2025 Sumoto Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Currently, day trips are only available with lunch and hot springs (or just a meal). You can use the 'Spa Terrace Suigetsu', the 'Treatment Spa Komoe' (paid), and the 'Amamiya no Shizuku' at the annex Awaji Yumesenkei. Lunch is served at 'Bar Awaji'. Black soybean tea is provided at the post-bath area 'Oasis'. This time, I chose the Awaji Island Seafood Noodles for lunch. The noodles were made with seafood sourced from the local fishing port. Although the day trip-only option is no longer available, I enjoyed a luxurious time with the large public bath all to myself. This hotel is recommended for hot spring lovers, as you can enjoy the sauna, open-air bath, and the hotel's own red hot spring, Komoe Onsen. ◆ Day Trip Casual Plan ◆ Awaji Island Seafood Noodles + Bath Ticket 〈Price〉3,520 yen per adult (tax and service charge included) 〈Meal Time〉11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 〈Closed〉Tuesdays 〈Hot Spring Usage Time〉 ・Spa Terrace Suigetsu (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Awaji Tanada no Yu (Men) Kuniumi no Yu (Women) ・Awaji Yumesenkei Yuhinkaku Amamiya no Shizuku (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Visit Date: October 2024 ✱----------------------------------------------- 【Accommodation】Hotel New Awaji 【Location】20 Kojidani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture (Komoe Coast) 【Access】By car: About 15 minutes from Sumoto IC, about 25 minutes from Tsuna Ichinomiya IC, about 15 minutes from Awaji Island Central Smart IC -----------------------------------------------✱

The terrace features an open-air bath made of cypress wood. Of course, the water is from a hot spring, and you can enjoy an ocean view. The spacious room includes a twin Western-style bedroom and a sofa where you can relax. This hot spring inn is recommended for those who want to be healed or for special occasions. Due to its popularity, early planning is advised. ✱----------------------------------------------- Name: Hotel New Awaji Bettei Awaji Yumesenkei Location: 1052-2 Koyatsu, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: By car: About 15 minutes from Sumoto IC, about 25 minutes from Tsuna Ichinomiya IC, about 15 minutes from Awaji Island Central Smart IC Reference Budget: Special Floor 'Riraku' Twin Room with Open-Air Bath, 2 people per room @34,100 yen~/person, Check-in 15:00, Check-out 10:00 (Riraku Special Late Check-out 11:00) Visit Date: October 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱

Located on the top floor of the hotel, this private open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the sea while you soak in the hot springs and enjoy a foot bath. It is a highly recommended private bath that can be used for both day trips and overnight stays. ◆ Rooftop Private Open-Air Bath 'Yumefusen' 【Hours of Operation】05:00〜23:00 (Last entry at 22:00) 50 minutes per session 【Fee】3,000 yen for Hinoki type, 7 rooms (Maximum 3 people per room) *Available only for guests using the accommodation or day trip plans ◆ Foot Bath Area 'Hinemosu Garden' 【Hours of Operation】05:00〜23:00 【Fee】Free ✱----------------------------------------------- 【Accommodation】Hotel New Awaji 【Location】20 Kojidani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture (Komoe Beach) 【Access】By car: About 15 minutes from Sumoto IC, about 25 minutes from Tsuna Ichinomiya IC, about 15 minutes from Awaji Island Central Smart IC Visit Date: October 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱

You can enjoy the pool in the summer. This is the best resort hotel where you can splash around in the water while looking out at the sea, relax in your room, and then take a boat to the New Awaji hot springs. It's recommended if you're going to Sumoto Onsen. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Accommodation] Umino Hotel Shimahana [Location] 1277-5 Kojitani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 20 minutes from Sumoto IC About 30 minutes from Tsuna Ichinomiya IC About 20 minutes from Awajishima Chuo Smart IC [Parking] Available (free) -----------------------------------------------✱ #Hotels with pools #Hyogo sightseeing #Sumoto Onsen #Sumoto #Awaji Island #Hot springs

