15 of Awajima’s Best and Most Popular Hotels & Ryokan for Elegant Travels!

Awaji Island is an island that can be accessed by land, connected to Kobe in the north by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and to Tokushima in the south by the Onaruto Bridge. An island blessed with a warm climate and abundant nature, there are beautiful flowers everywhere from the north to the south, such as the vast colorful flower garden "Awaji Hanasajiki" and the "Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Village" where about 5 million daffodils bloom in winter. can meet In addition, onsen spring up all over the island, so you can enjoy the unique location of the island and make your skin beautiful. Would you like to hear the antenna of a girl who loves traveling?

When you enter Awaji Island, you will be surprised by the onion fields and onion huts. Awaji Island onions have a high sugar content, so they are not spicy even when eaten raw! In addition, it is a treasure trove of delicious foods such as octopus, raw whitebait, hamo (conger eel), and Awaji beef. Awaji Island has become popular as a tourist destination in recent years, and has a reputation for its high-level accommodation facilities. Gourmet food is indispensable for girls' trips. Therefore, this time we will introduce the inns that are popular with girls where you can enjoy scenic views and exquisite cuisine, in order from the north. Enjoy the beautiful sea and green scenery, eat delicious food, fill your heart and stomach, and get a good night's sleep.

"Grand Nikko Awaji (Awajishima)" is adjacent to "Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park", a vast green area that can be seen as soon as you cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. This hotel is rich in nature, with the green of the park and the dazzling blue of the sea, and any part of it is picturesque, so it's perfect for posting on social media.

At the Western-style restaurant "Coccolare," you can enjoy dishes created by the outstanding chef's skills, such as Mediterranean French cuisine using ingredients from Awaji Island. There are also surprise options to create a special moment with a cake or bouquet of flowers, so it's a great place for a girls' trip or a couple's trip on a special day.

The higher-grade precious floor has large windows that extend from your feet to the ceiling, giving you an outstanding sense of openness! From the panoramic view rooms, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the endless blue ocean and the magnificent greenery of Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo Park. It's a view that would be exciting not only for couples but also for girls' trips.

The extensive buffet menu includes Western dishes made with local ingredients. Please eat as much as you like.

Built on ruins that were excavated during the construction of ryokan, it is an ancient romantic inn named after this place that is deeply related to the Manyoshu. Above all, we are proud of the outstanding location where you can see the setting sun on the Sunset Line right in front of you. Moreover, you can enjoy the view from all guest rooms, so if you're a girl who wants to take pictures of the beautiful scenery, check it out. The Japanese-style room is quite spacious with 10 to 16 tatami mats. Relax and unwind at this hideaway hot onsen inn and heal your daily fatigue.

The natural radium onsen with its source on the premises is certified as a medicinal onsen. The ionization effect of radon contained in onsen and the air brings a variety of benefits, so we are looking forward to its effects. There is also an open-air bath for private use, so couples can enjoy a private onsen here♪

For meal, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine using Awaji beef and seasonal ingredients at "Restaurant Hamakaze". For couples, it is also recommended to enjoy sake slowly in a private room with horigotatsu. At Teppanyaki Bistec, which has 7 teppanyaki counter seats, you can enjoy piping hot teppanyaki course meals centered on meat. The sound of the meat being grilled right in front of you and the fragrant smell of the food will stimulate your five senses, and you will be sure to have a lively conversation.

Nojima's sunset over the Harimanada Sea is a wonderful sunset point that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets. While staying in your room, you can enjoy the glow of the setting sun as it sinks into the horizon, reflecting off the sea, creating an orange spectacle. Spending time watching the changing colors of the sea and sky, capturing precious moments with a camera, and just enjoying the scenery is a luxury, isn't it?

Toto Seawind Awaji a resort house designed by Japan's world-renowned architect, Tadao Ando. Located in the eastern part of Awaji Island, it has a unique design that takes advantage of the steep slope with a height difference of approximately 100m. The best feature is that you can feel the ocean and art wherever you are, including the front desk, lobby, and restaurant. With only 14 guest rooms, this is a hideaway resort recommended not only for couples and girls' trips, but also for families and groups.

