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“The hosts are lovely and have put a great deal of care (and design talent) into …”
“Amazing view, very good breakfast and the most amazing hosts”
“It’s set up in the hills behind the Awaji foreshore, so from a location perspect…”
“The location feels off grid but it's only a few minutes from Tadao Ando's Water …”
“All areas were very clean and up to date”
“beautifully set overlooking the sea from a top of the hill perspective, lovely, …”
“I recommend the ocean view room”
“The beds are perfectly clean and comfortable and the facilities are very good”
“Hosts were very friendly and make a tasty breakfast every morning”
“Good breakfast, clean rooms and toilets/bathrooms, quiet neighborhood, and great…”
“The hostel is located on a hill so is a bit of a walk to get back from town but …”
Kotobukian 寿庵 in Awaji provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is 28 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. Miki Athletic Stadium is 38 km from the guest house and Jyogon-ji Temple is 41 km away. At the guest house, each unit includes a shared bathroom. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Awaji, like cycling and hiking. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 33 km from kotobukian 寿庵, while Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.
Katie
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Kotobukian is welcoming, comfortable, and beautifully designed - a great place to recharge your batteries.”
I liked so much about this place! It’s set up in the hills behind the Awaji foreshore, so from a location perspective it’s away from the hustle and bustle but you can still have a nice walk into town. The hosts are lovely and have put a great deal of care (and design talent) into crafting a good experience for people, and the facilities are all easy to access and very well maintained. If you are looking to relax and recharge for a few days then I would highly recommend Kotobukian.
Thomas
couple
May 3, 2026
“Amazing stay - definitely will come back 10/10”
Very lovely, thought through, authentic japanese guest house. All areas were very clean and up to date. Amazing view, very good breakfast and the most amazing hosts. Was the best stay in our japan trip so far, definitely will come back
christian
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
The owners are very kind a d helfull
shachar
couple
November 5, 2025
It's a little off the beaten track but we really loved it! The owners are super friendly and helped us to plan our trip ahead. The place itself is beautiful with a stunning view of the sea... Too shame it was cloudy on sunset
Monika
extended_group
October 26, 2025
“hidden gem of Awajishima”
beautifully set overlooking the sea from a top of the hill perspective, lovely, welcoming and thoughtfull owners, immaculate clean, peacefull, inspiring house...
John Kaito
couple
October 10, 2025
This place was incredible, I booked it last minute as my wife was arriving late and we were travelling by camper so I wanted her to get a good rest. The location feels off grid but it's only a few minutes from Tadao Ando's Water Temple at Honpukuji. It's a exquisitely renovated Minka (old style Japanese home) with a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary. The couple that runs it are so nice. They also have a pottery atelier that they spend their days making wares at and have a nice gallery shop that you can purchase. I recommend the ocean view room. Sunrise was gorgeous. I would return to Awaji just to stay here again.
Wee
solo_traveller
October 6, 2025
by far the most comfy mattress! and i don’t have to put on the sheets on my own. really stylish place. owners are 💯💯💯
Tomoko
couple
October 3, 2025
“owner were very friendly. and they gave me detailed information about sightseeing spots with drawing”
The design of the house was nice, and the owner was very friendly.
Johannes Petrus
solo_traveller
August 11, 2025
Extremely kind personnel who helped us explore the area (we were even offered flashlights when we wanted to walk to a restaurant after dark). The beds are perfectly clean and comfortable and the facilities are very good. On the next morning the host supported us on how to further navigate the island.
Imke
solo_traveller
July 19, 2025
“Japanese hospitality at it’s finest!!”
Had the most amazing time during this stay. The host couple was very sweet and gave me very useful tips for my stay. The location was stunning, overlooking the Osaka bay with amazing sunrises. The accomodation is an old cow & farmershouse which the owners renovated extremely beautifully. You still see a lot of old characteristics through the modern design. In the old cow house, the owner has a pottery atelier and shop, which was so cute and pretty!
Miles
solo_traveller
October 30, 2024
Hosts were very friendly and make a tasty breakfast every morning. They were very helpful for giving you directions and suggesting activities to do in the area. The hostel is located on a hill so is a bit of a walk to get back from town but the views of the bay make it worth it. Overall very pleasant stay.
Wing Fai
couple
October 13, 2024
“Nice host with beautiful, quiet & comfy room”
The owners are super welcoming and nice and willing to share everything they know to make your trip fruitful :) I will miss the sunrise moment there
Yoshi
solo_traveller
June 9, 2024
Great view
Juliana
solo_traveller
March 27, 2024
The staff were so kind and very helpful with planning my trip. I really enjoyed chatting with them. The building itself is very clean and has everything I needed.
Biddi
couple
March 11, 2024
“We loved this property so much, we stayed longer than initially booked.”
We loved our stay at this property so much — we booked one night initially but ended up staying for two. The owners are incredibly kind and lovely to talk with, they spoke English well too. They also gave us some very helpful recommendations for Awaji Island. The room was very comfortable and the guest house had wonderful kitchen and bathroom facilities — it also helped the host made a superb morning coffee. Excellent views for sunrise and sunset. Highly recommend and look forward to our next stay.
Shachiku
couple
September 17, 2023
The hosts/owners were amazing! They helped us book our cycling trip around the island(actually about a third of the island) and were super friendly. Good breakfast, clean rooms and toilets/bathrooms, quiet neighborhood, and great views all around. Would recommend 10/10.
花花
solo_traveller
August 25, 2023
“Thank you so much!”
Every one is so friendly!
Manlie
couple
August 1, 2023
“The host couple are very nice, enthusiam and willing to provode any travel information.”
The breakfast is great.
Elliot
solo_traveller
July 29, 2023
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The facilities were excellent. You can watch a beautiful sunrise in the morning.
Jesse
extended_group
July 11, 2023
“An amazing experience”
Really friendly staff, they looked after us from the very start. The house was beautiful and traditional. the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.
Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Temporary art galleries
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Coffee house on site, Bar, Breakfast options
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
Adult only, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Shared kitchen
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Invoice provided
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Shared lounge/TV area
This twin room features a shared bathroom, and air conditioning. The unit has 2 beds.
This twin room has a shared bathroom and air conditioning. The unit has 2 beds.
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