Facing Kobe, which means ‘Gateway to the Gods’, the tiny island of Awaji is one of the most spiritual places in Japan with its countless Shinto sanctuaries and villages that have grown up around the camphor tree which is believed to mark a sacred spot. It is in this enchanting setting that the Hotel Anaga has set down its roots with its large swimming pool, tennis courts, two restaurants so that guests can alternate between local flavours and French cuisine, and suites overlooking the sea. Awaji Island is a paradise for fishing and cruising down the Naruto Strait, as well as being famed for its fine sandy beaches… So come laze in the Land of the Rising Sun.