Minshuku Ikumi
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minshuku IKUMI
Revised on 2024/01/04
Toyo Town is located on the eastern edge of Kochi Prefecture, next to Tokushima Prefecture, and has long been the gateway to Kochi.
It is a land blessed with fresh fish and about by mountains and rivers with abundant greenery and abundant nature, and the Kuroshio Current.
Shirahama Beach is a swimming beach and Ikumi Beach is a surfing beach that is visited by many surfers from all over Japan.
Our inn is located at the midpoint of about 80km from No. 23 temple Yakuoji to No. 24 temple Hotsumisakiji.
Winter discount without meals
Staying without meals from December 1st to the end of March For 2 or 3 adults, if you use a 6 tatami room ,
It can be ¥ 3500 per person per night. ( Cannot be used in combination with other services)
One room per person is ¥ 4000 per night (regular rate) .
Reservation required, not possible on the day ❗️ 0887-24-3838 Ikumi Minshuku
From the Tokushima area , you will pass through Kaifu, Shishikui, Kannoura, and Shirahama, and as soon as you go down the Ikumisaka tunnel, you will be on the sea side along National Route 55. 3 minutes walk from Tokushima Highway bus, Eddie stop (in front of Toyo Town Office). If you are a pilgrim, a surfer, or a business. please drop in at Zehi when you stay at Ikumi, Toyo-cho. Immediately behind Ikumi Beach, our motto is low-priced and cozy service.
Pilgrim page
If you walk in order from the Tokushima side, you will pass through the 23rd temple, Yakuoji (Hiwasa), Mugi, Asakawa, Kainan, Kaifu, Shishikui, and Mitoko Tunnel, then after about 35km you will enter Toyo Town, Kochi Prefecture. After passing Kannoura and Shirahama, you will reach the bottom of the hill and arrive at Ikumi, Toyo Town. Looking straight down National Route 55, our guesthouse, Minshuku Ikumi, will be about 100m to the left (sea side). Look for the sign in the photo on the bottom right as a landmark.
It is about 40km to the 24th temple, Saigozaki-ji Temple. If you are confident in your walking ability, you can leave our lodge and continue on the same day. If you have more time, there are two guesthouses around 20km and one around 30km, and you can reach or pass the 24th temple the next day.
Our guesthouse, Minshuku Ikumi, has the motto of providing comfortable service.
Many repeat pilgrims also stay at our hotel.
All rooms are Japanese-style rooms with 6 tatami mats. All rooms have a TV, free air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. There are women-only toilets and baths, so women can stay with peace of mind. The washroom is shared. Samue and bath towels are provided in the rooms. Hair dryers can be borrowed (free of charge).
There is no dryer, but you can use the outdoor washing machine (including detergent) for free.
As the weather gets warmer, we expect the park to be crowded on weekends, holidays, Golden Week, etc., so we recommend making a reasonable plan and making reservations early.
We have decided to revise some of our fees from January 1, 2026. We appreciate your understanding.
Accommodation fees (all prices include consumption tax) Check-in after 13:00, check-out 10:00 *During busy periods, we may be unable to accommodate your meal request. Please inquire at the time of booking.*
4,000 yen per person (including rental samue and bath towel)
Restaurants in the Ikumi area are closed depending on the season, so please have dinner beforehand or prepare food in Shishikui or Kannoura. There is a 7-Eleven in Shishikui. Check-in is usually after 2:00 PM, but if it's not crowded, please arrive earlier to rest your feet.
One person, dinner and breakfast included: 7,200 yen (including rental samue and bath towel)
Reservations required ! We mainly serve fresh, locally caught fish, and all of our dishes are handmade.
Therefore, if you would like to have a meal included, please make your reservation by noon on the day. We may be unable to accommodate reservations after noon.
Meals are served in the adjacent restaurant.
Dinner is served at 6:00 PM, and breakfast at 7:00 AM. If you are leaving early in the morning, you can choose to have just dinner. ( The nearby supermarket opens at 7:00 AM.)