For a Short Onsen Trip, Try These 9 Onsen Villas a Stone’s Throw from Tokyo

Even if you think "I want to relax in onsen once in a while", don't you find it a little troublesome to do it? In such a case, it is recommended to travel to a onsen area near Tokyo. In this article, we will introduce onsen areas that are close to Tokyo and easily accessible by bus or train, such as Atami, where you can enjoy gourmet food and spectacular views of the sea, Ito, which is rich in nature, and Hakone, which is also called a onsen department store because of its diverse spring quality. We will also introduce access methods, spring quality, and sightseeing information, so please use it as a reference for your travel plans. Let's go out quickly and relax and be healed ♪

Atami is once again attracting attention as a popular resort area for the younger generation, completely changing from its “Showa-style” image. In addition to hot onsen inns with ocean views, there are many tourist spots where you can spend a leisurely or active time, such as beautiful beaches, power spots such as "Izusan Shrine" and "Kinomiya Shrine", and stylish cafes.

Atami is easily accessible from the metropolitan area. Why not go out on a local train and enjoy a more luxurious stay than usual, saving a little on transportation costs? If you want to improve your cooking, try this "Pearl Star Hotel Atami"A luxurious inn like Stay at the hotel and relax in the open-air bath in your room with an ocean view, enjoy a beauty salon or enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge. Let's spend an elegant time♪

Atami, facing Sagami Bay, has many hotels with spectacular ocean views due to its location. This" Hotel New Akao "is one of them. You can immerse yourself in the spectacular view from the guest rooms and from the infinity baths, which have a great sense of openness. Furthermore, there is another spectacular view in Atami! The Atami Maritime Fireworks Festival is held throughout the year. Depending on the inn, you may even be able to watch fireworks from your room or open-air bath. At Hotel New Akao Akao, you can enjoy fireworks from special viewing seats reserved exclusively for hotel guests.

There are three main types of hot springs in Atami onsen: chloride springs, sulfate springs, and simple onsen. In particular, chloride springs that contain salt have excellent heat retention properties, and are said to be effective in reducing sensitivity to cold and keeping skin moisturized. If you want to enjoy the attractive hot spring water, we recommend Atami Seaside Spa & Resort, which has a hot spring source on its premises. We have a variety of baths, including large baths and open-air baths with natural hot spring water, private baths that offer private space, and open-air baths in guest rooms. Why not enjoy a trip full of onsen?

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After relaxing in onsen, wander around the sightseeing spots around the hotel. "Kinomiya Shrine"A must-see is the approximately 2000-year-old large camphor tree in is. When you feel mentally tired or depressed, recharge your energy by visiting power spots.

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One thing that should not be forgotten when sightseeing in Atami is the seafood cuisine that only a seaside town can offer! In the retro shopping street in front of the station, there are cafes and seafood restaurants meal where you can enjoy gourmet seafood. Past the "Nakamise shopping street" in front of Atami Station, you will find this Irorochaya. The "Kaisen-don" is a bowl of rice topped with tuna, salmon roe, etc. You will be immersed in a happy mood as you enjoy exquisite seafood such as Kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl) topped with tuna and salmon roe, three kinds of dried fish and sashimi set menus, etc. How about enjoying a trip full of delicious food that will satisfy both your heart and your stomach?

Ito faces Sagami Bay on the east side of the Izu Peninsula. Around Ito Station, there are various onsen areas such as Usami, Kawana, Futo, and Izu Kogen. There are many inns with superb views of the ocean, and it is a recommended place where you can relax while gazing at the ocean. In addition, the fresh seafood unique to the port town is also attractive. There are plenty of sightseeing spots such as beaches, tangerine picking farms, scenic mountains and lakes, so you can enjoy sightseeing according to the weather and mood of the day.

Ito onsen 's main hot springs are simple springs and weak salt springs, which are said to be smooth and gentle on the skin. The amount of hot spring water is one of the highest in the country, and there are over 150 onsen facilities in the city. There is an open-air bath with a spectacular ocean view."Tsuki no Usagi" Then you can have a relaxing and relaxing time. We recommend spending your time at a luxury ryokan with rooms with open-air baths, where you can enjoy the sea and onsen all to yourself.

