Discover 6 Hotels with Onsen Surrounded by Ibaraki’s Natural Beauty!

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.

"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.

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.

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 Kohanso, a smooth hot onsen inn in Kitaura Hourai Onsen, sits quietly on the shores of Lake Kitaura. It is a quiet inn surrounded by the lake and greenery. As the name "Smooth Hot Spring Inn" suggests, the smooth waters unique to Kitaura Hourai onsen will envelop your body and thoroughly soothe your daily fatigue. Kitaura Kohanso offers two types of rooms: the Asahi Room, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Kitaura, and the Sunset Room, where you can enjoy the tranquil countryside. Both rooms have large windows so you can leisurely gaze upon the beautiful scenery.

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.

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''.

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?