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A refined sukiya-style retreat nestled along a lush, verdant gorge. All buildings, including the guest rooms, face the Matsukawa Gorge—spring and summer bring fresh greenery to this “Accommodation in the gorge.” In autumn, it becomes a “healing hot spring” floating amid crimson mountains, and in winter, a “moment of tranquility” wrapped in white. This Accommodation offers breathtaking views throughout the year, in every season. Please take your time enjoying our signature oil fondue in a private dining room.

Spring's budding. Summer's fireflies. Autumn's foliage. Winter's tranquility. A Ryokan with Onsen that invites you to revisit, cherishing the colors of the four seasons and the nostalgic scenery of your hometown. Located at the foot of Mount "Waita" in Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture, within a 3,000-tsubo riverside property, it features 10 fully detached cottages with open-air baths (5 pet-friendly), a management building, and a shared open-air rock bath.

A Property nestled in a tranquil forest, featuring 12 guest rooms spread across a 1,500-tsubo site, offering a stay immersed in harmony with nature. Guests can enjoy the seasonal landscapes, listen to the chirping of birds, and experience the natural beauty of Aso with all five senses. We provide services to fully enjoy Aso, including seasonal kaiseki cuisine, 24-hour access to flowing Onsen, local sake tastings, and stargazing events. The guest rooms are designed for 2 to 4 people, featuring Japanese-style rooms with a simple kitchen, as well as private open-air Onsen baths and indoor baths with natural hot spring water. Additionally, underfloor heating ensures a comfortable stay even during winter.

A poetic space of 30,000 tsubo overlooking the lake and the Kuju mountain range. Each Room, crafted by seven master carpenters, is a standalone retreat, with guest Rooms bearing unique names and exuding distinct charm, enveloped in their own worldviews. The hot spring water is 100% natural high-concentration carbonated spring, flowing directly from the source, with a deliberately intimate bathhouse for a serene experience. You can feel the subtle energy of nature as the hot spring flowers float gently and bubbles cling to your body. Meals are prepared with a focus on local production for local consumption, featuring vegetables and herbs from our own garden. Enjoy seasonal appetizers that change monthly, our secret homemade ham, and the rare Enoha tea rice. Located about 1.5 hours by car from Oita Airport, spend an unforgettable time at the foot of the Kuju mountain range.

Surrounded by three mountains, this is a tranquil retreat in Kanmon. The strong alkaline hot spring with a pH of 10 offers a silky touch and moisturizes the skin. In the atmospheric open-air bath, you can enjoy a quiet time while gazing at the serene mountains. Dinner features carefully selected ingredients such as Shimonoseki's famous fugu, game meat, and local Toyoda town fruits, served as a kaiseki meal. The standard Room is a 10-tatami Japanese-style room, and we also provide children's items such as small yukata. Experience a rejuvenating hot spring village stay in a serene mountain setting.

As a property with a long history as a lodging for travelers, it offers a serene ambiance and heartfelt cuisine. It features the only onsen open-air bath in a room at Dorogawa Onsen, where you can relax in a hinoki wooden open-air bath. Additionally, the spacious rooms are suitable for families or groups. At the bottom of the ceramic open-air bath, there is a single character '笑', bringing smiles from the heart in a tranquil setting. You can also enjoy dishes prepared with abundant mountain and river delicacies.

[Chichibu Pilgrimage “Uma Year” Grand Opening of Sacred Sites: 2026/3/18–11/30] 10 minutes by car to No. 32 Hosenji Temple; the third-closest Accommodation to Mitsumine Shrine. Founded in the late Edo period, Yanagiya is an Accommodation nestled in the mountains of Oku-Chichibu, proud of its creative cuisine made with gifts from the mountains and its handmade soba noodles. The owner carefully hand-makes these wonderfully fragrant soba noodles—truly exceptional. With 400 years of history, Shibahara Onsen is one of the seven famous hot springs of Chichibu and has been used for therapeutic bathing since the early Edo period. Relax and soothe your body in our natural spring water, “Shiramimin no Yu,” drawn up from a well on the Ryokan grounds.

Yuno-yado Joetsukan is a five-room Ryokan nestled along the Tone River. We offer high-quality service and heartfelt hospitality, including free-flowing hot spring water direct from the source, kaiseki cuisine served course by course, and magnificent views from your room. Enjoy sommelier-selected wines and local sake, and at our private on-site café “Ume no Mitsu,” we also serve body-friendly handmade sweets such as gateau chocolate. The nature surrounding our Ryokan changes day by day—fresh greenery, wild fireflies, autumn leaves, and snowy landscapes—so please savor the scenery, sounds, and breeze with someone special.

