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.

  • Kamogawa Onsen Lien

    Chiba

    Kamogawa Onsen Lien

    鴨川温泉 璃庵

    Indulge in Gourmet Dining and Hot Springs in an Infinity Setting

    Opened in August 2022, "Kamogawa Onsen Lien" stands along the Futomi coastline, one of the most scenic locations in the Boso region. Each of the ten exclusive detached suites features both an indoor and an open-air bath. A reflective water basin lies before the wooden deck, creating a breathtaking infinity view where sea and sky appear to merge—an ideal setting for immersing in the soothing waters of Kamogawa Onsen. The cuisine embodies the "Lien" style of fine dining, inspired by the traditional fisherman’s recipes of the region. In a serene private space infused with the spirit of "Wa," guests are invited to savour a refined dining and hot spring experience while admiring the tranquil lapis-blue seascape that unfolds before them.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Ibusuki Shusuien

    Kagoshima

    Ibusuki Shusuien

    いぶすき秀水園

    A Variety of Exquisite Dishes Celebrating Seasonal Flavors and Colors

    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.

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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.

  • Saito Hotel

    Nagano

    Saito Hotel

    斎藤ホテル

    A Resort Hotel in Rokukyu Onsen Offering Rooms in Harmony With Nature

    A resort hotel nestled in the quiet satoyama countryside, surrounded by the great nature of Kakeyu Onsen. Guests can enjoy touring the renowned hot springs of Kakeyu in the open-air bath and two private baths while experiencing the seasonal beauty of Shinshu up close. The premium floor "Kei" on the 10th floor, opened in April 2020, features three types of refined guest rooms that excel in both comfort and design. Dinner is served buffet-style, showcasing Shinshu’s seasonal flavours prepared with carefully selected ingredients. With an indoor hot spring pool, gym, and other facilities, the hotel offers the perfect setting to refresh both body and mind.

  • Kinugawa Onsen Hotel

    Tochigi

    Kinugawa Onsen Hotel

    鬼怒川温泉ホテル

    A Long-Established Inn Offering 10 Types of Hot Springs to Relax Your Mind and Body

    Blending the functionality of a hotel with the warm hospitality of a traditional ryokan, this long-established inn in Kinugawa Onsen embraces the concept of "Yui-tabi"—a journey that connects people. All 162 guest rooms are thoughtfully designed for guests of all generations. The renowned Kinugawa Onsen’s soothing waters can be enjoyed in two large communal baths, each featuring five different types of baths, as well as in two private open-air baths. Dinner follows the theme of a "dynamic buffet," offering a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet featuring authentic stone-oven grilled dishes, or the refined "Yuiza Kaiseki" served in a private dining room.

  • Onsen Ryokan Yamaki

    Tochigi

    Onsen Ryokan Yamaki

    Onsen Ryokan 山喜

    A Modern Inn That Melds Seamlessly with the Board Room's Natural Surroundings

    A small hot spring inn with only 8 rooms, located in Itamuro Onsen, a village of atmospheric hot springs. Although it is a stylish modern building, the space is based on Japanese themes and provides a relaxing atmosphere. The guest rooms are all uniquely designed, using materials such as diatomaceous earth and Tosa washi paper to give you the warmth of wood. All rooms are attractive, including those with cypress view baths and inner balconies. The natural hot springs, which have been popular as medicinal baths since ancient times, are also a pleasure. Let's enjoy the rich benefits of the water flowing directly from the source without adding any water or heating. Our Japanese course meals are made with local produce for local consumption and sprinkled with seasonal flavors, and have a gentle taste that will touch your heart.

  • Kangetsuan Shintoyo

    Hiroshima

    Kangetsuan Shintoyo

    閑月庵新豊

    An Exclusive Inn on the Seto Inland Sea, Used as a Movie Location

    This lodging is limited to one group per day and was used in the filming of the movie "Drive My Car." The windows on the second floor of the Edo-era building offer a colorful and beautiful view of the ocean and island, and you'll lose track of time as you just stare at it. The chefs prepare creative Japanese dishes that bring out the best of local ingredients, such as fresh seafood caught that day from the Akinada Sea, citrus fruits and vegetables grown in the warm climate, just for guests. Spend a special time enjoying the stories, scenery, and food that have been carved out by the town and its buildings.

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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.

  • Old folk house Neri

    Fukuoka

    Old folk house Neri

    古民家 煉り

    Six Detached Inns Located in a "Village of Rich Nature and Fruitfulness"

    A hot spring inn with a hot spring attached to an old private house will open in July 2021. It stands quietly in Miyawaka City, which is about a 40-minute drive from Fukuoka City and has a somewhat nostalgic landscape. We will never forget our gratitude and respect for our predecessors who have passed on the ryokan culture to the next generation, and we will welcome our guests with care every day, providing them with warm and attentive hospitality so that they can become their "second home." This is the credo of "Old folk house Neri." For meals, "Ryosho Torahaku" will prepare a creative kaiseki course that focuses on locally produced ingredients. We offer the luxury of enjoying gourmet food and delicious drinks in a sophisticated adult space.

