Awaji Island, JapanSumoto Onsen
Hotel New Awaji
Dual-spring onsen resort
Sumoto Onsen Awaji Island, Japan
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort ClassicOutside the door
The house
Hotel New Awaji GroupDual-spring onsen resort
Life here centers on the water, with coastal mineral baths tapping two distinct springs along Osaka Bay.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Along the Komoe Coast facing the Kitan Strait, with open sea views across Osaka Bay.
The rooms
East-facing rooms catch the sunrise over Osaka Bay. Villa Rakuen suites add private open-air onsen baths on timber terraces.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Timber tubs and outdoor rock pools look across the water, fed by the cloudy, mineral-dense Komoe spring.
At the table
Chefs grill local Awaji beef over charcoal and prepare seasonal catches landed daily at Yura Port.
How it began
The business started in 1953 as Suigetsu-so, an inn for ferry travelers crossing between Honshu and Awaji Island.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.