Springing out of the beautiful Ago-Wan Bay peninsula is Shima Kanko Hotel the Bay Suites- a restful Japanese retreat where a sense of peace washes over you from the moment you enter. Grab-your-camera views are in almost every direction- especially at dusk when the hotel offers one of the best vantage points for the sunset. Take it all in from your spacious suite- a masterpiece in modern minimalism. Or watch over the water at dinner. Both Le Mer- the French-inspired restaurant and Hamayu that presents kaiseki-ryori - the Japanese tasting menu- pair memorable food with unforgettable views. They stream into Eau Spa as well- where treatments make use of the energising power of water. Shima Kanko is the proud host of the first Clarins spa in Japan- and guests can expect signature Clarins scents and plant-powered formulas. Rest and rejuvenate in the dry sauna and tepidarium- or step out into the fresh air and outdoor pool. For those with energy to burn- the hotel puts you close to Shima Nature Reserve where kayaks- boats and water balls skim the Bay. There are beaches nearby- as well as landmarks such as Daiozaki Lighthouse and nearby Yokoyama Observatory - for soaking up the setting from dry land. Shima Kanko Hotel the Bay Suites is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
