It's great to travel around sightseeing spots according to a strict schedule, but how about spending some time relaxing at a hotel? Enjoy the hot springs and the local flavors. Would you like to experience a luxurious trip for adults that can be enjoyed on a girls trip or alone?
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Inns and hotels with extensive library corners are perfect for isolated travelers. In addition to guidebooks and books about the area, each inn also has a variety of books such as novels, photo books, and comics. I get a little excited when my taste matches the book collection at the inn. After reading a book, I sometimes go back to my room, look at the scenery, and take a nap. Before you know it, you'll have completely recharged your mind during this relaxing and luxurious time.
Once you're feeling tired, it's time to go on a short hot spring trip on your next holiday. Traditionally, hot spring treatment is a long-term stay in a hot spring, but even a short hot spring treatment for 2 nights and 3 days can be very effective in relieving fatigue and rejuvenating you. Inns that offer mini-hot spring treatment plans often include menus that include healthy meals and exercise. You don't have to just soak in a hot spring at will; there are rules that are backed up by medical science, so be sure to check the correct method.
Enjoy the seasonal delicacies of the land, which is the best part of traveling, at an inn if you're on a seclusion trip. One way to fully enjoy your stay is to choose a lodging where you can choose to have meals served in your room. It's heavenly to enjoy delicious food and not have to clean up afterward. Additionally, inns that serve food right next to the hearth will add to the cozy mood. Enjoying the local flavors while sitting around the hearth will warm your stomach and heart.
Inns and hotels with extensive library corners are perfect for isolated travelers. In addition to guidebooks and books about the area, each inn also has a variety of books such as novels, photo books, and comics. I get a little excited when my taste matches the book collection at the inn. After reading a book, I sometimes go back to my room, look at the scenery, and take a nap. Before you know it, you'll have completely recharged your mind during this relaxing and luxurious time.
Once you're feeling tired, it's time to go on a short hot spring trip on your next holiday. Traditionally, hot spring treatment is a long-term stay in a hot spring, but even a short hot spring treatment for 2 nights and 3 days can be very effective in relieving fatigue and rejuvenating you. Inns that offer mini-hot spring treatment plans often include menus that include healthy meals and exercise. You don't have to just soak in a hot spring at will; there are rules that are backed up by medical science, so be sure to check the correct method.
Enjoy the seasonal delicacies of the land, which is the best part of traveling, at an inn if you're on a seclusion trip. One way to fully enjoy your stay is to choose a lodging where you can choose to have meals served in your room. It's heavenly to enjoy delicious food and not have to clean up afterward. Additionally, inns that serve food right next to the hearth will add to the cozy mood. Enjoying the local flavors while sitting around the hearth will warm your stomach and heart.
If you want to escape from your daily life and go somewhere, but you don't want to invite someone on a trip, why not try staying alone? You can relax in nature or relax in a stylish hotel in the city. Or you can spend a blissful time soaking in the hot springs. Why don't you prioritize your own mood and retreat to your mind and body without having to worry about your companions or being tied to a schedule?
Nagano
Handcrafted Fermented Seasonings Elevate Every Meal
Set amid the quiet natural surroundings of Kurumayama Kogen in Nagano, the pension "GreenGrass Yuna" serves cuisine made with house-made fermented seasonings such as miso and shio koji, apple yeast carefully cultivated from Nagano-grown apples, seasonal vegetables sourced directly from farmers, and mushrooms and herbs gathered from the garden. In the evening, meals are paired with coffee and herbal tea brewed with highland water, local sake, and craft beer, accompanied by views of a bonfire and a star-filled sky. Away from everyday routines, the highland setting offers a distinctive retreat.
Fukuoka
A New Destination in Nakasu Fukuoka, Combining Luxury and Refinement
An urban hotel located in Nakasu, the central area of Fukuoka City, opened in July 2020. The interior of the hotel has a high-quality design that takes motifs from the history and culture of Nakasu, and the space has a calm, private feel. Guest rooms offer both functionality and comfort, allowing you to spend a relaxing time. There is a large public bath on the top floor for guests only, and it is also attractive that you can take a bath while looking out at the Nakasu sky through the large windows. Enjoy an elegant journey by enjoying the variety of dishes made with seasonal seafood served at the Japanese dining room on the first floor.
Nagasaki
A Hidden Retreat for Obama Hot Springs and Local Cuisine
Set along the coast of Obama Onsen in Unzen, Nagasaki, this secluded inn features hot springs and regional cuisine. The property consists of the main building, "Ryokan Kunisaki," and "Yamaboshi," a detached accommodation with open-air baths located approximately a 30-second walk away. The main building has 10 guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms with free-flowing hot spring baths. Renovated from a traditional house, "Yamaboshi" has three guest rooms, each with an indoor bath and open-air bath supplied by Obama Onsen. With a capacity of eight guests, the accommodation is well-suited to multigenerational families and groups seeking a restful stay in a charming hideaway.
Miyazaki
Designer Hotel by a World Architect in Central Miyazaki
Reopening on April 23, 2024. The location is so close to Miyazaki Station that it's unimaginably quiet. World-renowned architect Kengo Kuma has created a relaxing space with supple bamboo. Every time the wind blows, the bamboo makes a gentle sound, and at night you can enjoy a different atmosphere. Inside the hotel, an extraordinary space is created using bamboo, water, and glass, and the guest rooms have a warm atmosphere with the warmth of wood. The dining options include wood-grilled and teppanyaki "FOREST" and creative Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki "Chikusai," where you can enjoy delicious cuisine unique to Miyazaki, a "food treasure trove."
