
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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水上温泉 あらたし みなかみ
Gunma
Gunma
水上温泉 あらたし みなかみ
Minakami Onsen is the center of Minakami Onsen Village, located at the southern foot of Mt. Tanigawadake. Spend a relaxing time at this stylish hotel where you can enjoy the famous Minakami Onsen. All guest rooms have open-air baths, and you can enjoy bathing while looking out at the seasonal scenery and the Tone River. There is also a large public bath and sauna, and it is wonderful to take alternating hot and cold baths in the auto-rouri sauna and cold water bath, and experience the feeling of being "totono" while bathing in the open air. For dinner, enjoy French cuisine made with local ingredients. You can rent a "Haori" to wear over the "relaxation wear" in your room and enjoy a walk around the hotel or nearby area.
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楓と樹 -FUTOKI-
Gunma
Gunma
楓と樹 -FUTOKI-
"FUTOKI" is an inn featuring a rooftop terrace and bar, located beside Ikaho Shrine at the top of the symbolic stone steps of Ikaho Onsen. It had its grand opening in November 2024 as a sister property of "Oyado Tamaki", which stands at the base of the stone steps. Some rooms are equipped with open-air baths filled with the iconic "Golden Bath" or "Silver Bath" hot springs, while others offer garden-view open-air baths, providing a luxurious and relaxing stay. With well-appointed facilities including a café and bar, foot bath, and private open-air baths, guests can spend a leisurely day inside the inn or enjoy exploring the historic stone steps of Ikaho Onsen at their own pace.
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楓リゾート 鬼怒川温泉
Tochigi
Tochigi
楓リゾート 鬼怒川温泉
"Kaede Resort Kinugawa Onsen" is a quiet inn in the Kinugawa Onsen area of Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Each room is an independent villa-style unit designed to ensure privacy and comfort. All rooms are equipped with a microwave, kettle, and refrigerator, allowing guests to bring in their own food and drinks. Filled with a nostalgic charm, the detached cottages offer a relaxing atmosphere where time flows gently, making guests feel right at home.
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BON-MAL TREE
Chiba
Chiba
BON-MAL TREE
Nestled quietly in the mountains, this private guesthouse rental offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. The expansive wood deck, with a sense of openness reminiscent of being above the clouds, overlooks layered mountain scenery and catches the refreshing mountain breeze, while a sky filled with stars emerges after dark. Barbecues are available on the property, providing an opportunity to gather local seafood and game meats for a memorable meal. A private dog run for guests allows stays with dogs, and pet supplies are provided for added convenience. Intentionally free of clocks and televisions, the guesthouse offers a relaxed setting for families, friends, and couples to spend unhurried time together.
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箱根 吟遊
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
箱根 吟遊
An inn in Miyanoshita, Hakone - about an hour’s drive from Tokyo - welcomes guests with a spectacular view unfolding beyond the lobby. The lush green peaks of the Hakone Mountains rise close at hand, creating a grand landscape that instantly evokes a world apart from the everyday. The atmosphere, reminiscent of a luxury resort in Bali, heightens the anticipation for the journey ahead. A soak in the open-air bath on the spacious terrace of the guest room, combined with private moments spent listening to the sounds of nature, gently soothes both body and spirit weary from the bustle of the city.
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三井ガーデンホテル豊洲プレミア
Tokyo
Tokyo
三井ガーデンホテル豊洲プレミア
Located in Toyosu within Tokyo’s bay area, "Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier" rises from the basement to the 33rd-36th floors with a design concept likened to a journey from the sea to the sky. Many guest rooms capture panoramic views across the waterfront and central Tokyo, while the top-floor 36th level brings together an authentic Italian restaurant, a lobby bar, and a large public bath in an elevated setting. The hotel also offers curated surprise services and proposal plans suited to marking special occasions and shared milestones. Direct access to Tokyo Metro Toyosu Station adds a layer of convenience, supporting smooth arrival and departure within the city.
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日光 星の宿
Tochigi
Tochigi
日光 星の宿
Nikko Hoshinoyado is a tranquil hot spring inn located just a 3-minute walk from Shinkyo Bridge, the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Nikko shrines and temples. The inn offers an immersive experience of Nikko’s nature and history. Guests can indulge in the specialty dish, "Hikiage Yuba", while enjoying views of the Japanese garden, and take advantage of the skin-enhancing hot springs, available for day-use and lunch. The inn features 12-tatami Japanese-style rooms, exuding a calm and traditional atmosphere, as well as "Special rooms", including Japanese-Western rooms with attached bathrooms, offering flexibility to suit different occasions. Nikko Hoshinoyado is also renowned as a celebratory inn, ideal for marking significant milestones and creating cherished memories.
