
Would you like to go on a trip to enjoy a delicious feast, such as a kaiseki meal filled with luxurious items, local specialties, or a signature breakfast made with carefully selected cooking methods? Here, we will introduce the popular ranking of ``Inns with delicious food'' selected by ``Tabiiro'' readers.
Updated every Monday: Calculated based on number of views over 30 days
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槍見館
Gifu
Gifu
槍見館
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.
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Retreat Villa Aym
Chiba
Chiba
Retreat Villa Aym
Opened in July 2023, this facility features three villas that can be rented as a whole. Renting multiple villas together on a group trip is also a wonderful experience. The villas are designed with the concept of a "retreat," a trip that refreshes tired body and mind in an extraordinary space, and are equipped with a variety of ingenious features. A spacious garden features a pool, a terrace for arbecues, and a bathroom with a large window overlooking the view. From the bedrooms on the upper floors, with the starry sky and sunlight to the fullest, providing a moment of relaxation. Experience the Minami Boso location and delicious locally produced food, and relax to your heart's content.
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茶寮宗園
Miyagi
Miyagi
茶寮宗園
"Saryo Souen" is a traditional ryokan built in the classic Sukiya style, founded on the concept of "creating a true Japanese inn in Akiu Onsen". The main building and annex have 26 guest rooms with views of the Japanese garden, allowing you to enjoy the changing of the seasons while you stay. For dinner, enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seafood from Minami Sanriku and Sendai Bay and produce from the countryside. The beneficial hot spring water can be enjoyed in the large communal bath, open-air bath, and open-air bath in the annex guest room. Treatments can be received from top-class beauticians in the rooms, allowing you to relax in a private space and release both body and mind.
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とれとれヴィレッジ
Wakayama
Wakayama
とれとれヴィレッジ
Located within "Tore Tore Park," a resort complex in Nanki Shirahama, the accommodation facility "Tore Tore Village" introduces Village 8, an area designed as a cave dungeon, placing guests in the role of a protagonist in a fantasy setting. Passing through the area gate guarded by a protective deity marks the beginning of the adventure, with various photo spots throughout the area creating a sense of stepping outside everyday life. Each of the eight gates, serving as guest rooms, features a different story, and the assigned gate remains a surprise until the door is opened. Completing all eight magical adventure stories leads to the title of legendary hero among overnight guests.
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グランヴィリオホテル宮島-和蔵-
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
グランヴィリオホテル宮島-和蔵-
"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.
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道後hakuro
Ehime
Ehime
道後hakuro
A modern and stylish hotel located in the heart of Dogo Onsen. Inside the hotel, there is a large public bath with an open-air bath that draws water from the famous Dogo Onsen, so you can fully enjoy the hot springs of Dogo. It is also close to "Dogo Onsen Main Building", "Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka no Yusen", and "Dogo Onsen Tsubaki no Yu", so visiting the public baths is also recommended. The guest rooms are compact yet functional and designed to provide comfort, with a variety of guest room types to meet a variety of travel needs. Breakfast is a carefully selected buffet centered around freshly baked bread and soup. Using the hotel as your base, you can fully enjoy your trip to Dogo in your own way.
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ミチル種差|michill TANESASHI
Aomori
Aomori
ミチル種差|michill TANESASHI
A villa located near Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe City, Aomori. The three detached accommodation buildings, each equipped with a living room, bedroom, and tatami space, offer a relaxing space where Japanese and Western, traditional and modern, blend together. Natural light pours into the open-ceiling living room, and the 4.5 tatami Japanese-style room allows you to relax surrounded by the warmth of the tatami. The bedrooms are equipped with Simmons semi-double twin beds, ensuring a quality night's sleep. The rooms also have private terraces, and the attached restaurant serves a full-course of creative Western cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients. Enjoy a fulfilling stay in an environment where nature, food, people, and design are all in harmony.
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閑月庵新豊
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
閑月庵新豊
A private accommodation limited to one group per day, offering views of the colorful island-dotted scenery of the Seto Inland Sea framed by Edo-period window structures. Time passes quietly as you gaze out over the sea, with gentle waves and shifting light creating a tranquil setting. Dinner features creative Japanese cuisine prepared exclusively for guests by a dedicated chef, using freshly caught seafood from Akinada and island-grown vegetables. History, scenic beauty, and cuisine come together in a private stay immersed in the story of Mitarai.
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下田蓮台寺温泉 清流荘
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
下田蓮台寺温泉 清流荘
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.
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羽玖 富士山中湖
Yamanashi
Yamanashi
羽玖 富士山中湖
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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上諏訪温泉 浜の湯
Nagano
Nagano
上諏訪温泉 浜の湯
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.
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仙峡の宿 銀山荘
Yamagata
Yamagata
仙峡の宿 銀山荘
Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town with a Taisho romance. "Senkyo no Yado Ginzanso" is located in the mountains a little far from the hot spring town. The rich nature and heartfelt hospitality will soothe your soul. For meals, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine filled with the warmth of the local area, with Yamagata beef as the main ingredient and seasonal vegetables sprinkled throughout. The inn's proud open-air bath has a mysterious atmosphere that befits the name "Senkyo Inn", and you can enjoy bathing while experiencing the seasonal nature of the silver mine. In the popular guest rooms with semi-open-air sleeping baths, you can enjoy a private bath while looking out at the magnificent nature of the silver mine.
