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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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.

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.

  • Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

    Miyagi

    Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae

    リッチモンドホテルプレミア仙台駅前

    The "Premier Lounge" Offers Comprehensive Services Until Late at Night

    The "Premier Lounge", used as the breakfast venue in the morning, transforms into a free space after noon and is available for meetings, café use, or as a workspace. In addition to counter and sofa seating, the lounge features semi-private booths, making it popular among business travellers and students studying on their own. Complimentary drinks and soft-serve ice cream are available for staying guests. During bar time, one alcoholic drink per guest is offered free of charge per stay. A late-night snack service is also provided, featuring complimentary Kamo soba (topped with savoury duck and grilled spring onions in duck broth. Limited to 80 servings).

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Yarimikan

    Gifu

    Yarimikan

    槍見館

    A Hot Spring Inn With Views of Mt. Yarigatake and Natural Source-Drawn Hot Springs

    A hot spring inn that stands along the clear stream of the Kamata River and overlooks Mt. Yarigatake, the famous peak of the Northern Alps. It has been well-received as a place where you can experience inconvenience and something extraordinary that you can't experience in the city. Yarimikan, which has a history of about 100 years, has helped many mountaineers soothe their fatigue in the hot springs. You can enjoy the hot spring water in the mixed open-air bath that has existed since the establishment of the hotel, four private baths each with a different style, and a large communal bath. The simple, neutral hot springs are recommended for people who are sensitive to cold, as they don't get cold easily.

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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.

  • Hotel Urban Grace Utsunomiya

    Tochigi

    Hotel Urban Grace Utsunomiya

    ホテルアーバングレイス宇都宮

    A Premium Hotel Offering the Comforts of Home

    Although it is located in the downtown area of ​​Utsunomiya, the hotel has a calming atmosphere and feels like a hideaway. The rooms are designed for comfort and functionality, and are equipped with Simmons beds to ensure a good night's sleep. The chic indirect lighting also relaxes the body and mind. In addition, if you become an Urban Grace member, you can receive various benefits and services that will make your hotel stay even more comfortable.

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  • Okutsuso, Meisen Kagi-yu (Renowned Historic Hot Spring)

    Okayama

    Okutsuso, Meisen Kagi-yu (Renowned Historic Hot Spring)

    名泉鍵湯 奥津荘

    A Hot Spring Inn with Over 90 Years of History

    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.

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  • Okuikaho Ryotei Kaichoro

    Gunma

    Okuikaho Ryotei Kaichoro

    奥伊香保 旅邸 諧暢楼

    A Space That Is Modern Yet Has a Japanese Feel

    A luxurious space with only 8 rooms located in the hinterland of Ikaho. "Kai" means peace and gentleness, and "Cho" is a name that reflects the wish for guests to spend their time in a leisurely manner. The "Shirogane-no-Yu" bath is installed in all guest rooms, allowing you to enjoy the bath exclusively. After enjoying the hot springs in the open-air bath on the terrace, let's fall asleep slowly. Please come and experience the secret to a good night's sleep here.

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  • Shimosuwa Onsen Chosenkaku Kameya

    Nagano

    Shimosuwa Onsen Chosenkaku Kameya

    下諏訪温泉 聴泉閣かめや

    A Revered Retreat Cherished by Royalty and Literary Greats

    Over 300 years ago, Shimo-Suwa Onsen prospered as a post town where the Koshu Kaido and Nakasendo roads met. Established in the Edo period as the principal inn (honjin) of Shimo-Suwa on the Nakasendo route, "Chosenkaku Kameya" later became a renowned retreat cherished by literary icons such as Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Tekkan and Akiko Yosano, and Toson Shimazaki during the Meiji era. Following a full renovation in November 2013, the inn now harmoniously combines the grace of its storied past with the comforts of the present. Guests can unwind in an atmosphere steeped in history and culture, gazing upon the traditional Rinsen-style garden once admired by travelers of old, or visiting the "Jodan-no-Ma" room, associated with Princess Kazunomiya and imbued with the romantic spirit of the late Edo period (19th century).

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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.

  • Monjusou

    Kyoto

    Monjusou

    文珠荘

    A Hot Spring Inn with Panoramic Views of Japan's Scenic Amanohashidate and Canals

    "Monjusou" is an inn overlooking Japan's three most scenic views, Amanohashidate. The design was by Junzo Yoshimura, one of Japan's leading architects, who was responsible for the basic design of the Imperial Palace. With the motto of "pursuing simplicity and beauty," it is a Japanese-style building that combines a soothing waterfront landscape and comfortable lodging. At the resort. In addition, at the stone oven restaurant, you can enjoy stone oven cuisine using Tango ingredients. The guest rooms include luxurious "Special suites with open-air baths" and standard Japanese-style rooms. A range of services is provided to enhance the stay, such as the rental of a tea incense burner for relaxing with the gentle aroma of smoked tea, and bicycles for exploring the surrounding area.

