Shibushi Bay Daikoku Resort Hotel - A Pre Knee Replacement tour of Japan - CycleBlaze

Shibushi Bay Daikoku Resort Hotel - A Pre Knee Replacement tour of Japan - CycleBlaze

From A Pre Knee Replacement tour of Japan

By Barry Bartlett

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November 14, 2025

Shibushi Bay Daikoku Resort Hotel

Wow! What a difference a day can make. As predicted, yesterday was a day with unrelenting heavy rain and dark skies. We were comfy in our room with a huge window giving us a great view of the developing storm and the restless sea. It was quite dramatic and beautiful. This morning, we awoke to brilliant blue skies, sunshine and no rain. The lush tropical surroundings and aquamarine colours in the ocean were a joy to see.

The view from our room the next morning, after the storm. The square cement structure below houses the hotel’s Onsens for men and women. As they are built at sea level, you get an unobstructed view of the sea with complete privacy while sitting in the Onsen pool.

Another look at the beach and the coastline from our room.

This heron is enjoying the sunny morning and is catching his breakfast.

Our room has been a haven for us the past few nights. Love the floor to ceiling windows with an expansive view. We spent much of yesterday on this sofa watching the storm and the view, reading and working on the journal.

This hotel is a sponsor and provides home base for the Lions, a pro baseball team. When they are in training, they stay here. L’s Library is a place where guests can go for free coffee.

The Hotel proudly exhibits memorabilia, photos of the team and their mascot.

I guess this makes us honourable cheerleaders for the team.

Barry certainly has the makings of a cheerleader!

A local artist created these postcard sized artworks.

The Lion’s won the pennant in 2008….a proud moment for the staff at the Prince Hotel and the community.

This is such a typical scene in Japan. Homes and apartments always have racks outdoors on their balconies for drying laundry. As well, duvets and bedding are clamped onto the railing to air them out every day.

Love the presence of Palm Trees alongside the road as we ride by.

A local fishing vessel at port.

A view of a fishing boat complete with laundry.

Umbrellas being aired out from yesterday’s storm.

We have taken a detour to visit a Michi-no-Eki which is located on high with great views.

Liked this rocky feature with evidence of being reshaped over time by nature and the forces of the sea.

A charming entry to the Michi through these arches covered in flowering vines.

Having lunch at the Michi while enjoying this view.

We both ordered chicken Nanban. It was “oishi”- delicious.

We have really enjoyed the eastern coastline of Kyushu from Miyazaki south. So beautiful.

Heading out after visiting the Michi.

Fields of cosmos and sunflowers.

Our welcoming committee….sort of.

A glorious sunshine to mark the end of a wonderful day riding by the sea.

We are staying in a grand old hotel tonight and this is our balcony.

Walking in the lobby of our hotel is like being in an art gallery with art and historic pieces on display.

The hotel has really gotten into the Christmas spirit with lights everywhere.

There are large pools by the restaurant with fish and lobsters. This fellow is selecting lobsters for guests in the dining room.

Today's ride: 37 km (23 miles)
Total: 1,060 km (658 miles)

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