Enjoy the view of Sumoto onsen in Awaji Island and onsen from the guest rooms with open-air baths♡ 7 recommended hotels

Awaji Island, the largest of the islands in the Seto Inland Sea, is one of the leading resort areas in the Kansai region. The beautiful Seto Inland Sea and the breathtaking views of the morning and evening skies are sure to move your heart. When you're both feeling a little tired, why not enjoy a luxurious couple's trip to Awaji Island? Sumoto City, which once flourished as a castle town, has many tourist attractions and is easily accessible to all the famous places on Awaji Island. It's also fun to take a leisurely tour of the island, visiting places such as the Sumoto Castle Ruins and the Awaji Island Monkey Center, where you can observe groups of wild monkeys.

Sumoto onsen is located on the east coast of Awaji Island and is the largest onsen resort on the island. If you are a couple, we recommend a room with an open-air bath. You can enjoy onsen with just the two of you whenever you want, and you can relax without being surrounded by crowds. Feel the time flow gently as you enjoy your time together ♡ Enjoy some delicious gourmet food such as Naruto sea bream, Awaji beef, and spiny lobster!

"Sumoto onsen Awaji Yumesenkei [Riraku] and this comfort floor overlooking the yacht harbor are rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy the spectacular view and the open-air bath in the room.

From the open-air onsen bath in the guest room on the Comfort Floor, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the rising sun. Even if you're usually a big sleeper, why not wake up a little earlier and experience this moving experience? The luxurious feeling of onsen in the morning will fill your heart.

In-in-room dining is the norm for rooms on the Comfort Floor. Being able to meal without being disturbed by anyone or having to worry about those around you is the best, right? There is also a "Plan with Cooking Demonstration" where a chef will demonstrate his professional skills in your room. The special feeling of having exquisite seafood cooked right in front of you is exceptional. If you are visiting on a special anniversary, we recommend the "Anniversary Plan", which offers a variety of perks such as room service sparkling wine and commemorative photos, as well as a variety of options such as a cake or bouquet.

The open-air observation bath at Yuhinkaku, "Tenkyu no Shizuku," is an open-air bath where you can feel as if you are one with the sea. In addition to the open-air baths in your guest room, we recommend that you also visit this bath. You can also enjoy bathing in "Tenkyu no Shizuku" if you are staying at the same group's "Yumesenkei Besso Amahara" or "Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island)."

The heavenly realm that appears in the Kojiki is called "Takamagahara." The hotel that takes its name from this is Awaji Yumesenkei Villa "Amahara," where you can spend your time admiring the magnificent scenery, which makes you feel like you might meet a god. All 18 rooms are equipped with an open-air bath, and you can choose your favorite type from suites, Japanese-Western rooms, twin rooms, maisonette villas, and more.

Listening to the sound of the waves and gazing at the sky stretching out beyond the beautiful horizon, the open-air bath is like heaven. You can spend a blissful time alone with your loved one in this open-air view. The sea breeze caressing your skin also feels pleasant.

You can enjoy dishes that emphasize delicious Awaji Island ingredients, with an emphasis on locally produced and locally consumed seasonal flavors. Enjoy Tenhara-style creative cuisine that combines Japanese and Western styles, using seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and Awaji Wagyu beef. Eating delicious food together will add to your memories together♪

After dinner, you can spend some time alone in your room, or you can relax in the guest-only "Heal Lounge." Enjoy a luxurious time while taking advantage of the espresso machine, tea service, and digestif service.

Located near the yacht harbor, Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island) is a resort hotel with a bright atmosphere that exudes an exotic feel. There are various types of rooms, but if you want one with an open-air bath, choose the "Spa Terrace Room with Open-Air Bath" or the "Sun Terrace Suite with Open-Air Bath." If you're on the sea side, you can choose between an ocean view or a harbor view. There are also rooms where you can stay with your dog.

The open-air bath in the "Ocean Spa Terrace Room with Open-onsen Hot Spring Bath" is equipped with a jacuzzi. Enjoy a luxurious moment for two, relaxing in the comfortable bubbling bath while gazing up at the sky above. What's more, this room even comes with a bedrock bath! Let the sweat wash away all the worries inside your body.

After detoxing and feeling refreshed, it's time to refuel with something delicious♪ Awaji Island, which has supplied the Imperial Court with various ingredients since ancient times, is a treasure trove of gourmet food and was nicknamed "Mikketsukuni". Enjoy the bounty of the mountains and sea in healthy dishes. This special course includes specially selected beef and seasonal seafood, charcoal-grilled over high heat to preserve the flavor. There are three dining options: Japanese cuisine, charcoal-grilled, and a healthy cafe, so discuss it together and decide♪

At Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island), you can take a private glass-bottom boat to experience bathing in the hot springs of group hotels, such as Awaji Yumesenkei's Yuhinkaku Tenkyu no Shizuku. You can ride in your yukata. The center of the boat is made of glass, so it's fun to be able to see into the sea. Why not try this unique experience of bathing in a hot spring that you can't experience very often anywhere else?