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飛騨高山温泉 宝生閣
Gifu
Gifu
飛騨高山温泉 宝生閣
From the heights of Shiroyama, you can see the beautiful scenery of the ancient capital that changes in each season, as it would have been seen even by the owner of this land. Hoshokaku, which overlooks the charming townscape of Hida Takayama Onsen, is a popular hot spring inn that is ranked every year as one of the top 100 hotels and inns chosen by professionals. The relaxing time and warm hospitality at the inn will make you feel nostalgic, like returning to your hometown for the first time in a while. In the guest rooms with open-air baths on the top floor and the bathing area "Orihime," you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs while enjoying a panoramic view of Takayama City.
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ホテルグリーンプラザ箱根
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
ホテルグリーンプラザ箱根
"Hotel Green Plaza Hakone" in Sengokuhara, Hakone, is an ideal retreat for those wishing to take in the majestic view of Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel is thoughtfully designed to offer views of Mt. Fuji from various spots, including the guest rooms and the open-air baths fed by the Sengokuhara hot springs, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature while admiring the stunning scenery. A restaurant featuring a live kitchen and beautifully presented desserts adds to the hotel's appeal, especially among female travelers. Conveniently located approximately a 3-minute walk from Ubako Station on the Hakone Ropeway, it also provides easy access to popular nearby attractions such as Sengokuhara and Owakudani, offering a complete Hakone experience.
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割烹旅館 湯の花荘
Tochigi
Tochigi
割烹旅館 湯の花荘
Kappo Ryokan Yunohanaso is a hospitality inn located within Nikko National Park. All guest rooms face the Hokigawa Valley, and you can enjoy not only the beauty of the valley, but also the harmony of Nikko's mountains and the valley. The hot water is a weak salt spring that is said to be effective against fatigue and women's diseases, and is 100% free-flowing from the source without any heating or addition of water. In addition to the open-air bath and large communal bath, the 8 guest rooms with open-air baths also have hot water flowing directly from the source. In addition, the chef's signature kaiseki cuisine, which changes monthly and uses carefully selected ingredients, and the breakfast, which is so beautiful that you might mistake it for dinner, are also popular.
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LAKE villa CHITOSE
Shiga
Shiga
LAKE villa CHITOSE
Located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, this private villa is in a prime location, with Lake Biwa right in front. The spacious grounds include a private pool, sauna, two types of open-air baths, and a spacious 500m² garden also be used as a dog run. Up to 10 guests can stay at the same price, and the villa has three guest rooms with different atmospheres, making it a comfortable stay for families and friends of multiple generations. Pets are welcome to stay with no limit on the number of dogs allowed, and the inn is well-equipped with pet facilities including a foot washing area and cages, making it a popular dog-friendly inn.
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グランヴィリオホテル奈良-和蔵-
Nara
Nara
グランヴィリオホテル奈良-和蔵-
This charming hotel is modeled after the "Maple Forest" in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. The guest rooms have a modern Japanese atmosphere, and the Western-style rooms in the main building are suitable for small groups. The guest rooms in the annex are furnished to match the image color of each of the six accommodation buildings and feature tatami mats where you take off your shoes, making them recommended for groups and families. Furthermore, the hotel is conveniently located in Nara City, where many Buddhist temples are registered as World Heritage Sites, making it an ideal base for sightseeing or business use.
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リッチモンドホテルプレミア京都駅前
Kyoto
Kyoto
リッチモンドホテルプレミア京都駅前
Just a five-minute walk from the central exit of Kyoto Station, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s major sights. Built around the concept of "Suiba"—a Kyoto expression meaning "a place that feels like your own"—the property features a variety of inviting corners for unhurried moments. A complimentary, month-to-month rotating experience corner introduces elements of Japanese culture, including "Sutra copying," "Kyoto kumihimo bracelet crafting," and "Tatami-woven coaster making," providing opportunities to create a personal keepsake during the stay.
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オリビアン小豆島 夕陽ヶ丘ホテル
Kagawa
Kagawa
オリビアン小豆島 夕陽ヶ丘ホテル
Rebranded and reopened in July 2021 on a hilltop in Shodoshima overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, this resort hotel embraces the theme "Green Harmony – Connecting Nature and People." Its expansive grounds feature an English garden, a lawn plaza, a treehouse, and the Yuhigaoka strawberry and mandarin orange farms, creating a setting where nature and people come together. Sunsets selected among the "Top 100 Sunsets in Japan" can be viewed from various points within the property, and the hotel was ranked third nationwide in a newspaper-sponsored feature on accommodations with beautiful sunsets. Cuisine prepared with ingredients from the island is another highlight, and the hotel accommodates a range of needs, including babies and pets.
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旅館 比与志
Saitama
Saitama
旅館 比与志
A relaxing inn in Chichibu with a modern Japanese atmosphere. There are two types of Japanese-Western rooms, both of which are equipped with floor heating. There are Japanese-Western rooms with cute designer furniture such as red chairs from Tendo Mokko, and Japanese-Western rooms with a theme of dimmable room lights. There are also three types of Japanese-style rooms: a spacious 10-tatami Japanese room that can accommodate groups such as girls' parties, and a 7.5-tatami Japanese-style room with one-of-a-kind cutouts pasted on the sliding doors. One of the rooms has a shower room and toilet.