I was lucky to get a reservation at a popular inn on Teshima Island. I stayed in a corner room, which felt very spacious. Since there was no air conditioning, I kept the windows open the whole time. The rate was 9,500 yen per person for one night with two meals included. This time, my two children shared one futon and one adult meal, so we paid 9,500 yen for the two of us. We enjoyed a seafood BBQ for dinner on the terrace. It was so hot, but we toasted with beer and then tried the local sake, Kunimare. The sea urchin was served raw and grilled, and I personally preferred it raw. It tasted wild, maybe because we had to extract it ourselves. The spines were still moving, indicating how fresh it was. We also had a seafood platter, large scallops, and grilled lamb after finishing the shellfish. The miso soup with young clams was delicious. Another highlight was the seafood bowl for breakfast. It was a luxurious meal with a variety of seafood. The octopus was particularly tasty. The dinner was a seafood feast with high-quality ingredients. I was so full. For breakfast, the toast seemed unnecessary, but my children enjoyed it. The fried salmon with a crispy coating was interesting, and the eggplant was soft and tasty.

This is a guesthouse located on Teuri Island in Hokkaido. We stayed here during our trip and received very polite customer service. The seafood barbecue with sea urchin, octopus, flounder, shrimp, seafood bowl, and Genghis Khan were all delicious. I was surprised by the quality of the food. I would like to visit again someday.

I crossed over to Teshima Island during my 2016 summer trip in Hokkaido. The inn I stayed at for the 4th night is here - "Minshuku Sakaemaru" in Haboro Town, Hokkaido. It is a guesthouse run by a fisherman family. The walls are lined with autographs from famous people. Hino Morio stayed here not for a cycling TV show but for a private stay. The rooms are clean, with Western-style rooms available with beds. From the window, you can see Yagishiri Island and the giant windmill of Otonrui. Room service is available, but the specialty seafood barbecue is recommended. For dinner, you can enjoy a barbecue on the terrace in a fisherman's hut style, with seafood caught by the owner (summer season only). Starting the charcoal barbecue, you grill giant hokkigai clams and octopus using the shells as pots. Freshly caught octopus and shrimp, dried overnight flounder and squid, even Suffolk lamb raised in Sarobetsu are served. It's a huge volume, you have to finish it all by yourself. First, enjoy a Sapporo beer in a jug. Fresh sea urchin is scooped from the shell and enjoyed. The hokkigai clam was so big, it had to be cut with scissors. Get another beer from the vending machine at the entrance. Cook the shrimp rare to not overcook them. Grilling the lamb. Enjoy the Suffolk lamb with salt and pepper. The giant flounder is cooked to perfection with far-infrared rays. Another giant, the squid. It's tough but worth the effort. Just when I thought it was time for the final meal... they bring out a mega seafood bowl and scallop miso soup. No choice but to eat it all. Wash it down with a third beer. The next morning of the 5th day of the trip. Watching the sunrise over Yagishiri Island. For breakfast, room service is available but it's better to have it in the barbecue hut. The breakfast is more filling than it looks. Even comes with toast. Delicious and satisfying. Truly a highly rated inn on the internet's "Jalan". Well done!

Tenukijima Island... Quoting from various sources, Tenukijima Island is a small island in the Sea of Japan, located about 27km off the coast of Haboro. The island has a circumference of about 12km and features steep cliffs over 100m high. The coastline is home to a vast number of seabirds, with 54 species and 274 varieties, totaling around a million birds nesting there. I decided to go on a tour of Tenukijima Island, with just three people on a large bus to explore the island. The driver, an older gentleman, made the tour enjoyable with his interesting commentary. The crystal-clear sea was truly amazing, offering a variety of landscapes including unique rock formations seen from the cliffs. The number of tourists visiting the island has decreased significantly compared to peak times, possibly due to a shift in tourist preferences or trends. The tour of the island was leisurely and well-organized, with the bus navigating the narrow roads to explore the island. After returning to our accommodation, a guesthouse called Eimaru, we were served a BBQ dinner. The dinner included a variety of seafood, such as sea urchin and lamb, and was accompanied by fresh beer. Despite the sea urchin being slightly lean for the season, the overall meal was satisfying. We also enjoyed a surprise seafood bowl and continued to savor the delicious seafood dishes. The evening ended with grilled lamb and rice, leaving us full and satisfied. Although not intoxicated, I decided to rest early as the next morning, I had signed up for a boat tour around the island. With an early start the following day, I was ready for more adventures on Tenukijima Island. (To be continued...)

I stayed at this inn when I visited the islands of Aogashima and Yajima for work. It was difficult to find information about accommodations online, but luckily this inn was available for online booking. I didn't realize how short the ferry ride would be when I departed, as there is only one high-speed ferry per day. I left my car in the parking lot and carried my luggage to the ferry terminal. Just as ticket sales began, the innkeeper called me to ask about lunch options. Since other restaurants on the island were not open yet, I decided to have lunch prepared at the inn. It was surprisingly filling - 5 inari sushi and udon noodles. After finishing work in the afternoon, I rented a car to explore the island, but unfortunately didn't see any albatrosses, as they return to their nests at night. For dinner, I had a large meal at the inn. The innkeeper also arranged for albatross watching, which was impressive despite the stormy weather. The next morning, the ferry was canceled due to strong winds and high waves, so I spent the day exploring the island with the inn's help. They even arranged transportation to the ferry terminal the next day. The meals at the inn were also generous, with seafood curry for lunch and a large dinner. The inn is within walking distance of a nearby shop, and they offer bicycles for use. As I left the inn, I was warned that the weather would get even worse the next day. The story continues at the next inn, Isenoya.