Awajishima, Hyogo Prefecture in August 𓂃 ✍︎______________________________________📍 Wave Sound Terrace Suite Villa Anho (check in 15:00 | check out 11:00) This time, we stayed overnight at a villa in Sumoto City, Awajishima! Currently undergoing partial renovation, you can make reservations at a special price. We enjoyed hydrogen and the ocean view at this luxury villa with a hydrogen SPA concept! *The facility has 4 villas in total, which are two stories high and each room is spacious, starting from 92 square meters. The point is that you can enjoy the view from every room as they face the sea! From the rooftop you can look down on the ocean in a panorama, and the open-air bath on the first floor is shared and can be enjoyed in a swimsuit all year round♡ *Guest roomThis time we stayed in room 102 on the first floor🔑・4 beds・Full-fledged kitchen (there was free drinks in the fridge, and there were 18 bottles of alcohol and soft drinks, which was more than enough🥹)・Unlimited hydrogen・Open with glass and mirror reflections・Luxurious tile floors and walls・Fully equipped with sound equipment and projector・In the bathroom you can lie down and enjoy the hydrogen bath *DiningWe made a reservation at "Izakaya Hama", which is 7 minutes by car from the inn.There was a parking lot, the food was very filling, and we could enjoy the ingredients of Awaji Island, which were delicious♡.....The inn was very carefully cleaned, clean, sparkling, and comfortable♪You can play in the sea in front of it, and there was also a terrace where you can have a BBQ✨The view in front of you is just for us! The feeling was so luxurious and the contrast between the blue sea and the white room was soothing 🤍 Please go and check it out 🫧🩵 #Hyogo #Awajishima #Presiatravel #Presiatravel #Travel with me #Domestic travel

Unpacking Awaji Island Kanko Hotel 🌊🇯🇵 When you come to Awaji Island, choose an accommodation with a sea view! This time I was also attracted by this Japanese tatami room with sea view💙 This hotel is a comprehensive hotel with a large bath, a lounge, a paid entertainment room, an outdoor swimming pool, and fishing activities. The most attractive thing is that you can rent fishing gear for free. If you catch a fish, the hotel can help you prepare sashimi/cook it! Facilities of this size are more suitable for the whole family to play, and you can stay in the hotel all day without going out👍🏻 (As a foreign tourist, I basically had no chance to use other facilities except the large bath) As for food and beverage, my room rate originally only included a buffet breakfast, but after arriving at the hotel, I added a buffet dinner (7,000 yen per person). I personally don't recommend the dinner buffet, there are very few choices and the taste is very ordinary, not worth the price. The breakfast 🍳 surprisingly has a lot of choices and is delicious! (It seems to have more options than dinner!) The overall service is very good. Once you arrive at the hotel, someone will introduce the hotel and take you to the room. 🏨 Awakan 📍〒656-0023 Hyogo Prefecture Sumoto City Kojitani 1053-17 #globaltravel #hotel #Awaji Island

-AWAJISHIMA- A cute retro town Thank you for coming to see it❣️I'm Mariko (@mariko000001), a weekend traveller☺️ 🏷️Awaji Island Summary #mariko_awajishima I uploaded this the other day and it got over 100 likes, but I've found the mistake and am re-uploading it🙇 I'm sorry for all the likes and comments ... Now, what I'm going to introduce this time is My favorite retro Komichi❤️ When I went to Retro Komichi for the first time, I got lost wondering where to park, so check the information💁♀️ I hope it will be helpful for your trip💛 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍Sumoto Retro Komichi ☞The old town area of ​​Sumoto, a castle town where townhouses from the Meiji period to the early Showa period remain in small alleys that remain as they were in the Edo period. Many cafes are only open on weekends, so if you go on a weekday, be sure to check the opening hours! 🌎Sumoto City Honmachi 5-chome and 6-chome🅿When you go to Sumoto Retro Komichi, we recommend the Aeon and Edion parking lots! *Aeon is offering free admission on the 20th and 30th, customer appreciation days Hidden Italian restaurant 📍 ETICA | Etica▼Business hours | Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:45-15:00 / Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11:45-15:00, 18:00-22:00▼Closed | Mondays and Tuesdays☞ Italian food that you can only get here now. The quality is amazing for this price! 🌎 5-4-15 Honmachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 《CAFE》 📍 #farmstudioTable and Swallow ▼Business hours: 11:00-17:00 *Basically open on weekends, check SNS for opening hours▼Closed days: Check SNS for opening hours☞ Open on weekends, a stylish and delicious old-style cafe using ingredients grown on the farm🌎 7-1-32 Honmachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 📍 #Picolot and Greenhouse ▼Business hours: (Thurs, Fri, Holidays) 13:00-17:00 / (Sat, Sun, Mon) 11:00-17:00▼Closed days: Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays☞ A cafe where you can enjoy gelato, jams, and cakes made with vegetables and fruits from the cafe's own farm. Our home-roasted coffee is also popular 🌎 2-1-16 Sakaemachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 I'm Mariko, who travels on the weekends ☺️ My hobbies are traveling and visiting hot springs, and I sometimes post about gourmet food! If you're happy to support me, I'd be happy if you followed me 🥹🫰 Comments and requests are welcome, so I'm waiting for you ✨ I'd be happy if I could help you with your trip even a little 🥰- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣#Awaji Island #Awaji Island Cafe #Awaji Island Lunch #Sumoto #Sumoto Retro Komichi #besttrip2023

