Banda Station (Fukui Prefecture) × Accommodation With Gozen CuisineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Awara’s nature nurtures Onsen, the four seasons, cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality. At the northernmost tip of Fukui Prefecture, the vast land of Awara is filled with fields of wheat. Day by day, rice and wheat grow richer in color, reflecting the beauty of nature with each season. As the scenery sways in the breeze, it brings a sense of nostalgia.The moment you step into Beniya, the bustle of town fades away. What awaits you are the warm smiles of our proprietress and staff. May this be a place you’ll fondly remember—and want to return to again.Our 17 Rooms blend in harmony with Awara’s climate and character. Every Room features a free-flowing hot spring bath supplied directly from the source.From fresh locally grown vegetables to delicacies from both mountains and sea, enjoy seasonal flavors that delight the eyes as well—served for both dinner and breakfast in your Room.Founded in 1884, Beniya’s spirit of hospitality remains unchanged from Meiji to Reiwa. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

A gentle breeze carries the faint scent of hot spring steam, as time flows softly at this Accommodation. Soft light filters through shoji screens, and the comforting warmth of wood evokes a sense of nostalgia. At Tsuruya, simply being here lets your heart unwind—please savor this quiet pleasure.

Awara Onsen “Traditional Ryokan Warmth Haiya” stays true to the essence of hospitality, featuring an entrance recreated by master temple carpenters to reflect the original doorway from its founding in 1884, a large public bath where you can enjoy free ganbanyoku (hot-stone spa)—the only one in Awara Onsen—along with a newly added garden sauna and cuisine showcasing the finest flavors of Fukui and Awara. With deep respect for history and warmth, our guiding principle is to create an Accommodation that is kind to people. In the comforting atmosphere of a traditional Ryokan that feels like coming home, enjoy a soothing time for both body and mind—experience the hospitality of Awara Onsen “Haiya.”

Enjoy a variety of Onsen experiences, including the largest garden open-air bath in the Hokuriku region. For dining, choose from a buffet plan featuring freshly prepared dishes at the newly renovated open kitchen restaurant "Niji," or savor traditional kaiseki cuisine in the serene atmosphere of "Sakura." Perfect for families with children.

Enjoy the fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan in your room. For small groups, all plans include in-room dining. Private hot springs, private stone saunas, table tennis, and karaoke are available by prior reservation.【A Complete Onsen Experience in One Room】Our new guest rooms with private open-air baths, karaoke, and table tennis are highly popular! The large public bath features one of Hokuriku's finest giant stone baths.

A serene, traditional sukiya-style Accommodation surrounded by a Japanese garden rich with the beauty of all four seasons. In our large public bath, you can experience Hokuriku’s great nature up close in the natural Onsen “Tenjin no Yu,” blessed with abundant hot-spring water and encircled by massive natural boulders. We also offer our proud open-air baths for both men and women. Known as a “beauty bath” that leaves your skin silky smooth, it is especially popular with female guests—please be sure to try it at least once. For dining, in addition to our banquet hall, we also offer in-Room dining and private-room dining, so you can relax and enjoy Hokuriku’s seafood in a private setting. We also serve seasonal dishes featuring ingredients at their peak, so please savor a stay that is delightful to see and delicious to taste—enjoy a leisurely time at Gurabaa-tei.

Awara Onsen "Shirawaso" - Our head chef personally selects fresh seafood and mountain delicacies from the central market early in the morning, carefully crafting dishes to ensure satisfaction at reasonable prices. Additionally, we serve delicious "Koshihikari" rice sourced through contracts with local farmers in Awara City.※1. Detached "Fugetsuan" Guide: A standalone detached property within a garden featuring a private open-air bath, a 15-tatami mat Japanese-style Room, a private open-air bath, and a bedroom with beds.※2. Onsen Room "Suigetsu no Ma": A 15-tatami mat Room plus a 3-tatami mat Room, accommodating up to 7 guests. Relax and rejuvenate with our proud Onsen and cuisine.※3. Room with Beds (10 tatami + 8 tatami): "Ruri no Ma" consists of two connected Rooms, a 10-tatami mat Room and an 8-tatami mat Room, accommodating up to 8 guests. The 8-tatami mat Room is equipped with two Simmons beds.※4. □ Private Baths (3 rooms, indoor): Our Property features three private baths. Two rooms, "Matsukaze no Yu," have Shigaraki ceramic bathtubs, and one room, "Tsukimi no Yu," offers an open-air style bath. Both showcase our proud Onsen, allowing you to relax and refresh both body and mind. We also encourage guests with physical disabilities to make use of these facilities.Shirawaso Bath Guide ■ Large Public Bath (indoor) and Open-Air Bath (outdoor)Onsen Name: Ashihara Onsen No. 67 Spring Well Spring Quality: As per Article 2 of the Onsen Law (Hypotonic, Alkaline Spring) □ Indications for Bathing: Cuts, peripheral circulatory disorders, sensitivity to cold, dry skin, chronic muscle pain or stiffness, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, gastrointestinal function decline, etc. □ Contraindications for Bathing: Active disease phase, active tuberculosis, malignant tumors or severe anemia, serious heart or lung diseases, severe kidney disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, exacerbation phase of chronic diseases, etc. □ Other: No added water Heating is applied to maintain a suitable bathing temperature. Circulation is used for the protection of Onsen resources and hygiene management.

At a quiet Property slightly away from the Awara Onsen town, you can enjoy authentic Kaiseki cuisine. The dishes, incorporating seasonal ingredients, allow you to experience the season not only through taste but also visually. The spacious Room, consisting of two connected Japanese-style rooms of 12.5 and 6 tatami mats, features a semi-open-air bath with a wooden aroma, allowing you to relax at your leisure. Additionally, the Onsen using medicinal luminous stones has a skin-smoothing effect.

A property at Awara Onsen that cherishes the traditional essence of Japan. Experience the seasonal beauty of the garden and savor dishes featuring Fukui's seasonal seafood and mountain produce. Enjoy the original sake "Okami," created in collaboration with a local brewery. Upon passing through the gate, you'll find a purely Japanese-style space surrounded by beautiful trees, offering a sense of tranquility and familiarity.

This Ryokan lets you spend time with your beloved dog at all times—during meals and in your Room—except in the large public bath.We warmly welcome you with “dog-first” hospitality, including a fully air-conditioned indoor dog run spanning 250 tatami mats, an outdoor dog run available anytime during your stay, and semi-private dining areas where you won’t have to worry about others.In 2024, we also introduced Rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy a relaxing bath time with your dog in the in-room bath.