A destination restaurant you’ll want to return to again and again. Come for the breathtaking sunset views and an unforgettable dish.

Ryotei KAI stands on a hilltop at Yuhigaura, overlooking the magnificent Sea of Japan. Enjoy the region’s famed ocean views and sunsets from a rare infinity-style open-air hot spring bath. Of our 15 guest rooms, 11 feature private scenic-view baths where you can soak in Yuhigaura Onsen 24 hours a day. Set on expansive grounds that invite tranquility, our wooden architecture blends dignified serenity with welcoming warmth. We welcome travelers with kaiseki cuisine centered on seasonal seafood shaped by the Sea of Japan’s rugged waves—restoring your energy before you return to everyday life. That is the kind of ryotei we aspire to be.

  • Although it was my first stay, I was instantly captivated by the beauty of the property and its exceptional cleanliness. The location from our room was perfect, and the in-room hot spring—always ready to use without adding heat or water—was truly soothing.This time I stayed while hosting guests from the United States, and I was deeply impressed by the staff’s hospitality. Even though we arrived late for dinner, they welcomed us warmly without a hint of displeasure. What surprised me even more was that they quickly translated and printed an English menu on the spot. My companion was equally moved.They also kindly accommodated our train schedule by moving breakfast 15 minutes earlier, showing thoughtful flexibility that truly considered our situation.This is a wonderful ryotei that genuinely makes you feel glad you stayed—one you’ll want to brag about. Next time, I will definitely bring my family!

    山口彰吾 10/7/2026
  • The weather wasn’t great, but we still enjoyed our trip to the fullest.The goal this time was to relax, and everything was perfect: the room’s calming atmosphere, the ocean view, and the in-room bath we could enjoy without worrying about the rain.The food was delicious, from the fresh sashimi to the pot-cooked rice that brought a smile to our faces with every bite.This stay inspired me to work hard every day so we can come back!

    趣味は旅館さがし 10/28/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Room with Open-Air Bath
Large public bath / Free shuttle service
IN15:00~17:00
OUT10:00
Number of rooms15 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childNot allowed
Our Accommodation is for adults only; we accept guests aged 13 and over (junior high school age and above).

[Spring | Light, Seasonal Flavors] Spectacular sunset views and an open-air Onsen bath. Enjoy seafood with our “modest kaiseki” course. [E5]

IN 15:00~17:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,500~
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥53,475〜
(USD 337.42)

[Spring | Early Bird 60 | 10% OFF] [Standard] Monthly Kaiseki Featuring Japanese Black Wagyu and Seafood [60E0]

IN 15:00~17:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,500~
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥53,475〜
(USD 337.42)

[Spring | Light, Seasonal Flavors] Spectacular sunset views and an open-air Onsen bath. Enjoy seafood with our “modest kaiseki” course. [E5]

IN 15:00~17:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,500~
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥53,475〜
(USD 337.42)

[Spring | Early Bird 60 | 10% OFF] [Standard] Monthly Kaiseki Featuring Japanese Black Wagyu and Seafood [60E0]

IN 15:00~17:00
OUT 10:00
¥57,500~
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥53,475〜
(USD 337.42)

[Spring | Early Bird 60 | 10% OFF] [Standard] Monthly Kaiseki Featuring Japanese Black Wagyu and Seafood [60E0]

IN 15:00~17:00
OUT 10:00
¥80,500~
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥74,865〜
(USD 472.39)

[Spring | Light, Seasonal Flavors] Spectacular sunset views and an open-air Onsen bath. Enjoy seafood with our “modest kaiseki” course. [E5]

IN 15:00~17:00
OUT 10:00
¥82,500~
Dinner and Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥76,725〜
(USD 484.13)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

Room

A place to unwind mind and body—welcome to Kyotango, where the sea meets nourishing local flavors.

Many shades of blue reflected on the sea of Kyotango: the open waters known as “Tango Blue,” the crimson sky selected among Japan’s 100 Best Sunsets, and the majestic ridgelines traced by a ria coastline──. In this land where myths and legends have lived on since ancient times, we offer time to restore your spirit through exceptional cuisine and quiet serenity.

