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.

  • 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.

  • AWAUMI Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Resort

    Yamanashi

    AWAUMI Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Resort

    AWAUMI 富士河口湖リゾート

    An Extraordinary Escape in Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji’s Resort Area

    Fujikawaguchiko Town in Yamanashi Prefecture is a popular destination for tourists, being just a 90-minute drive from central Tokyo. "AWAUMI Fuji Lake Resort," situated in a picturesque area offering stunning views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, is an accommodation facility that consists of 16 villas, dome tents, and private cabins. All of the lodging options come with natural hot springs and saunas. The resort offers various facilities featuring a guest-only pool, a cafe and bar, and an outdoor living space. For pet owners, there are rooms with dog runs available, making it a pet-friendly environment. Guests can also enjoy outdoor BBQs using locally sourced ingredients.

  • 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.

  • 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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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.

  • 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.

  • ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon

    Nagano

    ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon

    ANA ホリデイ・インリゾート信濃大町くろよん

    A New Building With Hot Springs in Every Room Will Open in September 2025

    At the foot of the Northern Alps, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon is a resort-style hotel where you can refresh your mind and body in the great outdoors. In addition to a wide variety of guest rooms, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities for children, making it suitable for people of all ages. There are also plenty of activities within the hotel, including a large public bath, putt-putt golf, and tennis. The new annex, which opened in September 2025, features view baths with spectacular views in all guest rooms, and guests can enjoy free-flowing natural hot spring water. A restaurant serving exquisite dishes made with local ingredients will also open at the same time, making for a truly authentic resort stay.

  • Arakawaso, an Inn Kousagi

    Niigata

    Arakawaso, an Inn Kousagi

    光兎の宿 あらかわ荘

    Seasonal Cuisine Showcasing Ingredients From Niigata Prefecture

    Guests can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients, such as "Murakami beef," fresh fish sourced from Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, and Koshihikari rice "Kousagimai", from Sekikawa Village. Breakfast offers a well-balanced menu, including loin ham from "Onnagawa Ham Factory", overnight dried horse mackerel, soft-boiled eggs, and bracken miso soup. Children's lunches are also available, which is a plus. "Chef's Table," a course meal prepared by a chef who has trained at restaurants in Tokyo and Niigata Prefecture, is limited to one group per day (up to four people), and reservations are accepted up to three days in advance.

  • Grandvrio Hotel Beppu Bay-Wakura-

    Oita

    Grandvrio Hotel Beppu Bay-Wakura-

    グランヴィリオホテル別府湾-和蔵-

    A Chic and Modern Hot Spring Resort With a Panoramic View of Beppu Bay

    "Grandvrio Hotel Beppu Bay - Wakura -" features a large natural hot spring bath with a panoramic view of the magnificent Beppu Bay. The hotel is conveniently located for traveling by car to tourist spots such as "Beppu Jigoku (hell) Tour, which takes you around the source of Beppu Onsen to enjoy both the hot springs and sightseeing. The hotel has facilities such as a foot bath, "Shiokaze Terrace", "Playroom" that children will love, and a bar lounge where you can enjoy the view and local alcohol. Enjoy a relaxing holiday at a hotel that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Hotel Ambia Shofukaku

    Shizuoka

    Hotel Ambia Shofukaku

    ホテルアンビア松風閣

    Experience the Best Scenery in the Best Location

    Enjoy Kaiseki cuisine that lets you enjoy the seasonal ingredients of Suruga, with a focus on seafood delivered from Yaizu Fishing Port, which boasts one of Japan's largest catches of tuna and bonito, as well as other ports in the prefecture. In addition, the miso soup and soup made with plenty of local brand Yaizu bonito flakes are truly exquisite. The taste of each dish will be enhanced even more as you enjoy the panoramic view from the upper floors in the ultimate private space with all rooms overlooking the ocean.

  • NOTE/NASU

    Tochigi

    NOTE/NASU

    NOTE/NASU

    A Tranquil Retreat Nestled in a Serene Woodland Setting

    Located in the quiet forest of the Nasu Highlands, this hotel is based on the concept of "NOTE = Fragrance" and allows you to encounter various scents during your stay, including nature, food, and hot springs. The facility features two private baths, "Dou no Yu" and "Sumi no Yu" each with an indoor and outdoor bath. In this private space, surrounded by the clear forest air, the chirpbirds chirping, and nature's scent forget about time and relax as you soak in the free-flowing waters of Nasu Onsen, which has a history of over 1,000 years.

