Go on a Journey in Search of Special Cuisine An Inn with Delicious Food

Experience luxurious kaiseki cuisine, local specialties, and meticulously prepared breakfasts that showcase the finest cooking methods. With the rise of immersive travel experiences, inns and their dining options have become increasingly sophisticated. Why not embark on a trip focused on discovering exceptional lodging and meals? Enjoy dishes that delight both your heart and your stomach.

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You Can Feel the Local Life Local Production for Local Consumption

Eating local specialties is the real pleasure of traveling. There are various local dishes from all over Japan, and if they are prepared with local ingredients, it will make you feel like you are traveling. There are hotels that serve freshly-cooked food made from the freshest ingredients, as well as inns that offer comforting home-cooked meals and dishes that give you a taste of village and seaside life, so there are many ways to utilize local ingredients. Try searching for your favorite theme.

Refresh Body and Mind Healthy Cuisine

Recently, many hotels have adopted the concept of ``improving your physical condition while staying in isolation,'' and it has become possible to take a more serious approach, such as incorporating macrobiotics, medicinal foods, fermented foods, and raw foods. The inn's unique commitment to using organic vegetables, natural cultivation, and ingredients from contracted farms shines through. In recent years, some inns have adopted vegetarian foods, which have been attracting attention in Japan. A journey to reset your body and mind with healthy food.

Stimulates All Senses Open Kitchen

The open kitchen, where chefs prepare steaks, sushi, tempura, and Japanese, Western, and Chinese desserts right in front of your eyes, is one of the elements that makes your meal more enjoyable. Not only can you enjoy freshly made food, but you can also order the doneness and seasoning to suit your mood. The lively production will spark conversation, and is sure to bring smiles to your family and friends. Enjoy a meal prepared for guests that stimulates all five senses.

Keywords to Know the Current State of Special Cuisine

You Can Feel the Local Life Local Production for Local Consumption

Eating local specialties is the real pleasure of traveling. There are various local dishes from all over Japan, and if they are prepared with local ingredients, it will make you feel like you are traveling. There are hotels that serve freshly-cooked food made from the freshest ingredients, as well as inns that offer comforting home-cooked meals and dishes that give you a taste of village and seaside life, so there are many ways to utilize local ingredients. Try searching for your favorite theme.

Refresh Body and Mind Healthy Cuisine

Recently, many hotels have adopted the concept of ``improving your physical condition while staying in isolation,'' and it has become possible to take a more serious approach, such as incorporating macrobiotics, medicinal foods, fermented foods, and raw foods. The inn's unique commitment to using organic vegetables, natural cultivation, and ingredients from contracted farms shines through. In recent years, some inns have adopted vegetarian foods, which have been attracting attention in Japan. A journey to reset your body and mind with healthy food.

Stimulates All Senses Open Kitchen

The open kitchen, where chefs prepare steaks, sushi, tempura, and Japanese, Western, and Chinese desserts right in front of your eyes, is one of the elements that makes your meal more enjoyable. Not only can you enjoy freshly made food, but you can also order the doneness and seasoning to suit your mood. The lively production will spark conversation, and is sure to bring smiles to your family and friends. Enjoy a meal prepared for guests that stimulates all five senses.

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Relax Like at Home In-Room Dining Available

In-room dining allows you to relax and enjoy your meal in the privacy of your guest room. It's heavenly to be able to enjoy freshly prepared or freshly prepared meals in relaxed clothes right after taking a bath, without having to dress up like you would when going out to a restaurant. Also, if you are traveling with a family with small or restless children, you can rest assured that they will eat in your room. Adults can also enjoy their meals leisurely without worrying about their surroundings. It's also nice to be able to continue enjoying a relaxing drink after dinner.

  • AWAUMI Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Resort

    Yamanashi

    AWAUMI Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Resort

    AWAUMI 富士河口湖リゾート

    An Extraordinary Escape in Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji’s Resort Area

    Fujikawaguchiko Town in Yamanashi Prefecture is a popular destination for tourists, being just a 90-minute drive from central Tokyo. "AWAUMI Fuji Lake Resort," situated in a picturesque area offering stunning views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, is an accommodation facility that consists of 16 villas, dome tents, and private cabins. All of the lodging options come with natural hot springs and saunas. The resort offers various facilities featuring a guest-only pool, a cafe and bar, and an outdoor living space. For pet owners, there are rooms with dog runs available, making it a pet-friendly environment. Guests can also enjoy outdoor BBQs using locally sourced ingredients.