There are many stylish places in the museum that look great on social media. Among them, the staircase leading to the lobby is definitely worth taking a picture of. The entire wall is a bookshelf, and you can pick up your favorite book and read it. There is a sofa in the lobby at the end of the stairs, and you can enjoy reading while looking out over the Osaka Bay beyond the window.

There are 14 guest rooms in all. There are three types of rooms: maisonette, Western-style, and Japanese-style. All rooms are well-lit and designed to be spacious. It is a quiet environment surrounded by greenery, making use of the topography. This is the most popular maisonette A type room. The capacity is 6 people, and there is also a kitchen and dining room. The plumbing is made by TOTO. Relax in a comfortable space that pursues both design and functionality.

For meal, you can enjoy Japanese and Western Kaiseki cuisine with the motto of local production for local consumption at a restaurant overlooking the sea. The chef uses carefully selected ingredients to bring out the flavor of each dish to the fullest, and the dishes are sure to make you think, ``I'm so glad I came to Awaji Island!'' Enjoy fresh seafood and Awaji beef for dinner, and freshly cooked rice cooked in the oven for breakfast.

"Hotel New Awaji" is famous for its commercial songs that everyone from Kansai knows. This long-established hotel, which is familiar to the locals, is built right in front of the sea, and in a perfect location where you can see Kitan Strait and Osaka Bay from all guest rooms, you can expect it even before you stay. This is a popular hotel with hot springs where you can enjoy two types of onsen springs and boasting an ocean view.

All rooms have an ocean view and are based on a Japanese theme. You can enjoy a relaxing time in a spacious space. First, make a hot tea and take a relaxing break. Be sure to get up a little early and watch the fantastic sunrise over the ocean.

Hotel New Awaji has three baths, each with its own unique character. The famous Sumoto onsen, known for its smooth texture on the skin, and the unique Komoe onsen, with its own red spring water source on the premises, are both onsen for women, as they leave you feeling smooth and moisturized after a bath. The Awaji Rice Terrace Bath is popular for its distinctive design. It boasts a three-tiered bath modeled after the original rice terrace scenery that still remains on the island, and its design allows you to get a good view of the ocean even from the back. The ladies-only hours are from sunrise to 10:00, so you have a chance to see the sunrise. Enjoy a relaxing time while looking at the beautiful ocean.

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In addition to the gorgeous kaiseki cuisine that uses ingredients from Awaji Island, a treasure trove of food, we also recommend you to try this “Awajishima Beef Bowl”. It is one of the menu items created using ingredients from the island as part of the "Miketsukuni Project," and each hotel and restaurant offers its own unique flavor, making it a mega-hit product. Awaji rice, Awaji beef, Awaji onions, and three Awaji brands are all in one luxurious gem! It would be a waste to leave without eating.

When you pass through the entrance, the overwhelming panorama that jumps into your eyes will take your breath away. The inn that begins with such a surprise is "Nagisa no Shou Hanagoyomi." The sky and sea that spread out from the spacious terrace will make your body and mind return to nature. When the area gets dark and the lights come on, you can meet a fantastic scenery that is different from the daytime. At Nagomi Café Hamazami, next to the terrace, you can unwind from your busy life by having a relaxing cup of tea while gazing out at the ocean in front of you.

You can choose your favorite yukata at check-in. Similar services can be seen at other inns, but the yukata here are stylish and modern in design, so they are popular with young girls. Wearing your favorite yukata with your female friends, it's fun to take a commemorative photo with the stylish terrace in the background. It's wonderful to take a walk on the beach as it is ♪ You can become a different person and your travel mood will increase.

Stunning ocean view from the room. You can enjoy the sound of the waves, the scent of the ocean, and the vast expanse of the ocean with all five senses. When you can see such a wonderful scenery with your loved ones, the stress of everyday life will melt away in an instant. We also have rooms with a view of the morning sun and open-air baths, so why not take your stay to a higher level for an anniversary trip, etc.

