Okayama
Okutsuso, Meisen Kagi-yu (Renowned Historic Hot Spring)
This charming wooden hot spring inn is nestled in the Okutsu area of Kagamino-cho, Okayama Prefecture. Established in 1927, the building is a registered tangible cultural property and is said to have connections with former Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi and renowned printmaker Munakata Shiko. The inn’s interior combines the nostalgic charm of its origins with a modern design that offers contemporary comforts. There are a total of eight rooms, including Japanese-Western style rooms renovated in 2024 and a detached building featuring an open-air bath. The inn boasts a rare hot spring experience, allowing guests to soak directly in the "spring water that naturally emerges from underground". The hot spring includes an indoor bath positioned above the spring source and a private bath, both of which are also available for day use.
If you are a family with small children or want to enjoy the hot springs without having to bathe in the water, we recommend staying in a room with an open-air bath. Additionally, if you are staying at an inn that has private baths or family baths in addition to the large public bath, you can enjoy a variety of baths without having to worry about other people watching you. If the situation is important to you, there are other options such as a hot spring in the mountains where you can bathe under a sky full of stars, an open-air bath overlooking the ocean, or an inn with a snowy bath. It looks like it will be an unforgettable memory.
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Setorini Bizen
Kashira Island is located in the Hinase Islands of Okayama. Located in a beautiful area of untouched nature and crystal clear sea, this glamping facility is modeled after Santorini in Greece and offers an extraordinary experience in eight dome tents. Inside the dome tents, there is a luxurious atmosphere but the facilities are well-equipped. For dinner, you can enjoy a barbecue and choose between a course using local ingredients or a plan where you bring your own ingredients. Enjoy the sunset, the starry sky, and the relaxed island time to your heart's content.
名泉鍵湯 奥津荘
This charming wooden hot spring inn is nestled in the Okutsu area of Kagamino-cho, Okayama Prefecture. Established in 1927, the building is a registered tangible cultural property and is said to have connections with former Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi and renowned printmaker Munakata Shiko. The inn’s interior combines the nostalgic charm of its origins with a modern design that offers contemporary comforts. There are a total of eight rooms, including Japanese-Western style rooms renovated in 2024 and a detached building featuring an open-air bath. The inn boasts a rare hot spring experience, allowing guests to soak directly in the "spring water that naturally emerges from underground". The hot spring includes an indoor bath positioned above the spring source and a private bath, both of which are also available for day use.
湯の蔵 つるや
"Yunokura Tsuruya" is a historic hot spring inn that first opened as a sake brewery and was later renovated to operate as an inn. In addition to delicious sake, the hotel also serves flavorful dishes made with fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables, creating memories of a special trip. The open-air bath, where you can soothe your fatigue, is a free-flowing hot spring whose quality is also said to have skin-beautifying effects. The well in the courtyard has been flowing continuously since the days of the sake brewery, symbolizing the hospitality that has been passed down since the hotel's founding. It is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okayama Prefecture.