15 Cool Hotels in Shikoku. Enjoy a Nice & Cool Stay

Shikoku is an island surrounded by nature, with seas, rivers, and mountains. Starting with Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's top three onsen, high-quality onsen spring out in various places, and the area is also famous for its many famous hot springs. Shikoku also has many historical buildings, and one of the attractions is that you can feel the good old Japan. "Konpira-san", which is popularly known as "Konpira-san", is still visited by many people as a place of worship that has continued since the Edo period.

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In Shikoku, there are many scenic spots created by the beautiful sea and the nature of the mountains. The Naruto whirlpools that can be seen in the Naruto Strait are a powerful sight that you should see at least once. Recently, the "Setouchi International Art Festival" is held regularly, and it is gaining popularity as an art place where nature and art are fused. The space where nature and art coexist is an extraordinary space that is far from the usual daily life. Shikoku is an island where you can feel the charm of culture and nature, not the splendor of the city.

The real pleasure of traveling to Shikoku is to take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets and nature. If you want to cherish the atmosphere of Shikoku during your trip, then you should be particular about the inn you stay at. Nowadays, there are more and more fashionable ryokan and hotels in Shikoku where you can fully enjoy art and nature. This time, we will introduce carefully selected attractive inns in Shikoku. Why don't you find an inn that fits your mood and make it an unforgettable trip?

Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onkochishin is located in the middle of nature, about 35 minutes by car from Matsuyama Station. The hotel, with its stylish concrete walls, was designed and built by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando. All 7 rooms are all suites, and the dynamic view of the Seto Inland Sea from the large windows is spectacular.

Speaking of Setouchi Retreat Aonagi, you should definitely visit the infinity pool that juts out into the sea. The water surface of the pool is connected to the Seto Inland Sea, which makes you feel as if you are in the ocean. The scenery reflected in the frame separated by concrete is art itself. You can enjoy the scenery that changes depending on the time you look at it.

Part of the building was originally used as an art museum, so there are many works of art on display. Enjoy the luxury of being able to appreciate art in beautiful architecture to your heart's content.

Dogo Miyu Miyu is located on a hill about a 4-minute walk from onsen 's representative hot onsen, Dogo Onsen. With the concept of "modern hot spring cure", the luxury hospitality that heals the fatigue of the busy modern society is attractive. The fantastic appearance covered with louver-like lattices is said to have been created with the image of a shimmering water surface. When lit up, it shines even more beautifully.

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All 4 types of guest rooms are spacious and will comfortably wrap your tired body from walking. A stylish space with a modern design and a Japanese image using tatami mats and Japanese paper. In some rooms, the wall of the bed is decorated with gilding washi, a Japanese paper made by a local workshop in Ehime. You can enjoy the high-quality craftsmanship up close.

One of the reasons Dogo Miyu. You can admire the scenery of the castle town while soaking in the bathtub. Of course, you can also visit Dogo onsen here. This inn is recommended for people who want to enjoy onsen without worrying about being seen by others.

Dogo Hakuro, located within walking distance from Dogo onsen, is a hotel specializing in lodging. A modern and stylish appearance that removes the image of a onsen inn. While retaining the spirit of good old hospitality, we offer a new form of travel that is not particular about formality.

The guest rooms are stylish, compact rooms with wallpaper in subdued colors and wooden desks. The moment you enter, what catches your eye is the casually installed record player. A record board is also available, so you can actually use it. Let's spend a stylish night with retro record music.

Breakfast is served in a cafe-like lounge surrounded by stylish furniture and ornamental plants. It's a colorful buffet style, with salad and fruit bars, freshly baked bread, granola, and other items that women will love. Breakfast in the stylish lounge where the morning sun shines is perfect for an artistic trip to Shikoku. For those who want to enjoy Dogo onsen casually, how about traveling freely at "Dogo hakuro"?

Yamatoya onsen is located behind onsen 's new hot spring, Yamatoya Besso Bekkan Asuka no Yusen. A traditional Japanese ryokan with a long history founded in 1937. You can feel the atmosphere of good old Japan. The hospitality of the room attendants, which has become rare at Dogo onsen, will make your trip a notch higher.