Dinner is at the seasonal dining restaurant ``Akura.'' You can enjoy our signature kaiseki cuisine, which is made with fresh seafood caught in nearby waters and sprinkled with island ingredients such as Awaji beef. Let's enjoy it carefully♪

The eastern coast of Awaji Island, Komoe Coast, and Awaji Yumesenkei, which overlooks the mountains of Kishu in the distance. There are rooms with open-air baths and rooms where you can in-room dining, so it is also recommended for couples who want to value their privacy. The open tea lounge is comfortable, and the garden terrace spreads outside. In addition to the traditional Thai massage salon, you can also use the "Hotel New Awaji" group hotel's esthetic salon.

This is a special room on the comfort floor with a private open-air bath. From the terrace, indoors, or open-air bath, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the ocean beyond the yacht harbor. Guests staying on the comfort floor also enjoy benefits such as late check-out (11am) and access to the magazine library. In addition, there are various types of rooms such as the special floor "Riraku" and "Shotoukaku", so just choosing a room is fun!

An infinity bath where you can feel the unity of the sea, sky and hot water. The scenery is so beautiful that you will lose track of time. It is also recommended to get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise from here. The open-air bath with a view and the large communal bath with a view are from Sumoto onsen, but there is also an open-air bath from Komoe onsen, a cloudy hot spring sourced from a private source. You can also use the baths of affiliated hotels, so you can enjoy visiting hot springs.

For dinner, you can enjoy plenty of seafood and mountain delicacies from Awaji Island. In addition to enjoying a wide variety of Japanese kaiseki meals in your room or in a private room at a Japanese restaurant, you can choose from a variety of styles, such as a hot pot dining where you can enjoy healthy hot pot dishes, a course meal using seafood and Awaji beef, and a bar where you can enjoy sake. can be selected with . Enjoy the dishes that can only be eaten here to your heart's content.

“Sumoto Onsen Yumesenkei Besso Amahara” is a popular ryokan with an extraordinary atmosphere. All 18 rooms are luxuriously built with open-air baths, and there are even rooms with private piers, so you can enjoy the feeling of a private villa by the sea. Enjoy a relaxing drink after dinner at the Garden Lounge, which overlooks the "Heal Garden" where you can take a walk along the wooden paths in the courtyard. ryokan has become a hot topic because it is difficult to make a reservation because you can relax in a luxurious private space, so make a reservation early.

There are two maisonette villas, and the location is close to the beach. "Umisaki" has two baths, an open-air bath on the deck terrace on the 1st floor and a spacious bath with a view on the 2nd floor! The atrium makes the space even more spacious, and the large windows on both the 1st and 2nd floors offer a sweeping view of the scenery, allowing you to feel the ocean up close. A blissful time to fall asleep with the soothing rhythm of the waves that come and go. Up to 6 people can stay, so it's fun to have a chat on a group girls' trip.

All rooms have an open-air bath, but there are various types. This is a twin room open-air bath, and when you go out on the deck, you can relax with the pleasant sea breeze and the sound of the waves. Soak in the hot water, take a break on the bench, and then go back to the bath...it's such a luxury. You can also cross the seaside corridor and visit the group hotels Hotel New Awaji “Spa Terrace Suigetsu” and Awaji Yumesenkei “Amagu no Shizuku”, so please enjoy many onsen.

meal offers kaiseki cuisine at Shunbou Tangeetu, a sophisticated dining room with a modern Japanese interior and pale lights. Amahara-style creative cuisine" is a fusion of Japanese and Western ingredients in an exquisite balance that draws out the true power of the ingredients and incorporates Western-style ingredients. The dishes, including the dishes themselves, are so stylish in appearance that you will want to take pictures before you eat. The variety of delicacies served in a relaxed atmosphere will satisfy both your heart and your stomach.

"Awaji International Hotel The Sunplaza" is located in "Suntopia Marina" in Sumoto onsen, Awaji Island. For over 30 years, it has been a popular hotel that has been selected as one of the 100 best ryokan in Japan by professionals. All rooms have an ocean view. While gazing at the sea that changes with the passage of time, you can spend a relaxing time that will unwind your mind.

