Chūsan Onsen Station × 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.