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How about Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki Onsen? This is an established, historic ryokan in the heart of the town. They offer rooms with a private open-air bath where you can relax while admiring the tranquil, traditional Japanese garden—perfect for families who want to spend quality time together. The guest rooms are built in the sukiya-zukuri style, allowing you to fully appreciate the classic Japanese atmosphere.

If you prefer intimate and cozy inns, why not consider "Honke Bankyu" in Yunishigawa Onsen? This inn is tucked away deep in the mountains in a place known as the "Hidden Village of the Heike Clan," offering a truly quiet and tranquil atmosphere. The onsen baths are located right alongside a mountain stream, allowing you to soak leisurely to the sound of the babbling water. You can completely escape the noise of the city and feel truly refreshed. Being in an environment where the only sounds are those of nature is a rare luxury, making it the perfect destination for a solo trip of quiet reflection.

If you want to enjoy a traditional, relaxing atmosphere in onsen(hot spring), I recommend onsen(hot spring) Onsen Sanraku. Unlike large hotels, this place is small and cozy, and time flows at a leisurely pace inside the building. The staff are very attentive and will warmly welcome you even if you visit alone, so you can relax. The large public bath and open-air bath facing the Kinugawa River are also atmospheric and sure to soothe you.

 I highly recommend Hanakomichi Saigetsu in Kinosaki Onsen. This ryokan is perfect if your family wants to soak in the hot springs at their leisure. All of their rooms come with a private open-air bath. In addition to the bath in your room, the inn offers a free-of-charge, reservable private bath, which is a great perk for families. Dining in your room is also possible, allowing you to enjoy a special, private mealtime together.

This is a small, rustic Ryokan (Japanese inn) that stands on a hill in Atami. You can enjoy the hot spring water, which is weakly alkaline and has excellent heat retention properties, in the private rooftop open-air bath and large bath, which overlook the city of Atami. As for food, you can eat kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）made with seasonal locally caught seafood, such as fragrant grilled spiny lobster and grilled abalone. The crunchy texture of the local turban sashimi is particularly delicious.

Another great option is Oyado Suizansou in Kinosaki Onsen. It's an excellent choice for those who wish to spend a tranquil time enjoying the hot springs. After unwinding in your room's private bath, you can savor delicious cuisine featuring an abundance of local, seasonal ingredients. They also offer plans that allow you to enjoy your meals in a private dining space, which is perfect for families seeking a quiet, special experience.

If you want to enjoy onsen(hot spring) by yourself without any worries, we recommend onsen(hot spring) Isshinkan. The hotel has several private baths with different atmospheres, and you can enter as many times as you like as long as they are available, at no extra charge. It is truly luxurious to be able to stretch out your limbs and enjoy the hot springs of Kinugawa all to yourself, without being disturbed by anyone. Even if you don't like the bustling atmosphere of large public baths, you will be able to truly relax here.

This is a relaxing Japanese-style inn surrounded by nature. As it is for elderly people, if you tell the inn, they will give you a room that is easy to move around in. There are four open-air baths surrounded by nature, which are very relaxing. Meals are made with fresh local ingredients, and you can also dine in a private room if you request it when making a reservation.

Shima Onsen in Gunma Prefecture is located near the end of a road. It is quiet and has a nice atmosphere, as if you are in another world, cut off from the rest of the world. Among them, this inn has a long history. The "main building" was built in 1691, and the old-fashioned wooden architecture somehow brings with it a sense of nostalgia, overwhelming you no matter where you look, from the exterior to the interior. As for the hot spring, "Genroku no Yu" is a bathhouse with a high ceiling and a slightly Western-style "high-collar" feel that you have never seen anywhere else.