This is a restaurant in Sumoto where you can eat seafood from Awaji Island. A small seafood bowl costs 1,080 yen. It is a marinated bowl, so you can eat it as is. The building was renovated from a former factory, so both the exterior and the interior are made of red brick. This is a recommended restaurant. [Store] Awaji Gochisoukan Miketsukuni [Location] 1-1-8 Shioya, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] Approximately 15 minutes from Sumoto IC [Business hours] Lunch time 11:30-14:30 (last order) Dinner time 17:00-20:00 (last order) Specialty store 10:00-20:00 [Closed] Wednesdays *Temporary opening hours may occur [Reference budget] From 1,100 yen Visit date: November 2023 #Hyogo sightseeing #Awaji Island #Awaji Island trip #Awaji Island sightseeing #Sumoto Onsen #Gourmet #Gourmet food #Seafood bowl #Historical site #Lunch #Miketsukuni #Domestic travel

I went to an American cafe that uses a former factory building hidden in a residential area of ​​Sumoto City 🇺🇸🤍 I ordered a roast beef bowl and a hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce 🍖 Rice and salad are served at lunchtime. The bowls come with salad and soup! It was very filling and reasonably priced, so I was very satisfied ✨ In the space next door, various items such as miscellaneous goods and clothes that are full of the owner's sense are on sale! 77-1 Uhara, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 10:00~16:00 Closed on Mondays TEL 050-5593-7698 INSTA→@awajishima_himitsukichi_akari #HyogoTourism#AwajiIsland #CafeTour #Lunch #RoastBeefBowl #HamburgerSteak #American

This pottery shop is located in Retro Komichi, a street in Sumoto City, Awaji Island, where old houses are used as shops. 🤍 The owner sells many stylish plates, cups, vases, etc., all handmade by him! You can also experience pottery if you make a reservation the day before. You can make two small cups and plates with 500g of clay. ✨ Electric potter's wheel experience: 4,180 yen (tax included) Time required: about 60 minutes, up to 3 people 6-1-40 Honmachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 11:00~16:00 Closed Tuesday~Thursday TEL: 090-3944-1866 #HyogoTourism#AwajiIsland #Pottery #PotteryExperience #Pottery #HandmadeTablewareExperience

This is a takoyaki shop called Takoko in Sumoto City, Awaji Island. It's located in a place called Retro Komichi, where many shops have been renovated from old houses! I ordered the sweet sauce and ponzu sauce. It's very reasonably priced and the creamy taste goes perfectly with beer! It was delicious! There are many shops nearby, such as general stores and cafes, so if you have the chance, please go and check it out. 6-4-30 Honmachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 11:00~19:00 Closed Thursdays and Fridays TEL 090-7091-0609 #HyogoTourism #AwajiIslandTourism #SumotoCity #Takoyaki #Lunch #Retro

I went to a bar run by a man in the drinking district of Sumoto City, Awaji Island 🍹 The inside of the bar is decorated with a lot of Showa-era goods that are full of the owner's preferences, and it's really stylish and relaxing 🤎 Also, all the snacks here are all-you-can-eat, so you can eat as many old-fashioned snacks as you want! To finish off, we also had Butamen and Yakisoba! It's very reasonably priced, and the owner is very kind and nice, so please go and check it out ✨ 4-1-34 Honmachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 21:00~1:00 Closed on Wednesdays #HyogoTourism#AwajiIsland #SnackBar #Alcohol #Snacks #ShowaRetro

