
Would you like to go on a trip to enjoy a delicious feast, such as a kaiseki meal filled with luxurious items, local specialties, or a signature breakfast made with carefully selected cooking methods? Here, we will introduce the popular ranking of ``Inns with delicious food'' selected by ``Tabiiro'' readers.
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槍見館
Gifu
Gifu
槍見館
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.
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FERMELL
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
FERMELL
Located in a satoyama landscape approximately an hour from central Hiroshima and Itsukushima (Miyajima), this private rental accommodation sits at the foot of Mount Ryuto. Housed in a renovated traditional Japanese home, the property retains a nostalgic atmosphere and accommodates up to nine guests. With ample privacy throughout, it provides a comfortable setting for stays with family and friends. Surrounded by nature, the experience invites guests to slow down and immerse themselves in a gentler rhythm of time. The tranquil environment offers a refreshing retreat, well-suited to special occasions or a break from everyday routines.
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茶寮宗園
Miyagi
Miyagi
茶寮宗園
"Saryo Souen" is a traditional ryokan built in the classic Sukiya style, founded on the concept of "creating a true Japanese inn in Akiu Onsen". The main building and annex have 26 guest rooms with views of the Japanese garden, allowing you to enjoy the changing of the seasons while you stay. For dinner, enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seafood from Minami Sanriku and Sendai Bay and produce from the countryside. The beneficial hot spring water can be enjoyed in the large communal bath, open-air bath, and open-air bath in the annex guest room. Treatments can be received from top-class beauticians in the rooms, allowing you to relax in a private space and release both body and mind.
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ホテル星羅四万十
Kouchi
Kouchi
ホテル星羅四万十
"Hotel Seira Shimanto" stands in the mountains of Shimanto City, with the Shimanto-gawa River flowing before it. In the early morning, a dreamlike mist wraps around the river, while at night, shining stars spread across the sky. Surrounded by mountain ridgelines, the hotel takes pride in a natural setting that feels unique to this location. Dinner focuses on the flavors of Shimanto and features freshly prepared kaiseki cuisine. Ingredients nurtured by the Shimanto-gawa River, including wild ayu, are featured alongside seasonal blessings from nature. Nearby facilities, such as an astronomical observatory and canoe area, add opportunities for activities unique to a mountain setting.
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HOTEL SANDERSON
Gunma
Gunma
HOTEL SANDERSON
JR Shin-Maebashi Station, a 5-minute drive away, connects this urban hotel with a scenic location along the Tone River, offering an elevated stay experience with views of Akagiyama and the majestic river landscape. Guest rooms range from singles to suites, accommodating a variety of travel styles, while the Deluxe Double Room and Suite Room, limited to one group per day, feature in-room Jacuzzi baths for a more luxurious setting. The hotel offers Japanese, Western, and Chinese dining options with a diverse menu selection. On the top floor, the Chinese restaurant serves authentic cuisine alongside daytime views of the Joshin region and nighttime scenery of the prefectural government office and Maebashi city. A relaxing stay experience suits both business and private occasions.
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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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ネスト・ウエストガーデン土佐
Kouchi
Kouchi
ネスト・ウエストガーデン土佐
Standing amid Irino Matsubara, a noted scenic spot in Tosa, this stylish resort hotel features a unique cylindrical building and pale green roof. Guest rooms include ocean-view rooms with sunrise views and calm, mountain-side Japanese-style rooms for restful stays. In July 2021, the trailer house "nokka," featuring a guest room, a wood deck, and a rooftop terrace, opened in the glamping area. The interior includes a living room and kitchen, creating a nature-filled space for a stay that feels like everyday living. Away from the bustle of the city, the setting offers time to unwind gradually.
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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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ホテルタキモト
Nagano
Nagano
ホテルタキモト
"Hotel Takimoto" offers a retreat-style stay with flavorful dining and views of the Shiga Kogen mountains, providing a refreshing setting for reconnecting with a natural sense of self. Accommodations include four standard room types and three special room types with kitchens, well-suited to longer stays. In winter, the landscape becomes a sweeping world of snow with impressive icicles. From spring to summer, deep green mountains fill the landscape, while autumn brings vivid foliage. With nature-oriented events and wellness-focused facilities, the hotel provides a fulfilling base for experiencing Shiga Kogen.
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道後hakuro
Ehime
Ehime
道後hakuro
A modern and stylish hotel located in the heart of Dogo Onsen. Inside the hotel, there is a large public bath with an open-air bath that draws water from the famous Dogo Onsen, so you can fully enjoy the hot springs of Dogo. It is also close to "Dogo Onsen Main Building", "Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka no Yusen", and "Dogo Onsen Tsubaki no Yu", so visiting the public baths is also recommended. The guest rooms are compact yet functional and designed to provide comfort, with a variety of guest room types to meet a variety of travel needs. Breakfast is a carefully selected buffet centered around freshly baked bread and soup. Using the hotel as your base, you can fully enjoy your trip to Dogo in your own way.