Each floor from the 3rd floor to the 7th floor where the guest rooms are located has a concept, and is made with particular attention to design, floor plan, and interior. All rooms have an ocean view, so it's nice to just relax and enjoy the view. This is the Japanese-Western style room "Executive Room" on the top floor. Not only is it suitable for couples and girls' trips, but it can also be used by two households or groups as it can be partitioned. There are more than 50 kinds of colorful yukata rentals available (for a fee).

There are spacious public baths and open-air baths, but we recommend the private baths (charged) that can be used only by couples, groups, and families. There are three types of baths with different tastes, and the hot water is Sumoto onsen 's "Uruoi no Yu". The moment you open the door, the scent of wood fills the air in the Shinonome bath, which has large windows and gives you the feel of an open-air bath.

Please enjoy dinner in the main dining room. It is spacious but has transparent partitions, so you can enjoy meal in a space that feels both private and open. You can enjoy banquet cuisine that uses plenty of seafood from each season and local vegetables.

Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island) is located in a marina on the east coast. It is a seaside auberge where you can enjoy the ocean view overlooking the Kitan Strait and the harbor view of "Suntopia Marina" full of resort feeling. Make wonderful memories by exercising in the pool and exercise room, relaxing on the open deck terrace and lounge.

`` Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island)'' has unique guest rooms. In addition to rooms equipped with bedrock beds and rooms where you can stay with your pet, you can also stay overnight on a moored cruiser. This is the "Harbor Spa Terrace Room" with a luxurious onsen open-air bath. This room is on the top floor and has a jacuzzi-type open-air bath that draws water from Sumoto onsen, and offers a panoramic view of the exotic marina. The night view is romantic and perfect for a couple's trip.

From the ``Observation Bathroom Ten'' on the spa floor on the top floor, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kitan Strait. The hot springs are from the famous Sumoto onsen, which has its source at the foot of Mt. Mt. Mt. It opens in time for sunrise, so make sure to get up early! The spa floor also has a private semi-open-air bath, sauna, and ester room, so please relax your mind and body.

For meal, you can choose from course meals at the restaurant "Usami", which has an impressive atrium that extends all the way to the top floor, charcoal-grilled courses at the grill restaurant, and cafe meals that are gentle on the body. There are plenty of dishes using vegetables from local farmers grown on the land of Awaji Island, meat from Awaji, and seafood from the nearby sea. Please fully enjoy the gourmet of the island.

Yumekaiyu Awajishima, located in Sumoto City, is an inn that boasts a beautiful location with white sands and green pine trees in front of you and Mt. Mikuma behind you. After being soothed by onsen, enjoy the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island. At night, you can enjoy a romantic night view from the stylish rooftop terrace overlooking Osaka Bay. There is also a heated pool with a jacuzzi, full of resort feeling. This hotel is recommended for both couples and girls' trips.

There are two types of guest room floors: the “Nagomi Floor,” which combines high-quality Japanese relaxation with Western functionality, and the “Regular Floor,” where you can choose from modern Japanese-style rooms with Ryukyu tatami mats, twins, doubles, and Japanese-style rooms. This is the "Special Room with Observation Cypress Bath" on the "Nagomi Floor". It is a corner room on the sea side, and you can see the Ohama coast from the room and the bath. Forget the busy days and enjoy the leisurely flow of time.

``Yumekaiyu'' has a ``Mori no Spa'' on the 6th floor of the main building, and a ``Are Spa'' where you can enjoy visiting the hot springs within the hotel. At the ``Forest Spa,'' you can enjoy onsen as if you were bathing in the forest, and there is also an Ayurveda and healing area. In addition to an open-air bath with a sense of freedom, the ``Are Spa'' also has a medicinal bath. Refresh your mind and body by stretching your arms and legs and soaking in the hot water!