I went to Itsukushima Shrine in the center of Sumoto City, Awaji Island. It is called Awajishima Benzaiten by locals! The cute votive plaques with the zodiac signs change every year. You can also get a fortune for 100 yen. Every November, a festival called the Benten Festival is held for about three days! There will be many food stalls, so if you have the chance, please go! 4-1-27 Honmachi, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture TEL 0799-24-0049 Please use the paid parking lots nearby. #HyogoTourism #AwajiIslandTourism #ShrineTourism #SumotoCity #PowerSpot #ShrineVisit

This cafe is located in a quiet, hidden spot in Goshiki, Awaji Island. 🧈 It's a cute house from the outside, and the interior was also very nice 🤍 They sell a variety of items, from dried flowers to salt 📌 There were also cute goats outside 🐐 (※Currently, it seems that you are not allowed to get close to them or touch them) I was not allowed to take photos of the menu, so I ordered a melon cream soda and today's cake, a blueberry chantin chiffon cake. I ordered 🫐 It also had cream cheese inside, and it went perfectly with the blueberries, so it was delicious 💜 There are only three tables inside the shop, so it fills up quickly, so I recommend going as soon as it opens ☀️ The owner is the only one running the shop, so you might have to wait a little... August: 15:00-21:00 (last order 20:20) Irregular holidays, no reservations 409 Ayuhara Minamitani, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-shi, Hyogo #HyogoTourism #AwajishimaCafe #Goshiki #AwajishimaTourism #Cafe #HiddenCafe

\\Recommended points// *Among the Hotel New Awaji group, this hotel has some rooms where you can stay with pets. You can also enjoy hot spring hopping with your group. *Pets are only allowed at the front desk (you must use a carrier or hold the pet), in the rooms, and at the dog run. *It's hard to make a reservation! [Accommodation] Umino Hotel Shimahana

1277-5 Kojitani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture Dog-friendly twin 1 night with 2 meals (basic) 15:00/11:00 18,000 yen and up (2 people per room) Pet accommodation fee: The first pet is included in the accommodation fee. Room service dinner: 1100 yen per person (reservations required) Access: 20 minutes from Sumoto Interchange Rating (out of 5): ★★★★ #hot spring #couple trip #girls trip #outing with pets #hotels where you can stay with pets #traveling with pets #pets allowed #Awaji Island #island flowers #Awaji Island trip #New Awaji Group #domestic travel

🌀Oishi Park is a park by Lake Kawaguchiko with a field of flowers in full bloom, a field of lavender, and a 350-meter long walkway where you can see Mt. Fuji. You can visit it all year round. ♥️There are shops and restaurants. 💕We can enjoy the park for half a day. The day we went, it was cloudy and drizzling, and we couldn't see Mt. Fuji. But the beauty of the park is still beautiful. There are many kinds of flowers for us to experience, mixed with the cold, giving us a different feeling. And we will definitely come back here again. 🌈How to get there From Kawaguchiko Station, take the red Ratro Bus and get off at the Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center stop. 🌸The park is free of charge. 💕Open 24 hours. 🍄Location Oishi Park Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan #akinKub #oishipark #TravelJapan

Accommodation: Hotel New Awaji (Villa Paradise) Address: 20 Kojitani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture (Furmoe Beach) Villa Paradise is based on the concept of "More comfortable than home." All rooms are Japanese-style suites with an open-air bath. My recommendation is the large rock-type sea garden [Eiraku] 😊 #tripmemory2022 #open-air bath in guest room #hot spring inn #hot spring inn #Awaji Island #Hyogo Prefecture #Hotel New Awaji #luxury hotel

Address: 1277-5 Kojitani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0023 Atmosphere/Facilities: Buffet style with Japanese and Western cuisine✨ Recommended points: I'm glad they have several kinds of fresh juices and yogurt, a vegetable buffet, and the classic pancakes✨ For dessert, I highly recommend the castella cake and mochi with red bean paste✨ Average price: 16,000 yen Budget per person: 18,000 yen Rating: Overall rating ⭐3.4 #WesternJapan #Gourmet