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オールドイングランド道後山の手ホテル
Ehime
Ehime
オールドイングランド道後山の手ホテル
Standing in historic Dogo Onsen, this dignified hotel evokes the charm of classic England. In the elegantly appointed restaurant, visually beautiful dishes made with local ingredients, including Seto Inland Sea seafood carefully selected by the chef, are served. The hotel has an in-house sommelier who is said to select pairings from more than 1,000 wines, all of which are always stocked in the "King's Wine Cellar." Seasonal flavors and the pairing of cuisine and wine create a refined dining experience.
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グランヴィリオホテル宮島-和蔵-
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
グランヴィリオホテル宮島-和蔵-
"Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima -Wakura-" is where you can fully enjoy Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture's leading tourist spot. From the sophisticatedly designed lobby and restaurant with a modern Japanese concept, the large and open-air baths with natural hot springs, and the bar lounge on the top floor, you can enjoy the magnificent Seto Inland Sea and the scenery of Miyajima colored by the four seasons. There are plenty of services to help you fully enjoy Miyajima, such as free drinks in the lobby and bar lounge and free shuttle service in a tasteful sea taxi.
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新冠温泉ホテルヒルズ
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
新冠温泉ホテルヒルズ
This resort hotel boasts a relaxing environment surrounded by nature in Niikappu Town, Hokkaido. It is popular for its open-air baths with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. The hotel is equipped with a relaxing sauna and cold bath, allowing you to refresh yourself while enjoying the natural scenery in the open air. The hotel also offers a variety of services, including "Niikappu Square," an exclusive lounge for guests where welcome drinks, alcoholic beverages, and a snack buffet are available. Relax in the sauna or cold bath, refresh in the open air while admiring the natural scenery, and savour seasonal views, hot springs, and cuisine for a truly luxurious and restorative stay.
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NOTE/NASU
Tochigi
Tochigi
NOTE/NASU
Located in the quiet forest of the Nasu Highlands, this hotel is based on the concept of "NOTE = Fragrance" and allows you to encounter various scents during your stay, including nature, food, and hot springs. The facility features two private baths, "Dou no Yu" and "Sumi no Yu" each with an indoor and outdoor bath. In this private space, surrounded by the clear forest air, the chirpbirds chirping, and nature's scent forget about time and relax as you soak in the free-flowing waters of Nasu Onsen, which has a history of over 1,000 years.
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HOTEL TABIJIYA
Yamanashi
Yamanashi
HOTEL TABIJIYA
Located in the center of Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, this hotel offers convenient access for sightseeing and events. Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, and central Tsuru City are approximately a 15-minute drive away, while "Fuji-Q Highland" and "Arakurayama Sengen Park" are approximately a 10-minute drive away, making the hotel a practical base for exploring the Mount Fuji area. Facilities include a large public bath using Mount Fuji subsoil water, "Mirable" showerheads in all guest rooms, and 11 room types for a wide range of stays, from solo travel to family and group stays. Some guest rooms overlook Mount Fuji, and cherry blossoms bloom nearby in spring. Handmade breakfast featuring ingredients from Yamanashi and eggs from the Mount Fuji area adds comfort and local flavor to the stay.
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果実の山 あづま屋
Yamagata
Yamagata
果実の山 あづま屋
Kaminoyama Azumaya is a long-established inn located in Kaminoyama Onsen, which flourished as a post town during the Edo period and has been bustling with travelers since ancient times, having been open for more than 560 years. The inn, which was renamed "Kaminoyama" after the fruit kingdom of Yamagata, will soothe the fatigue of your travels with its comfortable rooms and famous hot springs. Dinner is creative cuisine that takes advantage of Yamagata's unique seasonal delicacies. Enjoy unique dishes based on Japanese cuisine, skillfully incorporating Western and Chinese techniques that our head chef specializes in. The welcome wine provided upon arrival is also popular.
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仙峡の宿 銀山荘
Yamagata
Yamagata
仙峡の宿 銀山荘
Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town with a Taisho romance. "Senkyo no Yado Ginzanso" is located in the mountains a little far from the hot spring town. The rich nature and heartfelt hospitality will soothe your soul. For meals, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine filled with the warmth of the local area, with Yamagata beef as the main ingredient and seasonal vegetables sprinkled throughout. The inn's proud open-air bath has a mysterious atmosphere that befits the name "Senkyo Inn", and you can enjoy bathing while experiencing the seasonal nature of the silver mine. In the popular guest rooms with semi-open-air sleeping baths, you can enjoy a private bath while looking out at the magnificent nature of the silver mine.
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夕凪の湯 HOTEL 花樹海
Kagawa
Kagawa
夕凪の湯 HOTEL 花樹海
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".
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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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割烹旅館 湯の花荘
Tochigi
Tochigi
割烹旅館 湯の花荘
Kappo Ryokan Yunohanaso is a hospitality inn located within Nikko National Park. All guest rooms face the Hokigawa Valley, and you can enjoy not only the beauty of the valley, but also the harmony of Nikko's mountains and the valley. The hot water is a weak salt spring that is said to be effective against fatigue and women's diseases, and is 100% free-flowing from the source without any heating or addition of water. In addition to the open-air bath and large communal bath, the 8 guest rooms with open-air baths also have hot water flowing directly from the source. In addition, the chef's signature kaiseki cuisine, which changes monthly and uses carefully selected ingredients, and the breakfast, which is so beautiful that you might mistake it for dinner, are also popular.