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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.

Ranked first in the NIKKEI Plus 1 "Breathtaking Baths: Where Sky and Sea Become One" nationwide ranking, enjoy our "100% natural Onsen open-air bath with stunning views" and ocean-view rooms. Relax and unwind while taking in the spectacular scenery of waves crashing ashore.

With natural hot spring water bubbling up from beneath your feet, we invite you to spend a relaxing and tranquil time. Our accommodation preserves the calmness and warmth unique to traditional wooden Ryokan, amidst the fading beauty of Japanese tradition. Known as "Kagi-yu," our natural flowing Onsen offers a renowned experience found only in Okutsu, surrounded by pristine nature, fresh air filled with green ions, the sound of flowing rivers, and birdsong—an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Forget your daily routine and take a precious moment with your loved ones for an "IKYU" in life. At Okutsu Onsen Meisen Kagi-yu Okutsuso, we strive to continue being an accommodation that supports such meaningful journeys for our guests.

A gourmet hideaway on Kashikojima. Enjoy Ise-Shima’s seafood in one-of-a-kind creative seafood dishes.In addition to the cuisine, our astronomy events—featuring a dedicated storyteller who explains the Ise-Shima sky—are also very popular.With a natural Onsen, this Hotel is perfect for fully enjoying Kashikojima.

A secluded Accommodation nestled amid lush mountains and the far-reaching fields of the plains. Enjoy dishes made with fresh Toyama ingredients and a setting framed by the scattered villages of the Nanto Plain and surrounding mountains. Warm yourself to the core in our “warming bath,” rich in moisturizing minerals, and spend a truly special time here.

A Resort Hotel featuring Facilities such as a pool, bowling, Onsen, skiing, and tennis within a spacious natural setting. Enjoy relaxing baths at the Onsen wellness center, equipped with open-air baths, large tubs, and jacuzzi baths. Offers rooms like Japanese-style, twin, and triple rooms with large windows overlooking Mount Komagatake. Serves kaiseki courses using Hokkaido and Southern Hokkaido ingredients, along with multiple restaurants.

An Onsen Property boasting one of the finest baths in the Kanto region, located at an altitude of 1800m, where you can fully enjoy nine natural wooden Onsen. Featuring Japan's highest sulfur concentration, the milky white cloudy hot spring water naturally gushes from the ground. With an overwhelming daily flow of 5.4 million liters, the Onsen is offered in a free-flowing style. From the "Gokurakuyu" bath, where the scenery changes every hour of the day, you may even encounter a sky full of stars. For dinner, enjoy a balanced buffet menu of over 40 dishes, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, under the theme "Mago wa Yasashii."

A 15-minute drive from Yamagata Station. Enjoy a cozy Onsen getaway at a fully indoor resort—comfortable in both sunny and rainy weather. Orchard × craft × café, a large bath with our own hot spring source, and beautifully presented dishes featuring Yamagata beef. In December 2022, the ofuro café opened inside the property! At Yuyu no Sato Yusa, our highlights—“the top-floor large bath with views of the Zao mountain range” and “Japanese set meals featuring Yamagata beef and Yonezawa beef”—are now enhanced with even more fun from the ofuro café.Guests can use the ofuro café for free before check-in from 10:30 on the day of arrival! Enjoy one of Tohoku’s largest collections with 8,000 books while sipping complimentary coffee or detox water. In our large sauna—the first in Yamagata Prefecture to offer self löyly—we also host heat-wave sessions using fruit aromas! Draft beer and fruit liqueurs are also free! A guest-only lounge is available—spend a relaxing time at Yuyu no Sato Yusa.

A pure Japanese-style property entirely made of cypress wood, offering a traditional travel ambiance. Enjoy handcrafted kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients and the Yufuin onsen to your heart's content.

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.

Property offering onsen experiences. Enjoy seasonal cuisine in private dining rooms and relax in luxurious Japanese-style rooms with panoramic views of the Kinugawa Valley.

At Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a Property featuring an all-onsen flow system, you can fully enjoy the hot spring discovered in the year Keiun 2 (705 AD), as well as the new onsen water, yielding over 1,630 liters per minute, excavated in celebration of 1,300 years since its opening. From the bath in your Room to the hot water supply, everything is sourced directly from the onsen. All the onsen baths are pure and untouched, with a source temperature exceeding 52 degrees Celsius, allowing you to experience the high-quality onsen without any added water or heating. The panoramic bath on the top floor features a hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath with a soothing wooden aroma and a stone bath that glimmers uniquely with the flowing water. Indulge in the luxury of gazing at the breathtaking panorama of nature as if you could reach out and touch it. Additionally, the open-air bath overlooking the pristine beauty of the Hayakawa Valley offers a refreshing experience with the cool breeze. There are also private open-air baths available for exclusive use, expanding the joy of bathing. All baths are accessible 24 hours a day, allowing you to enjoy them at any time you prefer. Relish the six distinct types of baths, including the panoramic bath and open-air bath, to your heart's content.

~Quality time at a Hotel with a new breeze~A Hotel that harmonizes "functionality" and "comfort," friendly to both the environment and people.The large public bath, utilizing high-quality natural Onsen from the premises, is equipped with a mist sauna.The water type is sodium-chloride strong saline Onsen, beneficial for fatigue recovery, health promotion, and cold sensitivity.A conveniently located Hotel, just a 2-minute walk from "Kashiwa-no-ha Campus Station," with approximately 30 minutes to both Akihabara and Tsukuba via the Tsukuba Express.

<One of Japan's Rare Strongly Acidic Myoban Ryokuban Onsen> The Onsen boasts an impressive flow rate of 6,000 liters per minute, making it one of the top sources in Japan in terms of volume from a single natural spring at an altitude of 1,126 meters. (According to old legends, it ranks second in the country.) The abundant Onsen water overflows from the source, forming a hot spring river. Additionally, due to the high altitude of this region, the area is known for its strong ultraviolet rays and is recognized as an ideal location for climate therapy. <Panoramic Public Bath at an Altitude of Approximately 1,100m> This open-air bath offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the natural beauty of the Sukawa Highlands, which spread across the foothills of Mount Kurikoma. From this liberating and rustic hot spring, you can see "Makunidake" to the left, the "Wild Bird Forest" with its lush beech primeval forest to the right, the "Iwakagami Wetlands" below, and directly ahead, where the ridgelines of mountains and forests meet, stands the majestic Dewafuji "Mount Chokai." The stunning natural scenery will leave a lasting impression. At night, you can also enjoy a sky full of stars that feels almost within reach!

Enjoy the fresh blessings of the sea and mountains unique to Atami. Dine in the Room in a relaxed atmosphere. Savor dishes made with seasonal ingredients to your heart's content.

An Onsen accommodation in Ito boasting one of the highest natural spring outputs. Enjoy the skin-beautifying waters with a pH of 8.4 in both "hot" and "lukewarm" baths. The large public bath entrance features a rare drinking Onsen facility, allowing you to fully enjoy the benefits of Onsen both inside and out.

■ Set amid pristine nature and timeless history, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage setting. ■ A rich variety of fish landed at the Kii-Nagashima Fishing Port. At our Hotel restaurant—like a small fish market—you can choose the fish for today’s meal yourself. ■ The stone-paved Kumano Kodo, which has carried people’s prayers since ancient times. Our own natural hot spring, “Kihoku Sennen Onsen,” named with the wish that it will endure for a thousand years to come, offers a smooth and soothing bathing experience. These three charms come together to embrace you in a calm moment—like waves gently repeating their rhythm.

Island Nagasaki is an entertainment resort located about 30 minutes by car from Nagasaki city center, offering experiences you can't fully enjoy in just one day. Surrounded by the sea and mountains, it features a variety of activities such as rental cycling and SUP to immerse yourself in beautiful nature, a natural Onsen with abundant hot spring water from its own source, and an all-weather spa theme park. Additionally, indulge in fresh seafood unique to Nagasaki Prefecture, known for having the largest variety of fish species in Japan.Rooms are designed to suit various lifestyles with 15 types to choose from, including rooms where you can relax on a hammock on a spacious terrace or stay with your beloved dog.Enjoy a relaxing time filled with entertainment at Island Nagasaki.

A hidden retreat for adults with 20 rooms, each featuring an open-air bath, set within 5,000 tsubo. Enjoy a leisurely and carefree journey from a hilltop overlooking Ago Bay. The interior is designed in a modern Japanese style, exuding the warmth of wood and offering a relaxed atmosphere. A special day that fulfills your travel desires. That is "Teisho Basara-tei."