Sumoto Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort area established during the Showa era in Sumoto City.
• The resort stretches along the coast from Ohama to Komoe.
• The spring water is simple alkaline containing radon sourced from 1300 meters underground.
• Some facilities provide access to two different types of private hot spring sources.

What to see

• A footbath near the Awaji Cultural History Museum with views of Sumoto Castle.
• Santopia Marina resort facility featuring a large yacht harbor.
• Coastal views spanning from Ohama Coast to Komoe Coast.

Getting there

• Express buses run from Sannomiya Station to the Sumoto Bus Center.
• Direct buses serve specific accommodation facilities from major stations.
• The area is accessible by car via the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.