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A private stay for just the two of you without anyone disturbing you. There are a variety of plans perfect for spending a romantic time together, such as in-room dining in a guest room with an open-air bath overlooking the sea, or in-room dining at a luxury hotel. For indoor couples, it would be nice to have room service while watching a movie in a facility equipped with AV equipment. Spend a relaxing and luxurious time just for the two of you in an extraordinary private space that is different from your usual dates.
Ehime
A Peaceful Escape Embraced by Nature and Bamboo
A private villa surrounded by a bamboo forest in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture. Enjoy the barrel-shaped sauna, a tradition passed down since ancient times in Finland, the birthplace of saunas. After working up a sweat, you can relax in the open-air bath or cold bath surrounded by the bamboo forest. An open-air bath, all-weather barbecue space, and online karaoke are available as paid options. Enjoy the extensive facilities inside and outside with friends. Refresh and soothe the fatigue of everyday life in a private space.
Shizuoka
Detached Semi-Open-Air Bath Overlooking a Courtyard Garden
"Machihaku 456" is a private rental traditional townhouse located in Kambara-juku, a historic post town along the Tokaido Road, approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Kambara Station. The detached bath area in the main house features a semi-open-air bath where seasonal scenery and bathing can be experienced beneath soothing lighting. A small courtyard garden extends beyond the windows, adding an airy sense of openness along with a chic, refined design. Baby bathtubs for infants are also available for loan, providing a comfortable bathing experience for families with young children.
Kumamoto
An Inn Surrounded by Minamiaso's Nature with Natural Hot Springs in Every Room
"Ryokan Konomama" stands quietly and blends in with the nature of Minamiaso. It is a luxurious inn with only 10 guest rooms on a spacious site of 2,000 square meters and a location overlooking the five mountains of Aso. The inside of the hotel is filled with the warmth of wood that makes you feel the breath of nature, and at night you can see a sky full of stars, and in the morning you can wake up to the sound of chirping birds. This is a place where you can spend such a quiet and luxurious time, and just being there will make you feel at ease. The hotel also has its own source, so you can enjoy the smooth texture of the natural hot springs in the bathtubs in all guest rooms.
Wakayama
Unique Container Hotel Offering the Essence of Nanki Shirahama
Located just a 3-minute walk from Shirarahama Beach, a popular attraction in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, "Hakoneru, Container Hotel" features two white container-style buildings that stand out against the blue skies of Nanki Shirahama. Each is fitted with loft beds, creating a cosy hideaway-like space. "Room 1" includes a rooftop terrace with an open-air hot spring bath, offering the experience of bathing or barbecuing under blue skies or a star-filled night. This unique container hotel provides a welcoming setting where guests can connect with others and create lasting memories.
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Although the new lifestyle has become quite established, there are fewer opportunities to have fun with friends without worrying about time or those around you. Nowadays, why not spend some fun time with your close friends in a staycation? Eating delicious food together, having fun chatting with girls, and having a leisurely breakfast in the morning. It's fun to visit the hot springs at an inn that has several hot springs within the hotel, and we also recommend receiving luxurious relaxation care at the hotel.
Tochigi
A Hotel Nestled in the Tranquil Nature of the Nasu Highlands
This resort hotel is located in a quiet setting surrounded by the forests of the majestic Nasu Highlands. Along with Western-style and Japanese-style rooms in the main building, there are also cottages offering privacy and a close connection with nature, accommodating solo travelers, couples, and families alike. The large public bath features hot spring water gentle on the skin, with saunas and open-air baths alternating daily for men and women. Dining highlights local specialties such as Nasu Koshihikari rice, fresh vegetables, and Tochigi brand beef, with a menu focused on locally sourced ingredients. A blissful time awaits, enriched by hot springs, fine cuisine, and the healing power of nature.
Hyogo
A Seaside Retreat with Gentle Waves and Seto Inland Sea Views
A hot spring inn located on the scenic coast of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako Misaki. The spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea that can be seen from every corner of the hotel is one of the inn's prides. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the hot water from Ako Onsen, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Hot Springs," while watching the sea dyed by the setting sun. The meal is a kaiseki meal that incorporates local ingredients such as seafood from the Setouchi Inland Sea and designated vegetables. You can also enjoy Ako's famous sea bream grilled in a salt kettle, and in the winter, you can also enjoy Ako's richly flavored oysters. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, enjoy the blessings of Setouchi and the seasonal flavors, and spend a relaxing moment gazing at the spectacular view of the calm sea.
Hiroshima
Island Stay in Etajima Surrounded by Seto Inland Sea Bounty
A private rental overlooking scenic views on Etajima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, with convenient access from central Hiroshima. Accommodating up to six guests, the property offers a relaxed stay surrounded by nature. Designed with environmental consideration, the high-performance structure incorporates abundant natural materials, creating a comfortable setting highlighted by the scent and texture of wood. The space supports a range of stays, including special occasions with family or friends, sightseeing, and extended visits such as workations, offering a calm experience of rural living away from everyday routines.
Okayama
An Inn Offering Bliss on a Small Island in the Seto Inland Sea
A private villa reserved for one group per day, located on Kashirajima Island in the sea in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. A purely Japanese-style house built about 30 years ago was renovated with a fusion of Japanese and Western themes. We have everything you need to enjoy your time, including a sauna, 100-inch projector screen, karaoke, massage chairs, sunken kotatsu, and a large kitchen where you can cook for a large group. In addition, the washroom is equipped with a Bizen ware washbowl, and the Japanese garden offers seasonal flowers and dry landscapes to enjoy.
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