Guest Room

Embraced by the scent of the sea and trees, 15 hidden retreats

Set on a vast 1,500-tsubo estate, the property offers just 15 guest rooms. This is a quiet, adults-only retreat where traditional wooden architecture meets modern comfort. Choose from five distinct styles, including rooms with private open-air hot spring baths and sweeping views, traditional boat-shaped ceilings, and the “Shiomidai” lookout designed for uninterrupted ocean gazing. Surrender to the warmth of wood and simply restore your peace of mind as you take in the magnificent Sea of Japan. Enjoy a truly luxurious stay.

Seasonal Cuisine

Discover an unforgettable dish at a traditional Japanese restaurant on your travels.

An essential part of a truly blissful stay is exquisite cuisine made with the finest ingredients. The Tango and Tajima regions, rich in nature and blessed with both sea and mountain delicacies, offer exceptional seasonal specialties such as Matsuba crab—the king of winter flavors—as well as premium Tajima beef. Please take your time and savor our chef’s signature kaiseki course, lavishly prepared with these outstanding ingredients.

Yuhigaura Onsen

Face the vast ocean and surrender yourself to the hot springs.

The water comes from Yuhigaura’s famed hot spring source, celebrated as the “beauty bath” for its skin-moisturizing qualities. In ocean-view guest rooms, we have prepared private open-air baths filled with this renowned spring water. Enjoy a soak anytime, 24 hours a day—resting to the sound of the sea breeze, free from concern for anyone else. It is a luxurious time to shed all excess and simply melt into the warmth in quiet stillness. In the large public bath, savor an open, expansive soak where sea, sky, and water’s surface seem to merge into one. With separate men’s and women’s bathing times on a rotating schedule, you can also enjoy the exceptional atmosphere of our garden open-air bath, where stone and greenery resonate in bold harmony. Watch the ever-changing scenery—and simply be still.

Interior

A special kind of relaxation you can only experience here

A single boat quietly sets out onto the open sea, inviting travelers to a place and time unlike any other. Inside, you’ll find relaxing spaces throughout the property—dining areas and post-bath lounges that won’t interrupt your conversations with loved ones, as well as a meditation room. Enjoy a peaceful, adults-only getaway at our inn.

Drinks
Enjoy your trip with complete peace of mind.

At our inn, all beverages—including drinks paired with your dinner menu and those provided in your room—are included in the room rate. Refreshing treats and sweets available in the post-bath lounge are also offered with our compliments. Relax without worrying about the bill, surrender to comfort, and enjoy to your heart’s content.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Hot Springs & Baths
    Hot Springs & Baths
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services
  • Meal
    Meal

Notice from the Accommodation

  • 2026 Canibus

    Direct bus service for crab season begins on December 1, 2026.

    The direct crab-season bus service connecting [Osaka] and [Yuhigaura/Amino] returns this year. Service Period December 1, 2026–March 7, 2027 Outbound (Osaka to Yuhigaura/Amino) Namba → Osaka Umeda → Shin-Osaka North Exit Lakeside Kotohiki → Amity Tango → Kashoen → Hana Yuumi Return (Yuhigaura/Amino to Osaka) Umi no Uta Seafood Restaurant → Amity Tango → Lakeside Kotohiki → Shin-Osaka North Exit → Osaka Umeda → Namba • Kashoen • Bettei Fuka • Ujo Soan • Ichibokan • Ryotei Kai For these properties, the most convenient stop is “Kashoen.” • For HOTEL & Lakeside Villa SOKA, please get off at “Lakeside Kotohiki.” Please visit the official website for details.

