Hyogo Minamiawaji City
A blissful inn where spectacular open-air baths overlooking the Naruto Strait and two kinds of natural hot springs soothe body and mind
"Hotel New Awaji Plaza Awajishima Bettei Sora" is a hot spring ryokan in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture. In the observatory open-air bath overlooking the Onaruto Bridge and Naruto Strait, guests can enjoy the property’s private hot spring source, Minamiawaji Onsen, while the indoor bath offers Uzu Shio Onsen, a silky, lotion-like hot spring. After working up a pleasant sweat in a full-fledged dry sauna, a refreshingly cold cold plunge bath and a relaxing open-air rest on deck chairs where you can feel the pleasant sea breeze await. Every room comes with a private open-air hot spring bath, and the spa facilities, including Asian esthetic treatments, make this a luxurious retreat.
A plentiful private hot spring source gushing from within the grounds. Rich in minerals and also containing sulfur, it has a smooth texture that still clings gently to the skin, making it hard to get cold after bathing and offering a strong sense of warmth and moisturization. In the observatory open-air bath or on deck chairs overlooking the panoramic Naruto Strait and beautiful sunset, you can enjoy a luxurious bath while feeling the sea breeze.
Among the hot spring areas of Minamiawaji, this spring is especially rich in bicarbonate and is known for its exceptional, lotion-like smoothness. Its alkaline water helps soften the skin, and it is highly regarded as a beauty bath that leaves the skin smooth after bathing. In the spacious indoor bath, you can fully enjoy its gentle warmth, which seems to seep slowly into your body.
A full-fledged dry sauna attached to the large public bath. In a calm space wrapped in gentle lighting and the warmth of wood, you can slowly work up a sweat while immersed in soothing quiet. Heat is delivered firmly into the body, helping you clear away daily fatigue and impurities. After leaving the sauna, you can smoothly transition to a crisp, cooling experience in the nearby bath.
A cold plunge bath installed in the indoor bath of the men’s large public bath. It cools down a body that has been thoroughly warmed in the sauna, bringing a pleasant sense of tension. The feel is clean and refreshing, and a wave of coolness spreads through the whole body. After tightening your body in the cold plunge bath, you can spend an exceptional open-air rest in the scenic outdoor area while feeling the pleasant sea breeze blowing in from the Naruto Strait.
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