Another observation deck in Iwashimizu Park National Park, Sumoto City, Awaji Island 🌟 It's designed like a kite about to take off into the sky and sea 🌟 The view from here is Tomogashima Island and Wakayama City, overlooking the Kitan Strait. When you look at Tomogashima Island, you'll see a white lighthouse! It's the same as the Iwashimizuhana Lighthouse that we introduced earlier 🌟 Come to Iwashimizu Park, where you can feel the history ❣️ #gw2022jp #breathtakingview #retrospot #historicalsite #remoteislandtrip

Iwashiki Park, a national park in Sumoto City, Awaji Island 🌟 As you walk through a forest that seems like something out of a storybook, it suddenly appears. In the forest of ruins, a white lighthouse that looks like a fairy, the Iwashikihana Lighthouse 🌟 The beautiful white lighthouse faces the island of Tomogashima, across the Kitan Strait. Tomogashima is also an island of ruins. These two islands have countless stories. #RemoteIslandTrip #RetroSpot #gw2022jp

A high observation deck at Iwaki Park in Setonaikai National Park, Sumoto City, Awajishima, Hyogo Prefecture 🌟 Walk along a path through a beautiful forest 🌟 After relaxing in the beautiful, mysterious forest, which feels like a Malaysian jungle, there is a high observation deck. #gw2022jp #breathtakingview #photogenicspot #retrospot

There is a place called "Yura Fortress. Ikuishiyama Battery Ruins" in Sumoto City, Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. It is said that the fortress was built at the same time as Gunkanjima in Wakayama Prefecture. Four brick battery ruins remain. When I went there, there were many visitors and it was lively. You cannot get close to the remains of the fortress, but there is an observation platform so it is not inconvenient. #gw2022jp #great view #historic site #retro spot #remote island trip

"Yura Fortress: Iwaishiyama Battery" on "Iwaishiyama" in Awaji Island This is one of the ruins found all over Japan. First, let me introduce the parking lot🌟 As you drive along the wide coastline, you will see a sign that says "Iwaishiyama"🌟 On the narrow mountain road, be careful of oncoming traffic as you head to the summit. A gun remains in the parking lot. Everyone, please be careful in this location #gw2022jp #amazingview #remoteislandtrip

Sea Aiga Kurage BBQ Dinner 🍖🍽🍖 The two-hour session is almost over. And don't forget the dessert 🍮 Fruit, cake, fruit punch, ice cream, and more 🍨 Even though we're full, let's have two layers of ice cream in a cone 🍦 #gw2022jp #gourmettrip #coupletrip #remoteislandtrip

Dinner is a seafood and meat BBQ at the seaside terrace 🍖 Introducing the all-you-can-eat menu with 50 types of food ♪ However, the main seafood set and meat set are quite filling 🌟🌟 Eat while consulting with your stomach ❣️ Recommended are the "Awajishima onion salad" and the "Awajishima onion dressing" salad ♪ You can eat as many really delicious onions and dressings as you want There are three types of wieners: herb, chorizo, and pork wiener. This is also recommended 🌟 #gw2022jp #gourmet trip #breathtaking view #couple trip #remote island trip

The highly recommended thing at Awaji Island Sea Aiga Kurage is the barbecue dinner✨✨✨ Choose from six different barbecue main menus. Then you get an all-you-can-eat menu with over 50 items!! The seafood and meat are recommended✨ Everyone can order different sets, so you can eat a variety of things✨✨ #gw2022jp #gourmettrip #amazingview #remoteislandtrip

Hotel Sea Aiga Kurage is located in Sumoto City, Awaji Island The recommended spot here is the seaside terrace❣️ This is a private terrace only available to guests of Hotel Sea Aiga Kurage. How about enjoying some alcohol or tea time while listening to the sound of the waves and watching marine activities? This is a recommended spot with a wonderful atmosphere♪ #gw2022jp #photogenic spot #breathtaking view #remote island trip

If you're going to Awajishima in Hyogo Prefecture by car, camper, or camper trailer, this is the place to go! The newly opened RV park "RV Park Awajishima Sea Moon" is great! You can use the hot springs at Hotel Sea Aiga Kurage for 600 yen. At night, the atmosphere is very nice and the private space is very stylish! The sea is right in front of you, and you can also do marine sports, so it's a highly recommended spot! It's 4000 yen per night. #gw2022jp #photogenic spot #couple trip #drive trip #remote island trip