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?
Oita
Secluded Retreat on a Hill with Onsen and Scenic Views
Set on a small hill about a 5-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, this nine-room inn blends modern design with Japanese style while carrying on the traditions of a Japanese ryokan, with services that reflect Yufuin through the seasons. Each room features a semi-open-air bath with 100% free-flowing spring water, allowing guests to soak while taking in views of majestic "Mount Yufu." After bathing, the Japanese-modern guest rooms provide a relaxing setting. Meals feature creative kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients, including "Oita Bungo beef," a regional specialty. The inn has many repeat guests as a place to experience the seasonal appeal of Yufuin.
Oita
A Hot Spring Inn in Beppu Offering Oita's Finest Ingredients and Cuisine
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.
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.
Okayama
Stay at a Historic Inn Once Home to a Sake Brewery
"Yunokura Tsuruya" is a historic hot spring inn that first opened as a sake brewery and was later renovated to operate as an inn. In addition to delicious sake, the hotel also serves flavorful dishes made with fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables, creating memories of a special trip. The open-air bath, where you can soothe your fatigue, is a free-flowing hot spring whose quality is also said to have skin-beautifying effects. The well in the courtyard has been flowing continuously since the days of the sake brewery, symbolizing the hospitality that has been passed down since the hotel's founding. It is also recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okayama Prefecture.
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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.
Toyama
Savor Himi’s Ocean Harvest at a Seaside Retreat
JR Himi Line’s Shimao Station is approximately a 5-minute walk away. The inn is located near Shimao Beach, one of Toyama’s most iconic seaside spots, and is known for its seafood cuisine. Toyama Bay, often called a "natural live tank," is among Japan’s leading fishing grounds, with a rich variety of fresh catch available throughout the year. Seasonal local fish and regionally sourced dishes are served in a one-night, two-meal stay. The property features three private natural hot spring baths, with mineral-rich water drawn from the nearby coast that gently warms the body from within. Scenic viewpoints and cultural attractions are also close by, offering a fulfilling Himi experience for guests of all ages.
Hyogo
A Landmark Hotel in Kitano, Kobe, Offering a Panoramic View of the City of Kobe
Directly connected to JR and Kobe Municipal Subway Shin-Kobe Station and easily accessible by Shinkansen, this hotel is an ideal base for business and tourism. The hotel offers a high-quality relaxing space, and the panoramic view with Mt. Rokko in the background, Awaji Island to the west, and Osaka Bay to the east will impress everyone. The hotel also has a wide variety of restaurants and bars unique to Kobe, allowing you to spend a special time to your heart's content. With 23 banquet halls and meeting rooms of various sizes, it can accommodate all your needs. It is also renowned for its sophisticated hospitality, and another attraction is that you can enjoy the spectacular view of Kobe, also known as the "10 million dollar night view", from your room.
Hiroshima
Private Whole-House Stay Designed for Quiet Time with Loved Ones
A private rental house that condenses traditional Japanese design into a single property, this three-story residence accommodates up to eight guests and features interiors arranged in a refined Japanese style. The tatami-floored bedroom is softly lit by moonlight, and the gentle scent of tatami creates a calming atmosphere. The dining area is furnished with a solid wood slab table, where time spent preparing meals and gathering around it reflects elements of traditional Japanese living. Moments unfold over local sake served in a favorite ochoko, shared with family or close companions, offering a restful close to a day spent exploring Hiroshima.
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.
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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.
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.
Nagano
A Private Villa Inviting You to Breathe Deeply and Feel the Changing Seasons
Opened in 2024, these two rental villas offer panoramic views of the Yatsugatake Mountains and the Southern Alps. Their interiors, crafted from natural wood and plaster, create an open and calming atmosphere that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. "Suu" accommodates up to eight guests and features a spacious cypress bath, while "Haa" accommodates up to five. Each villa includes a well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals and a wooden deck for barbecues. Surrounded by nature, this is a place to "breathe deeply" and share tranquil moments with family and friends.
Miyagi
Four Private Open-Air Baths Surrounded by the Gentle Countryside of Zao
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.
Saga
Savor Historic Hot Springs and Seasonal Beauty
A high-rise hotel located approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Ureshino Onsen Station, where you can enjoy Ureshino Onsen, one of Japan's three major hot springs for beautiful skin, and the seasonal scenery. The clear, slimy hot springs are said to be highly effective at moisturizing and smoothing the skin, so you can enjoy silky-smooth skin after taking a bath. The large public bath "Chabatake no Yu" on the top floor has an indoor bath with gorgeous Arita ware tile art, an atmospheric open-air bath, and a pot bath where you can have the famous hot spring all to yourself, so you can take a relaxing bath while admiring the seasonal scenery. Let's enjoy it. Day trip bathing is also possible, so it's convenient to stop by during your trip.
Have Fun With Close Friends A Stay-At-Home Trip With Friends
