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Takayu Onsen in Fukushima Prefecture, counted among the three famous hot springs of Oshu. Ryokan Tamagoyu boasts 100% natural hot spring water flowing continuously for 400 years. Enjoy seven hot springs, including the thatched-roof bathhouse from the Meiji era and the open-air bath that turns milky white, along with the changing seasons.

The mixed-gender open-air bath "Taki no Yu," the only one in Kurokawa Onsen selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Secret Hot Springs, offers not only exceptional water quality but also a sense of traditional Japanese onsen charm. The nostalgic property features 13 different onsens, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of baths within the accommodation.

A traditional Sukiya-style accommodation with 5 rooms, each featuring a private open-air bath, opening on March 1, 2024.Here, you can relax to your heart's content. As an annex of the historic "Shinshu Yudanaka Onsen Yorozuya," which has been welcoming guests since the Edo Kansei era, this new accommodation will be reborn on March 1, 2024. The previous Matsusho-so was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2003 and cherished by many until it was lost to fire in 2021. Despite this loss, with encouragement from numerous supporters, we are proud to announce its revival as the new "Matsusho-so" on March 1, 2024. The building incorporates design elements of the original Matsusho-so while embracing traditional Sukiya architecture that harmonizes with nature. Each room features a private open-air bath overlooking a small garden where guests can enjoy seasonal landscapes. We have created a space that feels "new yet somehow nostalgic." We look forward to welcoming you warmly at this new location. Selected for the Michelin Key Hotel Selection 2025: "1 MICHELIN Key 2025."

Experience the "Hidden Village Property," where you can enjoy time embraced by a rich mountain village, listening to the chirping of birds and the sounds of insects, and observing the flora. At Yufuin's renowned property, "Oyado Nihon no Ashitaba," savor an elegant space that blends the aesthetics of Japan with the beauty of Asia and Europe. Relish it with all five senses and immerse your body in the abundant waters. There, moments of bliss await.

"Kinokawa Onsen Registered Tangible Cultural Property Inn Mikiyama" is a Japanese Ryokan with a 300-year history, located in the heart of the nostalgic Japanese Onsen town, Kinokawa Onsen. Renowned author Naoya Shiga made this Property his regular stay, where his famous short story "At Kinosaki" was born. The wooden architecture, built in 1927 and recognized as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, along with a 300-tsubo Japanese garden, retains its charm. In November 2013, the Property underwent a major renovation of its lobby, dining area, and large public bath, transforming into a modern Japanese Ryokan that blends history with contemporary design.From the Room's veranda, guests can enjoy the changing seasons in the garden, or lose themselves in a book in the library. After changing into a yukata, take a leisurely stroll to explore the local Onsen baths, and then savor the delights of the Sea of Japan paired with local sake in the modern dining area. This is where the true pleasures of an Onsen Ryokan, fulfilling your intellectual curiosity, await.

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.

The third-generation owner of Arai Ryokan had close relationships with literary and artistic figures, leading to the creation of numerous works of Japanese painting and literature at Arai Ryokan. The artistic sensibilities are reflected in the architecture and gardens, making them a valuable cultural heritage.

Established in 1867 (Keio 3). A tranquil property nestled at the foot of Mount Kanaya. Featuring Japan's largest cypress bath, "Senninburo," and "Manyo no Yu," the largest wooden women's bath in the country. All our baths are fed by natural onsen sources 24 hours a day. Enjoy the rustic beauty of Japanese architecture harmonizing with nature while indulging in the diverse onsen experiences we proudly offer.

Sophisticated Japanese-modern design, a variety of lake-view Rooms, Onsen, and dining options. The concept of "The Lake View TOYA Nonokaze Resort" is "CONVENIENCE & CHOICE SPA RESORT." Whether it's about who you travel with, the type of Room you stay in, the meals you enjoy, or how you relax, we cater to diverse needs with a wide range of offerings.

Since its establishment in Genroku 7 (1694), "Sekizenkan" has welcomed guests for over 300 years, with a constant flow of visitors seeking Onsen therapy. The Property features three distinct buildings: the "Main Building," known as the oldest Onsen inn architecture in Japan, where the culture of Onsen therapy still thrives; the "Sansou," designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan for its excellent design and architectural techniques in the Momoyama style; and the "Kashoutei," located at the highest point in Shima Onsen, surrounded by the tranquility of ancient pine trees. At Sansou and Kashoutei, guests can savor exquisite kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef. Enjoy a variety of Onsen experiences, including the retro-modern "Genroku no Yu" and the seasonal "Mori no Yu."

This is a Ryokan located in the center of the Onsen town. It faces the Ōtani River and a row of willow trees, situated between Ichinoyu and Yanagiyu. You can enjoy visiting outdoor baths even on rainy or snowy days. Summer fireworks can be seen immediately upon stepping out of the entrance. All rooms are Japanese-style, equipped with air conditioning, toilets with bidets, and air purifiers. The men's bath includes an open-air bath. Colorful yukata rentals are available, and plans featuring Matsuba crab are offered.

This Ryokan features an open-air garden bath and a distinctive milky-blue Onsen with a slightly bluish, creamy-white hue. In early summer, azaleas bloom, and in winter you can enjoy the fragrance of pomelo floating in the bath—another of its charms. It is also a long-established Onsen Accommodation that has continued since the Meiji era, even in Myoban.

Our proud Onsen, inherited by the caretaker, features a large public bath and five private baths for you to enjoy a delightful onsen-hopping experience within the accommodation. "Seasonal flavors unique to Yamanashi presented as exquisite Japanese cuisine" in a tranquil accommodation with only 11 rooms, cherishing each unique encounter.

Our establishment, located in Kurokawa Onsen, stands gracefully by the stream amidst a tranquil landscape. Enjoy a relaxing stay while taking in the seasonal beauty of nature and the natural giant rock "Byobu Rock."

“Kura-no-Yu,” a renovated Meiji-era storehouse bath, offers a lukewarm soak in our private 36°C natural hot spring, along with guest Rooms set within a traditional Japanese house of white plaster and black lacquer finishes. Each Room is equipped with a massage chair, and we welcome you with relaxed, unobtrusive hospitality. Furnishings, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings are displayed throughout the property, creating an atmosphere like an art museum. For dining, savor creative cuisine made with local and seasonal ingredients to your heart’s content.

Shibu Onsen is a charming hot-spring town known for its atmospheric streets and nine public bathhouses to visit.At “Sakaeya,” you can enjoy gentle, free-flowing Onsen water blended from two different hot springs.Another highlight is the creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine that goes beyond the ordinary.

Amidst the rich nature, the sturdy thatched roof warmly welcomes you. Since the distant Muromachi period, the Onsen for therapeutic purposes has flourished and been cherished for five hundred years, and even today, the onsen village of Shima Tamura continues to be loved. The moment you see the wooden signboard "Onsen Property" hanging at the entrance, a relaxing atmosphere envelops you. Take a moment to immerse yourself in this tranquility and enjoy a leisurely time.

Inishie no Toki Onsen. With over 600 years of tradition, the renowned hot spring flowing from the mountains of Hanamaki, the legendary Shirozaru Onsen, a time of relaxation, exquisite cuisine, and the spirit of hospitality passed down since its opening, a new story begins.

Known as the oldest Onsen area in Akita Prefecture, Akino-miya Onsenkyo was once beloved by many notable figures, including Mushanokoji Saneatsu.