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  • Senkyo Inn Ginzanso

    Yamagata

    Senkyo Inn Ginzanso

    仙峡の宿 銀山荘

    Enjoy the Open-Air Bath Surrounded by the Natural Beauty of the Silver Mine, Rich in All Four Seasons

    Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town with a Taisho romance. "Senkyo no Yado Ginzanso" is located in the mountains a little far from the hot spring town. The rich nature and heartfelt hospitality will soothe your soul. For meals, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine filled with the warmth of the local area, with Yamagata beef as the main ingredient and seasonal vegetables sprinkled throughout. The inn's proud open-air bath has a mysterious atmosphere that befits the name "Senkyo Inn", and you can enjoy bathing while experiencing the seasonal nature of the silver mine. In the popular guest rooms with semi-open-air sleeping baths, you can enjoy a private bath while looking out at the magnificent nature of the silver mine.

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  • Iya Kei Onsen Hotel Hikyonoyu

    Tokushima

    Iya Kei Onsen Hotel Hikyonoyu

    祖谷渓温泉 ホテル秘境の湯

    Feel the Breeze Crossing the River as You Relax in Peace

    A hot spring inn located along the Iya Valley and surrounded by a rich virgin forest. You can relax while looking out at the refreshing nature in the large public bath with large glass windows and the open-air bath with a rustic feel. A bath made of Awa blue stone is filled with thick hydrogen carbonate spring water that feels good on the skin. The large public bath is also equipped with a bubble bath, jet bath, lying bath, mugwort medicinal bath, and salt sauna. After warming up, enjoy local cuisine made with ingredients unique to this area, such as Iya soba, river fish candy, and Awao chicken at a Japanese restaurant with a hearth table.

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  • Olivean Shodoshima Yuhigaoka Hotel

    Kagawa

    Olivean Shodoshima Yuhigaoka Hotel

    オリビアン小豆島 夕陽ヶ丘ホテル

    Scenic Inn with Sunset Views Across the Property

    Rebranded and reopened in July 2021 on a hilltop in Shodoshima overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, this resort hotel embraces the theme "Green Harmony – Connecting Nature and People." Its expansive grounds feature an English garden, a lawn plaza, a treehouse, and the Yuhigaoka strawberry and mandarin orange farms, creating a setting where nature and people come together. Sunsets selected among the "Top 100 Sunsets in Japan" can be viewed from various points within the property, and the hotel was ranked third nationwide in a newspaper-sponsored feature on accommodations with beautiful sunsets. Cuisine prepared with ingredients from the island is another highlight, and the hotel accommodates a range of needs, including babies and pets.

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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.

  • LAKE villa CHITOSE

    Shiga

    LAKE villa CHITOSE

    LAKE villa CHITOSE

    Lakeside Lake Biwa Villa Designed for Dogs

    Located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, this private villa is in a prime location, with Lake Biwa right in front. The spacious grounds include a private pool, sauna, two types of open-air baths, and a spacious 500ｍ² garden also be used as a dog run. Up to 10 guests can stay at the same price, and the villa has three guest rooms with different atmospheres, making it a comfortable stay for families and friends of multiple generations. Pets are welcome to stay with no limit on the number of dogs allowed, and the inn is well-equipped with pet facilities including a foot washing area and cages, making it a popular dog-friendly inn.

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  • JR Hotel Clement Tokushima

    Tokushima

    JR Hotel Clement Tokushima

    JRホテルクレメント徳島

    A Hotel Boasting On-Site Facilities and Stunning Views for a Fulfilled Stay

    Directly connected to JR Tokushima Station, "JR Hotel Clement Tokushima" stands in a particularly suitable location as a base for sightseeing and business. From the upper floors, you can enjoy the view of Tokushima city, the Yoshino River, Mt. Bizan, Naruto City, Awaji Island, and Wakayama Prefecture. In addition, guests will be entertained with a full range of facilities and services that can accommodate weddings, including banquet halls, a full-fledged chapel, and a temple. The property also features a dining café, a Japanese restaurant, and reservation-only venues, offering a variety of dishes crafted with local, seasonal ingredients.

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  • Hotel Green Plaza Hakone

    Kanagawa

    Hotel Green Plaza Hakone

    ホテルグリーンプラザ箱根

    Soak in the Beauty and Power of Mt. Fuji at a Hakone Hot Spring Inn

    "Hotel Green Plaza Hakone" in Sengokuhara, Hakone, is an ideal retreat for those wishing to take in the majestic view of Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel is thoughtfully designed to offer views of Mt. Fuji from various spots, including the guest rooms and the open-air baths fed by the Sengokuhara hot springs, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature while admiring the stunning scenery. A restaurant featuring a live kitchen and beautifully presented desserts adds to the hotel's appeal, especially among female travelers. Conveniently located approximately a 3-minute walk from Ubako Station on the Hakone Ropeway, it also provides easy access to popular nearby attractions such as Sengokuhara and Owakudani, offering a complete Hakone experience.

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  • Yamacho

    Fukui

    Yamacho

    さかな遊びの宿　やまちょう

    Seaside Inn Framing a Culinary Journey for Eyes and Palate

    Recently renovated in November 2024, this soothing retreat is filled with a wish to showcase the charms of Fukui—from dinner and breakfast to the quiet moments spent in the room. Each dish is handmade with care, featuring the bounty of the Echizen Coast, local specialties, vegetables sourced from partner farms, and high-quality Fukui rice. The sashimi platters, including beautifully presented funamori, are especially praised for their freshness. In winter, the celebrated Echizen crab—king of the Echizen Sea—draws guests from across Japan. A stay here offers a chance to savor the essence of Fukui with both the eyes and palate.

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