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.

  • 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.

  • Private Ocean Villa Ransui

    Chiba

    Private Ocean Villa Ransui

    プライベートオーシャンヴィラ藍水

    Private Villa Surrounded by Stunning Ocean Views

    Along the Pacific coast in Kamogawa City, Chiba, "Private Ocean Villa Ransui" is located along the coastline, with excellent access by public transport and car. All six villas are individually situated on a vast site surrounded by sea, sky, and greenery, allowing guests to enjoy a stay in harmony with nature, without worrying about the eyes of other guests or the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area. Each villa features an oceanfront outdoor terrace and a private pool, providing opportunities for both playful splashing and leisurely relaxation to the sound of the waves. The horizon unfolds majestically before the eyes, creating an exceptional sense of the extraordinary to be enjoyed in complete privacy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel

    Hyogo

    Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel

    川口屋城崎リバーサイドホテル

    Savor Top Matsuba Crab and Tajima Beef with Open-Air Bath

    Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel, a culinary-focused hot spring inn, stands in Kinosaki Onsen, one of the leading hot spring towns in the Kansai region. Local brand ingredients and seasonal offerings from the Sanin region are featured, including the winter specialty "Matsuba Crab" and the highest grade of "Tajima Beef," known as "Tajima Guro." Founded in 1916, this historic inn has undergone a series of renovations since 2021, including private dining rooms and a lounge. On the top floor, the adults-only guest room with an open-air bath, "Special Room Rakuga-Rakuga-," has also opened, featuring a setting for bathing at any preferred time while overlooking the night sky.

  • FERMELL

    Hiroshima

    FERMELL

    FERMELL

    A Countryside Retreat for Mind and Body Fermentation

    Located in a satoyama landscape approximately an hour from central Hiroshima and Itsukushima (Miyajima), this private rental accommodation sits at the foot of Mount Ryuto. Housed in a renovated traditional Japanese home, the property retains a nostalgic atmosphere and accommodates up to nine guests. With ample privacy throughout, it provides a comfortable setting for stays with family and friends. Surrounded by nature, the experience invites guests to slow down and immerse themselves in a gentler rhythm of time. The tranquil environment offers a refreshing retreat, well-suited to special occasions or a break from everyday routines.

  • Koyoi no Yuyado Yuzen

    Kumamoto

    Koyoi no Yuyado Yuzen

    今宵の湯宿 悠然

    Enjoy the Hot Springs as Leisurely as You Like, Whenever You Like

    Koyoi no Yuyado Yuzen is a hideaway-like inn where you can spend a quiet time while being in a prime location just 5 minutes by car from the interchange. The guest rooms, which are limited to 8 groups, are built in the style of a luxury villa, and the exterior has a modern design with galvanized steel exterior walls and wood. The best part is that each guest room is equipped with an open-air bath with a different style. Because we use our own abundant source of water, we use 100% free-flowing water from the source. I'm also happy that the bathtub is spacious enough for two adults.

  • Garden Inn Sekitei

    Hiroshima

    Garden Inn Sekitei

    庭園の宿 石亭

    Annex-Style Retreat Serving Seasonal Setouchi Seafood

    Set on a quiet hill overlooking Miyajima and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, "Garden Inn Sekitei" blends seamlessly into the gentle slope that stretches from the rocky ridge down toward the water, framed by a beautifully maintained Japanese garden. Small pavilions are scattered throughout the grounds, while twelve detached guest rooms extend from the main house. Hidden study rooms and salons tucked behind the annexes offer moments of serene retreat. The peaceful views of Miyajima and the Seto Inland Sea, the soothing hot springs, and dishes prepared with fresh seafood—including conger eel—and an abundance of mountain delicacies create a deeply moving experience. Time flows gently here, inviting a graceful and unhurried day of travel.

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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.

  • Aoyama Yamato

    Shizuoka

    Aoyama Yamato

    青山やまと

    Atmospheric Ryokan Overlooking the Famous Hot Springs of Ito

    This hot spring inn, which overlooks the city of Ito and the sea, is one of Izu's leading inns. Inside the inn, designed with traditional Japanese flair, guests will find a large public bath, an open-air bath, and a private cypress bath for families. Three blended hot springs create water that is gentle on the skin and known for leaving it smooth. There are also a variety of guest rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy the water straight from the source in the comfort of your own room. Dinner is a Japanese banquet meal that lavishly incorporates the seasonal bounty of Izu. You can also choose your main dish and aperitif depending on your mood that day.

  • Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima -Wakura-

    Hiroshima

    Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima -Wakura-

    グランヴィリオホテル宮島-和蔵-

    Unwind with a Scenic View of "Miyajima in Aki"

    "Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima -Wakura-" is where you can fully enjoy Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture's leading tourist spot. From the sophisticatedly designed lobby and restaurant with a modern Japanese concept, the large and open-air baths with natural hot springs, and the bar lounge on the top floor, you can enjoy the magnificent Seto Inland Sea and the scenery of Miyajima colored by the four seasons. There are plenty of services to help you fully enjoy Miyajima, such as free drinks in the lobby and bar lounge and free shuttle service in a tasteful sea taxi.