  • Hakkai Konohanakan

    Yamanashi

    Hakkai Konohanakan

    八海木花館

    Three Private Villas at the Foot of Mount Fuji for Dining Onsen and Nature

    At the base of Mount Fuji in Oshino Village, Yamanashi, three private hot spring villas offer a secluded stay, with meals featuring an abundance of local ingredients such as "Oshino tofu" made from pure water, "Momiji eggs," "Fujinosuke" salmon derived from king salmon, Yamanashi brand meats, and white rice; dining is served in-room in a "Japanese dining" space, with creative kaiseki cuisine highlighting seasonal ingredients for dinner and a breakfast that showcases regional flavors.

  • Fushiokaku

    Osaka

    Fushiokaku

    不死王閣

    Enjoy the Nature of Fushio in a Private Space That Soothes Your Mind and Body

    Although it is conveniently located about 30 minutes from Osaka city center, it faces Mt. Satsuki, which is famous for its night view of 1,000 ryo, and the clear Yono River of Osaka flows below it. This is a hot spring inn worthy of being called the back room of Osaka. There are 20 guest rooms with open-air baths, as well as carefully designed spaces such as Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms that provide a relaxing atmosphere. In addition to overnight stays, we also offer day-trip hot spring plans that include a natural hot spring open-air bath and a kaiseki meal served in your guest room, so even busy people can easily enjoy a hot spring trip.

  • Ryotei Rangetsu

    Kyoto

    Ryotei Rangetsu

    旅亭 嵐月

    Experience Arashiyama’s Renowned Hot Springs and Seasonal Kyoto Cuisine in Blissful Comfort

    Overlooking the picturesque landscapes of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, this ryokan provides a peaceful escape from the bustle of daily life. Opened in 2005 and marking its 20th anniversary in November 2025, the property features a diverse selection of guest rooms—from detached Japanese-style suites with open-air baths and semi-open-air special rooms to spacious modern Japanese rooms with cypress tubs and cozy single rooms designed for solo travelers. Each room reflects serene Wa-inspired elegance, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. An ideal retreat for celebrating special occasions or spending precious moments away from the bustle of daily life.

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I Want to Have Luxury While Traveling An Inn Where You Can Enjoy Luxurious Meals

When I go on a trip, I want to eat luxurious and delicious food. Choose from accommodations with the food you want to eat, such as inns that pride themselves on seafood dishes made with fresh local fish, auberges that use locally sourced ingredients to serve dishes that look like works of art, and hotel restaurants that offer a variety of gorgeous dinner courses. Why not choose one? Also, when it comes to dinner plans, we recommend choosing something premium. There is a high probability that you will come across delicious food that is unique to the area.

  • Rakihouse Kaiji

    Yamanashi

    Rakihouse Kaiji

    楽気ハウス 甲斐路

    A Hot Spring Inn Surrounded by a Japanese Garden With Seasonal Beauty

    "Rakihouse Kaiji" is located on Sakura Onsen Street in Isawa Onsen, a hot spring town in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The inn features a Japanese garden that can be admired year-round, even while soaking your feet in a relaxing foot bath. The lobby offers a complimentary drink service, while banquet halls and meeting rooms provide versatile spaces for gatherings. In the evening, the illuminated garden creates an enchanting atmosphere, inviting guests to forget the passage of time and enjoy a tranquil stay.

  • Toyama

    "Imigure" - An Inn That Will Make You Want to Move -

    移り住みたくなる宿『イミグレ』

    Immerse Yourself in the Charm of Himi's Food and Scenery at a Relaxing and Healing Inn

    A relaxing inn overlooking Toyama Bay that opened in 2018. The concept is "An Inn That Will Make You Want to Move." "Our aim is for visitors to fully experience the appeal of Himi in its food, scenery, and people, and to fall in love with this town," says the owner. For meals, enjoy dishes made with fresh fish from Toyama Bay, known locally as "Kitokito" (meaning exceptionally fresh), "Himi Beef," the local brand of beef, and locally grown vegetables, all served in a theater-style restaurant with ocean views from every seat. Enjoy the leisurely flow of time while admiring the spectacular view of "the Tateyama Mountain Range across Toyama Bay."

