAKKA

Wakka was hands-down our absolute favourite hotel during our 3 week holiday. We wish we'd stayed longer there, it's so special. We stayed in a geodesic dome tent right by the water, which was incredible. The tent was well-stocked with a cooler, air conditioning, and storage space, as well as a lovely little private patio. We had to use the shared bathroom and shower room, but that was no problem for us. There is a large Family Mart about 1 km away from the site with everything you could need. We had biked the Shimanami Kaido from Onamichi and were exhausted and sweaty and gross when we arrived. The reception staff welcomed us in with cool towels and iced tea, and helped us get oriented and organized, making suggestions for dinner and activities. Tip: Wakka offers a lot of services, from bike rentals to excursions to meals, and it is worth checking out their website to see what you can add to your stay. For example, their rental bikes looked really nice compared to the ones we rented in Onamichi! We wish we had known more about what they offer beyond what's on Booking.com. This is a full-service facility that even non-paying guests can use (e.g. if you're cycling by, you can stop for a drink at their cafe, or get air for your bike tires, or just rest on their lawn). Really, really wonderful place.

Amazing little hotel catering for cyclists and non cyclists. The room we had was like a mini house, separate kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The design is thoughtful and very modern. The kitchen even has a lovely little ceramic pour over set for your daily coffee (supplied). The cycling infrastructure in the area is one of the best we have seen. I highly recommend hiring the electric bikes on site and explore. This is the real Japan!! Ps staff are super nice and helpful with transfers not being an issue at anytime of day!

The mid point of the Shimanami Kaido and unfortunately we only stayed one night. This was an awesome hotel and if you are planning to do some more riding in the area it would be a very good base. We had dinner and breakfast included in the price and these were outstanding meals. Dinner was Robayaki cooked on the deck in front of our room and included Wagyu, Chicken, Shrimp and lots of veggies. Breakfast was fresh croissants, egg and bacon and salad with good coffee. The facilities are good and the view excellent. The staff were also excellent. We wish we had of stayed longer, but do intend to come back and do more cycling in the area.

What a find! I thought this would be a cute tent/cabin stay for a night but this exceeded my expectations. We were biking the Shimanami Kaido and stopped here for the night. I regret not staying here longer as this would have been a great base to explore the island further. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, and helped us with the facilities (e.g. laundry machine) and nearby recommendations (nearby onsen). Easily accessible by car or bike. We booked the BBQ dinner which ended up being a three course feast (great value for money)! The tent was lovely and very luxurious (with everything and more you'd ever need going glamping, from comfy beds to air-con/heating) and a beautiful sunrise and view of the bridge and island in the distance. We loved biking on the islands and will definitely stay here again in the future!

WAKKA is more than a hotel or a cafe, it’s a whole experience! And rather an incredible one. It’s probably one of the best places we ever visited in our travels. From the moment we arrived to departing, the staff had been absolutely amazing and helpful, making our day brighter despite the heavy rain. The tents are gorgeous and super cozy, the beds are comfortable and many utilities are at disposal (pyjamas, toiletries, jackets, indoor and outdoor sleepers, charging outlets) making the whole stay easy and even more enjoyable. Would also recommend enjoying the BBQ served in front of the tent for dinner, which is seasonal, local and flavourful! The breakfast was great, served on the terrace which has an incredible view and relaxing vibe + the coffee is delicious!