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"Kinoyu Setsugekka" is a hot spring inn managed by a famous hotel chain with locations nationwide. Its charming Japanese atmosphere is set amid the nature of Hakone. All rooms have their own open-air bath, so it is recommended for those who are not used to Japanese large public baths, and you can relax and enjoy the hot springs without worrying about being seen by others. The cost of accommodation is often less than 20,000 yen, making it a conscientious inn where you can enjoy Japanese hospitality and hot springs at an affordable price.

Absolutely! For a fantastic gensen kakenagashi experience with great views in Kinugawa Onsen, I highly recommend the Kinugawa Plaza Hotel. This hotel boasts an incredible location, directly overlooking the breathtaking Kinugawa Gorge. They have special guest rooms called "Sui" which feature your own 100% pure, free-flowing private open-air bath (rotenburo). You can choose rooms facing either the mountain stream or the mountainside, both offering serene views. The hot spring water itself is a mild alkaline simple spring, known for being gentle on the skin. You can enjoy this wonderful onsen water not just in those private room baths, but also in their charming communal open-air baths and the spacious indoor public baths (daiyokujo). When it comes to dining, you're spoiled for choice! The Kinugawa Plaza Hotel has four different restaurants offering a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, all prepared using fresh, local ingredients.

How about "Yuzawa Grand Hotel"? It is very accessible, just a 2-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station. The room with the open-air bath you requested is two rooms connected together, so it is very spacious. Another point is that this open-air bath is 100% natural hot spring. You can enjoy fresh water 24 hours a day. The hotel also has an open-air large bath, an open-air bath, a private bath, and a sauna.

This inn is located in the center of Nozawa Onsen. There is an open-air bath with carefully planted plants inside the building. The rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms with a washroom and a large toilet. If you open the shoji screen from the veranda, you can see people coming and going in the hot spring town. You can choose the color of your yukata.

This is an inn in Kawaguchiko Onsen that has rooms with open-air baths, and is recommended because couples can enjoy private bathing. In addition to the large public bath, there is also a shared private bath. You will enjoy the inn with a great view of Mt. Fuji.

I would like to recommend Suimeikan. Dinner was not Buffet, but a Japanese-Western fusion banquet using fresh ingredients from Tobida, but there was a lot of food on the menu and I was full. Breakfast was a Japanese-Western Buffet, and the menu was also rich. There are several baths, but the large observation bath was impressive as it offered a night view of the city of Gero.

From the rooms on the higher floors, you can see the night view of the hot spring town and the mountains of Gero. I think it would be a great atmosphere for couples to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The hot springs, known as "Bijin-no-yu (a hot spring of beauty)," make your skin smooth and silky, which is great for women. You can also enjoy the night view of the hot spring town from the open-air observation bath, so you can relax in it. Dinner is a buffet with all-you-can-eat Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, including churrasco, sushi, tempura, and local dishes, and it is very satisfying.

The inn has a calm and elegant atmosphere. The room with the open-air bath faces the garden and has a high-quality alcove. I was able to spend my time relaxing and enjoying the private hot springs many times while looking out at the garden. The meal was a kaiseki meal made with local ingredients, which I enjoyed with the local sake recommended by the innkeeper. You can go down to the Kinugawa River from the courtyard and take a leisurely stroll.

Dormy Inn is a business hotel, but its large public baths and breakfast are highly rated, and it attracts many tourists. It is within walking distance of Akita Station, and there is a multi-storey car park on the premises. The large public bath with natural hot spring water also has an open-air bath. Breakfast is Buffet and local dishes are also served.

This inn is located in the Kusatsu Onsen town, very close to the ski resort. In fact, the Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort is within walking distance.The highlight is the gigantic outdoor rock bath, which is built into the natural landscape. This rotenburo feels incredibly open, and the breeze is so pleasant. In the winter, you can even enjoy it as a "yukimi-buro" (a snow-viewing bath). There's also a gazebo over the bath, so you don't have to worry even if it’s snowing.The guest rooms are mainly Western-style, and you can also choose a luxurious room with a private open-air bath.

I recommend Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. There are many sake breweries around Lake Suwa. You can also enjoy Kami-Suwa Onsen and Shinshu's local cuisine. At this inn, you can compare the taste of Suwa's famous sake. Coupons are also available for those who want to visit the sake breweries, so please inquire at reception desk.

Access was smooth because the ryokan is easily reachable by train from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The atmosphere upon arrival felt instantly luxurious and absolutely perfect for our anniversary trip. The dinner, which was a beautiful creative Kaiseki course using local ingredients, was truly artistic and deeply impressive. With the high-quality service and the private onsen right there, we made the best possible memories.

While most colored yukata rentals are only available to women, this hot spring inn is unusual in that it also has men's yukata available. The "Miraku-ryu yukata" provided here is a separate top and bottom, so it's easy to put on, and they also rent retro coats for cold days. You can also rent colored tabi socks, which are a stylish touch that will make walking outside a fun experience. For women in particular, walking outside can be a pain if the yukata comes undone, so this is a highly recommended rental. A detachable collar and obiage are also included, so your outfit won't look like it's been rented. The hot springs in the building are also open and spacious, so this inn is guaranteed to have a satisfying hot spring date!

There is a sand bath in the facility, so it is convenient. It is a high-class Ryokan (Japanese inn) with an ocean view, and the facility is very spacious. The bath is large and recommended. There is a shochu dojo where you can enjoy shochu, and there are many shochus available in the shop, so why not buy some as souvenirs?

総檜風呂が館内にあります。毎日、お湯を張り替えていますので清潔です。また貸切風呂もあり、夫婦2人だけで温泉を楽しめますよ。食事のメインは、海の幸です。伊勢海老をはじめ、サザエの壺焼き・焼いた鮑などが楽しめます。

"Yutoriro Yamaga" is a recommended inn that offers a day trip plan with lunch included! For lunch, you can enjoy a delicious Japanese meal that includes pork loin teppanyaki. One drink is also included. The hot spring is rare nationwide, and you can enjoy smooth alkaline water that contains natural radon. You can relax in the open-air bath or large bath.

こちらのホテルには2人で利用できる岩盤浴や色浴衣の貸し出しサービスがあります。露天風呂と内風呂は広々としてロケーションも最高で癒されました。料理は愛媛の郷土料理を中心とした会席のプランもありました。存分に愛媛旅行を楽しんでくださいね。

This is an inn in Zao where you can enjoy 100% natural hot springs that are rich in sulfur. There is also an open-air bath, so you can enjoy a bath while watching the seasonal nature of Zao. For meals, we recommend enjoying a kaiseki course or a Buffet that uses plenty of Yamagata flavors, such as Yamagata beef Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）-shabu, sukiyaki, and steak.

Some rooms have an open-air bath. The open-air bath is located on the terrace, with deck chairs next to it. The rooms are spacious and you can relax.