Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei (Big Dipper) 135° is a luxury hotel with individual lodges on Awaji Island where guests stay in private cottage-like accommodations. The hotel is located on the highest hill of Nijigennomori Anime Awajishima Park, which covers an area of 134 hectares.
It is full of mystical energy, located on the 135° east meridian. The location offers spectacular views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the second-longest suspension bridge in the world, and the city of Kobe beyond. At night, the city lights reflect upon the water and the sky is illuminated by the twinkle of stars.

Immersed in nature, nestled between the ocean and the stars, this is the perfect location to find rest, relaxation, and peace.

In February 2022, the hotel was certified as a PLATINUM HOTEL: Finest Accommodation by Rakuten Travel.

Grand Chariot Rooms

The private cottages are called "Cocoons" for their round shape, spacious layout, warm tones, and use of natural materials. All rooms have wooden decks where you can lounge and enjoy the gentle breeze, surrounding greenery, and warm sun. At night, it is the perfect place to stargaze. The starry sky can also be viewed from inside, with the round skylight turning your cocoon into a personal planetarium.

During the day, the large windows and the warm wood tones of the walls create a bright, airy space.  All rooms are equipped with a cypress bath, and the refreshing scent of wood wafts through the air. It’s the perfect way to relax after a day of exploring Awaji Island.

In addition to regular rooms, Grand Chariot also has collaboration rooms featuring famous characters from Japanese pop culture. There is room collaborations with Naruto, Godzilla, Dragon Quest, and Crayon Shinchan, which are named after the attractions at the Nijigen no Mori theme park in Awajishima Park.

There is also a Hello Kitty themed rooms in connection with the Hello Kitty facilities located on the west coast of Awaji Island.

Themed rooms include:

• NARUTO Collaboration Room "Hokage's Villa"​
• Godzilla Collaboration Room "Monster Land"
• Dragon Quest Collaboration Room "Slime Cocoon"​
• Crayon Shinchan Collaboration Room "Ora no Cocoon"
• Hello Kitty Collaboration Room "Hello Kitty Star Cocoon"

*please note that additional collaboration rooms are available on a temporary basis and may not be listed above.

Grand Chariot Meals

Meals are hosted in our formal dining room and consistent of a wide range of dishes that make the most of Awaji Island’s natural ingredients and its legacy as the “Land of Food,” providing food to the imperial court since ancient times.

Both breakfast and dinner are included with your stay, featuring delicious Japanese cuisine made with ingredients sourced from Awaji Island. The island was once used as the source of high quality agriculture, seafood, and livestock for feeding the imperial court of Japan when it was located in Kyoto. The quality ingredients once enjoyed by the court can now be enjoyed as part of your stay at Grand Chariot.

The restaurant is supervised by chef Haruyuki Yamashita, who has 13 restaurants in Japan and overseas, including one in Tokyo Midtown.

Dinner Menu Example (Meals can be selected when making a reservation)
• Awaji Beef Sankai Tomato Sukiyaki
• Rich sea urchin hotpot from Awaji Island
• Specially selected Awaji beef shabu-shabu
• Children's plate
• [Spring limited / March to May] Awaji wild red sea bream sukiyaki hotpot
• [Summer Limited / May to September] Excellent Barbecue
• [Summer limited / June to August] Summer conger full course
• [Autumn Limited / October] Autumn Awaji Island Golden Conger Shabu-Shabu
• [Winter limited / December to February] Awaji Island 3-year-old blowfish hot pot

Breakfast Menu Example
• Morning starter meal
• Western breakfast
• Children's plate

Grand Chariot Enzyme Bath

An enzyme bath is a bathing method that uses fermented rice bran and cypress sawdust to maintain heat and warm the body from the core without using external energy. In addition to being expected to improve sensitivity to cold, the enzymes that come into contact with the skin have a beautifying effect. The warmth encourages sweating, which promotes detoxification of the body.

After bathing, you can use the attached sauna, foot bath, Goemon bath (Japanese bath shaped like a cauldron). Spend a blissful and luxurious time finding peace of body and mind through the power of natural healing.
*Separate advance reservation and additional fee is required. Please feel free to contact us.