Akao × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Located at Ako Misaki in Setonaikai National Park, this Accommodation boasts an exceptional setting and takes pride in serving seasonal ingredients prepared in a variety of styles. Enjoy the beautiful Seto Inland Sea throughout the seasons from your guest room, the open-air bath, and the restaurant. To the east you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge; straight ahead, the Ieshima Islands; beyond them, Awaji Island; and to the west, Shodoshima Island. The large public bath’s open-air bath also offers sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and a spacious tub for a wonderfully open, relaxing soak. A highlight is the rare low-temperature salt sauna—rub Ako salt onto your skin to promote perspiration—which is especially popular. For dining, enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine centered on seasonal seafood. Oyster dishes are particularly popular in winter.

Listed in the 2016 Michelin Hyogo Special EditionThis is Akou Misaki, a scenic spot in Seto Inland Sea National Park. "Shou Kichi" stands before a beautiful seascape that changes into seven colors with the passage of time. We utilize the scenic beauty of Seto Inland Sea to provide you with a relaxing stay, offering cuisine, service, and everything with sincerity to deliver a pleasant moment.

Located in the Kariya area of Ako City, where the charm of a historic castle town still remains, this property was established as a sister inn to Ako Onsen Shiosai Kirara Shokichi. Preserving as much as possible of buildings constructed during the Meiji and Taisho periods, we spent over a year renovating them with a focus on restoring them to their finest condition of the time. Enjoy a stay that blends into the town of Ako at an unhurried pace.

A hidden Hotel surrounded by the sea and mountains, where you can stay as if you were living there.Glittering waves, changing skies, the scent of the wind, and the chirping of birds. Misaki Terrace has been reborn as a space where you can free your senses and experience the gentle rhythms of nature. (Renewed and reopened on October 10, 2022)All four Rooms are over 60 square meters and are ocean-view suite Rooms. Each Room features an outdoor living area that softly connects the indoors and outdoors, creating a space where you can feel the seasons of Setouchi with all your senses.The simple yet refined space enhances the ever-changing scenery, like a canvas. All Rooms are equipped with a kitchen and a large bathtub, ensuring a comfortable stay even for long-term visits such as workations.Relax and unwind as if you were spending time at a private villa with your loved ones.

Ginpaso stands at the very edge of Banshu Ako. The breathtaking beauty of the Seto Inland Sea’s many islands, stretching unobstructed to the horizon, leaves a lasting impression on every visitor. Surrender yourself to our “Tenmi-no-Yu” and “Iwami-no-Yu” baths and enjoy the liberating feel of an infinity view where sea and bath become one. Listen to the gentle sound of the waves and let peaceful time flow far from the bustle of everyday life. For dining, we offer kaiseki cuisine that highlights seasonal flavors, centered on fresh seafood nurtured by these abundant waters. In a space where time-honored hospitality harmonizes with modern comfort, spend a truly luxurious moment for the heart with someone special.

A Ryokan proud of its cuisine. You can fish from the tank, and the chef will prepare it on the spot. Enjoy the Akaho Onsen, rich in salt and minerals, in the panoramic bath with a view of the Seto Inland Sea.

A Property with all ocean-view rooms overlooking the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy the renowned Ako Onsen, selected as one of Japan's top 100 hot springs, and dishes featuring fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Indulge in the luxury of "doing nothing" while admiring the evening scenery and waking up to a stunning sunrise.

We offer comfortable stays tailored to your purpose, whether for travel or business. Our kaiseki cuisine, made with seasonal ingredients, is highly praised by a wide range of guests. For business trips, we also provide simple Plans such as those with breakfast or without meals. A free parking lot is available, accommodating even large vehicles. We also offer a free Shuttle Service to JR Banshu-Ako Station (reservation required). The natural Onsen, Satsuki-no-Yu, warms you from the core and is popular among both travel and business guests. All Rooms are Western-style, featuring clean duvet-style beds. In the summer of 2017, we renovated our guest Rooms to make them even more comfortable. From solo travelers to family or friends traveling together, our Property can accommodate a wide range of purposes.

Ako Misaki is known as the “Naples of Japan,” thanks to the mild Seto Inland Sea climate and local produce. Italian restaurant SAKURAGUMI—certified as Japan’s first by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana—opened the auberge “Hotel Casa Vico” in 2024. Along with our signature Neapolitan cuisine, the ever-changing views from morning to noon and night during your stay will become a lifelong memory. With late check-out at 12:00, we promise you a relaxing escape from everyday life.We offer a wide selection of seasonal Plans unique to an auberge. Enjoy a truly restful time together with the chef’s cuisine.