Staying at Moriguchiya Art Square | Affordable Ocean-View Hotel on Shodoshima
A newly renovated ocean-view hotel located along the quiet shoreline of Uchinomi Bay on Shodoshima — offering a simple, affordable, and relaxing island stay.
Experience a peaceful getaway at Moriguchiya Art Square, an unmanned hotel with stylish interiors, creative design touches, and beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Okayama, walk along the seaside promenade, explore Tonosho, and unwind in a bright, newly refreshed guestroom with a charming bunk-bed layout.
In this video:
✅ Lunch at “Oomine no Udon-ya-san” (Olive Beef Udon)
✅ Visit to Yamaroku Soy Sauce for their famous soy sauce ice cream
✅ Hotel arrival & self check-in process
✅ Room tour: Ocean-view twin with bunk beds
✅ Dinner at “Grill Yama,” a long-loved local restaurant
✅ Morning seaside walk along Uchinomi Bay
If you’re planning a quiet island escape, Moriguchiya Art Square offers a relaxed stay with ocean views — perfect for solo travelers, couples, or anyone who wants a slow-paced Shodoshima trip.
🏨 Hotel Information
📍 Hotel: Moriguchiya Art Square, Shodoshima, Kagawa, Japan
🛏 Room: Twin Room with Ocean View
🚗 Access: About 30 minutes by bus from Tonosho Port (bus stop “Mizuki”)
💴 Room Rate: Varies by date (this stay was affordable and great value)
⏳ Chapters:
0:00-Ferry from Shin-Okayama to Shodoshima
0:55-Lunch at Oomine no Udon-ya-san
1:32-Yamaroku Soy Sauce ice cream
1:42-Hotel exterior & ocean views
3:21-Self check-in
4:48-Room tour
7:47-Dinner at Grill Yama
8:57-Morning walk at Uchinomi Bay
10:13-Check-out
10:50-Souvenirs & ferry back
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If you’re planning a trip to Shodoshima, Moriguchiya Art Square is a great option for a simple, affordable stay with ocean views.
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📍 Hotel: Moriguchiya Art Square (Shodoshima, Japan)
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