  • Food Allergy Accommodations

    Due to the complexity of food preparation, the number of staff involved, and the volume of meals served at a hotel or ryokan, it is extremely difficult to provide detailed, individual allergy accommodations or guarantee the complete removal of allergens. We have therefore decided to decline certain allergy-related requests, as handling numerous individual requests could lead to errors and potentially put guests’ lives at risk. [Basic Policy on Food Allergies] For the nine designated food allergens, we make every effort to offer menus that omit the relevant ingredients wherever possible. If you require allergy accommodations, please notify us at least seven days before your stay. Please note that allergens may be present in soup stocks, extracts, binding agents, and seasonings such as soy sauce and miso. We cannot accommodate requests to remove these ingredients, including soup stocks and extracts. Due to the nature of Japanese cuisine, Ryotei Kai cannot provide meals that are completely free of the relevant allergens. For your safety, we will consider accommodations only after you have discussed your specific requirements with us in detail. We may not be able to meet your needs, but please contact us to discuss them. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any requests, please first contact the property by email or phone. While we cannot guarantee that we can meet every request and may need to decline some, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please send emails via our contact page. (Please allow 2–3 business days for a reply.) Direct phone: 0772-74-9099 [Frequently Asked Questions] Please visit our official website for details. October 28, 2026 Kashoen Group Ryotei Kai Culinary Department

  • Rebranded as “Ryotei Kai” in April 2026

    In April 2026, Ichiboukan Hanare Kai will begin a new chapter as Ryotei Kai. Previously an annex, the property will reopen as an independent Japanese-style inn, with a distinctive focus on exceptional cuisine and tranquility. A dining destination where every dish becomes a lasting memory The warmth of traditional wooden architecture and soft lighting reminiscent of a historic Japanese inn Heartfelt hospitality and sweeping views of the Sea of Japan to make your stay unforgettable All of us at the newly reimagined Kai look forward to welcoming you.

Basic Information

Taxes■About the Hot Spring Tax The Hot Spring Tax is included in the Accommodation Fee. Even if the Hot Spring Tax is listed separately, no additional payment is required on site.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastThere is no information about breakfast.
Your child
You cannot stay.
Our Accommodation is for adults only; we accept guests aged 13 and over (junior high school age and above).
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • × Shampoo · conditioner
  • × Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • × Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • ○ Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • ○ facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • ○ Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • ○ Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • ○ Rooms with open-air baths available
  • × Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • × Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • ○ Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
06:00~24:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
Cleaning takes place between 10:00 AM and noon. The facilities alternate between men-only and women-only use.
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
Rooms with open-air baths: 5 Rooms with panoramic-view baths: 6
Spring quality and benefits

Alkaline Simple Onsen (Hypotonic Alkaline High-Temperature Onsen)

Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, and health promotion

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
Others- As this is a wooden building, smoking is prohibited inside the Accommodation. Please smoke only in designated areas. - This Accommodation has three floors, but there is no elevator. Please use the stairs. - Accommodation charges must be paid at check-in by cash or credit card. Thank you for your understanding.

Reviews

Overall Score
4.77
The best (63)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.67
  • Facility
    4.63
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.90
  • Meals
    4.90
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.65
  • Satisfaction
    4.84

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Kyoto Prefecture669 Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City
TEL:+81-772-74-9099

[By Car] ■ From Osaka (approx. 2 hr 30 min) Chugoku Expressway Yashiro JCT → (Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway) → Ayabe JCT → (Ayabe-Miyazu Road / Sanin Kinki Expressway) → Kyotango-Omiya IC → (Route 312) → (Prefectural Route 17) → (Route 178) → Hamazume, Amino-cho ■ From Kyoto (approx. 2 hr 30 min) Kyoto-Jukan Expressway Kutsukake IC → (Kyoto-Jukan Expressway / Ayabe-Miyazu Road / Sanin Kinki Expressway) → Kyotango-Omiya IC → (Route 312) → (Prefectural Route 17) → (Route 178) → Hamazume, Amino-cho ■ From the Himeji area (approx. 2 hr) Kanzaki IC → (Bantan Road/Expressway) → Wadayama IC → (Route 9)→(Route312 )→ Toyooka→( Route178 )→ Kumihama→( Route178 )→ Hamazume, Amino-cho [By Train] ■ From JR Osaka Station / JR Kyoto Station (approx. 3 hr) JR Osaka Station / JR Kyoto Station -> Limited express train -> Amanohashidate or Toyooka -> Kyoto Tango Railway -> Get off at Yuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen Station

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
During your stay
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
15 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable

Pickup and drop-off information
Available (Free)About 3 minutes by Shuttle Service from Kyoto Tango Railway “Yuhigaura-Kitsu Onsen Station” Reservation required. Please write your request in the comments section when making your Reservation, or call to make a Reservation by the day before.

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