Nationwide × Accommodation with Mountain Vegetable CuisineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

A rural property boasting mountain cuisine that feels like savoring the entire earth. It abundantly uses the robust natural blessings of local Minakami. Enjoy a tranquil time away from the city's hustle and bustle in private dining rooms, private baths featuring Minakami Onsen 'Hōju no Yu,' and guest rooms with open-air baths. Here at Shōbun, you can experience the scent of the wind, the sound of insects, the murmur of streams, and the twinkle of stars. Please relax and enjoy your stay at this heartfelt rural property.

Echigo Nagano Onsen is a hidden onsen retreat located 30 minutes by car from Sanjo City, associated with the poet "Ryokan." In front lies the clear stream of the Sumon River. Transitioning from fresh greenery to autumn leaves and snowy landscapes. A moment to escape daily life slowly and comfortably. The rural property "Myosen Waraku Rankeiso," born alongside the history of the Showa era. Here, there is something you have forgotten.

Established in 1930, this accommodation takes pride in its cuisine, showcasing the charm of Mt. Gassan. Enjoy mountain village dishes that combine traditional vegetarian and wild vegetable cuisine with meat and fish, all prepared with safety, quality, and taste in mind. Relax in the "Ochimizu no Yu," known as the "Water of Rejuvenation" from ancient Japanese poetry, while admiring the seasonal beauty from six different baths. Unwind in a serene atmosphere where you can gaze at Mt. Gassan's nature or quietly enjoy reading—spend your own special "Tsutaya time."

All guest rooms feature open-air baths with natural Onsen water flowing directly from the source. We offer 19 rooms in 3 different types. Here at Akayu Onsen, you can enjoy the finest Onsen with a faint scent of sulfur. The area is rich in culture, with ties to the legacy of Uesugi Yozan. The Okitama Basin nurtures exceptional rice, vegetables, and fruits. The rice transforms into sake, and the grapes into wine. "Yamagataza Takinami" is a Facility where you can enjoy not only the natural beauty and culture of Yamagata but also the finest Onsen and rich flavors. We hope you will take your time to fully experience "Yamagata" with all your senses and enjoy a relaxing stay.

This property offers the opportunity to enjoy rich nature, onsen with water directly from the source, and the unique flavors of northeastern Tohoku. In our region, skilled mountain workers have long been called Yamado. The role of Yamado is to convey the beauty, blessings, and warmth of the mountains to visiting guests.

An Accommodation at the foot of the Northern Alps in the Hotaka Onsen area. Enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine featuring mountain delicacies personally foraged by our head chef and seasonal ingredients from Azumino. Our Japanese-modern guest rooms, renovated in March 2020, come in three types inspired by signature Shinshu colors. Relax in our soft-feeling alkaline simple Onsen, available in a stone-lined open-air bath and a spacious large public bath. Soak while taking in the changing seasons, and at night, enjoy the moon and stars as you unwind in the Onsen.

While we may not offer the comfort of a city Hotel, we strive to "attend to each detail with care" and "deliver authenticity." We provide cuisine rich with the blessings of the mountains and hospitality unique to this location. We hope you enjoy a "heart-refreshing journey" that becomes a bookmark in your life.

Kashiwaya Property Gassan is a small Onsen property located at the foot of Mount Gassan, in the Gassan Shizu Onsen area. It is an ideal base for spring and summer skiing at Gassan, hiking Mount Gassan, and touring the Three Mountains of Dewa. The seasonal local cuisine, featuring various wild vegetables harvested locally, is highly praised. After enjoying Gassan, relax in the Onsen.

Kanshuku-en, meaning "rejoicing in unparalleled connections," is a place where food and sake bring people together, creating new and unique experiences. Located in a region considered the origin of Japanese culinary culture, your exceptional stay will be complemented by the renowned sake "Kokuryu," crafted from the high-quality spring water of the Kuzuryu River, alongside exquisite cuisine from Fukui's celebrated establishments: Japanese restaurant <En> and innovative French dining <cadre>. We welcome you with fine drinks and gourmet delights. In spring, enjoy vibrant cherry blossoms; in winter, marvel at serene snowy landscapes. Nestled at the foot of nature-rich Joboji Mountain with views of the Kuzuryu River, this is a place to clear your mind and body inside out. Immerse yourself in Zen culture and Echizen traditional crafts to discover an unknown side of Japan that will fill you with joy. Auberge <Kanshuku-en> is where food and sake connect people, sparking new possibilities for all who visit.

