Rather than making plans and touring tourist spots, this lodging is perfect for relaxing and letting yourself go. You can relax and be healed by nature, soak in hot springs, or relax at a hotel in the city. Here, we will introduce the popular ranking of occupancy inns selected by Tabiiro readers.
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朝霧のみえる宿 ゆふいん花由
Oita
Oita
朝霧のみえる宿 ゆふいん花由
A hot spring inn with a panoramic view of Mt. Yufu and the cityscape of Yufuin shrouded in morning mist from a hill. The view that can be seen from the lobby is as beautiful as a painting. The premises are divided into two areas: the "Yume no Sato Area", which has modern Japanese and Western rooms with detached rooms and open-air baths, and the "Hanayoshi Area", where you can choose from detached rooms with open-air baths and Japanese-Western rooms with great views. Each of them has its own charm. The large public bath and open-air bath are also a pleasure. Enjoy a blissful relaxing time with one of Yufuin's most spectacular views and a bath with a pH of 9.2 that beautifies your skin.
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温泉山荘 だいこんの花
Miyagi
Miyagi
温泉山荘 だいこんの花
This is a 18-room detached house scattered over an area of approximately 10,000 square meters. Depending on your room and the viewing angle, you can enjoy the different aspects of Satoyama, such as the magnificent nature of the Zao Mountain Range, a forest of trees, and a farm filled with home-grown vegetables. You can cross the promenade and take a stroll around the area, visiting the four private open-air baths and admiring the flowers that bloom in each season. The main building of the inn is the central space of Daikon no Hana. The majestic wooden structure, with its 180-year-old beams catching the eye, is a sight to behold. The dishes made with vegetables freshly harvested from their own farm are also gentle and powerful.
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奥道後 壱湯の守
Ehime
Ehime
奥道後 壱湯の守
A hot spring inn located on the vast grounds of Okudogo Onsen, which spreads out at the foot of the mountain. Suimei no Yu, one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, has a site area of 1,508 square meters and is made up of seven types of hot water, allowing you to enjoy the free-flowing waters of Oku Dogo Onsen, which has a beautifying effect on your skin. Meals are served buffet-style with a variety of menus made with ingredients from Ehime Prefecture. In addition, at Sangenjaya, located in a Japanese garden, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with luxurious ingredients such as seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and Ehime Prefecture's branded meat, Iyo Beef. The area around the inn is filled with seasonal flowers, and we recommend taking a walk in a yukata and enjoying the atmosphere of the hot springs.
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玉造グランドホテル長生閣
Shimane
Shimane
玉造グランドホテル長生閣
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.
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三井ガーデンホテル福岡中洲
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
三井ガーデンホテル福岡中洲
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.
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皆生シーサイドホテル海の四季
Tottori
Tottori
皆生シーサイドホテル海の四季
A hot spring inn located on the seaside with a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and Miho Bay, all rooms with ocean views. You can fully enjoy Kaike Onsen, which has an abundant amount of hot water gushing out from 19 sources, in the large public bath and open-air bath. All rooms in the west building were renovated in 2020. There are 90 rooms in total including the east wing, and you can choose from Japanese, Western, and Japanese-Western rooms to suit your travel style and needs. The menu includes Kaiseki dishes filled with seasonal flavors from the San'in area. Of course, you can stay overnight without meals. Also, since it faces Kaike Onsen Beach, you can enjoy both sea bathing and hot springs in the summer. I want to spend a relaxing moment surrounded by the soothing sound of ripples.
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川口屋城崎リバーサイドホテル
Hyogo
Hyogo
川口屋城崎リバーサイドホテル
Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel is located in Kinosaki Onsen, one of Kansai's leading hot spring towns, and boasts delicious cuisine. In addition to Matsuba crab, which represents the winter taste, we also offer local brand ingredients and delicacies from the mountains and seas of the San'in region, such as Tajima tuna, which is said to be the highest grade of Tajima beef. You can enjoy it. Founded in 1916 (Taisho 5), this historic hot spring inn has been undergoing renovations, including private dining rooms and lounges, starting in 2021. On the top floor, a guest room with an open-air bath for adults only, "Special Room Rakuga", is also open. You can enjoy bathing whenever and however you like while looking at the starry sky.
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ホテル エルシエント京都八条口
Kyoto
Kyoto
ホテル エルシエント京都八条口
Located approximately 2 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station, this hotel is convenient for sightseeing and business trips and features a large public bath. There are affordable accommodation plans available only on the official website, and you can choose according to your purpose, such as group travel, solo travel, or business trips. In response to requests from female users, all rooms are equipped with air purifiers with humidifying functions, powerful hair dryers, and complimentary mineral water, and are fully stocked with amenities.
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十勝川モール温泉 清寂房
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
十勝川モール温泉 清寂房
A one-story inn located in Tokachigawa Onsen along the magnificent Tokachi River. No tours are accepted, but it is an adult space that allows guests of elementary school age and older to stay overnight, and the dynamic architectural design gives a luxurious and extraordinary feel. All rooms are over 50 square meters in size and have open-air baths with natural hot spring water, so you can enjoy bathing whenever and however you like. Tokachigawa Onsen is a moor hot spring containing organic plant matter. Be sure to enjoy the amber-colored, smooth hot springs, which are affectionately known as "hot springs for beautiful skin." There is also a sauna where you can relax and a large public bath, so you can spend your holidays pampering yourself to your heart's content.
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HOTEL RIDGE
Tokushima
Tokushima
HOTEL RIDGE
A hotel located within a complex within the nature-rich Seto Inland Sea National Park, 20 minutes by car from downtown Naruto. With only nine guest rooms, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that takes advantage of the location on a hill overlooking the ocean, and enjoy the luxury of surrendering to a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle. On the approximately 70,000 tsubo grounds, there is a dining venue registered as a tangible cultural property, a restaurant where you can enjoy a casual meal while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze, and a restaurant where you can relax your body and mind surrounded by nature. Complete with a spa and beauty salon, you'll be guaranteed a holiday filled with a sense of peace and freedom.
