Best around Awaji Island, Maiko Spot List

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

A resort outlet where you can enjoy shopping and various activities that take advantage of the waterfront environment, offering an extraordinary experience.

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

A seaside resort hotel where every room overlooks the ocean and you can relax at the beauty salon or the pool

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

Situated in Sumoto, 2.7 km from Ohama Beach, Shimahana features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms in Shimahana are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The wellness area at Shimahana is comprised of a sauna, a hot tub and a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sumoto, like cycling. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 52 km from the property.

Offering sea views, Plaza Awajishima in Minamiawaji features accommodation, a spa and wellness centre, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and massage services. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a terrace. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 37 km from the property.

Hotel New Awaji offers spacious rooms with beautiful sea views, some with a private outdoor bath. It features public hot spring baths, an outdoor sea-side pool and 5 dining options. Rooms at Hotel New Awaji have tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge. Some rooms have a terrace and a private open-air bath. Guests can relax with various types of massages including Thai, Hawaiian and Thalassotherapy. Hotel New Awaji has a playground and offers bicycle rentals. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can enjoy traditional Japanese meals, prepared with fresh seafood and Awaji beef, in the room. Home-made pastry can be enjoyed in tea lounge Seagull, while night lounge Hibiscus offers karaoke and Bar Awaji features jazz music. Hotel New Awaji is a 10-minute ride from the Sumoto Express Bus Centre, with the hotel’s complimentary shuttle. Sumoto-jo Castle is a 10-minute drive away.

This is a park that was built by reconstructing and maintaining a scenic spot called Maiko Beach. Stretching about 800 meters along the coast, the beach is the best location to view the illumination of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. It's a great spot for spending a romantic moment with the gentle sound of the surf as the backdrop. Pets are not allowed in the beach area.

Set in Awaji, Tiz wan kudashi offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can also relax in the garden. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 54 km away.

Shima no Gochisō, Kominka Cafe to Yado Awa - Vacation STAY 66758v is located in Awaji. The air-conditioned accommodation is 39 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the guest house can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Kobe Airport is 56 km away.

AWAJI PRIVATE VILLA Kagura - Vacation STAY 73007v is set in Awaji. The air-conditioned accommodation is 48 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The spacious guest house is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The accommodation is non-smoking. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 51 km away.

Set in Sumoto in the Hyogo region, Chocotto Villa Maestro - Vacation STAY 74566v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house will provide guests with 1 bedroom, a TV and air conditioning. The accommodation is non-smoking. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 45 km from the property.

Located in Sumoto in the Hyogo region with Ohama Beach nearby, Hotaru no Yado - Vacation STAY 24964v offers accommodation with free private parking. The property is set in the Sumoto Onsen district. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home provides a cable TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 48 km away.

Set in Awaji and only 42 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Taga House offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard views. This holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the garden. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 54 km away.

Located in Awaji, BreezyBlue - Vacation STAY 64820v features accommodation within 48 km of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 51 km away.

Situated in Kashū in the Hyogo region, MIKOTO HOUSE has a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious homestay features a flat-screen TV. This homestay also includes a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Kids pool is also available at the homestay, while guests can also relax in the garden. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 34 km from the property.