Tsuyama · Niimi · Hiruzen × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

"The Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Bekkan" has begun its journey with the aim of becoming a Hotel that is cherished for generations. Just as the Shūraku-en, a nationally designated scenic spot where the lords of the Tsuyama domain once entertained their guests in a villa garden, this Hotel aspires to be a welcoming retreat for esteemed guests, a comfortable villa where locals gather and wish to visit repeatedly, and a stage where the finest local products from Tsuyama and Okayama Prefecture shine brightly.On the eighth floor of the Hotel, the Onsen large public bath with an open-air bath offers the renowned "Dodo Onsen," a famous hot spring of Tsuyama long celebrated for its skin-beautifying properties. Guests can enjoy a relaxing soak while taking in the view of the Tsuyama Castle ruins in Tsuruyama Park. For dinner, indulge in a kaiseki course featuring a main dish of locally sourced wagyu steak prepared on a teppan grill, complemented by a variety of dishes showcasing the bounty of the satoyama in Mimasaka Tsuyama and Okayama Prefecture, as well as the seafood of the San'in region. The following morning, a breakfast buffet designed to energize your day awaits you at the buffet restaurant facing the open garden.

A Resort Hotel perched on a gentle hilltop and surrounded by nature. The area offers beautiful seasonal scenery, along with relaxing moments through cuisine and Onsen. The Rooms are spacious, and the mountain-side views overlook the vast natural landscape. The alkaline simple Onsen is said to help relieve neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain, and on clear nights you can also enjoy stargazing from the open-air bath.

The reason this Property continues to be loved is its comfort. With over 90 fresh flower arrangements throughout the facility, a natural wood garden with serene mountains as a borrowed landscape, tatami flooring throughout the entire Property that delights your feet, and complimentary natural drinks blended with herbs available anywhere during your stay, including during meals. The interior design of the Property was crafted by nottuo, who won the prestigious IF DESIGN Award in 2023, featuring solid wood furniture made from natural materials, ceramic tableware created by mid-career artists, and sophisticated items subtly incorporated throughout. The cuisine is a Japanese kaiseki meal that incorporates the nourishing blessings of the San'in and Seto Inland Sea regions, as well as the bounty of the satoyama countryside.

Yunogo Onsen, nestled in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, is one of the “Mimasaka Three Hot Springs” with over 1,200 years of history and is also known as “Sagi-no-Yu,” a renowned hot spring. At our hotel, you can relax and fully enjoy the Onsen’s abundant waters and gentle feel in our large public bath and open-air bath.Our Rooms include serene Japanese-style Rooms, comfortable Japanese-Western Rooms, Japanese-style bedrooms with beds, and Rooms with a private open-air bath—offering a wide variety to suit couples, families, friends, and every travel style.For dinner, we offer a diverse buffet featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. Enjoy your favorite flavors along with seasonal menus.Spend a soothing moment away from everyday life in this historic hot spring retreat and calming space.

This property features an onsen known as the "Beauty-Making Bath." The gentle waters envelop the skin, providing warmth from within. Additionally, you can enjoy the onsen at any time in a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath. From the men's and women's baths, you can view the townscape of Yunogo and the seasonal mountains. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal flavors carefully selected by the head chef.

A property near "Sunayu," the Yokozuna of open-air baths in the west. Enjoy local mountain and sea cuisine. Suitable for families with babies and pets. Seasonal events are held. Special rooms feature massage chairs, kotatsu, sofas, and expansive views. From the open-air bath, admire the dam and stars while experiencing the changing seasons. Savor Yubara's specialties prepared by the chef using ingredients primarily from northern Okayama.

A property nestled in a lush mountain valley. Enjoy our popular countryside cuisine featuring around 50 varieties of vegetables as the main attraction. From the open-air bath, you can take in the soothing sounds of a flowing river, scenic mountains, and at night, a sky full of stars. Experience and savor the blessings of Okayama's nature to rejuvenate both body and mind.

Hotel Yunomori is an Accommodation proud of its cuisine featuring seasonal Okayama ingredients such as Nagi Wagyu, raised amid the rich nature and clear air of northern Okayama Prefecture, as well as its Onsen—one of the largest large public baths in northern Okayama and a garden open-air bath. Enjoy a wonderful stay in our rooms designed to help you forget the bustle of the city, including “Hanare Kangetsutei” rooms with private open-air baths and our top-floor “Special Rooms.”

"Kajikaen," a natural hot spring accommodation in Okutsu Onsen, is renowned for its "Bijin no Yu" (beauty-enhancing onsen) with its own private source. All rooms offer stunning views of the Yoshii River, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the seasons. The onsen features gentle lukewarm water, beauty-enhancing properties, and bubbly textures that rejuvenate both body and mind. From your room, you can hear the soothing sounds of the river and kajika frogs while enjoying the scents of fresh air and nature's blessings that stimulate all five senses. Indulge in a luxurious time surrounded by hot springs, breathtaking scenery, and abundant nature.

