Around Recollection Falls × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Nestled in Oku-Shiobara Shin-Yu Onsen, the secluded inner retreat of Shiobara Onsenkyo in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi, Yamano-yado ShimofujiyA is a hot spring ryokan renowned for its 100% free-flowing natural sulfur spring water. Selected as No. 1 in Tochigi Prefecture in the “Heisei Hot Spring Ryokan Rankings,” it is proud of its milky-white cloudy waters with a gentle sulfur aroma. Enjoy them to your heart’s content in the all-hinoki main bath, the “Ohinoki Bath.” In addition, two private open-air baths surrounded by nature—“Yaguruma-no-Yu” and “Asanoha-no-Yu”—are free of charge for staying guests, perfect for couples and families seeking a private soak. For dinner, savor kaiseki cuisine featuring Tochigi’s signature brand beef “Tochigi Wagyu,” char raised in clear mountain streams, and seasonal ingredients. With milky-white free-flowing sulfur springs, complimentary private open-air baths, and local gourmet delights unique to Tochigi, spend a relaxing stay embraced by the nature of Oku-Shiobara at this 22-room onsen ryokan.

This property offers a tranquil experience where you can enjoy the sounds of the Houkawa River's gentle flow and birdsong. Large windows provide views of natural landscapes, and you can relax in spacious indoor baths and outdoor baths with stunning views. The onsen, sourced directly from the spring, is expected to have skin-beautifying effects, and its temperature is set slightly lower to allow for a deep, warming soak. Meals featuring mountain and river delicacies are served in a semi-private dining area styled like an izakaya.