Create Lasting Memories with a Stay along the Scenic Shimanami Kaido
Azumi Setoda
Luxurious Retreat in a Historic Island Residence
A restored mansion that belonged to a Meiji-era merchant
This 140-year-old former merchant’s residence has been meticulously restored.
The interior showcases natural wood and washi-paper textures, imbuing the luxurious space with a palpable sense of history and nostalgia.
Guests are greeted with warm, heartfelt hospitality that makes the residence feel like a home away from home.
Immersion in local daily life offers a fresh perspective on your visit.
Guests are greeted with warm, heartfelt hospitality that makes the residence feel like a home away from home.
Immersion in local daily life offers a fresh perspective on your visit.
Guests have access to the bathhouse yubune across the street, which features a large public bath and sauna.
Here, you can soothe your travel fatigue while mingling with local residents.
In addition, a variety of island activities, such as guided cycling tours and sunset cruises, are offered to help you fully experience Setoda’s unique charms.
WAKKA
Panoramic Seto Inland Sea Views from Every Room
A coastal resort overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and Tatara Bridge
Every guest room affords an expansive view over the blue Seto Inland Sea and its islands, as well as the iconic Tatara Bridge.
From the moment you awaken, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before you, lifting your spirits and invigorating you with a sense of freedom and adventure.
Choose from a wide array of accommodation types to suit your stay, including a spacious residence with full kitchen, a private cottage, or an airy dome tent.
Choose from a wide array of accommodation types to suit your stay, including a spacious residence with full kitchen, a private cottage, or an airy dome tent.
More than 20 different activity programs—from sea kayaking and fishing to cycling tours—allow guests to fully enjoy Setouchi's rich outdoor environment.
Comprehensive support for cyclists is provided, including bicycle rentals, luggage transport, and repair assistance, making WAKKA an ideal base for exploring the Shimanami Kaido by bike.
yubune
A Bathhouse Inn Immersed in the Seto Inland Sea
A new hub where travellers and local islanders can meet
Stepping inside reveals comforting baths decorated with scenes of the Seto Inland Sea, perfect for soothing the weariness of a journey.
Afterwards, guests can unwind in the lounge, which features a library and shop dedicated to Setouchi culture.
The inn has intentionally been designed without a restaurant.
Instead, guests are encouraged to enjoy meals at local establishments, offering an authentic experience that allows them to blend in with the town.
The inn has intentionally been designed without a restaurant.
Instead, guests are encouraged to enjoy meals at local establishments, offering an authentic experience that allows them to blend in with the town.
It is a new kind of inn, a place to relax the mind and body while connecting with a living culture.
Hanaguri
A Decades-Old Inn Reborn as a Smart, Contactless Accommodation
Featuring advanced systems such as contactless self check-in and electronic key access, this accommodation allows guests to enjoy a smooth stay from arrival to departure with no cumbersome procedures.
The guest rooms have been revamped in a simple, clean design.
High-speed Wi-Fi, climate control, and other essential amenities are in place to ensure a comfortable and worry-free stay.
The guest rooms have been revamped in a simple, clean design.
High-speed Wi-Fi, climate control, and other essential amenities are in place to ensure a comfortable and worry-free stay.
An indoor bicycle storage area offers peace of mind for cycling guests.
Additionally, Hanaguri partners with WAKKA, a cycling hub on nearby Omishima, to fully support guests who wish to explore the Shimanami Kaido by bike, providing services such as emergency repairs, luggage forwarding, and more.
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