The Izu Kogen area, a popular resort area, is full of hotels where you can experience an overseas atmosphere. The "Resort Hotel Corte Largo Izu Kogen with Open-Air Baths in Rooms" is one of them. The rooms, which are all different in style and inspired by resorts around the world, such as Bali and Santa Fe, all have natural onsen. You can enjoy a stay that rivals overseas resorts.

Within walking distance from Ito Station, there are sightseeing spots such as Tokaikan, which has beautiful traditional Japanese architecture, Roadside Station Ito Marine Town, where you can enjoy gourmet food, shopping, and onsen, and Ito Orange Beach, where you can enjoy swaying palm trees. but. If you take a short bus ride, you can also visit Dolphin Fantasy, an interactive facility where you can interact with dolphins. The great thing about this is that you can enjoy sightseeing even just around the station♪

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We also recommend renting a car or taking a bus from Ito Station to enjoy sightseeing. There are a variety of scenic spots such as the Jogasaki Coast with its thrilling suspension bridge, the Mt. Komuro Ridge Walk MISORA with its stylish cafe, and the beautiful Lake Ippeki, also known as the Eye of Izu. . At Café 321 (Cafe-san Niiichi) located at Komuroyama Ridge Walk MISORA, you can enjoy a drink while looking out at the spectacular view of the ocean and mountains, and it's also a great place to take photos. If you go between October and June, be sure to check out Ito's specialty, ``mandarin orange picking.'' Taste freshly picked mandarin oranges at a farm overlooking the sea!

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In the Hakone area, which has attractive scenic onsen such as Mt. In addition to the variety of hot springs, it is also rich in tourism resources, such as art tours and sweets tours at museums, nature walks at Hakone Wet Flower Garden, Tamadare Falls and Hien Falls at Hakone Shrine. It is also attractive that you can enjoy traveling in various styles, such as visiting spots. It is a onsen resort with new discoveries no matter how many times you visit.

Hakone has more than 20 types of hot springs, including chloride springs, which have excellent heat retention effects, and hydrogen carbonate springs, which are known for their beautiful skin. Some facilities have introduced "hot onsen bulletin board Chocotto" that allows you to see the quality and appeal of the onsen spring at a glance, so it might be a good idea to use it as a reference when choosing onsen. Located in Gora onsen"Hakone Retreat fore"The bath is a sodium chloride spring that is said to be effective in recovering from sensitivity to cold and fatigue. You can enjoy bathing as if you were one with the forest..

Hakone is large and has five main areas. Hakone Yumoto Tonosawa is lined with long-established inns, souvenir shops, and restaurants. The Meiji era-founded Fujiya Hotel was renovated in 2020, and Miyanoshita/Kowakudani is attracting a lot of attention. Gora is a place where you can enjoy a wide variety of onsen. ``Sengokuhara'' is a place where nature and art museums harmonize. This is, Located in the "Ashi Lake" area where you can enjoy the open scenery and lake leisure."Hakone/Lake Ashi Hanaori" is. Please choose a base for your trip according to your tastes and goals.

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I can't decide on the area! If you are worried about this, we recommend Hakone Yumoto or Sengokuhara. At the gateway to Hakone Easy to access from Tokyo, with many accommodations and shops"Hakone Yumoto"is perfect for your first trip to Hakone is. Hakone is known as a famous Susukino spot for repeat visitors.``Sengokuhara”is recommended. It takes some time to get there, taking about 30 minutes by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, but because it's on a hill, there are many onsen inns with great views and plenty of sightseeing spots.

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The Sengokuhara area has sightseeing spots that are both healing and photogenic. There's the Susuki Grassland, where fields of pampas grass spread out all around, the Sengokuhara Wetland, where you can take a leisurely stroll while admiring the plants, and the Hakone Lalique Museum (pictured), where you can enjoy tea time in a luxurious Orient Express train. I would like to take a leisurely stroll depending on the weather and my mood.

Since the "Sengokuhara" area is located on a hill, this "Hotel Green Plaza Hakone"There are also inns where you can see Mt. Fuji from the open-air bath like ♪ You can enjoy a quiet stay at a hot onsen inn with a spectacular view, or you can do some active sightseeing and be healed by the art and the fresh air of the highlands. Please enjoy your free and carefree onsen trip.

