Azumi Setoda

Wonderful staff and owner - great atmosphere and just the right place to start a very Japanese experience.

Design of the room. Very good diner at the hotel and good eating recommendations in town. Good zazen session at temple suggested by hotel.

Breakfast was “difficult” in the Japanese version and below par in the western version. Nobody at reception desk when I left for the 7.15 AM ferry (just awkward, not a complaint).

beautiful property with spacious modern rooms

Very well appointed ryokan in remote location. Staff super friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, immaculate and comfortable. We stayed 2 nights. Bathroom had wooden soaking tub which looked brand new. We had dinner on site one evening which was worthwhile, albeit a small fortune (approx $375 for 3 persons). Local restaurants were excellent as well and about 15% of the cost (advance reservations a must). Local art museum was a 10 minute walk from hotel and worth checking out. Bike rental was arranged by the hotel and nice to explore the island. Prior to our arrival, the staff was incredible with communication. We emailed them repeatedly in the months prior to arrival regarding our complicated travel schedule and they seamlessly helped arrange pickup from the train station, the bike rental, and a private car upon departure.

The bath/spa area was not part of the hotel, rather, communal, with locals able to access the facilities. Hotel guests were able to arrange some private time off hours (very early AM or after 8pm). Although the facilities were nice, it was not exactly a zen experience as there were about 8 other guys in the spa. Was a bit expensive for what it is.

- very good staff - rooms are perfect (big fan of the big wooden bath tub) - really good Japanese breakfast - you can use the onsen across the street for free - we rented really good bikes that are also suitable for a longer tour Yes it is pricey, but if you have the means we definitely would recommend going. Definitely make sure to book a dinner spot.

We stayed at Azumi Setoda over Christmas and our stay is unforgettable. The service and ambience of Azumi Setoda are truly outstanding. Everyone is not only extremely professional but also genuinely warm and friendly. The attention to detail was impeccable. The dishes of chef Akita were amazing. The design blends modernity with traditional Japanese minimalism to perfection.