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.