The guest room is a bright room where the sunlight shines brightly. The sukiya-zukuri style interior has a somewhat nostalgic feel to it that is unique to Japan. Decorating such a space are paintings and calligraphy left by many haiku poets, including Shiki Masaoka and Kyoshi Takahama, as well as high-quality antiques. Enjoy the dignified beauty of Japan to your heart's content.

After taking a break in your room, onsen in the famous public bath Dogo Onsen before dinner. The open-air bath in the Japanese garden has a quiet and calm atmosphere that makes it hard to believe that it is in the middle of the city. After bathing in onsen, you'll be delighted with cold draft beer and ice cream. A historic onsen ryokan will heal you from the fatigue of your trip.

Ozu City, located in the southern part of Ehime, has many historical buildings from the Edo period, including Ozu Castle. ``NIPPONIA HOTEL (Nipponia Hotel) Ozu Castle Town'' is a dispersed hotel that has been renovated into guest rooms in historic mansions scattered throughout Ozu Castle Town. When you spend time in this unique private space, you can fully experience the extraordinary feeling.

You can choose from various types of guest rooms, such as a whole house rental or a maisonette type. Some of them are nationally registered tangible cultural properties. The taste and atmosphere of the time are left intact, and there are no TVs or bright lights. Combined with the townscape of the Edo period that can be seen from the window, you will feel as if you have slipped back in time.

Ozu is a place where you can find seafood, mountains, and rivers. The ingredients of local production for local consumption tasted with French techniques are exceptional. How about enjoying an elegant time in the best location where Ozu Castle spreads out in front of you?

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Kees Owens, a Dutch stone sculptor, built his atelier here because he loved the beautiful scenery of Uwacho, Ehime. "Atelier O-HUIS" was renovated as a lodging facility while keeping the remains of that atelier as an art space. A white stone building that stands like a hideaway in a satoyama with a peaceful rural landscape. It is a luxurious inn that is limited to one group per day, filled with the artist's sense.

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The approximately 4,000㎡ site includes an atelier where you can stay overnight, a spacious garden, and more, all of which can be reserved for your private use. Owens' sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and other works are displayed everywhere, making it feel like a small museum.

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The style of cooking is to enjoy the original taste of the ingredients that make the most of the nourishment. You can enjoy the taste of first-class chefs without being particular about Japanese or French.

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There are also wonderful paintings hanging in the hallways, helping you forget your busy everyday life. There is also a large attic library on the second floor, where you can enjoy the books and art that Owens loved. Thinking about artists is sure to hone your own sensibilities.

GLAMPROOK Shimanami is located on an island called Majima in the Seto Inland Sea, across the sea from Ehime Imabari City. There are two types of rooms: a glamping tent with a sandy beach in front of you, and a hotel where you can enjoy the richness of the island. From either of them, you can see the contrast between the magnificent Seto Inland Sea and the mountains stretching out behind.

The inside of the glamping tent is very spacious. Stylish decorations are scattered around, and a wonderful space spreads like a dream where you can forget your daily life. There is an outdoor living room outside the tent, and you can enjoy a romantic starry sky right next to the beach.

You can experience picking up sea glass on the beach near the inn. You can put the sea glass you picked up in a special bottle and take it home, so you can keep it as a beautiful memory ◎. In addition, GLAMPROOK Shimanami is a nice point that it is an all-inclusive style. All expenses such as meal at the restaurant, drinks including alcohol, and picking up sea glass are included in the accommodation fee, so you can enjoy your trip empty-handed without worrying about your wallet.

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It is also known for its Tobe pottery. Ehime Floating on a lake in the town of Tobe is the TOBE Auberge Resort. It is a well-known resort in Shikoku, consisting of restaurants, accommodations, and a bridal chapel. An auberge, by the way, is a restaurant in the suburbs with lodging facilities, and is characterized by its focus on food. In other words, it is a luxurious lodging where you can enjoy special cuisine using local ingredients.

