 |
| You may not want to go to public baths. Then, why don't you try reserved baths? |
As a Japanese custom, you don't have to worry about being naked of others in the bath, which comes from such a history that a bath is public space. In general, Japanese people travel to enjoy a scenic hot spring bath more than for sightseeing. The purpose of their travel is to soak in a local hot spring and to enjoy a local food. Those are the fun in the weekend of Japanese people. However, there are still some people who would feel it is not comfortable to take a bath with others.
What is popular with them is "the guest rooms with an open-air bath". But such rooms are even fewer and it often costs 50,000 yen and more. So, what we recommend is, "a Ryokan (inn) that has tiny hot spring facilities which can be reserved for about one hour. As a matter of fact, there are a large number of those inns. Also there are a lot of affordable ones. Why don't you try "a Ryokan with a reserved bath"? |
|
Tatsumikan, Tsukiyono Onsen
From JPY 15,500
With Breakfast & Dinner /Japanese Room (Sleeps 2) |
| This peaceful ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with hot spring follows the Tonegawa River and guests can see Mt. Tanigawa in the distance. In addition to a bath with a large wall-painting by Kiyoshi Yamashita (a famous Japanese painter), the open-air bath and food, eaten by the fire, are also famous. |
 |
| ★Specially recommend Tatami bathroom. Enjoy taking a bath in the Japanese-style room with soft light. |
Number of reserved baths: 2
Private bath Fee: JPY 3,240 |
GENESIS search engine
| City/Area | Gunma |
|---|
| - Tsukiyono Onsen | |
|
   |
 |
Mt. Tanigawa
It is surprising that mountain areas can be visited not very far away from Tokyo. Japan is known for its splendid mountains. You can fully enjoy the nature view and outdoor activities in Mt. Tanigawa. |
 |
Hotel Kisoji, Nagiso Onsen
From JPY 24,600
With Breakfast /Twin (Sleeps 2) |
| This hotel, with a European atmosphere, sits at the foot of Mt. Mitake. The open-air baths have an open design looking out onto southern Shinshu and make bathers wonder whether they are not really at a hot spring deep in the mountains. |
 |
| ★The public bath is ranked number one in the hot spring paradise Nagano prefecture. Private baths are as large as the public bath in other normal accommodations and well-designed. |
Number of reserved baths: 2
Private bath Fee: JPY 2,160 |
GENESIS search engine
| City/Area | Nagano |
|---|
| - Tsumago | |
|
   |
|
Tsumago・Magome
Tsumago, the first Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Japan, was a prosperous street several hundred years ago. The townscape remains the same as it was in the past. Hiking in this area is recommended. |
 |
Notoraku, Wakura Onsen
From JPY 24,600
With Breakfast & Dinner /Japanese Room (Sleeps 2) |
| This hotel is surrounded by the magnificent ocean and seasonally rich nature of Wakura, Noto. Guests can look forward to a genuinely relaxing experience and visually pleasing surroundings. |
 |
| ★Enjoy the astounding view while taking a bath with your family or partner. It is the best experience of hot spring that will not be forgotten. |
Number of reserved baths: 2
Private bath Fee: JPY 3,240 |
GENESIS search engine
| City/Area | Ishikawa |
|---|
| - Wakura Onsen/Nanao | |
|
   |
|
Wajima
Kanazawa is one of the most popular historical cities in Japan. If you would like to enjoy all of Kanazawa, we recommend not only staying in downtown area but also staying at ryokan in Noto peninsula. |
 |
Yujin Chiyo no Yu, Tamatsukuri Onsen
From JPY 24,600
With Breakfast & Dinner /Japanese Room (Sleeps 2) |
| This hotel has large communal baths, communal open-air baths and three newly opened reservable private family baths all with constant, free-flowing water drown directly from the hot spring source. Come and be refreshed in all 7 baths. |
 |
| ★It is very relaxing by using three private baths which were newly built. |
Number of reserved baths: 3
Private bath Fee:
From JPY 1,080 To JPY 1,620 |
GENESIS search engine
| City/Area | Shimane |
|---|
| - Tamatsukuri Onsen Area | |
|
   |
|
Izumo-taisha
Izumo-taisha is said to be the origin of Japanese gods. The solemn atmosphere is overwhelming. It is believed that all gods in Japan gather here in October. Therefore, Japanese people regard Izumo-taisha as a power spot. |
 |
Yamabiko Ryokan, Kurokawa Onsen
From JPY 44,800
With Breakfast & Dinner /Japanese Room (Sleeps 2) |
| The entrance to this peaceful ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) is through a traditional Japanese thatch-roofed gate and across a bridge overlooking a river. Yamabiko is well known for its open-air hot spring bath made from large stones, and the ryokan's indoor baths are available to guests 24 hours a day. |
 |
| ★Six private baths are open-air bath with different features. One is built by digging a giant rock, another bath is 150 centimetres in depth, others are with various features. It would be very interesting to explore all six private baths. |
Number of reserved baths: 6
Private bath Fee: no charge |
GENESIS search engine
| City/Area | Kumamoto |
|---|
| - Kurokawa/Tsuetate- Onsen | |
|
   |
|
Kurokawa Onsen
While spending time relaxing in Kurokawa Onsen, it feels like you became a resident living in the village surrounded by mountains in old times. Kurokawa Onsen is usually in a higher rank of the popular hot spring ranking in Japan. |
 |