Yutoya Ryokan (Japanese inn) is located in the middle of the hot spring town, a 10-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station, making it convenient for Visiting hot springs. It has a 6,690m2 Japanese garden and the building is a registered tangible cultural property of the country, making it a long-established inn where you can experience the atmosphere of a traditional hot spring. The inn has a tasteful glass-walled large indoor bath and a private open-air bath, where you can soak in the hot spring while looking out at the garden. Dinner is kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）made with locally produced ingredients, and the delicious dishes include Tajima beef and, in winter, crab.

There are two large baths, "Tensei-no-Yu" and "Kaisei-no-Yu". The former has an indoor bath, an open-air bath, a sauna and a cold bath. Meanwhile, the latter has an indoor Lying-down bath, an open-air bath and an open-air reclining bath. The open-air bath is quite elegant, with a cypress bath and a rock bath. Dinner is a kaiseki meal with delicious seafood and mountain produce, but the beef stew is so good that you will drink it all in one go without having time to catch your breath. Breakfast is a Japanese meal, and the Odawara-produced Kinjiro rice is so tasty that you won't be able to stop having second helpings.

It is an elegant, clean and relaxing inn that is so relaxing that no matter who you recommend it to, you will not go wrong. It is well-cleaned and decorated with flowers everywhere, making it very gorgeous. Of course, there is an open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water. The meals are what you would call "Nozawa country cuisine," and the specialty "Tori-mawashi-bachi" is so delicious that you will likely become addicted to it. The staff's casual attention to detail is appreciated, and the prices are reasonable, so I recommend it.

For a relaxing, private stay, how about Ogiya Ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen? They offer rooms with a private open-air bath, so your family can fully relax and unwind in the hot springs in the comfort of your own room. A great feature is that you can also use the hotel's private rental baths (kashikiri-buro) for free!

Sanpeisou is a quiet hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) surrounded by trees and located in a quiet residential area a short distance independent guest cottages from the hot spring resort area of Atami Onsen. The Japanese-style guest rooms have a relaxed, Japanese atmosphere and are popular with foreign guests. Guests can fully enjoy Atami's hot spring baths, including an open-air bath where they can relax and warm themselves while gazing at the plants and trees that change their expressions from season to season. We are also proud of our meals using seasonal ingredients such as seafood unique to the Izu Peninsula, which will surely satisfy guests from all over the world.

This hot spring inn is within walking distance of the hot spring town and is convenient as a base for sightseeing and exploring the surrounding area. The mildly alkaline spring water is very mellow and gentle on the skin. Foreigners can enjoy wonderful hot springs with a Japanese feel, such as Kosai-no-Yu, which has a moody atmosphere, and Hinoki-no-Yu, which has a rustic rock open-air bath. The food is also particularly delicious, with seafood dishes that take advantage of the location, and you can enjoy local fish such as golden-eyed snapper and Atami trout. The golden-eyed snapper burger, made with golden-eyed snapper, is especially popular among foreigners and is recommended♪

The rooms are purely Japanese-style, reminiscent of my grandmother's house. The baths are available for private use in each room until 8 p.m., so you can take your time bathing alone. After 8 p.m., the baths are communal. The food is yuba, a Nikko dish! The freshly made yuba was really delicious and I thought it was good for the body. There are not many guest rooms, so I recommend it as a place to stay quietly.

We recommend this traditional inn, which has a reputation for being a relaxing place. You can enjoy 100% pure natural free-flowing hot springs that spring from the inn, and savour rustic banquet meals that use carefully selected ingredients while relaxing in your room. This is the perfect place to relax alone.

Nozawa Onsen Hotel has an open-air bath with excellent spring water whose color changes depending on the season and time. I think it will moisturize your skin. There are also rooms available for single occupancy, so it is a recommended inn.

Although it is not a flashy luxury inn, it is a historical Ryokan (Japanese inn). It never rests on tradition, and the staff are warm and kind, and treat you with courtesy. The building is old, but it is well-cleaned and does not feel out of place. The area around the stone steps of Ikaho is retro, and the combination of Yokotekan and the stone steps street creates a chic retro atmosphere.