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Azumi Setoda
Setoda, Japan · Azumi · Core Luxury
Adrian Zecha, the man who built Aman, opened Azumi Setoda in 2021 inside a nineteenth-century house in Setoda, on Japan's Seto Inland Sea. Twenty-two rooms with cypress baths sit a six-minute walk from Kousanji temple and seven from the Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art. Michelin has given the house a Key.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
About Azumi Setoda
- Azumi is Adrian Zecha's ryokan-scale house after Aman; Setoda opened in 2021 with 22 rooms.
- The hotel occupies a nineteenth-century building; some rooms add couches, balconies, daybeds, or private gardens.
- Kousanji temple is a six-minute walk; the Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art is seven.
- Michelin has awarded the house One Key; guests can also use a nearby communal bathhouse.
- Entry-level rooms start at 538 sq ft (50 m²).
The setting
6-minute walk to Kousanji. 7-minute walk to Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art.
Experiences
- Shimanami Kaido cycling — Cycling around the islands along the Shimanami Kaido, where trading ships once travelled.
- Citrus grove walks — Walks through citrus groves that have shaped island life for generations.
- Lemon picking — Picking lemons; Setoda is known as a heart of lemon farming in Japan.
- Sunset cruise — Sea outing offered by the hotel or an arranged activity, watching the sun go down from the water.
- Fishing experience — Fishing experience at sea.
- Cultural, historical and art sites — Exploring historical, artistic and cultural sites on the island.
Amenities
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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