Nationwide × Hot spring × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for solo travelers

Experience an extraordinary sense of scale. The grand garden bath, with a depth of 25 meters, features an impressive flow of water, boasting a total daily output of 14 million liters. Sourced from 14 springs across four types, all Onsen baths are fed directly from the source, offering an unparalleled abundance of hot spring water. For dining, indulge in Kagoshima specialties such as Kurobuta Shamo hot pot and Wagyu steak paired perfectly with local shochu. Take a stroll through the "Hundred-Year Cedar Garden," lined with 30,000 cedar trees for a journey back in time. At night, the garden is illuminated to create an even more magical atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the exceptional experience of Kirishima's Onsen paradise for a truly unforgettable escape from everyday life.

The land of Tenson Korin, where the divine nature of Kirishima flows through the Amori River. Nestled along its gorge is Myoken Ishiharaso. Within the spacious grounds surrounded by mixed trees, there are 18 guest rooms, each with its own unique charm. A luxurious space that blends modern taste with traditional Japanese style, offering an unparalleled flow of exquisite time. Natural hot spring water that flows directly from the source without any added water or storage. With seven hot spring sources on the premises, enjoy a journey that melts both body and soul with the most fitting use of Onsen for this land.

Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s three oldest hot springs. In the historic Onsen town, “Dogo Onsen Yachiyo” celebrated its grand opening in the summer of 2018. Each Room blends Japanese elegance with refined sophistication and features a private open-air bath with free-flowing Dogo Onsen water. Enjoy a relaxing soak at any time you like. Unwind in the renowned waters of Dogo and savor kaiseki cuisine crafted with seasonal ingredients for a truly sensory experience.

A luxurious retreat of just eight detached villas, each featuring a scenic open-air hot spring bath with breathtaking views. Designed in a traditional Japanese farmhouse style with privacy in mind, each villa faces Izu Oshima and offers an exceptional location with endless ocean vistas. Every villa opens onto a green garden facing the sea and includes a spacious open-air hot spring bath—an exquisite private sanctuary. Dinner is served at our atmospheric dining venue overlooking a bamboo grove, featuring creative cuisine made with carefully selected local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy Izu’s four signature delicacies—spiny lobster, abalone, golden eye snapper (kinmedai), and Shizuoka’s Fujiyama Wagyu—along with fresh local seafood and seasonal vegetables.

The guest rooms, designed with the concept of "detached" structures protruding into the surrounding nature of the property, are the architectural and interior design work of the globally acclaimed architect Hikoko Nishia. All rooms feature open-air baths with natural onsen water, allowing you to enjoy a private space. We aim to provide a property that harmonizes with the unique hospitality and serene tranquility of Tokachi.

Welcome to Ikaho Onsen, Hotel Kogure. With a proud 400-year history, we are the heart of Ikaho, boasting the largest source of the renowned "Golden Onsen" waters. Drawing over 1,000 liters per minute from the source— We offer one of North Kanto's top-class water volumes. Experience an extraordinary onsen journey in our expansive 1,300-tsubo bathhouse featuring large communal baths, open-air baths, private baths, and spa spaces—a true "paradise of hot springs." All rooms are designed with spacious comfort in mind. From luxurious suites to rooms with private open-air baths, each space is crafted not for continuing your daily routine but for immersing yourself in an extraordinary experience. Meals feature kaiseki cuisine that highlights seasonal and local ingredients. Our grand chef pours heart and soul into every dish to deliver flavors that delight all five senses. Above all else, what Hotel Kogure takes pride in is our "hospitality perfected for healing." From the moment you step inside our accommodation, a special experience awaits you—one that will make you think: "I'm so glad I chose this place."

New in July 2024: 14 Suite Rooms with Private Open-Air Baths! Stunning Ocean Views! Enjoy unlimited Onsen relaxation with free private open-air baths available 24/7. "Baths": Explore the on-site Onsen facilities, including 11 private open-air baths and 3 complimentary private saunas. "Dining": Savor fresh local seafood, featuring a boat platter with Ise lobster and simmered golden-eye snapper. "Rooms": Choose from a variety of accommodations, including rooms with open-air baths or saunas—Western-style, Japanese-style, or hybrid rooms—totaling 36 to meet your needs. "Pets": The annex offers three pet-friendly guest rooms on the first floor. Experience the ever-changing beauty of the sea and sky for a truly satisfying Atami getaway!

Please enjoy the ultimate Onsen experience at Zao Kokusai Hotel with the skin-beautifying, milky-white free-flowing natural hot spring “Hachiemon-no-Yu,” as well as three private baths (additional fee applies).

Just a 1-minute walk from the famous Kusatsu Onsen attraction 'Yubatake'. The traditional Japanese-style Ryokan 'Naraya' exudes historical charm. Boasting a variety of Room types suitable for various travels and the 24-hour flowing Onsen 'Shirahata no Yu'.

Escape the everyday and relax while gazing at the sea. Located in Atami, known for its breathtaking views of Sagami Bay and often referred to as the "Monaco of the East," we welcome you in front of the iconic "Omiya no Matsu." Each room is equipped with Onsen water sourced from our private spring. Designed with wood and handmade Japanese paper, these warm, modern Japanese-style rooms allow you to fully experience Atami's seasonal beauty every time you visit. From the 12-meter infinity bath on the top floor, enjoy stunning panoramic views. Opened on September 26, 2022, our facility also features seven restaurants and bars, a fitness center, and a wellness spa.