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.

Alongside Shirakami-Sanchi and Oku-Kurobe, Oku-Tadami and Oku-Oze are among Japan’s most remote hidden regions. The place name “Oze” is said to derive from Oze Saburo, who is believed to have reached this land after being exiled from the capital during the Heian period. Since then, these mountains have been spoken of as a sacred realm where the gods dwell.Echigo-Komagatake—one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains—and Nakanodake and Arasawadake—both among the 200 Famous Mountains—tower before you. Along the Kitanomata River, you can even spot large char with the naked eye, in scenery reminiscent of Kamikochi. This is Oku-Tadami / Ginzan-daira: one of Japan’s great wildernesses, one of its heaviest snowfall areas, a place frequented by writer Takeshi Kaiko, and a region where vast nature remains on a scale comparable to Kurobe–Tateyama.Oze Jutto offers six villa suites in hand-cut log house cabins, plus four standard rooms on the second floor of the restaurant building.For dinner, we serve a course meal created from that day’s ingredients.In winter, snowfall exceeds seven meters; in spring, meltwater nourishes the forest; in summer, life overflows; and in autumn, abundance fills these deep mountains.Wild mountain vegetables, mushrooms, game meat—and crystal-clear water… all are gifts from an ecosystem that has endured since ancient times.At our restaurant “Seizan Ryokusui,” we aim to express this primeval landscape. It is never extravagant cuisine—but it is not merely a meal to fill your stomach either.A journey to taste myth and climate-bound memory: that is “Seizan Ryokusui” primeval cuisine.

"Fufu Hakone" is a small luxury resort where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hakone mountain range. The Facility incorporates the rocky terrain of Gora, Hakone into its design, featuring walls inspired by rock surfaces and stone counters that emphasize strength, while also offering a touch of Japanese softness with swaying flowers and bamboo flower vases. Guests can relax in the stunning public bath overlooking the Hakone mountains or enjoy private open-air hot springs in every Room, each offering two distinct types of spring water.

A traditional-style inn located at the entrance of Mount Amakazari, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. Enjoy forest bathing and natural hot spring water in the open-air bath surrounded by beech forests. Also ideal as a base for nature walks and mountain climbing. Refresh both body and mind in the great outdoors.

Kiyasuya is a secluded Property located in the mountainous area of Sujiyu Onsen, at an altitude of 1,000 meters in Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture. Built in the autumn of 2006 with the spirit of its 30-year history, the Property's Rooms feature warm earthen walls and black-painted wooden fences, evoking the charm of traditional Japanese farmhouses and the serene atmosphere of a rural village. Each Room is a detached unit with its own open-air bath. The hot spring water, a clear sodium-chloride Onsen with a silky texture, is abundant and free-flowing, used not only for the baths but also for heating the Rooms. The gentle breeze passing through the surrounding grove softly stirs the waters. In the morning, listen to the chirping of birds, and at night, gaze at the starry sky as you immerse yourself in tranquil moments to your heart's content.

On the banks of the Chikuma River in this area once known as Sarashina, Chikuma no Yu Shigenoya offers just eight Rooms. Relax and unwind without hesitation, as if staying in a home-like Accommodation. In an atmosphere where Japanese tradition and refined elegance are in harmony, enjoy kaiseki cuisine—crafted with skill and heartfelt care—served in your Room. The three Onsen baths, each with its own character, are all free-flowing from the source; savor to your heart’s content the abundant natural hot spring water with its gentle fragrance.

Our greatest pride is the natural Onsen that springs from our own private source on the property. We carefully preserve the luxury of fresh, free-flowing spring water with no added water and no heating. After partial renovations in 2021, the space now blends traditional charm with modern comfort. In 2024, we also opened a long-awaited pet-friendly dining area for dog lovers. Enjoy our seasonal cuisine at a relaxed pace together with your beloved dog, an important member of your family. Blissful baths fed by our private source and heartfelt hospitality woven through a century of history—spend a truly special time at our ever-evolving inn.

In the Nyuto Onsenkyo area, there are numerous properties with excellent onsen qualities. Among them, Nyuto Onsenkyo Myounoyu is a proud property combining the two sources of 'Golden' and 'Silver' onsen, viewed from Kansai. Additionally, it is highly appreciated as a charming property that balances the simplicity and antiquity of a small hidden onsen with modernity.