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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yusai no Yado Bokai

    Oita

    Yusai no Yado Bokai

    悠彩の宿 望海

    A Hot Spring Inn in Beppu Offering Oita's Finest Ingredients and Cuisine

    Yusai no Yado Bokai is a Beppu hot spring with its own hot spring source, within walking distance from JR Beppu Station. The restaurant's dishes are popular for their luxurious use of carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Oita Prefecture and Kyushu, including fresh seafood from Beppu Bay such as "Seki Aji" and "Seki Saba" and local branded Wagyu beef "Oita Wagyu." Of the 8 types of guest rooms, all but the Western rooms are available for in-room meals. You can enjoy a relaxing meal with your loved ones without worrying about your surroundings. Relax in the natural hot springs, which are known for their quality and are known as "beauty baths," and enjoy exquisite cuisine to soothe your daily fatigue.

  • Kamenoi Hotel Izukogen

    Shizuoka

    Kamenoi Hotel Izukogen

    亀の井ホテル 伊豆高原

    An Ocean-View Hotel Set on the Heights of Izu Kogen

    Set on a hillside in Izu Kogen, this hotel offers sweeping ocean views from every guest room. Stretching from the foothills of Mount Omuro to the rugged Jogasaki Coast, Izu Kogen is one of the Izu Peninsula’s most appealing resort areas, easily reached from the greater Tokyo region. From refined suite rooms to well-appointed standard accommodations, all rooms are designed to frame the sea. On the top floor, the restaurant presents creative kaiseki-style Japanese cuisine crafted with local seafood and mountain produce, served alongside panoramic scenery that sets the tone for an unhurried and elegant stay.

  • Hotel Urban Grace Grand -in front of Yamagata Station-

    Yamagata

    Hotel Urban Grace Grand -in front of Yamagata Station-

    ホテルアーバングレイスグラン<山形駅前>

    Delicate and Thoughtful Hospitality Unique to a Small 18-Room Hotel

    Located approximately a three-minute walk from JR Yamagata Station, this luxury hotel features distinct design concepts on each floor. Thoughtful details such as soft Imabari towels and Simmons beds with pocket coils ensure a deeply restful stay. Breakfast, supervised by a chef from a Michelin three-star restaurant, is another highlight—both the Japanese-style and Western-style set meals showcase an abundance of locally sourced ingredients and come highly recommended.

  • Yunokura Tsuruya

    Okayama

    Yunokura Tsuruya

    湯の蔵 つるや

    Stay at a Historic Inn Once Home to a Sake Brewery

    "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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Furuya Ryokan

    Shizuoka

    Furuya Ryokan

    古屋旅館

    Soak Anytime in Pure Source-Fed Onsen

    With its refined sukiya-style architecture that conveys the warmth of traditional Japanese design, "Furuya Ryokan" is a historic hot spring inn established in the mid-Edo period. The property owns "Seizaemon no Yu," one of the Atami Seven Hot Springs long cherished in the area, and every bath features authentic natural hot spring water used in a free-flowing style without added water, reheating, or circulation. Dining centers on Kyoto-style kaiseki that respects traditional Japanese cuisine while incorporating contemporary sensibilities, with carefully selected seasonal ingredients crafted by skilled chefs into beautifully presented, richly flavored dishes.

  • 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.

  • Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Fujimitei

    Chiba

    Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Fujimitei

    龍宮城スパホテル三日月 富士見亭

    Kisarazu Spa Resort Hotel With Easy Access From the City Center

    "Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki" is a resort overlooking Tokyo Bay from every room, conveniently located approximately 35 minutes from central Tokyo. The main building, "Ryugutei," and the new building, "Fujimitei," each offer a distinct atmosphere, with all rooms in "Fujimitei" featuring semiopenーaiー baths and terraces. On clear days, guests can relax in the bath while admiring Mt. Fuji across Tokyo Bay. With a range of guest rooms suited to different travel styles and occasions, the hotel provides an ideal setting for couples, families, or groups. The hot spring theme park "Spa Wing" offers endless ways to unwind and have fun, including a vast outdoor pool and numerous activities that could fill more than a day.

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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.

  • SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE

    Wakayama

    SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE

    SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE

    Relax and Unwind with Stunning Views and Comprehensive Facilities

    This resort hotel is attractive for its location, offering a spectacular view of Shirahama Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and its comprehensive facilities. In addition to an open-air hot spring, foot bath, and pool, you can find the latest gym equipment and a wide range of relaxation options to rejuvenate your body and mind. The hotel also features "KON BAR", where you can savor special drinks while gazing at the sea, and "TETTI BAKERY & CAFE", serving freshly baked fragrant bread. Weddings can also be hosted on the premises. Nearby, you can visit "the Shirahama Undersea Observation Tower", providing an underwater walking experience. This resort allows you to fully indulge and immerse yourself in an extraordinary, luxurious time.

  • Richmond Hotel Kochi

    Kouchi

    Richmond Hotel Kochi

    リッチモンドホテル高知

    Conveniently Located by a Shopping Street Close to Popular Sights

    Conveniently Located for Both Business and Sightseeing, Facing Obiyamachi Shopping Street in Central Kochi. Within walking distance are popular tourist attractions such as Kochi Castle, Hirome Market, and Harimaya Bridge. Katsurahama Beach, known as a scenic spot for moon viewing, is also easily accessible by car. The area around the hotel is filled with restaurants, specialty stores, and souvenir shops. Every Sunday, the "Tosa Sunday Market" takes place, with around 300 stalls lining the streets, offering a great opportunity to enjoy local flavors. An affiliated multi-story parking lot is also available about a four-minute walk from the hotel.

  • 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.

  • Ehime

    風早邸海音~MION~

    Seaside Villa Designed to Spark Curiosity Across Ages

    This private rental sits along a fishing port facing the Setonaikai Saikai Sea in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, where a renovated traditional house blends historic character with modern Japanese design; centered on a spacious living-dining area, five private rooms accommodate up to 19 guests while maintaining privacy, and features such as a "secret bouldering passage," hidden doors, and suspended rope ladders add layers of exploration, with a nearby sandy beach offering opportunities for swimming and shoreline play in a setting suited to multi-generational stays.

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