Hotel Ofutei

Perched on Fukuyama’s Tomonoura waterfront, this spa ryokan sits inside Setonaikai National Park. It’s a 1-minute walk to the park and about five minutes on foot to Enfuku Temple. Sakamoto Ryoma Shukuhakuato, Tomonoura Historical Museum and the Tomonoura Museum of History and Folklore are all nearby; Hiroshima Airport is roughly 61 km away.

A 4-star, 44-room ryokan with an upscale yet relaxed vibe. Rooms are air-conditioned and include refrigerators, LCD TVs with digital channels, safes and desks. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and deep soaking bathtubs with complimentary toiletries; daily housekeeping is provided. Expect wide, panoramic sea views and gentle sea-breeze mornings.

Indulge in on-site massages and facials, soak in hot springs, or sing the night away in karaoke. There’s an outdoor pool, gift shop/newsstand and complimentary wireless internet. Two bars/lounges keep evenings lively and free self-parking makes arrivals easy.

Luggage storage, laundry facilities and a safe-deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dine at the on-site Kairi restaurant or grab a snack at the coffee shop/café. Wind down with a drink at one of the ryokan’s two bars and lounges.