Around Katano Beach × Accommodation With Relaxing Welcome LoungeRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

In Japan, where a beautiful culture of appreciating rain has endured since ancient times, Tango is a coastal region that—unlike the old capital—has long lived in harmony with the sea and its bounty. Spend time savoring its rich nature and the changing seasons to your heart’s content. About 2.5 hours from Kyoto City. One hour to Ine’s Funaya boat houses. In Tango, a place that can truly be called secluded, cherish the rain and sink into quiet serenity. Ujo Soan is an adults-only retreat where time flows gently. Unwind as you shelter from the rain in five private detached villas, each with an open-air bath, and in the special villa “Zuiu.”

Facing the Sea of Japan, Tango–Kumihama is a scenic area where many beautiful landscapes remain. A legend has been passed down here. In the Kamakura period, the monk Ippen traveled across The whole country to save people, distributing nembutsu talismans and performing dancing nembutsu. After finishing his preaching in Kyoto and heading toward San’in, he was chanting the nembutsu in Kumihama when clouds suddenly gathered and a blue dragon appeared over the sea. Dragon worship has long been practiced in this region, and it is said that the blue dragon revealed itself before Ippen to form a bond with the nembutsu. Even today, the Sea of Japan as seen from Kumihama retains an air of mystery. Like Ippen once did, you can be embraced by this scenery and find rest here.

A style where the tranquility of Japan and the openness of a resort come alive—this is Watoresort. Perched on a hill in Yuhigaura Onsen, this adults-only Accommodation offers 18 rooms total, with just three rooms per floor. Refined quiet, an airy sense of space, and understated luxury create a soothing stay, and every room features a terrace and a scenic-view Onsen bath. At the top-floor guest-only “Lounge Terrace AO,” enjoy an elegant moment gazing out at the sea and sunset. Dinner features creative cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully prepared and presented with the chef’s signature touches. We hope you’ll spend a richly relaxing time here—so restful you may feel it’s a shame to do anything at all.

Ryotei KAI stands on a hilltop at Yuhigaura, overlooking the magnificent Sea of Japan. A rare infinity Onsen open-air bath lets you enjoy the renowned Kansai seascape and sunsets from the rotenburo. Of our 15 rooms, 11 feature a scenic-view bath where you can enjoy Yuhigaura Onsen 24 hours a day. Set on expansive grounds that invite tranquility, our wooden architecture is designed to create warmth even in crisp, dignified air. We welcome travelers with kaiseki cuisine centered on seasonal seafood shaped by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan—restoring your energy before sending you back to everyday life. This is the kind of ryotei we aspire to be.

Situated on a 10,000-tsubo property, this accommodation features 14 guest rooms, all offering panoramic views of the scenic Kumihama Bay. The onsen facilities, including a large communal bath and open-air bath, utilize natural spring water without any dilution. Relax and enjoy the picturesque Kumihama Bay, resembling a landscape painting, from the bath. The cuisine emphasizes seasonal ingredients, including seafood from the Sea of Japan and Tajima beef, prepared with meticulous care. Unwind in the serene and elegant atmosphere of the traditional Sukiya-style architecture.