The three peaks of Mount Hiruzen form a beautiful ridgeline, and Jersey cows graze peacefully. Welcome to Hiruzen Kogen Kyukamura, a tranquil highland retreat where you can enjoy radon hot springs. From the guest rooms and lobby of the main building, you can take in panoramic views of the lush mountains, and while soaking in the natural radon hot springs, you can fully enjoy the pastoral scenery. For dinner, we offer seasonal kaiseki cuisine and a highland buffet featuring local ingredients, including dairy products unique to the area. The resort is packed with activities characteristic of Kyukamura, such as stargazing at the Milky Way and firefly watching in summer, or enjoying campfires and making mini igloos in winter. Experience an extraordinary stay where you might even spot a shooting star beyond the three peaks of Mount Hiruzen.

A property with a history as a former sake brewery established in the 4th year of the Taisho era, operating as Yuhara Shuzo for approximately 50 years. Later transitioning to the ryokan business, it now offers rooms with 100% natural hot spring Hinoki open-air baths for a relaxing stay. The spacious Japanese-style rooms accommodate up to six people, providing a special space for conversations whether in groups or just two or three individuals. Meals are prepared using seafood from the Sea of Japan and local vegetables, offering a rich menu with creative presentation and flavors.

"Yuzu no Yado Senrien" is a Ryokan located in the heart of Yunogo Onsen town, where you can stay with your beloved dog. The guest rooms offer a panoramic view of the onsen town, allowing you to enjoy the local charm while strolling through the area. The accommodation features private baths that you can enjoy with your dog, and there are also day-use Onsen facilities nearby for casual relaxation. Additionally, charming cafes and historic shrines are scattered around the vicinity, making it an ideal location for leisurely walks. We provide a luxurious stay where you can spend quality time with your dog while exploring nearby attractions and nature. With its tranquil environment and convenient location, this is a perfect place to refresh both mind and body.

Okutsu Onsen, renowned as one of the "Mimasaka Three Onsens" and praised as a "Beauty Onsen," offers a warm welcome with creative kaiseki cuisine made from fresh vegetables sourced from local farmers and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and sea. Our on-site hot spring, known for its various benefits, has long been celebrated for its beautifying properties. The spacious open-air bath, "Kaede no Yu," is available primarily for private use, providing a serene retreat surrounded by nature where you can relax and forget the stresses of daily life. Additionally, we offer special dog-friendly suite rooms with semi-open-air baths so you can enjoy your stay together with your beloved pet in comfort.

In February 2025, "Hotel Route-Inn Okayama Maniwa," the fourth branch in Okayama Prefecture, will open in Maniwa City. The accommodation features a Komeiseki artificial onsen large bath and a dinner restaurant, along with complimentary buffet breakfast for guests. Conveniently located about 6 minutes by car from Ochiai IC, it offers easy access to the Yubara Onsen and Hiruzen Highlands areas, focusing on the Kuze and Katsuyama regions. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel, catering to a wide range of needs from business to sightseeing.

■Approx. 9 minutes by car from Tsuyama IC on the Chugoku Expressway ■Approx. 2-minute walk from Tsuyama Station on the JR Tsuyama Line ■Free surface parking available (200 spaces) ■Natural Onsen large public bath available ■Free buffet breakfast ■Free Wi-Fi in all rooms; WOWOW available free of charge in all rooms

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen is adjacent to the roadside station “Kaze no Ie” on the tranquil Hiruzen Highlands, where Jersey cows graze on open pastures. With sweeping views of Mt. Daisen and the three peaks of Hiruzen, the scenery changes beautifully with each season—inviting you back again and again. Use our Hotel as a base to explore nearby attractions such as lavender gardens, sunflower fields, and Yamanori Gorge, surrounded by massive boulders reminiscent of a landscape painting. You can also enjoy local specialties found only here, including Hiruzen dairy products, Hiruzen yakisoba known for its sweet-and-savory miso-based sauce, and locally grown soba served “freshly milled, freshly made, and freshly boiled.” Enjoy a relaxing stay at our Hotel.

The highlight of this village, once a post town on the old Izumo Kaido, is "Gaisen Sakura Street," lined with century-old cherry blossom trees. On this street, which retains the atmosphere of a historic highway, stands "Shinjo-shuku Sugai Residence," a century-old traditional house fully renovated. This small Property, limited to 2 groups and 4 guests per day, prides itself on offering warm and personalized hospitality to each guest. Additionally, guests are treated to a one-night stay with two meals, featuring a Japanese course meal made with ingredients from the satoyama, nurtured by the pristine nature of the headwaters.

A Property with six unique Bali-themed Rooms, where you can enjoy natural Onsen directly sourced from the spring 24 hours a day. Located in the Yubara Onsen area along the Asahikawa River, it offers a serene and extraordinary private space for relaxation. Each Room is uniquely designed with different colors and themes, featuring coordinated bedding and lighting to create an exotic resort atmosphere. Guests can savor delicate creative cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients, as well as the highly popular fluffy bread served at breakfast. Additionally, you can enjoy a completely private bath time experience.

Poppy Springs Resort & Spa, designed in the California Mission style, offers a tranquil retreat featuring a spa utilizing the natural hot spring source of Yunogo Onsen, aromatherapy, the serene restaurant "Sonoma," the café and aroma goods shop "Sun & Stars," a lobby with a grand atrium and fireplace, and an outdoor jacuzzi on the 4th-floor balcony. The entire facility is designed as a space of "healing." The Resort Hotel features 50 rooms, including 2 suite rooms, providing a getaway where you can forget the passage of time. The gentle sound of water, the fragrance of flowers, the shapes, colors, and light that catch your eye, and the soothing aroma welcome you from the moment you arrive.