  • Hotel Gyokusen, Kyokusui-no-Niwa

    Shimane

    Hotel Gyokusen, Kyokusui-no-Niwa

    曲水の庭 ホテル玉泉

    Spacious Bath Filled with Silky Beauty Hot Spring Water

    Tamatsukuri Onsen in Shimane Prefecture, also known as the "Hot Spring of the Gods", has a history dating back to the Nara period (710–794). "Kyokusui-no-Niwa Hotel Gyokusen" features an expansive bathing facility of approximately 1,050m², offering a tranquil setting to fully appreciate the therapeutic waters. The "Iwa-no-yu" bath highlights the natural beauty of stone, while "Hinoki-no-yu" offers the gentle fragrance and smooth texture of cypress wood. The facility also includes an open-air bath and sauna. For an additional fee, overnight guests can enjoy private baths named "Hakucho" and "Kuromatsu", inspired by Shimane’s prefectural bird and tree, offering a serene and exclusive experience.

  • michill Tane Sashi

    Aomori

    michill Tane Sashi

    ミチル種差|michill TANESASHI

    A Peaceful Villa Embraced by Sea Grass and Tohoku Landscapes

    A villa located near Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe City, Aomori. The three detached accommodation buildings, each equipped with a living room, bedroom, and tatami space, offer a relaxing space where Japanese and Western, traditional and modern, blend together. Natural light pours into the open-ceiling living room, and the 4.5 tatami Japanese-style room allows you to relax surrounded by the warmth of the tatami. The bedrooms are equipped with Simmons semi-double twin beds, ensuring a quality night's sleep. The rooms also have private terraces, and the attached restaurant serves a full-course of creative Western cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients. Enjoy a fulfilling stay in an environment where nature, food, people, and design are all in harmony.

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Enjoy Both Famous Hot Springs and Delicacies An Inn Where You Can Also Enjoy Hot Springs

Food and hot springs are the best parts of traveling. Why not plan a slightly greedy trip that will make both of those things come true? The feast you enjoy after relaxing in the hot springs is special. If you have a room with an open-air bath, there are many inns where you can have your meals served in your room, so you can enjoy the hot springs and meals in a private space. If you're staying at an inn that has several bathhouses within the hotel, you won't have to worry about eating too much because the food is so delicious as long as you enjoy touring the hot springs and burn off some calories. Enjoy your trip to the hot springs and delicacies of your choice.

  • Hotel Okada, Hakone Yumoto Onsen

    Kanagawa

    Hotel Okada, Hakone Yumoto Onsen

    箱根湯本温泉 ホテルおかだ

    Exclusive Hakone Yumoto Hot Springs in a Top-Class Room with Open-Air Bath

    A Japanese-style resort hotel in Hakone Yumoto. You can enjoy the abundant hot spring water that gushes forth from five springs. In addition to the open-air bath surrounded by the mountains, the spacious large bath, and the foot bath with a panoramic view of Mount Yuzaka, you can enjoy a total of 13 baths, including the group facility "Yunosato Okada." There are five different types of guest rooms, all of which are filled with Japanese beauty and promise a relaxing time. You can choose a room to suit your travel style, such as the top-class rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy Hakone's majestic nature and hot springs all to yourself. Enjoy this exquisite inn while feeling the changing seasons with cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.

  • Beppu Nagomitsuki

    Oita

    Beppu Nagomitsuki

    別府 和み月

    Seasonal Scenic Retreat for Restful Memorable Moments

    "Beppu Nagomitsuki" offers private access to 100% free-flowing natural spring water. The semi-open-air bath in each guest room provides fresh hot spring water at any time, with seasonal scenery outside the window, from spring greenery and deep summer foliage to autumn leaves and winter snow. The view shifts throughout the day, with beautiful morning light and a dreamlike atmosphere wrapped in nighttime quiet, creating a sense of distance from daily life. Fine sake and cuisine add to a distinctive stay experienced through all five senses.

  • Seiryuso / Shimoda Rendaiji Onsen

    Shizuoka

    Seiryuso / Shimoda Rendaiji Onsen

    下田蓮台寺温泉 清流荘

    Rendaiji Onsen With A History Spanning 1,300 Years

    This luxury inn is located close to Rendaiji Station on the Izukyu Line. Located in a quiet area surrounded by greenery, offering free-flowing hot spring water, drawn from three private hot springs with a total flow rate of over 500 liters per minute. A key highlight is the indoor baths, accessible at any time outside cleaning hours, along with guest rooms featuring private open-air baths. Guests can also enjoy a leisurely kaiseki set meal made with local ingredients, including Shimoda's specialty alfonsino. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a resort-like atmosphere while enjoying the blissful hot springs in the exotic garden lined with palm trees. There, you can enjoy a spacious natural hot spring pool and a full-fledged sauna.