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にっしょうかん 新館 梅松鶴
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
にっしょうかん 新館 梅松鶴
Located on the hill of Suwa Shrine, which is famous for the big autumn festival "Nagasaki Kunchi", you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Nagasaki city, Mt. A panoramic view from every part of the building, including the large communal bath. The open-air bath with a panoramic view is especially popular, where you can take a bath while admiring the night view spreading out below. After soaking in the hot water, relax in one of our guest rooms, all of which are over 63 square meters in size. One of the attractions is that you can choose from Kaiseki cuisine or Nagasaki's local cuisine/Shokufuku cuisine for dinner. Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms, banquet halls, and public spaces.
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ホテル京阪 なんば グランデ
Osaka
Osaka
ホテル京阪 なんば グランデ
"Hotel Keihan Namba Grande", which opened in March 2023, is located in Namba, a food and entertainment town lined with skyscrapers, and is a hotel based on the concept of "a garden nestled in a green hill." Based on the three keywords of "ethical, more attractive hotel, and third place," we provide guest rooms where you can relax and feel like you're at home. Enjoy a comfortable stay at this new hotel, which not only serves as a base for business trips and sightseeing, but also accommodates diversifying lifestyles.
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レクー沖縄北谷スパ&リゾート
Okinawa
Okinawa
レクー沖縄北谷スパ&リゾート
This hotel is located in the resort area "American Village" in Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture, where you can enjoy a luxurious resort life while being in a tourist area. The top floor of the "main building" has an infinity pool, natural hot spring bath, relaxation salon, and cafe and bar, allowing you to enjoy the Okinawa resort at your leisure. The "Premier Building" also has luxurious suites with private pools and saunas, providing an extraordinary resort experience. We have "Welcome Baby Certified" rooms, making it ideal for families traveling with small children.
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オーベルジュ天空
Tottori
Tottori
オーベルジュ天空
"Auberge Tenku" stands at an altitude of approximately 800m, surrounded by the beech forest of Mt. Daisen in the Daisen-Oki National Park. As befits the name of the hotel, you can enjoy a luxurious holiday surrounded by a magnificent panoramic view of the Sea of Japan to the north and Mt. Daisen to the south, making you feel as if you are close to the sky. The cuisine prepared by the chef, who has experience working in numerous restaurants, uses carefully selected locally produced ingredients to create modern Italian cuisine with a Japanese flavor added to French-based Italian cuisine. Enjoy each sophisticated dish while enjoying the spectacular view from the window.
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旅館 神仙
Miyazaki
Miyazaki
旅館 神仙
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.
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古民家 煉り
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
古民家 煉り
A hot spring inn with a hot spring attached to an old private house will open in July 2021. It stands quietly in Miyawaka City, which is about a 40-minute drive from Fukuoka City and has a somewhat nostalgic landscape. We will never forget our gratitude and respect for our predecessors who have passed on the ryokan culture to the next generation, and we will welcome our guests with care every day, providing them with warm and attentive hospitality so that they can become their "second home." This is the credo of "Old folk house Neri." For meals, "Ryosho Torahaku" will prepare a creative kaiseki course that focuses on locally produced ingredients. We offer the luxury of enjoying gourmet food and delicious drinks in a sophisticated adult space.
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ホテル エルシエント大阪梅田
Osaka
Osaka
ホテル エルシエント大阪梅田
This hotel is approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, and is located in Umeda, Osaka's leading downtown area, with excellent access to sightseeing spots. There are a total of 253 highly functional guest rooms, and you can choose from a variety of types, mainly doubles and twins. The interior is a relaxing space designed in earth tones, and as an SDGs initiative, we have contributed to the reduction of plastic usage by switching to providing mineral water (plastic bottles) in the guest rooms with a water server.
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TheMana Village
Kochi
Kochi
TheMana Village
A hotel located in Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park in Kochi Prefecture. "TheMana" in the name "TheMana Village" is a word that means "very" in the dialect of the Kochi-Hata area, and a Hawaiian word that means "supernatural power" or "power that dwells in life." The word "Mana" was chosen to express the desire to "provide value that can be experienced in this place where you can feel the true power of nature." It is a place where you can fully enjoy the extraordinary experience that comes from being so far away.
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HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL
Ehime
Ehime
HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL
This hotel is located on the 7th and 8th floors of Matsuyama Mitsukoshi, about a 1-minute walk from the Iyo Railway Okaido stop. The hotel name "LEPO" means "rest" in Finnish, and the hotel offers a place to make everyday life special. There are three types of guest rooms, all of which are spacious and approximately 60 square meters in size and each comes with a Finnish sauna. Carpets and furniture are custom-made and decorated in earth tones. Additionally, art pieces by textile designer and potter Fujio Ishimoto add color.
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さかな遊びの宿 やまちょう
Fukui
Fukui
さかな遊びの宿 やまちょう
This is a healing inn that is filled with the desire for you to feel the charm of Fukui Prefecture in every aspect of your stay, including dinner, breakfast, and time spent in your room. The ingredients for the dishes are handmade with care, using ingredients from the Echizen coast and local specialties, as well as vegetables and rice purchased directly from farmers. The sashimi, such as the funamori, is particularly popular for its freshness and deliciousness. This dish, which allows you to enjoy the winter flavor of Echizen crab, is a special dish that fans all over the country are looking forward to when the ban is lifted. Enjoy the charm of Fukui with your eyes and tongue.