After enjoying the sightseeing and onsen, it's time to get hungry. At the private restaurant on the top floor, you can enjoy carefully selected seasonal kaiseki dishes using Awaji beef, Awaji onions, and seasonal seafood. Also, if you are traveling with a group of girls, we recommend the open kitchen style restaurant, where you can choose from several options and have a course meal prepared to your liking. If you are surrounded by delicious food from Awaji Island, you will be able to chat even more.

With a beautiful castle-like appearance, when you step inside, you will see this stylish entrance! It is a splendid space that fuses Japanese and Western elements, such as a curved staircase that gently extends to the 3rd floor, a coffered ceiling, and shoji screens. The nostalgic atmosphere of a Western-style building from the Meiji and Taisho eras will lift your spirits from the moment you arrive.

The rooms, such as this moderate room, have a somewhat nostalgic Japanese classical appearance, but the guest rooms combine modern design and functionality, making you want to lie down on the tatami mats. The furnishings are also cute and tasteful. Forget your daily life and spend a leisurely time while gazing at the pine groves and the sea in front of you. The high-end room on the special floor has an open-air bath, so it would be nice for a couple to enjoy onsen for just the two of them.

Among Awaji Island, which is dotted with various onsen, Shiozaki onsen, which contains baking soda that makes your skin beautiful, is a hot onsen that women will be happy with because it has an amazingly slippery texture that makes your skin smooth. One place where you can enjoy Shiozaki onsen is the large hot onsen bath "Niwa no Yu." You can get beautiful skin just by soaking in the hot water while looking out at the small garden with beautiful pine trees.

You will have dinner in the open dining room facing "Keino Matsubara" beyond the entrance. It is an adult space with a high ceiling, stained glass and a nostalgic chandelier with a classical mood. With a focus on fresh local seafood, the ensemble of nutritious Awaji vegetables grown on the land of the island and flavorful Awaji beef will be served in a luxurious moment where you can slowly savor each dish.

Shiozaki no Yu Yabuman, an inn with a rustic atmosphere located in the quiet port town of Fukura on the southern tip of Awaji Island, is the oldest ryokan on Awaji Island, founded in 1863 at the end of the Edo period. Since our founding, we have continued to serve meal in private meal rooms in the morning and evening. Enjoy the warm, old-fashioned hospitality of a traditional Japanese ryokan.

In addition to basic Japanese-style rooms, there are one Japanese-Western room and one Japanese-style room. Rooms facing the ocean have a wonderful ocean view. On a sunny morning, the sparkling water surface will be so close that it will dazzle you, making for the perfect morning. Some rooms have a view of cruise ships and Fukura fishing port.

Taimen is a specialty dish that uses a whole sea bream. This menu originated from Yabuman, where steamed sea bream and hand-stretched somen noodles are boiled in dashi stock and served on a large plate. With its bold appearance and delicate taste, it is said that there is no end to the number of customers who keep coming back just to eat the taimen. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients such as pike conger in summer and tiger blowfish in winter in a course meal. You can't miss the exquisite menu unique to Minami-Awaji here in Awaji Island ♪

The hot water in the large public bath is Shiozaki no Yu, a natural onsen that is said to have beautifying effects. When you soak in the alkaline, thick hot water, you'll feel like you've got smooth, smooth skin after taking a bath.The beautiful greenery of the garden that you can see through the large windows that go all the way to the ceiling is relaxing. Even if you walk a lot while sightseeing in Awaji, you will be able to get rid of your fatigue.

Kyukamura Minami-Awaji is located on a hill overlooking the Naruto Strait and Fukura Bay at the southern tip of Awaji Island, boasting an outstanding location. Enjoying ocean views of two oceans from every room and throughout the hotel is a luxury unique to Kyukamura Minami-Awaji. You can soak in onsen while looking out at the Naruto Strait, and enjoy the fresh seasonal seafood from the waters around Awaji.

