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?
Search by Area
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?
Kagoshima
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.
Kyoto
Elegant Historic Residence Framing a Calm and Refined Stay
Built in 1909 as a guesthouse for distinguished visitors to Kyoto, "Chourakukan" is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Now operated as a boutique hotel with an annex containing six guest rooms, the property offers attentive service within an intimate setting. From the guest rooms and viewing spaces, cultural landmarks such as Heian Shrine and seasonal scenery can be seen, while in winter, the gentle glow of the wood-burning fireplace creates a warm atmosphere. In June 2025, the hotel joined "SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World)," a collection of distinctive independent hotels.
Tochigi
A Modern Inn That Melds Seamlessly with the Board Room's Natural Surroundings
A small hot spring inn with only 8 rooms, located in Itamuro Onsen, a village of atmospheric hot springs. Although it is a stylish modern building, the space is based on Japanese themes and provides a relaxing atmosphere. The guest rooms are all uniquely designed, using materials such as diatomaceous earth and Tosa washi paper to give you the warmth of wood. All rooms are attractive, including those with cypress view baths and inner balconies. The natural hot springs, which have been popular as medicinal baths since ancient times, are also a pleasure. Let's enjoy the rich benefits of the water flowing directly from the source without adding any water or heating. Our Japanese course meals are made with local produce for local consumption and sprinkled with seasonal flavors, and have a gentle taste that will touch your heart.
Nagasaki
A Hot Spring Inn Combining Luxurious Buffets and the Warmth of Fine Wood
"Unzen Mikado Hotel" is a hot spring inn nestled in the vast natural surroundings of Minamishimabara, Nagasaki. Throughout the property, precious woods-felled during urban development and dam construction-have been thoughtfully incorporated, including the symbolic gate built around an 800-year-old chinquapin tree. Dining is a highlight of the stay, featuring a rich array of dishes such as crab, premium domestic Wagyu beef, and seasonal specialties made with local Shimabara ingredients. A wide selection of sweets and family-friendly options is also available, all prepared with the refined techniques of skilled chefs.
Search for Recommended Lodgings by Area for Those Staying Alone
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.
Shimane
Enjoy a Blissful Time Soaking in the Soft Hot Water and Eating Seasonal San'in Food
A hot spring inn at Tamatsukuri Onsen, founded in 1803. We are proud of the fact that you can enjoy our own hot spring water, which is rich in skin-beautifying ingredients, in a bathtub luxuriously decorated with agate. The interior of the building is an elegant space with calligraphy, paintings and works of art displayed throughout. From the open lobby, you can enjoy the four-season view of the Japanese garden, which is approximately 3,000 square meters in size. Guest rooms include special rooms with open-air baths, "rooms with garden views," "kids' rooms," and "home theater rooms," so you can choose one to suit your trip. Enjoy creative cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from the San'in area, soak in the hot springs for beautiful skin, and spend a blissful time.
Yamaguchi
Hot Spring Inn Overlooking the Scenic Kintaikyo Bridge
This hot spring inn is convenient for sightseeing, with Kintaikyo Bridge, a nationally designated scenic spot, just a short walk away, and Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site, easily accessible. Views of Kintaikyo Bridge appear throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, open-air baths, and restaurants, creating quiet moments with the landmark and surrounding scenery throughout the stay. Guest rooms face either the Nishiki River or the greenery of the mountainside, with a range of layouts that includes Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths, twin rooms with beds, and single rooms suited to business stays. A total of 66 guest rooms are available.
Ehime
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.
Miyazaki
A Private Detached Inn Where You Can Fully Enjoy the Beauty and Luxury of Japan
Ryokan Shinsen stands in Takachiho, a town where myths and legends live. This is a relaxing inn that values the spirit of harmony in a quiet space surrounded by the magnificent nature of Takachiho. As soon as you step into the grounds, you are greeted by a garden that changes its appearance each season and a building that gently envelops visitors. The interior of the building is all carpeted with tatami mats, which feel nice against your feet. As you take a breather while feeling the soft wind blowing in Takachiho, your daily fatigue will disappear. The unpretentious, simple hospitality makes this inn even more comfortable.
Search for lodging accommodations recommended for couples by area
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.
Kumamoto
A Base for Promoting a New Hot Spring Therapy Culture That Cherishes a Long History
This long-established inn is located in Jigoku Onsen, a beloved hot spring that has been around for over 200 years since the Edo period. Even after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the hot continued to bubble up, the damaged buildings were renovated, and the inn was reborn as a place that promotedromotes a new hot spring therapy culture in line with the changing times. Modern hot spring therapy, where soaking in the hot springs allows you to become one with nature and relieve your daily fatigue, is said to "lead you to live life as you are." Experience the natural beauty of the Aso region as you visit the three hot springs - Suzume no Yu, Tamago no Yu, and Moto no Yu - and enjoy a refreshing bath in the naturally gushing hot springs.
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.
Yamaguchi
Hot Spring Inn Overlooking the Scenic Kintaikyo Bridge
This hot spring inn is convenient for sightseeing, with Kintaikyo Bridge, a nationally designated scenic spot, just a short walk away, and Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site, easily accessible. Views of Kintaikyo Bridge appear throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, open-air baths, and restaurants, creating quiet moments with the landmark and surrounding scenery throughout the stay. Guest rooms face either the Nishiki River or the greenery of the mountainside, with a range of layouts that includes Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths, twin rooms with beds, and single rooms suited to business stays. A total of 66 guest rooms are available.
Wakayama
Hidden Retreat Hotel in Ingredient Rich Nanki Shirahama
Located approximately a 4-minute drive from JR Shirahama Station, "Blanchette Nanki Shirahama" is a villa-style resort hotel that focuses on the food of Nanki Shirahama. Relax in an extraordinary space lined with pure white rectangular roofs, and be amazed by the delicious food. The name "Blanchette" is a combination of "cachette," meaning hideaway in French, "blanc," representing the white of Shirahama, and "fourchette," referring to the fork, a symbol of fine cuisine. Enjoy a special holiday at this private resort that focuses on stylish space and food, and promotes itself as a "fish bellage" (wouberge) rather than an auberge.
Have Fun With Close Friends A Stay-At-Home Trip With Friends