Located in the Japan Sea northwest of Hokkaido Island, there are two islands called Teuri Island and Yagishiri Island. You can reach the islands by ferry or high-speed boat from Haboro Town in Hokkaido Island. Teuri Island is about a 1 hour and 45-minute ferry ride or 1-hour high-speed boat ride from Yagishiri Island. It's an easily accessible island from Hokkaido Island. Teuri Island is a remote island to the west of Yagishiri Island. It is approximately 12 km in circumference, similar in size to Yagishiri Island but slightly longer from east to west. Compared to other inhabited islands in Hokkaido, Teuri Island is closer to Hokkaido Island and can be visited in a day trip. However, once you cross the sea, you enter a completely different world from the main island. It is a paradise for seabirds, with the symbol of the island being the "Steller's Sea Eagle" and other seabirds such as Spectacled Guillemots, Common Guillemots, Black-tailed Gulls, and Japanese Cormorants nesting there. Human habitation is concentrated in the eastern to northeast part of the island, while the western part remains untouched, offering various breathtaking views. You can explore the island by scooter, taking about 2 hours to fully enjoy the stunning scenery. After circling the island, you can have lunch at the charcoal-grilled seafood restaurant called "Banya" and check into a local inn called "Minshuku Sakemaru." Minshuku Sakemaru is one of the ten or so accommodation options on Teuri Island. It is a fisherman's inn where the father catches fish, and the mother cooks delicious seafood dishes. The mother is warm and friendly, creating a cozy atmosphere for guests. The inn provides traditional amenities such as futons, yukatas, toothbrushes, towels, and bath towels. The first floor has shared living spaces and a communal bath area, while the second floor has a small hall serving as a smoking area. Guests can enjoy self-service tea, water, and instant coffee. The inn also has a vending machine and a shared refrigerator. The guest rooms are on the second floor, with a 6-tatami mat room offering a view of the sea. The dinner options include a seafood barbecue on a covered outdoor terrace or a set meal served in the room, depending on the season. During the Golden Week holidays in May, we had a room-service dinner. The dinner consisted of sashimi (octopus, scallops, surf clams), simmered baby squid, simmered flounder, vinegar-marinated seaweed and mushrooms, and a salmon roe and salmon bowl. The grilled seafood platter included scallops, sweet shrimp, squid, and octopus. The octopus was particularly delicious when lightly grilled and served with wasabi soy sauce. The sweet shrimp was also grilled and served with a touch of wasabi soy sauce. Overall, the dinner was a delightful experience with a variety of fresh seafood dishes.

【2014GW Trip Part 6】 There is a recommended inn on Teuri Island. It is called "Minshuku Eimaru" and is run by a fisherman. <Clean and tidy facilities> Although it is a small inn that is not very new, it is well maintained, cleaned, and organized. The rooms and shared facilities (toilet/washroom, etc.) are clean, making it comfortable for solo female travelers. There are two large unit baths, so even when the inn is crowded, you can bathe relatively smoothly. <Diligent and polite fisherman-style cuisine> Dinner is centered around fish and shellfish, with a variety of dishes. The freshness and variety may vary depending on the season, but the content is satisfying. The flavors are homey and quite approachable. Personally, I wanted a bit more of a wild, fisherman-like touch. Breakfast is also hearty, with a homely feel that is actually quite nice. The effort and care put into the meals, including dinner and breakfast, were evident. <The inn's symbol? A cheerful and lively mother> The bright smile and simple, homely service attitude of this mother figure were really great. Her presence alone elevates the charm of the inn. There is a lively atmosphere throughout the inn. The balance between not being overly intrusive with service and being attentive is comfortable. Other staff members also seem to follow the mother's lead, and they are all very hardworking. The next morning, when I tried to borrow a pump for my bike to go exploring, I asked a man who was nearby working, and it turned out he was the inn's owner. He seemed quiet but kind, with a good fisherman-like vibe. And when we returned to the inn at the last minute after mistaking the ferry time, the mother figure drove us to the port, rushing a bit, and helped us carry our fishing gear and other belongings onto the boat. Thank you very much! Teuri Island is a paradise for seabirds/wild birds. Night watching of the Ural Owl is also enchanting, and you can encounter rare birds. In the high season, you may even have a high chance of encountering seals. Fishing and other activities depend on the season and conditions, but you may have the opportunity to catch dynamic fish and enjoy the fight. Teuri Island is one of the smaller remote islands in Hokkaido, but that is part of its charm. When you consider traveling to this island, why not consider staying at "Minshuku Eimaru"?