  • Lakeside Hot Spring Inn Kunibiki

    Shimane

    Lakeside Hot Spring Inn Kunibiki

    湖畔の温泉宿くにびき

    Diverse Dishes Highlighting the Seasonal Tastes of the San’in Region

    At "Lakeside Hot Spring Inn Kunibiki," kaiseki cuisine showcases carefully prepared dishes featuring fresh seafood from Shimane. Ingredients from the San’in region are used whenever possible, with dinner offering regional specialties such as local sushi, grilled nodoguro and Nitamai rice from Okuizumo. Breakfast is equally appealing, featuring items like sea bream yaki-shabu and shijimi miso soup. Depending on the season, snow crab from Sakaiminato may also be served, allowing seasonal flavors to be enjoyed with every visit.

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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.

  • Kamisuwa Onsen Hama no Yu

    Nagano

    Kamisuwa Onsen Hama no Yu

    上諏訪温泉 浜の湯

    Serene Moments by Lake Suwa and Exquisite Monthly Kaiseki Dishes

    A 12-story Japanese-style inn built in a modern sukiya-style (a refined Japanese architectural style) stands gracefully on the shores of Lake Suwa. Guests are greeted by magnificent views—of the lake spreading out below and the distant peaks of Mount Yari and Mount Hotaka—that evoke a deep sense of travel and tranquility. Seasonal kaiseki cuisine reflects the changing beauty of Shinshu, featuring locally sourced mountain vegetables, river fish, highland produce, mushrooms, and "Shinshu Premium Beef," complemented by seafood freshly delivered from Tsukiji. The abundant hot spring, available 24 hours a day, offers an ever-welcoming retreat for relaxation. With heartfelt hospitality infused with the warmth of nature, every stay promises a deeply restorative experience.

  • Lakeside Terrace, Biwako

    Shiga

    Lakeside Terrace, Biwako

    レイクサイドテラス琵琶湖

    An Outdoor Resort With Guest Room Hot Springs Overlooking Lake Biwa

    This outdoor resort is located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka, it boasts a stunning location along Lake Biwa, and is popular for its luxurious design, with all rooms equipped with natural hot springs. There are 18 rooms in total, including dome-shaped tents and original design tents for full-scale outdoor enjoyment, luxurious cottages with private pools, and SPA suites with in-room hot springs and private saunas. A wide variety of activities are available, from water fun that takes advantage of the Lake Biwa setting to the unique camping experience of glamping, making it a place for all ages to create lasting memories.

  • Hotel Naturwald, Furano

    Hokkaido

    Hotel Naturwald, Furano

    ホテルナトゥールヴァルト富良野

    A Hotel Named "Natural Forest" Recognisable by Its Charming Exterior

    This resort hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, is lively with tourists in summer and skiers in winter. Named "Naturwald," meaning "natural forest" in German, it reflects the desire to protect the local environment. The hotel’s castle-like exterior is complemented by its charming owl symbol, said to be the guardian of the mountains and forests. The dinner and breakfast buffets feature an abundance of fresh local vegetables, offering the full flavor of the produce. With a wide range of services, the hotel is operated on an inclusive basis, allowing guests to enjoy drinks, including alcoholic beverages, freely at dinner.

  • Richmond Hotel Namba Daikokucho

    Osaka

    Richmond Hotel Namba Daikokucho

    リッチモンドホテルなんば大国町

    Warm, Attentive Service Designed to Brighten Each Visit

    "Richmond Hotel Namba Daikokucho" opened in 2013 in Naniwa-ku, an area long celebrated as Osaka’s "city of kuidaore." The spacious guest rooms feature Simmons beds and wide desks, and the Osaka-style breakfast—highlighting specialties such as takoyaki and kushikatsu—along with the fresh, clean interior, has earned high praise. Staff members provide warm, attentive service with the aim of creating a welcoming atmosphere for all who are connected to the hotel, including visitors, employees, business partners, and members of the local community.

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