Minshuku Fukabe

Oh, did somebody get their Christmas bonus? Are we splurging on a little trippy trip? Are we official residents of the lap of luxury?

Then I guess we’ll be staying at Minshuku Fukabe, naturally. Located in gorgeous coastal Usami, just north of Ito City, Fukabe is a family-operated, Japanese-style bed and breakfast that offers amazing food and hot springs that go beyond what most other accommodations offer.

Thanks to its location on the coast, Fukabe prides itself on its fresh, right-off-the-hook seafood that’s prepared by the professional chef and owner, Mr. Fukabe himself. Enjoy the luxurious flavors of shrimp, abalone, crab, red bream, and more. And it’s not only seafood – fresh vegetables that Mr. Fukabe grows in his local field add greatly to the quality of the meal.

But you’re not going to just eat all night, right? Right. Minshuku Fukabe has state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor bathing facilities overflowing with natural hot spring water. So once that belly is nice and bouyant, pop down to the bath, strip down to the b-day suit and drop down into those soothing, sudless puddles for a soak you’ll never forget.

Are you all tuckered out now? Is time for a nippity-nap? Then slip on something more comfortable like the traditional yukata (Japanese robe) set that is included for all guests. “Look, Mom! No pants!” Then you can dive beneath the covers of your fluffy futon and snore the night away on traditional tatami (straw) mat floors. But don’t worry. If you happen to wake up in the middle of the night with a thirst to quench, each room comes equipped with A FULLY SERVICED BAR AND PERSONAL 24/7 BARTENDER! No, just kidding. Who wants a bartender standing in their room while they sleep? Eww. But each room DOES come equipped with a lovely green tea set so you can whip up some delicious local green tea any time you like.

Seriously, spend your time in Ito the right way and stay with the Fukabe’s.

Address: 414-0001 Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ito City, Usami 416
Phone: 0557-47-2211
Website: http://fukabe.com