Fairfield by Marriott Hotels in Awaji

This is a beachfront budget hotel. While the hotel doesn't offer dining services, there are plenty of great food options nearby. I highly recommend Tsurumaru Udon; it's run by an older gentleman and a young person, and we ended up eating there twice during our stay in Awaji. The beach is a public bathing area and gets quite busy with local Japanese tourists during the summer. It's quite natural and largely unmaintained, giving it a rustic charm. We traveled to Awaji by bus from Kobe Sannomiya, and the hotel is conveniently just a 5-minute walk from the bus stop. At the same bus stop, you can purchase a 1000 JPY day pass for various attractions, but be aware that bus services are infrequent. It's advisable to check the timetable at the station beforehand. Besides the udon place, we also tried Ura Shokudo and Kintaro Sushi. Ura Shokudo is a local cafeteria-style restaurant where you pick your dishes and pay at the counter. Their tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) and noodles are made fresh to order. Kintaro Conveyor Belt Sushi is very popular; we had to queue both times we visited, so I'd suggest going during off-peak hours.