Around Mase Shitayama Beach × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Property "Niigata・Iwamuro Onsen Yumotoya" exudes the charm of Iwamuro Onsen, often referred to as the hidden retreat of Niigata. The elegant architectural beauty and sense of openness will leave you in awe.

A long-established Ryokan founded in the Meiji era. Relax at Iwamuro Onsen’s largest public bath and unwind in the open-air bath. Enjoy seasonal cuisine made with ingredients nurtured by Niigata’s sea and land.

A long-established Ryokan boasting smooth natural Onsen waters. The water sourced from Ueno-go Onsen, opened in April 2012, has a pH of 8.3 and excellent quality. Enjoy it alongside Niigata's seasonal flavors, featuring abundant local vegetables and ingredients from Echigo's mountains and seas.

A traditional Sukiya-style inn surrounded by nature, offering the beauty of all four seasons. In spring, enjoy cherry blossoms; in summer, hibiscus and fireflies; in autumn, colorful foliage and ginkgo trees; and in winter, camellias and snowy landscapes. The garden at Shaga no Sato Yumeya blooms with seasonal flowers year-round, allowing you to fully experience nature and the changing seasons.

Koshi no Yado Takashimaya is an Accommodation designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property, with its main building making use of a shoya (village headman) residence from the Edo period. In this historic Japanese setting, enjoy a relaxing and soothing stay.Takashimaya’s highlight is its open-air bath with 100% free-flowing hot spring water, featuring the rare “Kuroyu” unique to Iwamuro Onsen.Kuroyu is not a typical moor hot spring; it combines sulfur, salt content, and high mineral concentration—an Onsen that is rare even across The whole country.This black water, created by the bonding of iron and sulfur, is a distinctive feature found only at Iwamuro Onsen.A must-try for true hot-spring lovers.

A property at Iwamuro Onsen, a tranquil retreat in Niigata. The natural onsen, blended from two sources, is close to body temperature, offering high relaxation effects. Ingredients are carefully selected, with rice and vegetables organically cultivated by the owner. Enjoy seasonal vegetables and seafood visually and savor the seasonal flavors unique to Echigo. Relax thoroughly in interiors and rooms designed to suit modern lifestyles.

This is Iwamuro Onsen in Niigata City, a traditional retreat in Niigata with over 300 years of history since its opening. Believed to be the birthplace of Niigata Geisha, this 70-year-old former "Geisha House" has been renovated into a small property exclusively for one group per day. Enjoy a relaxing time in a serene atmosphere, experiencing the blend of tradition and modernity. Dinner is served at an affiliated nearby restaurant, offering a new style of Auberge.