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Welcome to Iwai Onsen Iwaiya. This secluded hot-spring retreat, said to be the oldest in the San’in region, offers 100% free-flowing natural spring water throughout the property—even in the showers. In our 150-year-old, traditional three-story wooden inn, enjoy a distinctly Japanese atmosphere filled with folk-style furnishings and local wildflowers, along with the flavors of San’in cuisine for a truly relaxing stay. Tottori’s only Onsen member of “The Association to Protect Japan’s Secret Hot Springs.” Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka + Tottori 2019: Two Stars

A small, traditional Onsen Accommodation nestled in the quietest, most secluded part of Shima Onsen, surrounded by gentle tranquility. Both dinner and breakfast are served in your Room. With a history that began as a soba shop, you can enjoy handmade soba at dinner—crafted using a recipe passed down through three generations since our founding. Our free private open-air bath features 100% natural hot spring water, continuously flowing from the source. We also offer covered parking for added convenience for touring guests. Fill your stomach, soak in the Onsen, and sleep soundly. Step away from the rush of everyday life and fully savor the luxury of doing nothing.

In Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture (formerly Inami Town), also known as the "Wood Carving Village," a new auberge is born. This luxurious Property, limited to one group per day, offers a tranquil space where time flows quietly. Stay in a spacious Room remodeled from a kimono wholesaler's townhouse, and relax in an Onsen open-air bath with a view of the garden. Toyama's Fish Auberge Toyama Bay, known as the "natural fish tank," provides an abundance of fresh seafood. Enjoy a variety of fresh fish from Toyama, blessed by the sea, prepared with local ingredients in a farm-to-table style. Savor these exquisite dishes at a counter dining area remodeled from a 100-year-old storehouse. This is the ultimate auberge where you can experience the finest flavors.

A new-style Japanese resort that blends the tradition of an Izu Onsen Ryokan with Resort Hotel touches throughout. We welcome you with warm, refined hospitality worthy of the graceful name “Karen.” Our top recommendation is the scenic open-air bath “Aomi,” where you can enjoy abundant Onsen water flowing directly from our high-quality private source. Don’t miss the magnificent sunrise as you soak, or the “moon road” that appears on the sea on full-moon nights.

Founded in 1937, Yamato-ya Besso—beloved by literary figures—is a purely Japanese-style Ryokan with 19 Rooms and a Michelin four-star rating. Within its time-honored sukiya-style architecture, each Room features an indoor hot-spring bath made of Koya-maki cypress. Meals are served in your Room by dedicated attendants, allowing you to savor the flavors of Iyo at a relaxed pace. This Accommodation is ideal for a personal retreat or a quiet, refined stay for adults.

With only ten rooms, Kounkan. When you visit us, let your five senses relax and enjoy, escaping the daily hustle. Our hospitality is dedicated to your five senses.

[Michelin Key Awarded in January 2025 (2 consecutive years)] [Forbes Recommended Hotel 2026 (9 consecutive years)] [World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025 (12 consecutive years)]Hotel Hyakuna Garan is a Japanese–Ryukyuan style hotel set in a mystical land known as the stage of the Ryukyu creation myth. With mountains behind and the sea stretching below, enjoy both sunrise and sunset views, as well as Kudaka Island—Ryukyu’s most sacred site—in the distance. Inside, covered corridors encircle a courtyard lush with towering banyan trees, inviting you into a serene world woven by light, shadow, and breeze. All guest rooms are oceanfront suites, offering a luxurious space accompanied by the sound of waves. In the top-floor private open-air bath, gaze out over the sea as it changes moment by moment with time, and savor a pure escape at one with nature. A “hometown of the heart,” overflowing with deep joy that feels like nostalgia, awaits you here.