  • Oyado Tamaki

    Gunma

    Oyado Tamaki

    お宿 玉樹

    A Pure Japanese-Style Hot Spring Inn Offering Luxury Amidst the Charm of Four Seasons

    A pure Japanese-style hot spring inn right in front of the entrance to Ishidangai, the symbol of Ikaho Onsen. There are 16 different types of guest rooms, including rooms with terraces and open-air baths, and guest rooms with open-air baths on the top floor where you can enjoy the hot spring all to yourself. A large public bath where you can enjoy Ikaho Onsen's "Kogane no Yu" and "Shirogane no Yu" flowing directly from the source, and a private rock bath where you can enjoy "Golden Hot Spring" that is 100% free flowing from the source. It is also popular. Kaiseki cuisine incorporating seasonal flavors is also one of the inn's specialties. Spend a luxurious time relaxing in Ikaho's hot springs and savoring seasonal dishes.

  • Yunagi no Yu HOTEL Hanajukai

    Kagawa

    Yunagi no Yu HOTEL Hanajukai

    夕凪の湯 HOTEL 花樹海

    A Variety of Rooms Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu City

    Surrounded by seasonal flowers, "Yunagi no Yu Hotel Kajukai" is known as a "flower retreat, "offering sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu City from its approximately 200-degree panoramic bath, "Kajukai Onsen." The sodium hydrogen carbonate spring—celebrated as a 'Bihada-no-Yu' for its gentle, skin-enhancing qualities—flows at an impressive rate of around 200 litres per minute, with natural hot water supplied to all guest rooms as well as the rooftop panoramic bath. In April 2023, the new "Premium Suite with a private open-air hot spring bath" debuted. The surrounding area is dotted with notable attractions, including the strolling garden Ritsurin Garden, the historic battlefield of Yashima, and Kotohira Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-san".

  • 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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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.

  • Old folk house Neri

    Fukuoka

    Old folk house Neri

    古民家 煉り

    Six Detached Inns Located in a "Village of Rich Nature and Fruitfulness"

    A hot spring inn with a hot spring attached to an old private house will open in July 2021. It stands quietly in Miyawaka City, which is about a 40-minute drive from Fukuoka City and has a somewhat nostalgic landscape. We will never forget our gratitude and respect for our predecessors who have passed on the ryokan culture to the next generation, and we will welcome our guests with care every day, providing them with warm and attentive hospitality so that they can become their "second home." This is the credo of "Old folk house Neri." For meals, "Ryosho Torahaku" will prepare a creative kaiseki course that focuses on locally produced ingredients. We offer the luxury of enjoying gourmet food and delicious drinks in a sophisticated adult space.

  • Kangetsuan Shintoyo

    Hiroshima

    Kangetsuan Shintoyo

    閑月庵新豊

    An Exclusive Inn on the Seto Inland Sea, Used as a Movie Location

    This lodging is limited to one group per day and was used in the filming of the movie "Drive My Car." The windows on the second floor of the Edo-era building offer a colorful and beautiful view of the ocean and island, and you'll lose track of time as you just stare at it. The chefs prepare creative Japanese dishes that bring out the best of local ingredients, such as fresh seafood caught that day from the Akinada Sea, citrus fruits and vegetables grown in the warm climate, just for guests. Spend a special time enjoying the stories, scenery, and food that have been carved out by the town and its buildings.

  • Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda

    Osaka

    Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda

    キャノピーbyヒルトン大阪梅田

    Luxury Living That Highlights Local Charm

    Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is Hilton's first lifestyle brand in Japan. It is located in "Grand Green Osaka," which stands in front of JR Osaka Station, and is within walking distance of the Umeda area, the center of Osaka. It has good access to Kansai International Airport and JR Shin-Osaka Station, so you can use the hotel as a base to travel throughout the Kansai region. There are three food and beverage facilities within the hotel, including an all-day dining facility, and room service is also available. I want to spend a luxurious time while looking at the cityscape of Osaka.

  • Aone Shirakami Juniko

    Aomori

    Aone Shirakami Juniko

    アオーネ白神十二湖

    A Relaxing Inn to Spend Fulfilling Time With Nature

    This accommodation is located at the foot of the Juniko area in the western part of the World Natural Heritage Shirakami Mountain Range. There are "Nordic authentic log cottages" and "Japanese-style rooms in the collective building", and there are restaurants, large communal baths, a gift shop, a play area, and an observation deck dotted around the large grounds. Dinner will feature a variety of seasonal bounties, including fresh seafood grown in the waters of the Shirakami Mountains and creative dishes packed with local vegetables. Activities such as trekking and snow hiking with local guides are also popular as there are courses with different lengths of time. Refresh yourself in the great outdoors by visiting Aoike, one of the twelve lakes, Kanayama Pond, and Nippon Canyon.

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