Kusuburu Ryokan

Kusuburu Ryokan is a budget guesthouse in Fukuura, a small fishing settlement on Nishinoshima Island in the Oki Islands archipelago off the coast of Shimane Prefecture, located near Fukuura Port. The property occupies a thatched-roof building said to be around 120 years old, giving it a distinctive rustic character among the region's accommodation options and reflecting traditional Oki Islands rural architecture. Guest rooms are simple Japanese tatami rooms, reflecting the guesthouse's small, family-run scale rather than a hotel-style operation. Meals are home-style, built around seafood caught locally near Fukuura, offering guests a genuine taste of Oki Islands home cooking rather than a formal kaiseki presentation. The ryokan does not have an onsen, spa, restaurant beyond its home-cooked meals, or fitness facilities; its appeal lies in its historic building, home-style hospitality, and proximity to Fukuura Port, a base for exploring Nishinoshima's dramatic coastal scenery, including the Kuniga Coast cliffs and Matengai Cliff. Free WiFi is available for guests. Service is personal and informal, typical of a small family-run guesthouse, with hosts often assisting guests with local transport and sightseeing advice given the limited public transit on Nishinoshima. The property suits budget-conscious travelers and those seeking an authentic, low-key rural stay over resort comforts, particularly hikers and nature-focused visitors drawn to the island's geopark landscapes rather than travelers prioritizing modern hotel amenities.