20 Ryokan in Awaji Island, Maiko

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.

Featuring outdoor hot-spring baths with beautiful views of the Naruto Strait, traditional Japanese cuisine and massage services, Plaza Awajishima is 28 km from Naruto Train Station. All rooms have sea views. The air-conditioned rooms at Plaza Awajishima include a fridge, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and an en suite bathroom with bathtub. In addition to spacious Western rooms, the hotel also offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and futon bedding. Guests can play tennis, enjoy the games room or simply unwind with a sweat in the sauna. The hotel has its own karaoke room, and in mid-summer the outdoor pool is open. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner, including traditional multi-course kaiseki dinners. Blue Bell Restaurant offers local dishes, fresh seafood and drinks. The hotel is 50 minutes from Sumoto Bus Center on the free shuttle bus. Mount Yuzuruha is 20 km away.

Minato Koyado Awajishima offers rooms in Fukura. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. At the ryokan, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. At Minato Koyado Awajishima, rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A Japanese-style breakfast is available daily at the property. The property has a hot spring bath. Tokushima is 26 km from the accommodation, while Wakayama is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 52 km from the property.

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.

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.

Boasting an outdoor pool and natural hot spring baths, Awaji Hamarikyu is located in Minamiawaji. It features spa facilities, a library lounge and a gift shop on site. Free WiFi is provided in all areas. Featuring luxurious décor and a Japanese historic charm, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. A fridge and an electric kettle are also provided. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries. Some rooms offer sea or mountain views. At Awaji Hamarikyu you will find a sauna, free shuttle service and a garden. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge where you can unwind. The property offers free parking. The property is located in Keino Matsubara, which is renowned for a beautiful sunset. Free shuttle buses from Rikunominato Seidan and Seidanshichi bus stops are available. A Breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western dishes is served at the on-site restaurant Shunbo Aratan. Delicately prepared Japanese dinner can be enjoyed, as well.

■ "NAGISA Terrace" with panoramic views of the Kitan Straits and "Hama-Azami" cafe with a beautiful seascape ■You can choose your favorite combination from 12 types of colored yukata and 6 types of obi. A tour of two types of hot springs and three hot springs at a group hotel; Haruka, a Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath where you can have the hot water and the ocean all to yourself; dishes made with seasonal ingredients that you can enjoy in the seasonal dining; Hot spring open-air bath

■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.