Around Shiobara Country Club × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Relax in the free-flowing Onsen, honor the food and strive for local consumption, cherish the surrounding tranquil environment, and welcome with the spirit of Wabi-Sabi. Onsen Ryokan Yamaki is a small property with only eight rooms. There is very good water. Please relax your mind and body.

Set amidst over 35,000 square meters of expansive natural surroundings, enjoy dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients and local flavors. Located near the experiential forest "Water Garden" designed by architect Junya Ishigami, choose between two accommodation styles: the small luxury "AUBERGE," featuring a restaurant and suite villa for private stays, or the casual "B&B."

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.

A property with the concept of "Wellness and Art." A remarkable fusion of history dating back to the Muromachi period and contemporary art. Enjoy the cultural arts amidst the tranquility of vast nature, along with the blessings of onsen directly from the source and wholesome, body-friendly cuisine.

SANU 2nd Home is your “second home”—a place to rest body and mind and awaken your senses.Step away from the pace of city life,feel nature with all five senses, and live by your own hands in a true second home.Among the SANU 2nd Home locations across Japan, Nasu 1st sits in a forest of broadleaf trees with the Nasu mountain range rising nearby. Enjoy ever-changing seasonal scenery, along with exploring the town’s cafés, restaurants, and local shops.The white vessel-like cabin is an eco-conscious retreat designed to live in harmony with the earth. Inspired by honeycomb forms, it features large windows that frame the surrounding landscape. The space comes alive through borrowed views of nature throughout the seasons—and simple touches like seasonal wildflowers in a dining-room vase.Morning: quietly grind coffee beans on the terrace as sunlight filters through the trees.Afternoon: play a seasonal music playlist and let yourself drift into sound.Evening: toast with natural wine while listening to insects sing.Night: add logs to the fire and sink into thought.How you spend your time is entirely up to you.Find what feels just right for you.

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.