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Last Updated on December 8, 2025
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Immerse Yourself in the Romance of the Murakami Pirates at a Seaside Hot Spring Retreat
Located along the coast of Yunoura Onsen in Imabari City, Hotel Azure Shionomaru is a hot spring resort inspired by the history of the legendary Murakami pirates who once ruled the Kurushima Strait. Yunoura Onsen is the first area in Shikoku designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring Area and is also listed among Japan’s “Top 100 Famous Hot Springs,” praised by certified balneotherapists. Guests can relax in spacious indoor baths and open-air baths while feeling the gentle Seto breeze melt away the fatigue of a walking journey. The hotel’s bright twin rooms come fully equipped with Wi-Fi and modern amenities, ensuring comfort and convenience. The on-site restaurant offers seafood dishes like houraku-yaki, reflecting the rich pirate culture and coastal bounty. Here, history, nature, and gastronomy come together to provide an indulgent and restorative experience.
Basic information
| Address | 30 Yunoura, Imabari-shi, Ehime |
| Phone number | 0898-47-0707 |
| Parking | 100 cars (free) |
| Number of room(s) | 35 rooms |
| Price | Room only : 6,600 yen With breakfast : 8,250 yen With dinner : — Half board : 12,870 yen |
| Website | www.hotel-ajour.jp |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (paid) Dryer: ✓ Available (paid) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✓ Accepted e-money: — |
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Guests praise the expansive hot spring facilities, saying the baths are “relaxing and refreshing” and that the “quality of the water is excellent.” Reviews highlight the staff’s “attentive and friendly” service, noting that “families feel welcome” thanks to their thoughtful hospitality. The meals receive high acclaim for featuring “delicious local ingredients” and “lavish kaiseki-style courses.” While some mention the facilities feel slightly dated, most agree that the serene environment, excellent cuisine, and soothing hot springs create a memorable and satisfying stay.