The sense of freedom that comes with a tatami Japanese-style room is hard to resist for Japanese people. For couples who want to get barefoot and lounge around in their rooms, we recommend the modern Japanese-style hotel "Nagisa no Shou Hanagoyomi." The Japanese-Western style room "Haruka" with its own private open-air bath is available in two types. The photo shows Type A, where you can enjoy the pleasant sea breeze from the open terrace. Type B is an indoor terrace.

From the open-air bath in your room, you can look down on the sea, with the shadows of islands in the distance. Enjoy an extraordinary world together as you leisurely gaze out at the sea and sky. The bathtub and bathroom, where you can feel the warmth of the wood, are a soothing experience unique to a Japanese inn. You can also enjoy a dynamic view of the open-air bath at the facility's observation bath, "The Sound of the Wind and the Sound of the Waves."

The Japanese breakfast buffet Nagisa no Shou Hanagoyomi Hanaki is also popular. In addition to the standard grilled fish and various side dishes, there are a variety of healthy dishes, such as steamed vegetables, which are good for your body in the morning, steamed in a bamboo steamer, and seaweed such as hijiki and kelp. There is so much to eat that you will probably end up having several bowls of piping hot rice.

"Yumekaiyu Awajishima" is a onsen resort surrounded by nature, with Ohama Beach stretching out before you. On the rooftop there is a Stellar Terrace overlooking the ocean. At night, you can see sparkling jewels along the coastline. Enjoy a romantic evening with your partner ♡

All rooms have an ocean view of Ohama Beach. The great view and the calm environment surrounded by greenery make this a great choice for couples who want to spend a relaxing and quiet time together. It's also nice to spend a little time relaxing and elegantly in a sophisticated room with a simple modern feel, with a Japanese feel.

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The "Nagomi Floor," which combines Japanese relaxation with Western functionality, offers two types of special rooms with panoramic cypress baths. Both are corner rooms, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath while taking in the panoramic view and the refreshing scent of cypress.

If you want to fully enjoy onsen, you should definitely "take a tour of the baths." Yumekaiyu Awajishima has the "Forest SPA" and the detached spa "Umioto no Mori," where you can enjoy baths with different atmospheres. In particular, the "Forest SPA," with the lush green Mount Mikuma spreading out before your eyes, is a relaxing space with five spa zones and a lounge for after-bathing. You can feel like you're bathing in the forest, surrounded by the scent of plants and trees.

Awajishima Sumoto onsen Kaigetsukan boasts a view that overlooks the Kitan Straits in the distance. In particular, from Tenkai Bettei, one of five guest rooms with an observation bath, you can see the beautiful seaside scenery that changes with the time. The atmosphere of this calm Japanese-style ryokan is also very relaxing.

The special floor, Tenkai Bettei, is located on the 8th floor. You can enjoy the panoramic bath in your room, feeling as if you are looking down on the sea from the sky. If you open the window, you can feel like you are in an open-air bath. Listen to the sound of the waves and enjoy the hot onsen, feeling as if you are one with the sea and sky.

For dinner, eat as much seafood as you can from the fast-flowing Naruto Strait. The sea bream from Naruto is particularly firm and tender. It's so fresh that you can't go wrong with sashimi, but it's also delicious no matter how you cook it, whether it's boiled or grilled. Even if you're full, you might not be able to stop eating.

Ohama Beach is right in front of you. Not only can you enjoy swimming in the summer, but you can also take a romantic stroll along the beach together in the early morning, at dusk, or in the moonlight, looking at the once-in-a-lifetime scenery created by the sky and sea.

Awajishima Kanko Hotel is a unique hotel with all rooms having ocean views and even a private fishing spot. The special floor on the first floor of the main building has rooms with open-air baths. This hotel is also popular with families, so it is recommended for couples who prefer a lively atmosphere. It's sure to warm your heart as you watch the children having fun.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms are either cypress or ceramic. Both are spacious enough for you to soak in for a long time. There is also a bedrock bath bed on the veranda, so you and your partner can enjoy a full-body bedrock bath to your heart's content. Please enjoy your detox time to the fullest.

At the hotel's "private fishing area," anyone from beginners to advanced anglers can enjoy fishing in any season. What's more, it is free for guests 24 hours a day. There is a dedicated staff member on-site, and a full range of services are available, including free rental rods. This might be a good opportunity for the two of you to take up fishing as a hobby.

The course meals and banquet meals, which use seasonal local ingredients such as wild fish from Yura, 3-year-old tiger pufferfish from Awaji Island, and Awaji beef, are so gorgeous and gorgeous that just looking at them is enough to get you excited, but there is also a service that allows you to add the fish you caught to the meal. It may seem a little cruel to eat the fish you caught with your own hands, but it is also a moving experience to receive a life.

It may be when you go on a trip that you realize that you met each other through various miracles. Relaxing in a hot onsen surrounded by the magnificent scenery of Setouchi and enjoying delicious food from Setouchi will fill your mind and body with kindness. Even if you have rough days in your daily life, if you have memories of such a trip, you will be able to move forward one step at a time.