  • Rokuya Resort, Amimoto

    Chiba

    Rokuya Resort, Amimoto

    網元の宿 ろくや

    An Exquisite Hot Spring Inn Where You Can Enjoy the Seafood and Hot Springs That Only a Fishing Company Can Offer

    Located in the Iwai area of Minami Boso, a quaint fishing town that retains its traditional charm, this inn is renowned for its seafood dishes and hot springs. Experience the unique cuisine of a fishing inn, featuring extremely fresh seafood caught with the inn's own boats and fixed nets. Savor seasonal seafood to your heart's content with hearty fishing dishes, including the signature "Local Fish Boat Platter." Enjoy both "Iwai Yumoto Onsen" and "Minami Boso Onsen," which naturally spring up on the premises, in eight beautifully designed private baths. Relax in a room tailored to the needs of your trip, soak in the high-quality hot springs, and take a leisurely stroll or swim on the white sands of Iwai Beach, just a short walk from the inn, for a truly wonderful getaway.

  • Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

    Hyogo

    Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

    姫路キヤッスルグランヴィリオホテル

    A Natural Hot Spring Bathing Facility to Enhance Your Stay in Himeji

    Situated close to JR Himeji Station and "Himeji Castle," "Himeji Castle Granvia Hotel" offers convenient access to the city and nearby sightseeing spots. Inside the property, the "Hakuraku-no-Yu" hot spring facility features five distinct bathing areas—including a natural rock bath, a hinoki bath, and a family bath—each with its own atmosphere. A full sauna suite is also available, with facilities such as a high-temperature sauna, a mist sauna, an ondol room, and stone and lava bathing areas for deep relaxation. Restaurants and banquet halls are located throughout the hotel, making the property suitable for a wide range of occasions.

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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.

  • Kintaikyo Onsen Iwakuni International Tourist Hotel

    Yamaguchi

    Kintaikyo Onsen Iwakuni International Tourist Hotel

    錦帯橋温泉 岩国国際観光ホテル

    Hot Spring Inn Overlooking the Scenic Kintaikyo Bridge

    This hot spring inn is convenient for sightseeing, with Kintaikyo Bridge, a nationally designated scenic spot, just a short walk away, and Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site, easily accessible. Views of Kintaikyo Bridge appear throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, open-air baths, and restaurants, creating quiet moments with the landmark and surrounding scenery throughout the stay. Guest rooms face either the Nishiki River or the greenery of the mountainside, with a range of layouts that includes Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths, twin rooms with beds, and single rooms suited to business stays. A total of 66 guest rooms are available.

  • Lakeside Hot Spring Inn Kunibiki

    Shimane

    Lakeside Hot Spring Inn Kunibiki

    湖畔の温泉宿くにびき

    Diverse Cuisine Showcasing Sanin Regional Flavors

    Kaiseki cuisine at "Kohan no Onsen Yado Kunibiki" features carefully prepared dishes highlighting fresh seafood from Shimane. Ingredients from the San’in region are used whenever possible, and dinner may include sushi made with locally caught fish, salt-grilled nodoguro, and Nita rice from Okuizumo. Breakfast also presents items such as grilled sea bream, shabu-shabu, and miso soup with shijimi clams. At certain times of the year, red snow crab from Sakaiminato is also served.

  • Kusatsu Skyland Hotel

    Gunma

    Kusatsu Skyland Hotel

    草津スカイランドホテル 栖風亭

    A Hot Spring Resort Nestled in the Nature of Kusatsu Highlands

    A resort hotel nestled in Kusatsu, renowned for its famous hot springs. The property offers the luxury of a tranquil highland retreat surrounded by trees, where guests can fully unwind in the therapeutic waters of Kusatsu Onsen. The hotel’s signature cypress indoor bath and open-air bath are available for use until check-out, allowing a leisurely soak at any time. After relaxing in the onsen, take a pleasant stroll to nearby attractions such as "Nishi-no-Kawara Park" and "Yubatake". Dinner features a Japanese and Western fusion course supervised by the chef, who is also a certified food coordinator. Each dish combines ingredients in a way that creates not only refined flavors but also moments of surprise and delight. The serene ambiance of the inn has made it a favorite among returning guests.

  • Jyoseikan

    Kouchi

    Jyoseikan

    城西館

    Refined Ryokan Reflecting Tosa History and Climate

    Located in central Kochi City, "Joseikan" is a long-established ryokan about a 1-minute walk from the Tosaden Kotsu Kamimachi 1-chome stop. Guest rooms blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design, creating a calm setting with the scent of tatami. The top-floor open-air bath and large public bath offer views over the Kochi castle town below. From the post-bath lounge "Shiromi Yagura," the illuminated Kochi Castle can be seen, adding to the atmosphere. Access to "Hirome Market," known for its local food offerings, is also convenient.

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