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From the large windows of the restaurant, you can see the beautiful scenery of the lakeside that changes with the seasons. During the cherry blossom season, the entire window can sometimes be covered with cherry blossoms. Eating delicious food surrounded by the beautiful lakeside, flowers, and birds is truly exquisite.

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A few minutes walk from the restaurant will take you to the accommodation. The guest rooms are stylish spaces. You can fully experience Ehime with Tobe ware, Imabari towels, and the scenery outside the window. Reward yourself for your hard work every day with delicious food and luxurious rooms.

If you want to enjoy art to your heart's content, we recommend Benesse House on Naoshima, Kagawa. Naoshima is located between Kagawa and Honshu, and is an art island filled with works by many artists, including Yayoi Kusama, who is famous for her dotted patterns. Benesse House is located along the coast of Naoshima. While it is an art museum with many works on display, it also has accommodation facilities where you can stay overnight.

The overall design of Benesse House is by world-famous architect Tadao Ando. It consists of four accommodation buildings: "Museum", "Beach", "Oval" and "Park". The beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea can be seen from every room. There is no doubt that you can enjoy a rich feeling while looking at the art work.

Many paintings and objects are lined up in the facility. After taking a leisurely stroll around the building, let's go to the adjacent "Benesse House Museum". Guests staying at Benesse House can enter the museum free of charge from 8:00 to 23:00. It's a good idea to immerse yourself in the art at the museum at night, which you can't easily see.

Asan Kotonami is a villa-like inn nestled in the gorge of the Asan Mountains. When you cross the bridge leading to the inn, the neighborhood changes completely. A different world spreads out where you can feel the warmth of Satoyama with hearths and fireplaces. Mountains surround the inn as far as the eye can see. The majestic mountain scenery that can be seen anywhere is so powerful that it will take your breath away.

There are two types of guest rooms: Satoyama huttes built on the slopes of the mountains, and guest rooms in the main building with onsen open-air baths. The trees are so close that you can almost take a forest bath without leaving your room, refreshing your whole body with plenty of negative ions.

At the riverside bath surrounded by the forest, you can soak in the Miai onsen, a private hot spring source. The open-air bath is right in front of the mountainside, making it feel like a bath in the forest, like something out of a story. The soothing sounds of waterfalls, chirping birds, and the murmur of a river will fill your ears. Stimulate your five senses and relax your mind and body.

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meal is, of course, rustic Satoyama cuisine. The simple seasoning is popular with women too. You can enjoy the bounty of nature with an abundance of mountain and sea produce. In winter, warm your body and soul with irori cooking.

"La Toile" is a single-family inn that is limited to one group per day, located in a peaceful satoyama. An old private house built in the 1950s has been renovated in a Scandinavian modern style while preserving Japanese culture, and has been reborn as a guest house. In the center of the living room is a stylish wood-burning stove with an outstanding presence. In addition, the cute interior that you cannot imagine from the old exterior will make your heart dance.

La Toile Kagawa Takase-cho, Mitoyo City, is famous for its tea production among those in the know. Take a breather with ingredients that complement the local Takase tea. If you request a local food attendant, you can receive on-site cooking service by a local food professional who knows the history and ingredients of the area. The delicious food unique to the area will satisfy your hunger. meal

About 20 minutes by car from Takase Town, where the guesthouse is located, you can go to Chichibugahama Beach, which is famous on social media for taking photos like the Uyuni Salt Lake, and the photogenic island of Awashima. Awashima is an island full of interesting attractions, including Japan's only drifting post office and Japan's oldest marine school. After spending a lot of time at the beautiful spots, it would be nice to relax and look back at the photos in a relaxing old private house.

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Shodoshima is located between Kagawa and Honshu and is a popular tourist destination. "Umiotomari" is located in that cove. This inn is very close to the sea, and all rooms have ocean views where you can feel the soothing sound of waves and the sea breeze. The stylish guest rooms have a modern design and warm wood, and are perfect for the sea view.