One of the joys of traveling is dinner! It's great to choose an inn that serves local Sagami ingredients, such as Kanagawa brand beef "Sōshū beef," seafood bowls, and seasonal ingredients steamed in a bamboo steamer, and enjoy the local flavors. The finely textured and sweet "Sōshū beef" makes you feel happy with every bite. Hotel Nanpusooffers a plan where you can enjoy Sōshū beef steak, roast, shabu-shabu, and more, all in one meal! After the meal, relax in the famous hot springs of Hakone Yumoto, where the water gushes forth.

Yugawara onsen is a onsen area with a long history that is even mentioned in the Manyoshu. It can be accessed from Tokyo Station by conventional line, and you can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the sea and mountains. If you visit Yugawara onsen from February to March, you must see Makuyama Park (Yugawara Plum Grove), where plum blossoms bloom like a carpet! The sweet scent of plum blossoms wafts through the park, and you can feel the arrival of early spring. The plum blossoms lit up at night look fantastic and wonderful, so it's also recommended as a date spot.

The main spring qualities of Yugawara onsen are ``chloride spring,'' ``simple onsen,'' and ``sulfate spring.'' It has a lot of weak alkalinity, so you can expect various effects such as making your skin smooth. There are many onsen ryokan with a calm and relaxing atmosphere around Manyo Park, which is rich in nature. If you have a room with an open-air bath like this one at Miwa Yugawara, you can have onsen all to yourself. Take your time and enjoy the famous historical hot springs while feeling the forest air.

In the center of onsen town is Manyo Park, where you can enjoy forest bathing. In addition, there are inns lined up along the Chitose River, where you can relax while listening to the murmuring of the river. Yugawara onsen Fukiya not only has a large public bath and an open-air bath, but also three private baths and an in-house bath. From the private bath on the rooftop, you can see the nature of Yugawara below, and if you look up, you can see the open sky. At night, you can enjoy the ultimate relaxation as the sky fills with stars.

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Yugawara has the image of an old-fashioned onsen resort, but stylish and modern spots are also appearing one after another! This is, A stylish day-trip onsen facility located in Manyo Park"Yugawara Soyu Books and Retreat" is. There is also a gallery-like cafe and library, where you can spend a sophisticated time while taking a forest bath or onsen bath.

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Around the station, take a tour of the bakeries with the ``Bread Town Yugawara Map'' in hand. We also recommend Cibori Yugawara Sweets Factory, where you can have fun experiences such as factory tours and all-you-can-eat cookies for 60 minutes. Also, if you walk for about 7 minutes from Yugawara Station, you will find the cafe ``ari-deli'', which is loved by locals. You can enjoy this delicious lunch, which includes spinach and bacon quiche and pickles. We also have take-out items such as scone sets and pudding, perfect for souvenirs♪

onsen is a onsen area located along the Kinugawa River in the northwestern part of Tochigi. There are many accommodations and sightseeing spots where you can fully enjoy the beauty of the valley, and you can feel refreshed while being surrounded by majestic nature. Kinugawa, where you can enjoy footbaths, also has leisure facilities where you can bring your children, such as EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura and Tobu World Square. After relaxing in onsen, why not forget about everyday life and have fun to your heart's content?

onsen is a simple alkaline spring that is smooth and gentle on the skin. It is said to be effective for improving sensitivity to cold, recovering from fatigue, and for neuralgia, and will gradually relax your stiff body. If you take a bath in the open-air rock bath at this Kinugawa Onsen Hotel Hotelwhile listening to the pleasant wind and sound of the river, you will be able to relax even more and wash away your fatigue. There are also many other inns and facilities that allow day-trip bathing, so why not enjoy visiting the hot springs?

There are footbaths that you can enter for free all over onsen Town. We recommend: Enjoy a footbath while looking out at the beautiful valley"Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa"A cafe terrace with a footbath. You can also see the spectacular view of Kinu Tateiwa Suspension Bridge. Take a break with a quick footbath in between sightseeing or during your free time at the hotel.

