Please tell me about hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) recommended by the "Japan Society for Preserving Secret Hot Springs" or popular inns with a similar atmosphere.

Question

I love traditional Japanese hot springs and secret hot springs, and I visit many of them. There is a membership organization called the Japan Society for the Preservation of Secret Hot Springs. Could you recommend some hotels that would be good for visiting these hot springs and other hot springs that are considered "secret hot springs"?

Coral · Accepted Answer

It is a hidden area where the legend of the fallen warriors of the Heike clan remains. We recommend visiting it because it has the rare "Kazura Bridge." It is a little independent guest cottages from the main road, but you can enjoy the hot springs. There is also a retro bonnet bus, so please enjoy that as well.

Eric · Answer

I bought a book about hidden hot springs and went on Visiting hot springs of many of them. Among them, this Ryokan (Japanese inn) was the best, including the atmosphere of Ryokan (Japanese inn). I live in Kansai, but I travel to this Ryokan (Japanese inn) two or three times a year to enjoy the open-air bath. I recommend the open-air bath in winter.

Soarer · Answer

How about Kurokawa Onsen? I especially recommend Kurokawaso. It has the image of a quiet hot spring in the forest. There is also a private bath available by reservation. The atmosphere is historic, but also luxurious. For meals, I recommend the horse sashimi and sweetfish.

Horsefly · Answer

This inn is located in Okutsukyo Gorge, Okayama Prefecture, which is famous for its autumn leaves. The hot springs, known as "foot-welling artesian springs," are rare even in Japan. There is only one hot spring nearby, Kagamino Onsen, which is quietly nestled in the rice fields. The cold springs are less than 20 degrees and are slimy with hydrogen sulfide.

user · Answer

There are several Ryokan (Japanese inn) in Hanamaki Onsen. However, I thought that the source of the springs is the same within Hanamaki Onsen, so the water would be the same no matter where you stay. However, due to budget constraints, I stayed one night at this Ryokan (Japanese inn) and one night at another Ryokan (Japanese inn), and found that the water was completely different. The water here makes your skin moist and smooth. The waitresses were also very nice. I recommend it.

Keroyo · Answer

I think this is one of the best hotels that are members of the "Hidden Hot Springs Preservation Society." You can escape from your daily life and enjoy a slightly different space. However, I was a little surprised at the number of insects I saw when I visited in the summer. (They are attracted to the lights in the rooms at night...) The baths are switched between men's and women's depending on the time of day, so having to keep an eye on the time when I went in made me feel busy, but the tasteful baths were very satisfying.

Please tell me about hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) recommended by the "Japan Society for Preserving Secret Hot Springs" or popular inns with a similar atmosphere.

Iya Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi

An inn nestled in a secluded area

Asahidake Onsen Yumoto Yukomansou

We highly recommend this secret hot spring!!

Kurokawa-So

You can relax and forget about time.

4. Ryokan Okutsusou

A rare hot spring in Okutsukyo, Okayama Prefecture

5. Hanamaki Onsen Kashoen

Good hospitality and hot springs

6. Houshi Onsen Chojukan

Lose track of time and refresh your mind and body