[Hyogo] Relax and heal at Sumoto onsen. 10 recommended hotels and ryokan for couples

Hotel New Awaji is a hotel that boasts a spectacular view, located 15 minutes from Sumoto Interchange and facing the sea. All rooms offer a panoramic view of the Kitan Strait and Osaka Bay, allowing you to relax and feel the slow pace of time on the island. The hotel also features meal, relaxation spa, and lounge, so you can spend a fulfilling time even after checking in.

There are two types of guest rooms: "Yume Daichi," which emphasizes Japanese atmosphere and spaciousness, and "Villa Rakuen," which is a suite with an open-air bath and a wooden deck. You can choose the one that suits your travel style. Stretch your legs out in the tatami room, or toast to the night sky on the wooden deck. Enjoy a carefree stay with your partner.

In the open-air baths in the onsen building, and "Tengu no Shizuku" at sister hotel Awaji Yumesenkei, so it's fun to try them all out on a hot spring tour.

Located next to "Hotel New Awaji," this hotel offers high-quality rooms for a premium stay. There are rooms such as the "Special Floor - Riraku" with an open-air bath boasting a spectacular view, the "Comfort Floor" overlooking the marina from the top floor, and the "Shotokaku" with its simple Japanese atmosphere, so it is also recommended for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

The "Special Floor/Siraku" and "Comfort Floor" each have a lounge exclusively for guests, where you can enjoy a drink while reading magazines and comics. Tourist information magazines are also available, making it convenient for planning the next day. Massage machines are also available for free use, so you can relax and soothe the fatigue of your travels.

For dinner, you can enjoy dishes that incorporate the bounty of Awaji Island. From seafood such as sea bream, conger eel, and puffer fish to the local specialty Awaji Island onions and Awaji beef, even gourmets will be satisfied. Enjoy the delicious food with some local sake.

This is a sister hotel of Awaji Yumesenkei introduced above. The buildings are connected by a corridor, so you can freely move between the baths to enjoy them. There are 18 guest rooms in total. There are luxurious rooms with private spas and maisonette villas, which are recommended for couples who want to enjoy a luxurious time.

The guest lounge is equipped with an espresso machine, tea service, and other all-you-can-drink services. There is also a mini library, so you can sit back on the plush sofas and relax reading a book while looking out at the illuminated garden.

You can enjoy dishes that combine Japanese and Western cuisine using ingredients from Awaji Island. The dishes are not pretentious, but rather bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients to the fullest, and are all masterpieces that shine with the professional skills of the chefs, who are confident in their freshness and quality. The beauty of the dishes is also appealing, as if they were works of art.

Located 15 minutes from Sumoto Interchange, Nagisa no Shou Hanagoyomi Sou Hanagoyomi is an inn that boasts spacious rooms with open terraces. There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with open-air baths, and every room offers a beautiful view of the Kitan Straits. The indoor terrace and the space with cushions to sit on the floor between the Ryukyu tatami mats are special seats from which to enjoy the magnificent view that unfolds before your eyes. Time spent gazing at the colors of the sky at dusk and the horizon as the sun rises is sure to become an irreplaceable memory just for the two of you.

At the observation bath "Kaze no Oto/Nami no Oto," you can enjoy the smooth, moisturizing waters of Sumoto onsen. There is also a private open-air bath, which is recommended for couples who want to enjoy a bath with a great sense of openness. You can also use the group hotel Hotel New Awaji's "Spa Terrace Suigetsu" and Awaji Yumesenkei's "Tengu no Shizuku," so you can enjoy a stay that is full of onsen.

For dinner, the theme is "fresh, hot, freshly prepared seasonal delicacies," and you can enjoy locally produced kaiseki cuisine and local sake in a stylish izakaya-style space. There are couple seats and semi-private table seats, so you can enjoy a private space without worrying about the people around you. The dishes, which highlight the flavor of the ingredients, such as fresh vegetables grown in fertile soil, a wide variety of seafood, and the luxurious flavor of Awaji beef, are exceptional.

Yumekaiyu Awajishima is a onsen resort hotel located 10 minutes from Sumoto Interchange, right in front of Ohama Beach. The hotel is equipped with a wide range of facilities, including spa facilities, restaurants, and an indoor pool. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka Bay from the rooftop terrace, so you can enjoy a romantic atmosphere while watching the scenery change with the time.

All guest rooms have an ocean view of Ohama Beach, and offer a sophisticated space that combines Japanese relaxation with simple modernity. The hotel is divided into the "Nagomi Floor" and the "Regular Floor," and guests on the Nagomi Floor have their own lounge where they can lose track of time sipping free drinks and reading magazines.

Mori no Spa has a large public bath, a private bath, and a detached spa, so you can enjoy onsen to your heart's content. It also has a full range of facilities, including beauty salons, relaxation areas, and a sea-view lounge, so it's recommended for those who want to relieve fatigue from the core of their body.

Dinner can be enjoyed at two restaurants: Hamabo, an open-kitchen style Shikisai dining restaurant, and Isobe-tei, a private restaurant serving kaiseki cuisine. Both restaurants use plenty of fresh seafood, Awaji onions, Awaji beef, and other local flavors, making for a great travel experience.