A long-established Property located on the slopes of Mount Eboshi, one of the five peaks of Mount Aso, preserving the Jigoku Onsen which first opened in 1803. Stepping into the main building, which is over 100 years old and has been renovated after the Kumamoto Earthquake, feels like entering a different world, as if traveling back in time. The Onsen features three different sources, offering 11 baths across four locations, each with unique water qualities and atmospheres. Guests can enjoy the "Suzume no Yu," a "miraculous bath" rich in sulfur content with water bubbling up from the ground, as well as the highly acidic "Moto no Yu" and "Tamago no Yu," choosing baths based on their benefits and purposes. For dinner, a variety of courses are available, including seasonal hot pots, irori hearth dishes, and Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine. Local wild boar and venison, caught by local hunters, offer a rustic and unique taste of Aso. Experience the blessings of magnificent nature through the Onsen and cuisine.

Awara’s nature nurtures Onsen, the four seasons, cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality. At the northernmost tip of Fukui Prefecture, the vast land of Awara is filled with fields of wheat. Day by day, rice and wheat grow richer in color, reflecting the beauty of nature with each season. As the scenery sways in the breeze, it brings a sense of nostalgia.The moment you step into Beniya, the bustle of town fades away. What awaits you are the warm smiles of our proprietress and staff. May this be a place you’ll fondly remember—and want to return to again.Our 17 Rooms blend in harmony with Awara’s climate and character. Every Room features a free-flowing hot spring bath supplied directly from the source.From fresh locally grown vegetables to delicacies from both mountains and sea, enjoy seasonal flavors that delight the eyes as well—served for both dinner and breakfast in your Room.Founded in 1884, Beniya’s spirit of hospitality remains unchanged from Meiji to Reiwa. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Cherishing the spirit of the tea ceremony, “Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku” (harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility), we welcome you with once-in-a-lifetime hospitality.All seven Rooms feature open-air baths with free-flowing natural hot spring water, and meals can be enjoyed at your leisure in your Room.Step away from the bustle and surrender to serenity for a soothing stay that lets your heart unwind.

Kusatsu Onsen Boun is a Ryokan boasting flowing Onsen baths and a rhododendron garden. It features six baths sourced from two hot springs. Enjoy the full experience of Kusatsu Onsen. Rooms with open-air baths using the Nishinokawara spring are also available. Located just a 3-minute walk from Yubatake, the center of the Onsen town. Relax and enjoy the serene time of Onsen indulgence loved by many literary figures.

Selected as 2nd place in the IKYU Favorites 2021 “Eastern Japan Ryokan (30 rooms or more) / Sales” category!All rooms feature an open-air Onsen bath. Enjoy a Hakone getaway at “Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu,” where nature and Japanese hospitality come together to soothe all five senses.

A Japanese-style accommodation filled with the warmth of natural wood and refined luxury. Enjoy a moment of true relaxation at Ibusuki Hakusuikan’s sand bath Onsen.

A property filled with heartfelt hospitality and soothing onsen. Experience Japan's unique beauty onsen, with its gentle waters flowing endlessly. At "Toyosutei," nestled in the lush nature of Tokachi, we offer exquisite cuisine, rooms with open-air baths, and a private lounge to welcome you. The "Mameyotei" building, with its modern Japanese style, also features rooms emphasizing Japanese tranquility. Enjoy a relaxing time at Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel.

A Japanese-modern Property opened in 2017. In addition to Kinsen, we also have our own Ginsen source, making it one of the few Properties where you can enjoy both Kinsen and Ginsen. For dinner, enjoy a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine prepared with carefully selected ingredients by our chef, served at the restaurant. We offer a variety of relaxation options, including spa treatments within the Property and massages in your Room. Indulge in fine dining and Onsen, and enjoy a relaxing stay that satisfies all your senses. We also have Rooms with private Onsen featuring a blend of Kinsen and Ginsen. * Please note that due to the structure of the building, there are about 20 steps at the entrance and a staircase of one floor to access the Rooms. * Children under 12 years old are not permitted.

In the spring of 2017, after about a year and a half of silence, a new chapter began. Founded in 1662. A history woven by Onsen waters—Edo, Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, Reiwa. Surrounded by magnificent nature, the scent of the waters lingers as artifacts from different eras and worlds add color and elegance to the Ryokan. Let your thoughts drift to the founder, Mannemon Matsuzaka. A long-established Ryokan beloved since the Edo period as an Onsen Accommodation—so renowned it even appears in ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige. From meetings between Takayoshi Kido and Takamori Saigo to a stay by Bunroku Shishi, leading figures of the Meiji era once gathered here. Since then, many guests—including members of the Imperial Family—have continued to visit.What captivates visitors is our rare, highly beneficial spring water found only here: it contains all three celebrated skin-beautifying types—sulfur springs, sulfate springs, and bicarbonate springs. Another reason is our abundant flow rate of 200 liters per minute. We adhere strictly to “100% free-flowing from the source,” with no added water, no heating adjustments, and no circulation.Moreover, the history of Hakone Ashinoyu is said to date back to the Nara period—more than 1,200 years ago.Now come and savor Hakone’s finest famed hot spring—a place cherished through time—and enjoy being part of its continuing story into the future.

Spend a luxurious “do-nothing” getaway at Bettei Amafuru Oka, where breathtaking views of Ibusuki and ultimate relaxation await. A sky filled with falling stars, soothing silence, lush green air, and the warm moisture blessed by the land of Ibusuki—everything here renews you. With an expansive one-of-a-kind property and panoramic views from its hilltop setting, plus creative cuisine made generously with local ingredients, you’ll enjoy a truly special experience found only here. A wellness resort offering all-inclusive stays with 100% natural hot-spring water flowing directly to every room, as well as a pool, sand bath (sunamushi), and private open-air baths.