20 Ryokan in Awaji Island, Maiko

Offering sea views, Plaza Awajishima in Minamiawaji features accommodation, a spa and wellness centre, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, massage services and a bar. 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.

Facing the seafront, Awaji Hamarikyu is a ryokan providing a 5-star accommodation in Minamiawaji. It features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath and private parking. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot spring bath, as well as the hot tub and public bath. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with a seating area. A bar can be found on-site. Barbecue facilities are available and guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 37 km away.

Located in Minamiawaji in the Hyogo region, Minato Koyado Awajishima provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features free shuttle service, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, every unit has a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 31 km away.

Nagisa-no-Sho Hanagoyomi offers spacious Japanese-style rooms with spectacular sea views, some of which boast a terrace and private outdoor hot spring bath. It features a restaurant, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. Massage treatments are available. Rooms at Nagisa-no-Sho feature a living room with soft tatami (woven mats) on the floor and a wide flat-screen TV. A mini-fridge, complimentary tea and toiletries are provided. Guests can marvel at the amazing views from a public hot spring bath, unwind on the terrace enjoy some quiet time at the library. Hotel Hanagoyomi Nagisa-no-Sho houses a boutique and free parking. Regional food of the season is served at restaurant Akura, while tea and coffee can be enjoyed at café lounge Hama Azami. Hotel Nagisa-no-Sho Hanagoyomi offers a complimentary shuttle to/from Sumoto Express Bus Centre, a 10-minute ride from away. Sumoto-jo Castle is a 10-minute drive away.

Overlooking Osaka Bay, Yumekaiyu Awajishima boasts 2 stylish restaurants and a variety of hot-spring baths. Free WiFi and a private bathroom with a bathtub are included in some rooms. All rooms at Yumekaiyu Ryokan have a TV and a fridge. Some feature a balcony. Japanese rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and traditional futon bedding are also on offer. The hotel is 5 minutes from Sumoto Bus Centre on the free shuttle. Ohama Beach is a 1-minute walk, and Sumoto Castle is 650 metres away. Free-use bicycles are provided. Guests can relax with Ayurvedic treatment or massage at a spa, sing tunes at karaoke or soak in the small indoor pool or jet bath. The hotel’s terrace offers panoramic sea and mountain views. Hamabo Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine with fresh seafood and beef. Isobetei, on the hotel’s top floor, offers private dining areas with sea views.

This hotel was built by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando on a site facing Osaka Bay with an elevation difference of 100 meters and an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Like a painting that covers the entire wall, the natural scenery is incorporated as part of the interior, aiming for a sense of unity with the scenery, a strong characteristic of Ando's architecture. There are three types of rooms: Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and maisonettes. Meals are served that incorporate ingredients unique to Awaji Island, a treasure trove of ingredients. As the hotel was originally built as a resort for the TOTO company, all of the water facilities in the hotel, including the indoor and large communal baths, are equipped with TOTO products to ensure a comfortable stay.

Boasting large hot spring baths overlooking the ocean, Kaigetsukan features a beauty treatment spa and amusement facilities like karaoke, game centre and billiards. Family baths can be reserved for private use at an extra charge. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. The property offers an outdoor swimming pool during summer. The Amaterasu relaxation floor comes with foot-baths and the aromatic massage salon. Guests can purchase local gifts at the on-site souvenir shop. Guests at Kaigetsukan can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, or rooms with Western beds. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. A bath tub and toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom. The property is a 5-minute walk from Sumoto Bus Terminal, and a 3-minute walk from Ohama Beach. Sumoto Castle can be reached within a 5-minute walk, as well. Guests can savour local seafood and other fresh ingredients at Restaurant Ikuri. Japanese multi-course dinner can be served in the guest room with nakai (personal attendant) services, depending on the meal plan.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and hot spring bath, Awajishima Kanko Hotel is situated in the Sumoto Onsen district in Sumoto, 1.2 km from Ohama Beach. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms have a private bathroom with a hot tub, while others have slippers and free toiletries. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Awajishima Kanko Hotel features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is available. You can play table tennis at this ryokan, and the area is popular for fishing. This ryokan offers free rental fishing rods. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 32 km from Awajishima Kanko Hotel.

Boasting inner courtyard views, Kairi features accommodation with a garden, around 43 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. The air-conditioned accommodation is 37 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. The ryokan offers an Italian or Asian breakfast. A bar can be found on-site. Guests at Kairi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Murotsu, like hiking. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kobe Airport is 53 km from the property.

■Umekiya is a 5-room inn with breakfast on the west coast of Awaji Island. For dinner, we recommend a nearby restaurant. ■We are trying to create a space that retains the charm of the past, while also adapting to today's travel styles. ■Since it is located along the west coast, you can see the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea if you take a short trip. ■It's a 5-minute walk to the beach, so we recommend taking a walk in the morning or evening. ■Toilet, shower and washroom will be shared with other guests. Please note that they are not in the guest rooms. ■The guest rooms are on the 2nd floor, but toilets and showers are only on the 1st floor. Please note that there is no elevator and the stairs are steep. ■The bathroom in our hotel is only a reservation-only shower. ■There is a hot spring facility 5 minutes away by car, and we will give you a discount ticket when you use it. ■Bath towels and face towels are available in the shower room. ■There is no yukata. ■Toothbrush is charged (50 yen). ■Purified water and an electric kettle are always available in the self corner, so please feel free to use them.