Discover 6 Hotels with Onsen Surrounded by Ibaraki’s Natural Beauty!
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It is easily accessible from the city center and is famous for sightseeing spots such as Mt. Tsukuba and Fukuroda Falls, Ibaraki. In fact, it has a reputation as a place where you can enjoy good quality onsen! In this article, we will introduce 6 onsen places to in Ibaraki and recommended places to stay. Surrounded by the great nature of Ibaraki, they are all onsen inns with superb views. If you are looking for a onsen that you can easily go to in the Kanto area, please refer to this article.
Ibaraki is home to many high-quality onsen. There are unique onsen resorts in a variety of locations, including popular tourist spots such as Mt. Tsukuba, the area around Fukuroda Falls, and the seaside area around Lake Kasumigaura. Each onsen area is characterized by being located in a place surrounded by nature such as the sea, mountains, and rivers. Now, let's take a closer look at what kind of onsen springs there are!
onsen is one of the 100 famous mountains and 100 scenic spots in Japan. Because it is located halfway up Mt. Tsukuba, it is characterized by many onsen inns overlooking the Kanto Plain. It is a onsen resort that is convenient for sightseeing around Mt. Tsukuba and Mt. Tsukubasan Shrine.
“Tsukubasan Edoya” is located right next to Tsukubasan Shrine. From the newly renovated guest rooms on the top floor, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain. The Japanese-modern space with a bed in a Japanese-style room is stylish. A variety of rooms with different designs are available.
Official details
Tsukubasan Edoya
Ibaraki /Tsukuba/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,000
- address
- 728 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City Ibaraki
- access
- [5 minutes walk to Tsukubasan Shrine] Joban Expressway Tsuchiura Kita Interchange Take C-R125 in the direction of Mt.Tsukuba for 30 minutes. TX Tsukuba Station - shuttle bus
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"Isohara onsen" is a onsen resort located on the Isohara coast, which is famous for Nitsu Island. It is also the place where the poet Ujo Noguchi was born and raised, and is also known as "Ujo no Sato". There are many onsen inns with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Nitu Island.
Kitaibaraki LOHAS Isohara Seaside Hotel is located right in front of the Isohara Coast. There is a "sky open-air bath" on the roof, where you can heal your fatigue in onsen while looking at the deep blue sky and sea. Sunrise, sunset, and the starry sky at night are also must-sees.
Official details
Kitaibaraki LOHAS Isohara Seaside Hotel
Ibaraki /Kitaibaraki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,075
- address
- 2550 Ibaraki
- access
- 10 minutes by car from Kitaibaraki IC, 5 minutes by car from Isohara Station, 20 minutes by car from Takahagi Station, 10 minutes by car from Otsuko Station. About 2.5 hours from Tokyo
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
It is a onsen area near Fukuroda Falls, which is famous as one of the three major waterfalls in Japan. There are many onsen inns around the tributaries of the Kuji River, and you can soak in the hot onsen while enjoying the beauty of the Okukuji Valley. It is a very convenient location as a base for sightseeing in Fukuroda Falls.
“Fukuroda Onsen Honen Mansaku” is a 7-minute walk from Fukuroda Falls. The open-air bath surrounded by the magnificent nature of Okukuji and the cypress indoor bath where you can enjoy the scent of wood are attractive. The simple alkaline hot spring that wells up on the premises will soothe the fatigue of your trip.
Official details
Fukuroda Onsen Honen Mansaku
Ibaraki /Fukuroda/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,700
- address
- 169-3 Ibaraki Prefecture
- access
- From Joban Expressway Naka IC via Route 118/JR Suito Line Get off at Fukuroda Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Kitaura Horai onsen is located on the shores of Lake Kitaura in Namegata City, Ibaraki. You can enjoy onsen while looking out at the beautiful Kitaura Lake. The early morning sunrise, when the surface of the lake shines golden yellow, is especially spectacular. In addition, the hot spring water at Kitaura Horai onsen is amber-colored and has a reputation for making your skin smooth.
Kitaura Horai Onsen Tsururun no onsen Kitaura Kohanso stands quietly on the shores of Lake Kitaura. A quiet inn surrounded by lakes and greenery. As the name “Tsururun no Yuyado” suggests, the smooth hot water unique to Kitaura Horai onsen envelops your body and heals your daily fatigue.
Official details
Kitaura onsen Onsen Tsururun no Yuyado Kitaura Lakeside Villa
Ibaraki / Name / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,700
- address
- 3969 Yamada, Namegata City Ibaraki
- access
- 50 minutes from Joban Expressway "Tsuchiura Kita IC" / 25 minutes from Higashi Kando "Itako IC" / 15 minutes by taxi from Oarai Kashima Line "Shin-Hokota Station"
This is a onsen resort located in Hiragata Port, located at the northernmost tip of Ibaraki. Fishing boats are moored at the port, and the faint scent of the ocean wafts through the onsen town. As it is a onsen resort located in a port town, it is attractive that you can enjoy not only onsen but also fresh seafood.
“Hiragata Port ryokan Ankou no onsen Ryokan” has 7 different types of baths. You can enjoy unique baths such as anglerfish collagen bath, beautiful bubble bath, beautiful mud bath, and Japanese-style bath.
Detailed information
Hirakata Port Hot onsen Anglerfish ryokan
Ibaraki /Kitaibaraki/ ryokan
- address
- Ibaraki 235 Hirakata-cho, Kitaibaraki City
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by car from Tokiwa Expressway Kitaibaraki IC or Iwaki Nakoso IC/Approximately 10 minutes by car from Nakoso Station
Yokogawa onsen is a onsen resort located in Hitachiota City and Orihashi Town in the northeastern part Ibaraki. It is located near the valley where Yokogawa Shitaki Falls is located, so you can enjoy onsen while listening to the chirping of birds and the sound of clear water. Additionally, Yokogawa onsen has a long history, and is said to have opened in 1753 (Horeki 3). It is a famous hot spring with a history of about 300 years.
"Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan" was reopened in July 2017. This is a quiet inn nestled in the mountains. The 250-year-old building has been renovated and has been reborn as a modern Japanese guest room where you can feel the warmth of wood. There are a variety of guest rooms with different designs, including ``Moon Garden'', ``River'', and ``Mountain''.
Official details
Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan
Ibaraki /Hitachiota/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,000
- address
- Ibaraki 1409 Orihashi-cho, Hitachiota City
- access
- About 40 minutes from Joban Expressway Naka IC via Route 349 / About 50 minutes by Ibaraki Kotsu Bus (bound for Konaka), get off at Orihashi Jumonji, 15 minutes on foot
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
We have introduced onsen resorts and recommended accommodations in Ibaraki, but what do you think? There are many unique onsen areas surrounded by a variety of nature such as the sea, mountains, rivers, and lakes. It can be accessed in less than two hours by car from Tokyo, so why not come and visit us on the weekends?