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?
Kagawa
Scenic Inn with Sunset Views Across the Property
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.
Hokkaido
Scenic Odori Park Views Paired with Thoughtful Service
Facing Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, this hotel is approximately a 1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Odori Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway, providing a convenient location for leisure and business travel. A pleasant original aroma fills the stylish interior, where calm Scandinavian design and an open atrium lobby create a spacious atmosphere. Works by prominent Japanese artists adorn the front desk area and guest rooms, adding an artistic dimension throughout the property. The "Parkside Double" and "Parkside Twin" rooms offer panoramic views of Odori Park and are favored by couples, while the women-only floor on the 12th floor provides a comfortable setting for female guests.
Nagano
New Wing With In-Room Hot Springs Opened 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.
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.
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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.
Gifu
A Hot Spring Inn With Views of Mt. Yarigatake and Natural Source-Drawn Hot Springs
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.
Fukui
Seaside Inn Framing a Culinary Journey for Eyes and Palate
Recently renovated in November 2024, this soothing retreat is filled with a wish to showcase the charms of Fukui—from dinner and breakfast to the quiet moments spent in the room. Each dish is handmade with care, featuring the bounty of the Echizen Coast, local specialties, vegetables sourced from partner farms, and high-quality Fukui rice. The sashimi platters, including beautifully presented funamori, are especially praised for their freshness. In winter, the celebrated Echizen crab—king of the Echizen Sea—draws guests from across Japan. A stay here offers a chance to savor the essence of Fukui with both the eyes and palate.
Yamaguchi
Sauna Retreat with an Open-Air Bath
"Private Lodging: Akada no Mori Keigetsu" is an accommodation with a private sauna set in a quiet residential area of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. Surrounded by nature, the private setting features a barrel sauna with self-service löyly for gradual warming. Each guest room unit includes a cold plunge, a terrace, and an open-air bath, allowing the entire "totonou (a deeply relaxed, mentally clear state following sauna bathing)" experience to take place without leaving the room. Fresh-air cooling in the quiet surroundings can be followed by an overnight stay in the same guest room, creating a comfortable retreat wrapped in forest-like serenity away from everyday life.
Kyoto
A Stay in a Special Space Filled with the Depth of Kyoto
Located about a 7-minute walk from the nearest underground entrance to Shijo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway and Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Railway, Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Shijo welcomes guests with spaces and hospitality inspired by the theme of "Kyoto's depth." Guest rooms are designed for comfort through carefully selected furniture and interior elements. All rooms except the Universal Room feature separate bathrooms, washbasins, and toilets. The highest-grade special guest rooms offer an open, spacious atmosphere with ceilings exceeding 4 meters in height.
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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.
Kagawa
A Variety of Rooms Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu City
Surrounded by seasonal flowers, "Yunagi no Yu Hotel Kajukai" is known as a "flower retreat, "offering sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu City from its approximately 200-degree panoramic bath, "Kajukai Onsen." The sodium hydrogen carbonate spring—celebrated as a 'Bihada-no-Yu' for its gentle, skin-enhancing qualities—flows at an impressive rate of around 200 litres per minute, with natural hot water supplied to all guest rooms as well as the rooftop panoramic bath. In April 2023, the new "Premium Suite with a private open-air hot spring bath" debuted. The surrounding area is dotted with notable attractions, including the strolling garden Ritsurin Garden, the historic battlefield of Yashima, and Kotohira Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-san".
Hiroshima
A private villa rental to enjoy the ultimate sense of freedom in nature
Located about a 10-minute drive from the Yoshiwa IC on the Chugoku Expressway, this private villa offers the gentle warmth of wood and exclusive use for guests. Surrounded by the serene environment of 1,000-meter-class mountains, it’s the perfect setting to unwind and escape the everyday hustle.The villa features three bedrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests with five double beds. The cozy living and dining area, equipped with a fireplace, includes a large screen, making it an ideal space for gathering and enjoying movies or other activities together.
Kagoshima
Relax in a Villa with an Open-Air Bath and Experience the Best of Tanegashima
This villa-style hotel with an open-air bath was rebranded and reopened in Tanegashima in 2023. The high-quality private space is filled with Tanegashima plants, allowmany Tanegashima plants, and the land's charm villas are over 48.95 square meters and are designer rooms with furniture made from wood from Tanegashima. The balcony is equipped with an open-air bath, allowing you to spend an extraordinary time soothing both body and mind. It is also within walking distance of Nishinoomote Port making it an ideal base for sightseeing on the island.
Tochigi
Premium Lodgings Offering the Best of the Nasu Highlands
"TOWA Pure Cottages" offers a wide range of accommodation options, from over 100 types of villas to dome tents for glamping. Villas come in a variety of styles, including those with private saunas, natural hot springs, and kids’ rooms, as well as pet-friendly villas. Guests also enjoy free admission to group facilities such as "Nasu Highland Park" and "Rindou Lake Family Ranch", along with discounts on attractions. It is a destination that truly has it all - play to your heart’s content, savour local flavours, and unwind in comfort.
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