"Yamasato no Iori Soen" is a restored traditional Hida farmhouse originally built in the late Edo period. The gentle flow of air within the house creates a serene atmosphere, enveloping your heart with warmth. Its century-old history exudes profound charm and evokes the nostalgic spirit of a mountain village. Time flows gently yet steadily here, allowing you to reconnect with yourself amidst the ever-changing beauty of nature. Take your time to enjoy these precious moments you may have almost forgotten.

Akazawa Guest House, surrounded by crystal-clear seas and unspoiled nature, is a refined Accommodation where you can enjoy a private stay in a serene setting. On an expansive estate of over 1,000 tsubo, we offer 15 guest rooms with open-air baths. We also feature detached villas equipped with private saunas in the room. Each room overlooks a beautiful Japanese garden and the surrounding landscape, showcasing the beauty of Japanese architecture through details such as Ajiro-woven ceilings and Juraku plaster walls. The interior is also designed in calming traditional Japanese style, with a large public bath featuring deep ocean water and private dining rooms where you can savor carefully crafted Japanese cuisine centered on locally sourced ingredients. In a space that harmonizes with Akazawa’s natural surroundings, enjoy a soothing stay as time passes quietly by.

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 historic Ryokan, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, preserving its original appearance since its establishment in Showa 9. The cuisine is meticulously prepared, enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients using traditional Japanese techniques and wisdom. Enjoy the 100% natural Onsen sourced directly from the spring, available 24 hours a day.

At "Hakone Gora Karaku," you can indulge in breathtaking views of the Hakone mountain range and Sagami Bay, while savoring a variety of Onsen experiences to your heart's content. Each room is equipped with a private open-air Onsen bath, and you can also enjoy two scenic open-air baths and three private baths, where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty and a sense of freedom. The Facility is complete with terraces and lounges where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery and the soothing sound of water, as well as a spa. The cuisine, crafted like art, highlights the individuality of seasonal ingredients, offering another layer of delight. With numerous options to inspire your travel spirit, this is a place where you can always enjoy a fresh and unique stay, spending your time as you wish in your own way.

Shunsai no Yado Ryokusuitei is the only pure Japanese-style Ryokan in Boso. In a calm atmosphere, the cuisine features seasonal local fish kaiseki dishes caught locally. We serve each dish with freshly made beauty.

Renovated in April 2022 as "Mizumari," this historic Ryokan, originating from a tea house established in 1865 (Keio 1st year), offers all rooms with open-air baths, in-room dining, and all-inclusive services. A kids' room is also available, catering to solo travelers and families alike.

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.

Our Accommodation is a hot-spring inn for guests aged 20 and over.In the early Meiji era, the 14th-generation proprietor, Yoshishige Fukuda, opened a new annex in Ikaho, Joshu—“Oku Ikaho Ryotei Kaichoro”—distinct in character from the family’s long-established Accommodation.In “Kaichoro,” “Kai” signifies tranquility, and “Cho” expresses our wish for guests to spend their time at ease; with this hope, we chose the name.From our carefully crafted cuisine to refined traditional Japanese-style Rooms and high-grade Rooms with an emphasis on design, all Rooms feature a private open-air bath. We also offer a spa and reservable private open-air baths, so you can fully enjoy your stay.

The oldest Accommodation in Arima Onsen. Its name preserves the history of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu’s stay, and its location bears traces of Hideyoshi’s fondness for Arima. Inside, once frequented by Junichiro Tanizaki, you’ll find the subtle beauty of light and shadow he admired, along with a curious atmosphere that evokes Kobe’s distinctive international flair.

This is Suigetsu, a relaxing Property. A small hideaway with only five Rooms, quietly nestled in the mountains, Yugawara Onsen, the gourmet Property Suigetsu. Enjoy a variety of relaxing moments.

All Rooms feature open-air baths, allowing you to relax and rejuvenate, and enjoy seasonal French cuisine prepared with a touch of Japanese spirit.

The Kyubei Ryokan, established in the mid-Edo period, is a small property featuring a Japanese garden.