You can enjoy a superb view onsen onsen sourced from Nandan onsen, one of the Minamiawaji hot spring villages. Among them, the infinity open-air bath, which is one with nature as if it were connected to the sea, is worth paying attention to. It is also a luxurious time to have a leisurely chat with your female friends while overlooking the Onaruto Bridge. At twilight, the scenery of Magic Hour, when the Naruto Strait is dyed in gold, will take your breath away. Please heal your daily fatigue with such a magnificent view and hot water rich in efficacy.

For dinner, enjoy a buffet featuring fresh seafood caught in the waters around Awaji. Also, seafood is good, but I really want to eat meat! For those who are interested, we recommend the kaiseki cuisine where you can enjoy Awaji beef. There's plenty to choose from, including sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and steak, so why not splurge as a couple?

“Kyukamura Minamiawaji” is also famous as an inn with an observatory. It is equipped with a large telescope (reflecting telescope with a diameter of 400 mm), which is rare in accommodations, and you can enjoy stargazing every night, so be sure to experience it. On the rooftop, the stars and planets that can be seen with the naked eye are illuminated by searchlights and explained. There is no doubt that you will be impressed by the “natural planetarium”! Because Awaji Island has clear air, you can enjoy the stars.

Grand Mercure Awajishima Resort & Spa is nestled in a lush green area overlooking the Naruto Strait. Just across the Naruto Strait, we are located in Shikoku, making it a convenient location for sightseeing such as Naruto's famous whirlpool cruise and Awaji Farm Park England Hill, which is full of animals and play. The rooms range from singles to twins, Japanese-style rooms, and families.

This superior twin room is a stylish space with a white and blue motif. If you prefer a tatami room, you can also choose a Japanese-style room. It's nice that many of the rooms offer a choice of mountain view or sea view. There are also single rooms, so you can choose according to your travel style.

After a day of sightseeing, the best thing to do is enjoy a bath. There is a spacious public bath and sauna, so you can enjoy a relaxing time. The source of the "open-air onsen rock bath" on the first basement floor of the hotel is Nandan onsen. The water stays warm even after bathing, helping to relieve the fatigue of everyday life and travel.

If you choose the all-inclusive plan, the price of your stay includes dinner, breakfast, drinks and snacks in the lounge, and activities, making it easy on the wallet. meal are served buffet style, allowing you to fully enjoy the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island. For dinner, you can enjoy a variety of Japanese and Western dishes, such as the visually stunning "Monaka Sushi" and "Rossini-style Beef Burger." Alcoholic drinks are also free-flowing, so alcohol lovers will be pleased.

"Plaza Awajishima" is a hotel located on a hill on a cape. We are proud of our location with a panoramic view of Naruto Strait and Onaruto Bridge. A series of unforgettable scenes such as the sea sparkling under the blue sky, the sunset over the Naruto Strait, and the breathtakingly beautiful night sky. There are also plenty of facilities for women, such as beauty salons.

There are a total of 70 guest rooms. If you stay in a room facing the Naruto Strait, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Naruto Strait and Onaruto Bridge. Room types range from standard Western-style and Japanese-style rooms to higher-level, higher-floor rooms, and special guest rooms called ``Bettei Sora,'' which all have open-air baths and terraces. This is one of the ``Tenku'' rooms of ``Bettei Sora'', and it is a room where you can enjoy a sense of unity with the sea and relax and forget about time.

"Minami-onsen Onsen" gushes out up to 300 liters per minute from within the hotel premises. The hot water, which is rich in minerals, has a high heat-retaining and moisturizing effect, and is recognized as a therapeutic hot spring. In the open-air bath with a view, you can relax on a chaise longue and take a bath while looking out at the wide sky, or enjoy the panoramic view of the sea and sky in the deep bath. You can enjoy a spiritual time freed from everyday life.

``Plaza Awajishima'' serves dishes made with local ingredients and delicacies from the mountains and seas of Awajishima. You can enjoy original dishes that are a well-balanced combination of Japanese cuisine and French flavors. There are two dining areas, so please choose according to your preference.

A whirlpool in the Naruto Strait, south of Awaji Island. This is the only place in the world where you can see large whirlpools with a diameter of 20m during spring tides in spring and autumn! Be sure to capture it in your camera♪