Summer Reservations on Shiraishi Island, #japan

Caught this shot on my iPhone on my evening jog around the island yesterday.

Welcome to spring on Shiraishi Island! It has finally come, after lots of cold weather and rain. We are starting to see sunsets again and sunny days. 

Umibiraki (the opening of the sea ceremony) is July 1 this year. We are already getting in lots of reservations for the summer, so don't wait too long if you're planning on visiting Shiraishi in the near future. Rooms on the island are limited, and they tend to fill up fast. Here is the current update on accommodations. 

International Villa is fully booked May 26, June 2, 9, 14, July 5, 6, 7, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 31, August 1-6, 10, 12-15.

All minshukus and ryokans on the island are fully booked May 23-25, May 30, June 1, 7, 13, 15, July 4, 5

Please note that The Cottage is no longer available for rent (sniffles). 

To book accommodations, check out the descriptions on our site moooobar.com under "Accommodations" and email your reservation choice to us at shiraishireservations at yahoo dot com. We'll take it from there! 

 See you on Shiraishi island this summer!

First Sunset of Golden Week!

First sunset of Golden Week...many more to come!

Golden Week on Shiraishi Island

Benten Island, just off the beach on Shiraishi. You can walk to it at low tide.

The Moooo! Bar on Shiraishi Island will be open every day over Golden Week, from April 28 thru May 6. You can come out for the day (last ferry back to mainland is 5:42) or stay overnight and catch the beautiful sunsets from the beach!

Updated April 25, 2012:

There are room still available, however Amagiso is booked May 3 and 4, and the International Villa is booked April 28 and 29 and May 3,4,5. Villa reservations will fill up fast, so do reserve while you can. After the villa, there are plenty of places on the beach, the most popular being San-chans and Minshuku Harada. Amagiso is also popular, being the newest and cleanest place. It is located at the very end of the beach in a quiet location.

Azaleas bloom on the Shiraishi Island Pilgrimage

Azaleas bloom on the Shiraishi Island Pilgrimage

The meaning of Jizo statues

Come to Shiraishi Island and discover Jizo...

Jizo, Guardian of Travelers and the Weak

A stone is wrapped in cloth and set up as a Jizo in Mount Koya in Kyoto. JOE ARCIDIACONO

Shiraishi Island Cherry Blossom Party, April 8

You're invited to San-chan's cherry blossom viewing party on Sunday, April 8. This is the first event of the year and it's always a good time. This local event takes place in a special cherry blossom viewing area at the foot of the mountain with beautiful views of the Inland Sea. Come to Shiraishi Island!

Check out San-chan's Facebook page about the event.