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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.
Updated every Monday: Calculated based on number of views over 30 days
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THE MEIBIA MIYAZAKI（ザ・メイビア宮崎）
Miyazaki
Miyazaki
THE MEIBIA MIYAZAKI（ザ・メイビア宮崎）
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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たら竹崎温泉 太良観光ホテル
Saga
Saga
たら竹崎温泉 太良観光ホテル
"Tara Takezaki Onsen Tara Kanko Hotel" has an exclusive location on the clear blue Ariake Sea. The Ariake Sea, Japan's largest tidal flat, has a 6m difference in tidal range, and you can witness the mysterious force created by the moon's gravitational pull and the earth's centrifugal force. The proud open-air bath that juts out into the sea at sea level gives you the feeling of being submerged in the sea, and at night you can enjoy bathing under a star-filled sky and illuminated by moonlight. In addition, we purchase seafood directly from local fishermen at a private dock on the premises, so the ingredients for our meals are always fresh. Takezaki crab, which is delicious all year round, is exquisite.
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ヒルトン福岡シーホーク
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
ヒルトン福岡シーホーク
Located in the Seaside Momochi district of Fukuoka, selected as one of the "Top 100 Urban Landscapes," this 35-story hotel offers 1,052 guest rooms. The building, inspired by a luxury cruise ship, serves as a local landmark. Guest rooms overlook Hakata Bay or Fukuoka's cityscape and range from standard rooms to Japanese-style rooms and pet-friendly options. The property also features restaurants, bars, a fitness center, and a large public bath, reflecting the hospitality of "Hilton Hotels & Resorts."
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いぶすき秀水園
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
いぶすき秀水園
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.
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灯りの宿 燈月
Oita
Oita
灯りの宿 燈月
This inn welcomes guests who wish to share the local food culture. Meat is a particular specialty, including "Oita Wagyu," selected from high-quality Bungo beef raised on carefully chosen farms and graded 4 or higher for meat quality. Served buffet style in an open restaurant, it allows flexible portions and preferred preparations. Many dishes also feature abundant seasonal ingredients, drawing visitors from outside the prefecture for their flavor. A stay here offers a distinctly Oita experience, with 100% source-fed hot spring bathing followed by a memorable meal at the end of the day.
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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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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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旅館 心乃間間
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
旅館 心乃間間
"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.
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旅館 翠嵐楼
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
旅館 翠嵐楼
Ryokan Suiranro, which stands on the banks of the Kuma River, a first-class river in Kumamoto Prefecture, has been revived after being damaged by heavy rains in July 2020. Hitoyoshi Onsen is the birthplace of Hitoyoshi Onsen, and is a beautiful inn that has been protecting the source since 1910 and boasts a rich source of natural hot spring water. All rooms will be renewed in February 2023, and some rooms will have semi-open-air baths. You can enjoy bathing as much as you like, whenever you like. You will be able to enjoy and soothe the ever-changing nature from anywhere within the museum. The head chef is particular about local production and seasonal ingredients, and serves dishes that can only be enjoyed while traveling. You can enjoy the relaxation that only a hot spring inn can provide.
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湯布院 樂涌
Oita
Oita
湯布院 樂涌
Located on an elevated site overlooking the Yufuin Basin, this ryokan stands approximately a 7-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station and approximately a 15-minute drive from Yufuin IC on the Oita Expressway. Ten detached guest villas feature a calm Japanese-modern design, each equipped with a garden and a private open-air bath. A leisurely bathing experience in the hot spring unfolds within a spacious setting surrounded by nature. Interior design throughout the property reflects careful attention to detail, guided by a philosophy of sharing Japan's spirit with the world through "hospitality that exceeds expectations." Seasonal scenery and attentive service create an elegant stay that engages the senses.
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種子島あらき別館
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
種子島あらき別館
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.
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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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雲仙みかどホテル
Nagasaki
Nagasaki
雲仙みかどホテル
"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.
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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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今宵の湯宿 悠然
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
今宵の湯宿 悠然
Koyoi no Yuyado Yuzen is a hideaway-like inn where you can spend a quiet time while being in a prime location just 5 minutes by car from the interchange. The guest rooms, which are limited to 8 groups, are built in the style of a luxury villa, and the exterior has a modern design with galvanized steel exterior walls and wood. The best part is that each guest room is equipped with an open-air bath with a different style. Because we use our own abundant source of water, we use 100% free-flowing water from the source. I'm also happy that the bathtub is spacious enough for two adults.
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SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima
This hotel stands on a hill at an altitude of 108m, overlooking Sakurajima, Kinko Bay, and the city of Kagoshima. Filled with greenery and light, it offers a soothing and relaxing space that feels like a resort. We are proud of the "Satsuma-no-Yu", an open-air hot spring with a spectacular view. The hot water is a hydrogen carbonate spring that gushes out from 1,000 meters underground, and is popular among women as it makes their skin supple. There are 31 types of guest rooms, meeting a variety of needs and scenes. There are plenty of on-site facilities such as bars and shops, and each restaurant offers a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, where you can enjoy Kagoshima's unique "food" such as Kurobuta pork.
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悠彩の宿 望海
Oita
Oita
悠彩の宿 望海
Yusai no Yado Bokai is a Beppu hot spring with its own hot spring source, within walking distance from JR Beppu Station. The restaurant's dishes are popular for their luxurious use of carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Oita Prefecture and Kyushu, including fresh seafood from Beppu Bay such as "Seki Aji" and "Seki Saba" and local branded Wagyu beef "Oita Wagyu." Of the 8 types of guest rooms, all but the Western rooms are available for in-room meals. You can enjoy a relaxing meal with your loved ones without worrying about your surroundings. Relax in the natural hot springs, which are known for their quality and are known as "beauty baths," and enjoy exquisite cuisine to soothe your daily fatigue.
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天草 浜辺の宿 美波
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
天草 浜辺の宿 美波
This ocean-view inn is located on the coast of Nagaura Island in Kami Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is an annex of the "Ryokan Nakashimaso" and boasts guest rooms where you can enjoy a close-up view of the sea, and meals made with fresh seafood. The scenery of the sea and sky changes from moment to moment with each season, and you will be overwhelmed by its beauty, especially at sunset. We also recommend the mystical view of the moonlight illuminating the waves on a clear night. Enjoy heartwarming hospitality and dishes made with an abundance of fresh seafood and ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture. Be sure to savor the flavors, which are carefully prepared and served with reliable skill.
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別府 和み月
Oita
Oita
別府 和み月
"Beppu Nagomitsuki" offers private access to 100% free-flowing natural spring water. The semi-open-air bath in each guest room provides fresh hot spring water at any time, with seasonal scenery outside the window, from spring greenery and deep summer foliage to autumn leaves and winter snow. The view shifts throughout the day, with beautiful morning light and a dreamlike atmosphere wrapped in nighttime quiet, creating a sense of distance from daily life. Fine sake and cuisine add to a distinctive stay experienced through all five senses.
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天からの贈り物 VillaMontpetre
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
天からの贈り物 VillaMontpetre
The property presents a nostalgic European countryside town appearance and features five standalone guest units, each with its own distinct character, supporting a variety of stays. Rooms including "Eden," equipped with a private sauna and special dining space, as well as "Nature," "Tierra," "Paradis," and "Grand View," offer open-air baths with views of Kirishima’s scenic landscapes. Dining consists of creative French cuisine prepared with Japanese Black beef and vegetables grown with reduced pesticide use, served in private dining settings. With convenient access to sites such as Kirishima Shrine, the location supports sightseeing while highlighting seasonal nature and cuisine.