  • Yokikan

    Shizuoka

    Yokikan

    陽気館

    Relax in Silence at a Hot Spring Ryokan With Its Own Two Sources

    Surrounded by the lush nature of Izu, "Yokikan" was founded in 1910. Though it is only a 10-minute walk from JR Ito Station, its tranquil appearance evokes the dignity of a long-established inn. With two private hot springs with different spring qualities, you can enjoy 100% natural hot spring baths 24 hours a day. Board the inn’s iconic funicular to reach the expansive hilltop open-air bath. It is in an excellent location with a panoramic view of the sea and Ito city. The open-air bathing experience, where you can feel the sky close by, is a luxury that cannot be experienced in the city. After enjoying the hot springs, savor the delicacies of the mountains and sea and enjoy your trip to Izu in body and mind.

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A Meal That Both Adults and Children Will Enjoy A Family-Friendly Accommodation

When traveling as a family with a wide range of age groups, we pay close attention to what we eat. Adults and children eat different foods, and young people and older people have different tastes. Recently, many inns are focusing on buffet meals, and in addition to a variety of menus that will please both adults and children, some also offer deluxe menus made with luxurious ingredients and local dishes. We also recommend ordering a children's menu, such as ``Children's Kaiseki,'' or adding your favorite dishes as a special order.

  • Kangetsuan Shintoyo

    Hiroshima

    Kangetsuan Shintoyo

    閑月庵新豊

    Tranquil Serenity Reserved at the Setting of an Academy Award-Winning Film

    A private accommodation limited to one group per day, offering views of the colorful island-dotted scenery of the Seto Inland Sea framed by Edo-period window structures. Time passes quietly as you gaze out over the sea, with gentle waves and shifting light creating a tranquil setting. Dinner features creative Japanese cuisine prepared exclusively for guests by a dedicated chef, using freshly caught seafood from Akinada and island-grown vegetables. History, scenic beauty, and cuisine come together in a private stay immersed in the story of Mitarai.

  • Nikko Hoshinoyado

    Tochigi

    Nikko Hoshinoyado

    日光 星の宿

    Enjoy a Hot Spring Stay Steps Away from Nikko’s World Heritage Sites

    Nikko Hoshinoyado is a tranquil hot spring inn located just a 3-minute walk from Shinkyo Bridge, the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Nikko shrines and temples. The inn offers an immersive experience of Nikko’s nature and history. Guests can indulge in the specialty dish, "Hikiage Yuba", while enjoying views of the Japanese garden, and take advantage of the skin-enhancing hot springs, available for day-use and lunch. The inn features 12-tatami Japanese-style rooms, exuding a calm and traditional atmosphere, as well as "Special rooms", including Japanese-Western rooms with attached bathrooms, offering flexibility to suit different occasions. Nikko Hoshinoyado is also renowned as a celebratory inn, ideal for marking significant milestones and creating cherished memories.

  • Ibusuki Shusuien

    Kagoshima

    Ibusuki Shusuien

    いぶすき秀水園

    Vivid Plates Reflecting the Taste of the Season

    A formal Japanese inn located in Ibusuki Onsen that has a reputation for its cuisine. Ranked No.1 for 40 consecutive years in the Dish category, which comprehensively evaluates food, including menu, tableware, taste, and presentation, in the "100 Japanese Hotels and Ryokan Selected by Professionals" sponsored by a tourism and travel industry magazine. The seasonal kaiseki cuisine, which incorporates local fish such as yellowtail and amberjack, as well as Kagoshima ingredients, is truly exquisite. Breakfast includes dishes made with seasonal local produce. Kagoshima flavors such as fish cakes and satsuma soup are also popular. Meals are served in your room or in a completely private room.

  • Oda Onsen Hanagocoro, a Detached inn

    Kumamoto

    Oda Onsen Hanagocoro, a Detached inn

    小田温泉 離れの宿 花心

    Detached Villa Style Stay with Drive-Up Room Access

    Surrounded by nature in Minamioguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, this inn is filled with the sound of wind and birdsong. The property has 10 detached cottage-style rooms, each standing independently to provide a private, calm setting for easing travel strain. Rooms that accommodate pets and rooms with open-air baths are available, making the inn well suited for stays with family or friends. By day, the setting offers views of the grand Kuju mountain range, while at night, the star-filled sky creates a striking backdrop for free-flowing natural hot spring bathing. Cuisine unique to Aso, prepared with fresh local ingredients, adds to a refined stay.

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