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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.

  • 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.

  • THE GLAMPING Hakone Jukkoku Pass

    Shizuoka

    THE GLAMPING Hakone Jukkoku Pass

    THE GLAMPING 箱根十国峠

    "Glamping in the Sky" With Views That Stretch for Miles

    "THE GLAMPING Hakone Jukkoku Pass" is a glamping resort nestled in the vast natural surroundings of Jukkoku Toge, located between Atami City in Shizuoka and Hakone Town in Kanagawa. The area takes its name from the ten historical provinces that were once visible from this very spot - offering breathtaking panoramic views that remain just as impressive today. Among the 14 villas, some feature rooftop sky decks where the sky feels just within reach. Spend a private moment embraced by sweeping night views and star-filled skies.

  • 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.

  • Haku, Fuji Yamanakako

    Yamanashi

    Haku, Fuji Yamanakako

    羽玖 富士山中湖

    A Private Auberge Offering Scenic Views and Fine Dining in the Guest Room

    This private inn is situated in front of Nagaike Waterfront Park, which offers stunning views of both Lake Yamanaka and Mount Fuji. The guest rooms feature outdoor baths that provide panoramic views of the lake, delivering an exceptional bathing experience amidst the seasonal changes. On the first floor, "Restaurant RIKU" is renowned for its traditional Japanese cuisine, crafted with seasonal ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture and premium produce carefully sourced from across Japan. The venue also offers a variety of dining experiences, from a conveyor belt sushi counter to a live kitchen, while a tea room provides opportunities to engage with Japanese culture. Here, guests can savour both the distinctive scenery and the rich flavours unique to this setting.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Wakayama Marina City Hotel

    Wakayama

    Wakayama Marina City Hotel

    和歌山マリーナシティホテル

    A Resort Hotel Offering the Best of Wakayama's Nature, Food, and Sightseeing

    The resort hotel, nestled in "Wakayama Marina City", boasts a variety of leisure facilities and all rooms offer stunning ocean views. The rooms on the upper floors, newly renovated in 2024, offer a luxurious ocean-view bath experience. As you soak in the tub, enjoy a private view of the stunning sunset over the sea, immersing yourself in both relaxation and natural beauty. Indulge in the popular Japanese-Western buffet breakfast highlighting local delicacies like boiled whitebait and tuna rice bowl, open to both guests and the public. With banquet halls, a seasonal garden pool, and nearby tourist attractions, this hotel is an ideal destination for a range of occasions, from special anniversaries to family getaways.

  • Dining Inn Hamanoyu

    Shizuoka

    Dining Inn Hamanoyu

    食べるお宿 浜の湯

    A Hot Spring Inn Overlooking the Izu Islands, Renowned for Fresh Seafood

    Renewed in October 2022, Hamanoyu stands in the Izu Inatori hot spring area, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Since its founding, the inn has embraced the concept of "a ryokan for dining,” presenting an abundant selection of lavish seafood dishes that reflect the culinary character of Izu. The greatest form of hospitality, however, lies in the sweeping ocean panorama—nature’s own masterpiece—where sunrise and moonrise create especially striking scenes. Spanning the entire eighth floor, the bath facilities feature sixteen baths accompanied by spectacular views of sea and sky. Private spa spaces, complete with a löyly sauna and open-air bath, offer an exclusive retreat for quiet relaxation. Immersed in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the ocean, each stay unfolds as a refined and indulgent escape.

  • Olivean Shodoshima Yuhigaoka Hotel

    Kagawa

    Olivean Shodoshima Yuhigaoka Hotel

    オリビアン小豆島 夕陽ヶ丘ホテル

    An Inn Offering a Spectacular View of the Seto Inland Sea and One of Its Best Sunsets

    Rebranded in July 2021, this hilltop resort overlooks the Seto Inland Sea and embraces the concept of "Green Harmony, creating spaces where nature and people are thoughtfully connected." The expansive grounds feature an English garden, lawn fields, a tree house, and seasonal orchards for strawberries and mandarins, forming a landscape that feels both playful and serene. Throughout the property, sweeping views of sunsets selected among the "Japan Top 100 Sunsets" unfold—an honour that also earned the resort third place in a national ranking for "Beautiful sunset inns." Dining celebrates the island’s bounty, and the welcoming environment extends seamlessly to babies and pets, accommodating a wide range of travel styles.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Hana to Hotaru Yunosato Yukiguni

    Niigata

    Hana to Hotaru Yunosato Yukiguni

    花とほたる 湯のさと 雪国

    Six Baths Including an Open-Air Bath to Enjoy the Scenic Tranquility of Tsunan

    This Japanese-style inn stands along the gently flowing Shinano River, offering the warmth of heartfelt hospitality that feels like returning home. Guests can unwind in the inn’s signature baths while admiring the beauty of nature—vibrant foliage in autumn, a silvery landscape in winter, and more. The open-air bath invites moments of pure bliss, soaking in fresh mountain air. With two bathing areas alternating between men and women in the morning and evening, six different baths can be enjoyed during a single stay. Stretch out, take in the scenery of Tsunan, and let the soothing waters ease away travel fatigue.

  • 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.

  • Gyominan Maruki Main Building

    Chiba

    Gyominan Maruki Main Building

    魚眠庵マルキ本館

    Find Bliss in Kamogawa River's Hot Springs and Fine Cuisine

    Nestled in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture, this intimate hot spring inn features only six guest rooms. Each room is thoughtfully designed with its own distinctive charm, allowing guests to choose according to their mood or preference. The serene and refined atmosphere invites complete relaxation. Within the inn are six baths in total, including open-air, indoor, and private baths, all filled with Kamogawa Onsen "Nagisa no Yu," known for its deeply soothing effects. Originally a local fishmonger, the inn also takes pride in its exceptionally fresh seafood, offering seasonal fish dishes that delight all five senses. Blending the essence of Kamogawa’s relaxation, hot springs, and fine cuisine, this retreat offers the perfect setting to fully experience the beauty of the region.

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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.

  • Yunokura Tsuruya

    Okayama

    Yunokura Tsuruya

    湯の蔵 つるや

    A Former Sake Brewery Turned Into a Warm and Welcoming Hot Spring Inn

    "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.

  • 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.

  • Ryokan Shinsen

    Miyazaki

    Ryokan Shinsen

    旅館 神仙

    A Private Detached Inn Where You Can Fully Enjoy the Beauty and Luxury of Japan

    Ryokan Shinsen stands in Takachiho, a town where myths and legends live. This is a relaxing inn that values ​​the spirit of harmony in a quiet space surrounded by the magnificent nature of Takachiho. As soon as you step into the grounds, you are greeted by a garden that changes its appearance each season and a building that gently envelops visitors. The interior of the building is all carpeted with tatami mats, which feel nice against your feet. As you take a breather while feeling the soft wind blowing in Takachiho, your daily fatigue will disappear. The unpretentious, simple hospitality makes this inn even more comfortable.

  • 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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