Best around Awaji Island, Maiko Spot List

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

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

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

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

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Shimahana offers spacious rooms with harbor views and a balcony. It features hot spring baths with sea views, a spa and an outdoor pool. Bicycle rentals are available. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, rooms at sea-side hotel Shimahana come with a seating area, an LCD TV and a DVD player. A fridge, a tea/coffee maker and a safe are provided. Guests at Shimahana can unwind in a public or private hot spring bath, the bubble bath or the sauna. Shimahana offers games and a children’s room. Seafood and organic food are served at restaurant Usami and grill restaurant Shimahou. Natural Café Haibana features harbor views. Shimahana provides a free shuttle from Sumoto Express Bus Centre. The hotel is a 6-minute drive from Sumoto-jo Castle and a 10-minute drive from Narigashima Beach.

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.

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.

AZホテル南あわじ/1組限定/貸切 is located in Minamiawaji and offers a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 26 km from the holiday home.

Rising star Awaji - Vacation STAY 71057v is set in Awaji, 42 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, 43 km from Miki Athletic Stadium, as well as 47 km from Shonyu-ji Temple. The air-conditioned accommodation is 33 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated 38 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. Miki Municipal Hardware Museum is 47 km from the holiday home, while The Ruins of Miki Castle is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 50 km from Rising star Awaji - Vacation STAY 71057v.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Awajishima dog stay, YAGI - Vacation STAY 93054v is situated in Minamiawaji. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The nearest airport is Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 39 km from the holiday home.

Set in Awaji and only 45 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, 淡路島 サササウナ offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 59 km from the holiday home.

GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei 135° features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Awaji. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is 22 km from the hotel, while Noevir Stadium Kobe is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 39 km from GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei 135°.

Haon Terrace Suite Villa Ango - Vacation STAY 30531v is offering accommodation in Sumoto. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at the hotel feature air conditioning and a desk. The nearest airport is Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 53 km from Haon Terrace Suite Villa Ango - Vacation STAY 30531v.

Set in Awaji, within 39 km of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Angler’s Resort Awajishima offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 56 km from the holiday home.

Set in Sumoto in the Hyogo region, Awaji Large Loghouse in Goshiki - Vacation STAY 64354v provides accommodation with free private parking. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a cable TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 39 km from the holiday home.

Tiz wan 洲本 is set in Sumoto. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 4-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Tokushima Awaodori Airport, 53 km from Tiz wan 洲本.