Hotel New Awaji
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A celebrated Awaji Island ryokan with more than 2,500 reviews on Rakuten Travel. Guests especially praise the sea views, the two spring sources and the chance to visit the group's other baths, the Awaji Island seafood and Awaji beef from the miketsukuni, and the attentive hospitality. It is a calm, upscale ryokan often chosen for anniversaries and three-generation family trips.
Kids Facilities
Two spring sources and Yumefusen, the private-hire bath for families
Two spring sources and Yumefusen, the private-hire bath for families
An onsen ryokan where you can compare two kinds of water: the therapeutic Sumoto Onsen and the cloudy Komoe Onsen. Along with the communal bath overlooking the sea, there is a private-hire bath, Yumefusen, that a family can use on their own, so the onsen is easy to enjoy with children. Guests can also make the rounds of the baths at the group's other hotels.
- •The private-hire bath Yumefusen can be used by families; please confirm how to use it and the price
- •There are also the Villa Rakuen rooms, all of which have an onsen open-air bath, so you can bathe in your own room
Awaji Island seafood and Awaji beef from the miketsukuni
Awaji Island seafood and Awaji beef from the miketsukuni
The cuisine stars the seafood of Awaji Island (a miketsukuni, a food-provisioning region that has supplied the imperial court since ancient times), together with Awaji beef. Menus woven from the best of each season are served in your room or in the dining room.
- •Some plans include meals served in your room; this varies by plan, so please confirm
- •Please confirm meal arrangements for babies and children directly with the ryokan when booking
- •Meals accommodating allergies can be prepared, but requests cannot be handled on the day, so please contact the ryokan at least 3 days before your stay. The ryokan may decline if it judges that it cannot accommodate a request.
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Overview
Hotel New Awaji, standing on Komoe Beach in the Sumoto Onsen area, is one of Awaji Island's leading onsen ryokan and holds the top rating in the hotel category of the Michelin Guide. Its rooms are known for their views, led by the Villa Rakuen Japanese-style suites, which all have an onsen open-air bath. Guests can compare two kinds of water (the therapeutic Sumoto Onsen and Komoe Onsen, the ryokan's own cloudy spring) and also visit the baths at the group's other hotels. There is a family bath (a private-hire bath), Yumefusen, so three-generation family trips are welcome too. With Awaji Island seafood from the miketsukuni (a food-provisioning region that has supplied the imperial court since ancient times) and Awaji beef served unhurriedly in your room or in the dining room, this is an upscale ryokan that also suits a milestone trip with children.
Hotel New Awaji stands on Komoe Beach in the Sumoto Onsen area and is one of Awaji Island's leading onsen ryokan, awarded the top rating (4 Red Pavilions) in the hotel category of the Michelin Guide Hyogo. The stay is built mainly around a calm, adult-oriented atmosphere, but the ryokan also caters to three-generation family travel, so it suits an unhurried milestone trip or a visit that includes grandparents.
The greatest draw is the onsen. The bathhouse building, Spa Terrace Suigetsu, holds Awaji Tanada no Yu and Kuniumi no Yu, both looking out over the sea, where you can compare two kinds of water: the therapeutic Sumoto Onsen and Komoe Onsen, the ryokan's own mineral-rich cloudy spring. There is also a private-hire bath, Yumefusen, that a family can use on their own, so even with small children you can enjoy the onsen without worrying about other guests. Guests can also make the rounds of the baths at the group's other hotels, which makes this especially appealing for families who love onsen-hopping.
The signature rooms are the Villa Rakuen Japanese-style suites, every one of which has an onsen open-air bath. Built around a Japanese-style tatami room, each suite adds a bright living-dining area and a terrace with an open-air bath, so you can spend your time entirely within the room, which means that even with a very young baby, you can bathe at your own pace without relying on the communal bath. The standard rooms also have views to be proud of, with a calm, tatami-centered layout.
The cuisine stars the seafood of Awaji Island (a miketsukuni, a food-provisioning region that has supplied the imperial court since ancient times), together with Awaji beef. Menus woven from the best of each season are served in your room or in the dining room.
Access is about 15 minutes by car from the Sumoto IC, and the ryokan makes a convenient base for sightseeing around the island, including the Uzushio whirlpool cruise and Awaji Farm Park England Hill. The ryokan also has a seaside pool open only in summer, including a shallow children's pool with a slide, as well as a kids' corner, but the focus is an upscale stay built around the onsen and the cuisine. Please confirm rental items for babies and meal arrangements directly with the ryokan when you book. Bedding for young children can also be provided, for an additional charge of 1,897 yen.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 20 Orodani, Sumoto-shi, Hyogo 656-0023 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 15 minutes by car from the Sumoto IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway. The ryokan stands on Komoe Beach; from the Osaka and Kobe area, take a highway bus to the Sumoto Highway Bus Center and continue about 10 minutes by car. Awaji Island has no railway, so access is basically by car or highway bus. |
| trainNearest station | Sumoto Highway Bus Center (about 10 minutes by car) |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-570-079922 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, DC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, CF |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.newawaji.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 26, 2026 (stay 2026-10-17). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hotel New Awaji best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Hotel New Awaji?
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Parking: Parking is available free of charge.
How do you get to Hotel New Awaji?
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About 15 minutes by car from the Sumoto IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway. The ryokan stands on Komoe Beach; from the Osaka and Kobe area, take a highway bus to the Sumoto Highway Bus Center and continue about 10 minutes by car. Awaji Island has no railway, so access is basically by car or highway bus.
Can our child use the communal bath if they are still in diapers?
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No. Using the communal bath while wearing a diaper, including a waterproof swim diaper, is not permitted.
Can we bring baby food, and will the ryokan warm it up?
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Baby food is not provided, but baby food you bring with you can be warmed for you.
How many children can co-sleep in one room?
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Co-sleeping is allowed up to the number of adults staying in the room. If the total number of people, including co-sleeping children, exceeds the room's capacity, the stay is not possible.
Is there an in-room dining plan so we can eat without worrying about our children being noisy?
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Yes. There are plans with both dinner and breakfast served in your room, so unlike a restaurant, you can relax even if your children get a little noisy.
Can our child use the pool if they are still in diapers?
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Using the pool wearing only a waterproof swim diaper or swim pants is not permitted, and a swimsuit must always be worn over them.
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