Located 18 minutes from Sumoto Interchange, Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island) is a casual seaside auberge. All 50 rooms offer ocean views of the Kitan Strait and harbor views of Suntopia Marina. Toasting with champagne and feeling the pleasant breeze on the terrace, you can relax in the spectacular scenery and enjoy an extraordinary resort atmosphere.

You can enjoy the famous Sumoto onsen from the observation bath on the top floor. Bathing while looking at the ocean view gives you a great sense of freedom! You can also use a special glass-bottom boat to tour the hot springs of the group hotels, making it perfect for couples who want to spend a holiday filled onsen.

Located on the first floor of the main lobby, Restaurant Uminami offers a variety of innovative Japanese and Western courses using ingredients from Awaji Island, as well as French courses. The dishes, made with carefully selected ingredients that are unique to an auberge, are visually beautiful and very colorful ♡ They are sure to satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

Umi no Hotel Shimahana Residence Villa is a new villa at Umi no Hotel Shimahana, located 18 minutes from Sumoto Interchange. Located in the quiet Sanpia Marina, this accommodation is limited to five groups per day and consists of two accommodation buildings, the Grand Villa and the Garden Villa. Both buildings have spacious lounges with free drinks, snacks, magazines, massage chairs, and more, making it perfect for when you want to take your trip to the next level.

The villa with an onsen spring bath in the Grand Villa building is a special room with a luxurious space of about 360 m2. Equipped with an open-air bath, a bedrock bath, a kitchen, and a living and dining room, it will make your stay special. The four rooms in the Garden Villa building each have an open-air onsen spring bath and offer a view of the beautiful architecture designed by architect Yukihiro Hashimoto, making it a great place for a stay away from home.

All guest rooms have spacious open-air baths, so you can enjoy Sumoto onsen as much as you like, whenever you like. Bathing while looking at the manicured greenery is extremely soothing. The baths are spacious enough for two adults to easily soak in the hot water and feel refreshed.

Each of the two accommodation buildings also has a lounge where you can enjoy free drinks and snacks, so you can enjoy some quality time together with your favorite drink.

Located a 10-minute drive from Sumoto Interchange, this hotel has an attractive view of the Kitan Straits. It features an elegant entrance and lobby, an open bar with spacious sofas, and a relaxation floor with a foot bath where you can relax and make memories of your trip. There are 69 rooms in total, and they come in a variety of types, including Japanese-Western style rooms, regular Japanese-style rooms, and Western-style rooms, so you can choose a room that suits your needs.

There are rooms with outdoor baths boasting spectacular views, so you can enjoy a luxurious bath while listening to the sound of the waves. There is also space to sit and rest, so you'll want to cool down and go back in again and again.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal with fresh seafood as the main dish. The dishes, which use locally grown vegetables such as Awaji onions and Ayuhara rice from Awaji, are healthy and wholesome. Awaji beef is also served at the charcoal grill and teppanyaki, so it is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a hearty meat meal.

Awakan is a fishing hotel located 15 minutes from Sumoto Interchange, and is recommended for fishing enthusiasts. There is a private fishing spot exclusively for the inn, and fishing spots are prepared to satisfy everyone from beginners to serious anglers. All 66 rooms have an ocean view, so you can spend the whole day feeling the sea. The rooms are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with tatami flooring, so you can stretch out your tired body and rest after a lot of fun.

The hotel has a large public bath and an open-air bath, where you can enjoy the alkaline simple spring waters that spring from 1,500 meters underground. There are a variety of baths, including a dream bath, a jet bath, and a relaxation bath, so hot onsen lovers will love it. The men's and women's baths are switched, so you can enjoy a leisurely soak while enjoying the different scenery and baths.

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For dinner, they serve dishes that allow you to experience the bounty of Awaji with all five senses. The service that is unique to fishing hotels, where you can cook and enjoy the fish you have caught, is also very popular. Depending on the type of fish, they will cook it in the most delicious way possible, such as deep-fried, sashimi, simmered, or grilled with salt, so it is sure to be an unforgettable dinner.

Awaji International Hotel The Sunplaza is a onsen hotel located 15 minutes from Sumoto Interchange, where all rooms have an ocean view. The hotel has a wide range of facilities, including a relaxation salon and lounge, and there is also a souvenir shop where you can enjoy shopping for souvenirs. Each of the 54 guest rooms has a different atmosphere depending on the floor, and the carefully selected interior and design are attractive. You can feel the hospitality in the hanging scrolls and flower arrangements.

The hotel has a large public bath and an open-air bath, where you can stretch your legs out and relax in the large bathtub. If you want to bathe with someone without any worries, we recommend a private bath. The water from the simple, low-radioactivity spring gently envelops your tired body, and you can relax in the warmth of the wood and the spectacular view from the window.

Dinner is served with an emphasis on four aesthetic values: service, food, tableware, and space. Kaiseki cuisine uses seasonal Awaji Island flavors, and careful preparation brings out the best in the ingredients. The extremely fresh seafood is served with "yolk soy sauce," made by soaking egg yolk in sashimi soy sauce, which brings out a rich flavor that can't be found anywhere else and enhances the deliciousness of the sashimi.