After relaxing in onsen, why not move your body and refresh yourself? Kinugawa has activities that allow you to enjoy the mountain stream to the fullest. There's ``kayak'' where you can maneuver at your own pace, the thrilling ``Kinugawa Line Down'' where you can enjoy the boatman's skillful use of the paddle and his storytelling, and even more thrilling ``canyoning.'' It's good to let go and have fun once in a while.

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If you want to play in the Kinugawa area, pay attention to the theme parks. At "EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura," which recreates the townscape of the Edo period, you can change into your favorite costume, such as town girls, princesses, ninjas, samurai, etc., and feel like you've slipped back in time to the Edo period. You can taste it. It's fun to forget your usual role and become an Edo townsman.

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“Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan”. Doesn't it make you feel happy and positive when you look at the beautiful and majestic figure? Kawaguchiko onsen spreads out at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Soaking in a onsen while gazing at Mt. Fuji is the best! There are many leisure spots in the surrounding area where you can enjoy the scenery of Mt. Fuji, so you can enjoy your trip feeling like Mt.

Kawaguchiko onsen has many inns with views of Mt. Fuji. Being able to enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji from the large public baths or from the baths of rooms with open-air baths is something that is unique to this area. Kawaguchiko onsen Ubuyais one such inn. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the lake and Mt. Fuji from onsen and guest rooms. The spring quality is a sulfate spring that is gentle on the skin. It is said to be effective against poor circulation and neuralgia.

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The Kawaguchiko area, where Mt. Fuji can be seen from everywhere, is full of sightseeing spots that will make you want to snap a photo. especially, Enjoy seasonal flower gardens such as tulips, lavender, and kochia (pictured)"Oishi Park" The view from there is picturesque. It's a luxury to take a walk or just relax while admiring the wonderful scenery.

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For sightseeing in the Kawaguchiko area, a tour bus that takes you to popular spots is convenient. You can enjoy sightseeing leisurely even without a car. This ``Kawaguchiko Music and Forest Museum'' has a wonderful atmosphere reminiscent of Europe. Lake Bake, a bakery with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, is also popular among women. Why not feel free to explore the places that make your heart flutter?

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The Yoro area is located in the middle of the Boso Peninsula. It is a small onsen area along the mountain stream. Known as the "Unexplored Region of Boso", it is also attractive that there are many mysterious scenic spots. You can casually enjoy hiking and nature walks. How about healing your daily fatigue in onsen and forest bathing?

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It takes about two to two and a half hours by train from Tokyo Station to Yoro Keikoku Station. From Goi Station on the JR Uchibo Line, transfer to the local line Kominato Railway. Let's take a leisurely trip to the hot onsen while admiring the idyllic rural scenery. Relax in a retro atmosphere.

Yoro Keikoku onsen has many onsen inns with a calm atmosphere where you can enjoy the view of the valley. The spring quality is ``bicarbonate spring'' and ``chloride spring,'' and is said to be effective for lower back pain, sensitivity to cold, and shoulder pain. “Yoro Onsen Hidden onsen Inn Takimien”is right in front of Awamata Falls! You can enjoy a quiet bath in the midst of nature.

The official website of the Yoro Valley onsen ryokan Association introduces three hiking courses. The journey takes about 1 hour to 3 and a half hours. Choose a course that suits your physical fitness and itinerary. It feels so good to walk while listening to the sound of the river and the chirping of birds. This "two-story tunnel" is a popular spot for fantastic pictures, so be sure to check it out♪

There are many scenic spots in the Yoro area that will make you want to take photos and give you an extraordinary feeling. I have visited many places such as the famous ``Awamata Falls'', ``Kinjin Falls'' which looks like a waterfall flowing in the middle of a torii gate, and ``Kannon Bridge'', a beautiful vermilion arch bridge spanning the Yoro River. Let's take the best shots you'll want to take♪

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Kusatsu onsen is counted as one of Japan's top three hot springs. Did you know that the symbol of the city, Yubatake, was designed by artist Taro Okamoto? There are long-established ryokan, shops, and free communal baths that surround Yubatake. If you walk along the charming streets at will, you can fully enjoy a “trip like a onsen resort,” such as foot baths, hot water massages, and eating while walking.

