Azumi Setoda

Overview

Set on Ikuchijima, near the midpoint of the Shimanami Kaido, Azumi Setoda opened in March 2021. The ryokan occupies the former Horiuchi Residence—built in the early Meiji era by the Horiuchi family, prosperous merchants who made their fortune in salt production and maritime trade—restored through traditional Japanese building techniques. While honouring the history and craftsmanship of the main house, now more than 150 years old, a purpose-built guest wing introduces contemporary comfort, with a hinoki cypress bath in every room. In bringing together enduring tradition and fresh expression, Azumi Setoda offers a contemporary vision of the Japanese ryokan.

Check-in / Check-out: 16:00 / 12:00

Parking: 18 spaces, shared with yubune

Floor Map

Guest Rooms

There are four room types in the two story guest pavilion, which is built around a kakine- framed courtyard. Through a thoughtful blend of traditional ryokan comforts and contemporary amenities, guests can wind down in a homey atmosphere. Each room has a cypress bathtub. Guests may also choose to visit our sister property, the yubune bathhouse, across the street. The rooms are made with cedar, cypress, washi, and granite, creating comfort in this contemporary expression of sukiya style design. All rooms have double beds, but two can be joined to create a king size bed upon request.

Room Types

Niwa　　　　9 Rooms / 50m / Capacity of 2 / 1F
Suzumi　　　9 Rooms / 50m / Capacity of 2 / 2F
Niwasuzumi　2 Rooms / 70m / Capacity of 3 / Maisonette
Sorasuzumi　 2 Rooms / 70m / Capacity of 3 / Maisonette

Room Features

  • Free Wifi Internet Access
  • Bluetooth Speaker
  • Lockbox
  • Floor Heating
  • Mini bar
  • Room Wear / Haori Jacket
  • Sandals
  • Toiletry Set

Niwa

Suzumi

Niwa Suzumi

Sora Suzumi

Dining

At Azumi Setoda, the dining offers course menus built around seasonal ingredients nurtured by the sea and mountains of the Seto Inland Sea, created together with local producers.

Drawing on a diverse range of techniques unbound by any single genre, the kitchen brings out the full character of each ingredient. Savor a table that could be born only in this place.

Main Dining　　1F / Capacity of 24
Private Dining　1F / Capacity of 8
　　　　　　　　2F / Capacity of 8

Main Dining

Private Dining

Seasonal Course

Breakfast

Azumaya

Azumaya is space as blank for Azumi Setoda, not given any particular functions. Azumaya changes their expressions. There are sometime used as tea room, sometimes as dining area, sometimes as yoga studio.

yubune bathing

Business Hours　7:00-22:00
Facilities　Jet bath / Sauna / Cold Bath
Lounge “yuagari”　Open 24 hours
　　　　　　　　 Library / shop
　　　　　　　　 *Hold events on the theme of the Seto Inland Sea at random times

Experience

Azumi Setoda is located at the midpoint of the Shimanami Kaido, which is also known as the heart of lemon farming in Japan. In addition to cycling around the islands, picking lemons, and exploring historical, artistic and cultural sites, guests may also venture out to sea for a sunset cruise or some fishing.

Access

【From Hiroshima Airport】
・Approx. 60 minutes by car/taxi, or approx.
・20 minutes by car/taxi to Mihara Port, followed by 25 minutes on fast ferry.

【From JR Fukuyama Station】
・Approx. 50 minutes by car/taxi, or approx.
・20 minutes to Onomichi Station via JR Sanyo Honsen (local train), followed by 35 minutes on fast ferry.

yubune

With public bath surrounded by islands landscape paintings, all guests can refresh with Seto islands atmosphere. Also hotel guests can be relaxed at lounge area which is established both library and shop so guests can not only heal themselves, but also experience Seto Indand Sea culture deeply.

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