An Accommodation set on a vast 20,000-tsubo estate, where you can fully immerse yourself in pristine natural scenery. All Rooms are private detached Japanese-Western style suites, offering a luxurious space with an emphasis on privacy. Each Room features an open-air bath with free-flowing Onsen water straight from the source, allowing you to enjoy the Onsen amid nature’s beauty. Seasonal views unfold beyond the windows, letting you feel the breath of the great outdoors. Far from the bustle of the city, this is a place to leave everyday life behind. In time that flows gently, relax deeply and enjoy true comfort in harmony with nature.

There is a property quietly nestled within a vast deciduous forest, where the trees display the changing beauty of the four seasons to visitors.As night falls, the surroundings are enveloped in a soft light, creating a fantastical world distinct from the daytime.

Dorogawa Onsen, a historic hot spring that began as a lodging to host practitioners visiting the sacred peak "Ōmine-san," a World Heritage site. This is the oldest property in the area, with a history of 500 years. You can fully enjoy the unique nostalgia, charm, and culture of Dorogawa.

Completely renovated and reopened in July 2021, [Shirakawa Onsen Kashoan]. The luxurious special Room features a semi-open-air bath, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and private time. Each guest Room is equipped with a semi-open-air bath, enabling you to spend private moments without encountering anyone. Other Rooms are designed to let you feel the great outdoors, with the chirping of birds as your background music, offering a refreshing forest bathing experience. Enjoy creative cuisine made with colorful seasonal ingredients, as well as the fermented and preserved food culture unique to mountain villages, adapted to modern tastes. Savor a luxurious kaiseki meal featuring Kumamoto specialties such as horse sashimi and Akaushi beef, which are also a feast for the eyes. In the natural surroundings of Minamioguni, experience a luxurious and leisurely stay at this small Property with only nine Rooms.

A hotel surrounded by the mountains of Okutone, offering a close connection to nature. Enjoy different seasonal activities: wild vegetable picking in spring, camping and firefly watching in summer, autumn foliage viewing in fall, and skiing in winter. The Onsen features the hidden gem "Okutone Onsen" of Minakami Onsenkyo. Guests can enjoy three types of baths: the indoor public bath, 11 private open-air baths unique to our hotel, and a large open-air bath on a scenic hilltop (available during the green season). Meals include the Okutone Deep Mountain Kaiseki cuisine, featuring seasonal menus with local ingredients.

The Ryokan Kyuueya is a hidden retreat quietly nestled in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture. Immerse yourself in the strong alkaline cold mineral spring "Kinu no Yu" with a pH of 9.1, gently enveloping your skin while enjoying the seasonal natural scenery. Savor kaiseki cuisine featuring Gunma Prefecture's branded meat as the main dish, along with seasonal delicacies made from local ingredients. Spend blissful moments in this place where time flows comfortably.

A Resort Hotel where you can feel close to nature, surrounded by azure seas and lush green mountains. Enjoy a variety of Onsen, including the spectacular cave Onsen "Bokido" with views of the rough Kuroshio waves and Onsen overlooking the town from the mountains, which cannot be fully explored in a single day.

Kamiyama Ryokan, established in the 7th year of Meiji at Shiota Onsen. The natural onsen with a 300-year history features a self-sourced spring and is drinkable. Enjoy various baths such as hinoki baths, garden baths, and open-air baths. Dinner includes seasonal ingredients from Satsuma and Setouchi seafood, served as kaiseki or charcoal-grilled dishes. Breakfast features the specialty Yutsubo porridge made using the onsen water.

~Guest rooms have been renovated~Enjoy an extraordinary stay filled with tranquility and the warmth of wood.With views of Mt. Kasagatake and the peaks of the Northern Alps, the location of Takumi no Accommodation Miyama Ouan, a secluded mountain village where time seems to stand still, a historic high-quality natural Onsen, and abundant, richly flavored local ingredients...These are just some of the reasons we chose Hirayu as the place to build our Accommodation.

At Ryotei Murakami, Esashi, a town with the oldest history in Hokkaido, you can enjoy Onsen from natural sources, meals utilizing rich ingredients, and relaxing time in 7 independent guest rooms. The area around the Property includes the Sea of Japan, Kamome Island, the Kaiyomaru ship, the marina, and the historic street, where you can encounter nature and history.

A standalone accommodation nestled along the Shinano River. Enjoy the gentle, tea-colored alkaline hot spring water, also known as "Beauty's Bath." Spend a tranquil night with the soothing sounds of the Shinano River and the peaceful croaking of frogs in nearby rice fields.