Kusatsu onsen has long been famous for its hot springs that are effective against love illnesses, as there is a song and saying that goes, ``Neither doctors nor Kusatsu's hot springs can cure the illness caused by love.'' It is strongly acidic and has strong bactericidal properties, and is said to be effective against chronic skin diseases and women's diseases. There is a onsen manager, Yumori."Kusatsu onsen Naraya"If so, we will provide you with our proud onsen in the best condition. So, let's fully experience its effectiveness. It is also attractive that your skin will become smooth after bathing.

For a reward trip or anniversary trip, we recommend a luxurious inn with an open-air bath in every room. If your room has a bath, you can bathe as much as you like, whenever you like. Once your body has warmed up, sit on a chair on the terrace and cool down while looking at the view. Drawing from two sources"Kusatsu onsen Tokinoniwa"Here you can enjoy 23 different types of baths, including a large public bath, a rock sauna, and a sauna, so you can enjoy the feeling of going on a hot spring tour without leaving the building.

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The onsen town has footbaths and free public baths like this Jizo-no-Yu, so it's easy to visit the hot springs. However, don't soak yourself in too much. It is said that bathing is limited to three times a day. Just like taking medicine, please follow the bathing instructions and enjoy your bath.

One of Kusatsu's charms is that you can enjoy plenty of onsen towns. After bathing, let's head out into the steamy town in a yukata. onsen steamed buns, onsen eggs, salt-grilled char, yakitori and local sake! One of the fun things about walking around the city is that you can come across some unexpected things. Be sure to enjoy a wide variety of onsen gourmet food.

Kusatsu onsen 's specialty, ``Yumomi,'' is performed to cool down Kusatsu's hot water. At Netsunoyu, which is located right next to the Yubatake, you can see the hot springs and try your hand at it (Sunday and Monday only, for a fee). Why not feel the tradition of Kusatsu as a memory of your trip?

Although located away from Kanto, Echigo Yuzawa onsen in Niigata, where the Joetsu Shinkansen stops, is also a onsen area easily accessible from Tokyo. There are many ski slopes around the station, and in the winter you can enjoy winter sports and the silver world, and in the summer you can view the lush mountains and countryside, and enjoy outdoor experiences such as camping and kayaking. It is also the setting for Yasunari Kawabata's masterpiece, Snow Country. It is also recommended that you spend your time feeling the calm atmosphere.

onsen in Echigo Yuzawa are weakly alkaline simple springs, and are said to be effective in relieving muscle pain and fatigue. There are many onsen inns where you can relax and enjoy the scenery of the countryside as it changes with the seasons, from lush green mountains and rice paddies in spring and summer, to autumn leaves and rice ears in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter, making it the perfect place to refresh yourself. Yukiguni no Yado Takahan isalso a hot onsen with a spectacular view where you can feel the change of seasons up close. For about 900 years, 100% of the spring water has been flowing naturally from the cave. Warm up to your core in the Tamago no Yu, where hot spring flowers look like eggs inside.

Echigo Yuzawa is a popular destination for families on ski trips, and there are plenty of child-friendly hotels to choose from. Hotel Angel Grandia Echigo-Nagazato is a stress-free hotel for families with children, with a kids' space, rental kids' goods, a buffet restaurant that the whole family can enjoy, and a large public bath. It's sure to be an unforgettable family trip.

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There are many delicious local foods in the Niigata, such as rice, Japan sake, vegetables, and seafood from the Japan sea grown by melting snow. When traveling, be sure to enjoy the gourmet tour! A recommended spot where you can easily enjoy the taste of Niigata is this "Echigo Sake Museum Ponshukan" at Echigo Yuzawa Station. Representative brands of all sake breweries in the Niigata are lined up, and you can compare 5 cups for 500 yen. There is also a café menu using jiuqu and a large "bomb onigiri" made with special rice, so even those who do not drink alcohol can enjoy it plenty.

We introduced onsen resorts that are easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area. If you feel tired, why not take a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city? You can refresh your mind and body by soaking in the hot water and looking at a different view than usual.