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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.

  • Papermoon Hanare

    Tochigi

    Papermoon Hanare

    Papermoon はなれ

    Enjoy a Carefree Stay at an All-Inclusive Lodging in Nasu Highlands

    At "Papermoon Hanare", you can relax surrounded by the nature of the Nasu Highlands and enjoy various all-inclusive plans. All guest rooms are equipped with a mini kitchen, offering a condominium-like atmosphere where local ingredients can be prepared and enjoyed. The lounge features more than 20 varieties of drinks and snacks, including freshly ground coffee, tea, beer, wine, and sake, allowing for a relaxing drink on the terrace while gazing at the starry sky.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Spatio, Kobuchizawa

    Yamanashi

    Spatio, Kobuchizawa

    スパティオ小淵沢

    Well-Located Destination Known as a Power Spot

    Set within a red pine forest, this "food and wellness theme park" blends modern sensibilities with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Located on the reverse side of Mount Fuji’s dragon vein and slightly offset from its main flow, it is also regarded as a power spot. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from central Tokyo, and close to the Kobuchisawa IC. Access is convenient, with highway buses from Tokyo and a complimentary shuttle taxi service from JR Kobuchisawa Station available. Beyond accommodations, the property includes on-site restaurants and adjacent facilities such as "Roaeside Station Kobuchisawa," the "Spatio Experience Workshop," and a day-use hot spring, offering a range of attractions suitable for all ages.

  • Seiryuso / Shimoda Rendaiji Onsen

    Shizuoka

    Seiryuso / Shimoda Rendaiji Onsen

    下田蓮台寺温泉 清流荘

    Rendaiji Onsen With A History Spanning 1,300 Years

    This luxury inn is located close to Rendaiji Station on the Izukyu Line. Located in a quiet area surrounded by greenery, offering free-flowing hot spring water, drawn from three private hot springs with a total flow rate of over 500 liters per minute. A key highlight is the indoor baths, accessible at any time outside cleaning hours, along with guest rooms featuring private open-air baths. Guests can also enjoy a leisurely kaiseki set meal made with local ingredients, including Shimoda's specialty alfonsino. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a resort-like atmosphere while enjoying the blissful hot springs in the exotic garden lined with palm trees. There, you can enjoy a spacious natural hot spring pool and a full-fledged sauna.

  • 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.

  • Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori

    Ehime

    Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori

    奥道後 壱湯の守

    Source-Fed Baths Surrounded by Okudogo Forest

    Set on the expansive grounds of Okudogo Onsen at the foot of the mountains, this hot spring inn features "Suimei no Yu," one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan at approximately 1,508m², comprising seven types of baths with free-flowing water from Okudogo Onsen, known for its skin-smoothing qualities. Dining is served buffet-style with a wide variety of dishes prepared using ingredients from Ehime. In the Japanese garden, "Sangen Chaya" offers kaiseki cuisine featuring seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and Ehime’s branded meat, "Iyo Beef." The surrounding grounds bloom with seasonal flowers throughout the year, creating a setting suited to strolling in a yukata while taking in the hot spring atmosphere.

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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.

  • 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 With Views of Tsunan’s Scenic Landscape

    This Japanese-style inn stands along the gently flowing Shinano-gawa River. Warm hospitality creates an atmosphere reminiscent of returning home. The baths offer views of seasonal scenery, from autumn foliage to winter snowscapes, while the open-air bath provides a setting to soak in the fresh air. Two bathing areas are alternated between men and women in the morning and evening, allowing a one-night stay to include visits to six different tubs. Stretching out while overlooking the landscape of Tsunan offers a restorative pause during the journey.

  • Shirahama Koganoi Resort & Spa

    Wakayama

    Shirahama Koganoi Resort & Spa

    白浜古賀の井リゾート&スパ

    Enjoy an Elegant and Beautiful Stay at a Resort Hotel That Will Make You Truly Beautiful

    A resort hotel that is elegant and beautiful, and where you can be truly beautiful. It stands on top of a small hill overlooking Nanki Shirahama, and is decorated with seasonal flowers everywhere. If you soak in the open-air bath surrounded by lush greenery, you'll feel like you're floating on a basin of water. We also have a full range of facilities to soothe your mind and body, including a beauty salon and an indoor heated pool with a glass ceiling and open terrace that creates a resort feel. The garden has private illuminations that can be enjoyed all year round, so you can spend a luxurious holiday under the magical light.

  • 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.

  • Hakone Ginyu

    Kanagawa

    Hakone Ginyu

    箱根 吟遊

    An Elegant Holiday at a Timeless Inn

    An inn in Miyanoshita, Hakone - about an hour’s drive from Tokyo - welcomes guests with a spectacular view unfolding beyond the lobby. The lush green peaks of the Hakone Mountains rise close at hand, creating a grand landscape that instantly evokes a world apart from the everyday. The atmosphere, reminiscent of a luxury resort in Bali, heightens the anticipation for the journey ahead. A soak in the open-air bath on the spacious terrace of the guest room, combined with private moments spent listening to the sounds of nature, gently soothes both body and spirit weary from the bustle of the city.

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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.

  • Hakone Parks Yoshino

    Kanagawa

    Hakone Parks Yoshino

    箱根パークス吉野

    Five-Sense Immersion in Nature Away from Daily Rhythm

    "Hakone Parks Yoshino" stands in a location where you can see the magnificent nature of Hakone. Mountains and mountain streams spread out beside the inn, and once you step inside the inn, you can feel the changing seasons throughout the inn, incorporating nature into the lobby, large public bath, and dining area. The guest rooms are available to suit a variety of styles, including tasteful pure Japanese rooms and natural, modern Japanese-Western rooms. Not only families, but also couples and women's travelers can spend a comfortable time here. Spend a relaxing moment forgetting your daily life with three different types of private open-air baths that emphasize privacy and the chef's special cuisine.

  • 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.

  • 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 With Views of Tsunan’s Scenic Landscape

    This Japanese-style inn stands along the gently flowing Shinano-gawa River. Warm hospitality creates an atmosphere reminiscent of returning home. The baths offer views of seasonal scenery, from autumn foliage to winter snowscapes, while the open-air bath provides a setting to soak in the fresh air. Two bathing areas are alternated between men and women in the morning and evening, allowing a one-night stay to include visits to six different tubs. Stretching out while overlooking the landscape of Tsunan offers a restorative pause during the journey.

  • Unazuki Onsen Entaijiso

    Toyama

    Unazuki Onsen Entaijiso

    宇奈月温泉 延対寺荘

    A Hot Spring Inn Offering Beautiful Skin Baths and Spectacular Views of the Kurobe Valley

    Entaijiso is a long-established inn that was founded in 1900 and was loved by literary figures and artists such as Akiko Yosano and Yasunari Kawabata. Unazuki Onsen, which has a reputation for beautifying the skin, uses 100% natural hot spring water that does not require any addition of water or heating.The hot water from the upstream source is massaged to create a gentle bath that is gentle on the skin and fully demonstrates its benefits. One of the real pleasures is the spectacular view of the mountainside of the Kurobe Valley in front of you and the Kurobe River below. In addition, the many dishes that are particular about "local production for local consumption," including fresh seafood, are tasteful and show off the skills of chefs who maintain tradition while never forgetting to take on new challenges.

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