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There is a panoramic bath in the room. You can warm your whole body in the spacious bath. Feel the time passing slowly while gazing at the endless sky and sea.

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Shodoshima is the birthplace of olive cultivation in Japan, and is known for its high-quality olives that are recognized around the world. Mari Kaine also recommends the “Olive Kaiseki”, which uses plenty of Shodoshima olive oil and homemade seasonings. You may encounter new flavors that you have never tried before.

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Kanran is located on an olive farm on the Shonai Peninsula, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Each of the two rooms is a private space that can be rented as a whole. The wood has a pleasant texture and the large windows let in plenty of light. You can enjoy a hygge (=comfortable) moment while relaxing on a sofa or rocking chair and looking out at the calm Seto Inland Sea.

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Outside the window is a spacious wooden deck. It would be nice to take out a chair here and drink coffee or read a book. There is a private kitchen, so you can buy local ingredients and make snacks. You can design your trip freely.

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If you choose a plan that includes breakfast, you can have a morning set of seasonal bagels and soup delivered to your room. You'll be happy with the menu items that give you a sense of the local characteristics, such as ``Setouchi sea bream chowder'' and ``olive leaf milk jam.'' Why not enjoy breakfast in a picnic atmosphere while looking at the gently swaying olive trees?

Santorini is an island in the Aegean Sea off the southeast coast of Greece. With its blue skies and seas, white-walled buildings, and blue-domed churches, it's a fascinating island that any travel enthusiast should visit at least once. Villa Santorini in Kochi, is the only place in Japan where you can experience a location that is just like Santorini. The white exterior, built as if folded over a cliff, is just like the townscape of Oia on the island of Santorini.

Not only is the exterior of Villa Santorini very stylish, but the rooms are also very stylish. The beautiful interior is based on the traditional architectural style of Santorini. In particular, the cave rooms, including the deluxe double rooms in the main building, which are modeled after former sailors' residences, have realistic plaster walls that are sure to excite you.

The main dining room "logue" is located in an outstanding location where you can see the ocean from all over the windows. Enjoy a full-course meal while watching the sun set into the sea. How about enjoying the luxury of adults away from everyday life?

Tucked away on the shore of the Monobe River in the mountains of the Kochi is the hidden inn "Kohanyu Kohanyu", which is limited to three groups per day. It is an inn where you can feel the blessings of nature, such as natural in-house sources and pesticide-free in-house cultivation.

All three guest rooms are equipped with open-onsen spring baths fed directly from the source. Enjoy the scenery of the Mononobe River and the mountains that spread out right next to you, and the sounds of nature while enjoying onsen all to yourself. Time flows slowly, as if the hectic daily life in the city is a lie.

It is also attractive that each room is equipped with a different vintage audio system. While looking at the beautiful scenery, you can be surrounded by high-quality music... It seems like you can relax your mind and body. Why not take a trip to regain your natural self at a sophisticated inn located in the great nature of Satoyama?

Naruto Park Hills is a resort complex located at the southern tip of Tokushima. At the center of this is Hotel Ridge. It's located on a hill along the coast, so you can see the beautiful Naruto Strait and Naruto Ohashi Bridge.

All 9 guest rooms are private spaces where you can relax. You'll be captivated by the modern and stylish space that you wouldn't expect from its pure Japanese exterior.

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meal are served at the restaurant "Mariso", which is located on the promenade from the lodging building. The dry landscape Japanese garden and the Sukiya-style building are the very essence of Japan. You can enjoy the delicacies of Awa in a moist Japanese space. After feeling the atmosphere of Japan, we recommend going to the Otsuka Museum of Art, where you can completely change your mood and feel an exotic atmosphere. Stimulate your five senses and discover a new you.

In Shikoku, there are many ryokan and hotels where you can forget the daily fatigue. If you go all the way to Shikoku, you'll want to stay at a stylish inn unique to Shikoku. Why don't you find an inn that will make you feel better and have a trip that will last a lifetime?