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by the river Isumi
Chiba
Chiba
by the river Isumi
This private villa, located approximately an hour and a half's drive from central Tokyo, is surrounded by lush nature. Situated on the banks of the Isumi River in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, it offers a luxurious experience of tranquility. The villa features a sophisticated living room with carefully selected amenities such as BoConcept sofa and "Morso" wood stoves. Additionally, you can enjoy views of the serene river from the bedroom and bathroom, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this space in harmony with nature.
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秋川渓谷リバーティオ
Tokyo
Tokyo
秋川渓谷リバーティオ
Located approximately a 60-minute drive from central Tokyo, "Akigawa Valley Rivertio" is a cottage and camping facility along the Akigawa Valley. Surrounded by green mountains and a clear river, the site offers shallow-water river activities and barbecues. The scenery changes with each season, from fresh spring greenery to winter night skies filled with stars. Nearby attractions include the "Akigawa Valley Seoto-no-Yu" hot spring facility and several walking areas, providing a refreshing natural retreat for families and groups of friends.
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旅館 比与志
Saitama
Saitama
旅館 比与志
A relaxing inn in Chichibu with a modern Japanese atmosphere. There are two types of Japanese-Western rooms, both of which are equipped with floor heating. There are Japanese-Western rooms with cute designer furniture such as red chairs from Tendo Mokko, and Japanese-Western rooms with a theme of dimmable room lights. There are also three types of Japanese-style rooms: a spacious 10-tatami Japanese room that can accommodate groups such as girls' parties, and a 7.5-tatami Japanese-style room with one-of-a-kind cutouts pasted on the sliding doors. One of the rooms has a shower room and toilet.
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ロッテシティホテル錦糸町
Tokyo
Tokyo
ロッテシティホテル錦糸町
Built around the concept of "Everything for the Perfect Morning," this is Japan's first premium business hotel operated by the Lotte Group. Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Kinshicho Station, the hotel offers convenient access to central Tokyo and nearby sightseeing destinations. Popular beauty devices are available for use in guest rooms, allowing for a comfortable self-care routine while traveling. Breakfast features a wellness-focused buffet and signature treats such as "Koala's March Pancakes," "Ghana Chocolate Fountain," "Ghana Chocolate Drinks," and chocolate-free versions of Pie no Mi, Toppo, and Koala's March. Views of Tokyo Skytree® add to the appeal, making the hotel a convenient base for exploring the city.
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五氣里-itsukiri-
Chiba
Chiba
五氣里-itsukiri-
"Itsukiri" was built by carving out a mountain in Isumi. There are 20 accommodation facilities where you can experience a higher-grade resort stay while enjoying the natural air. There are a variety of room types, from private villas with saunas and rental-style rooms to glamping tents, so you can choose the one that best suits your purpose and ideals. Amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided, so you can feel like you're at home, but one of the features is that you can enjoy hot springs in each room, making it even more relaxing than at home.
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Retreat Villa Aym
Chiba
Chiba
Retreat Villa Aym
Opened in July 2023, this facility features three villas that can be rented as a whole. Renting multiple villas together on a group trip is also a wonderful experience. The villas are designed with the concept of a "retreat," a trip that refreshes tired body and mind in an extraordinary space, and are equipped with a variety of ingenious features. A spacious garden features a pool, a terrace for arbecues, and a bathroom with a large window overlooking the view. From the bedrooms on the upper floors, with the starry sky and sunlight to the fullest, providing a moment of relaxation. Experience the Minami Boso location and delicious locally produced food, and relax to your heart's content.
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閑閑舎
Chiba
Chiba
閑閑舎
"Kankansha," a private villa near Motoyoshi Beach in the Kujukuri area, features a retreat defined by the deep shadows of a traditional hipped roof and the clean lines created by the harmony of stone and wood, offering a setting for quiet relaxation; the "sand wall sauna," where earthen walls retain heat, maintains a gentle temperature of around 70°C, while cooling down can be experienced in the open air with sea breezes or in the private pool, and evenings include cuisine prepared by a visiting chef that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients.