[Chita Peninsula] Perfect for couples' trips ♡ 7 ryokan and hotels with spectacular ocean view hot onsen

Any couple feels a distance between them when they first start dating. Even if you are in love, you may keep your distance from each other and not be able to take the next step. If you want to blow away that feeling of confusion and deepen your relationship, we recommend onsen trip where you can feel the extraordinary, far removed from your everyday life.

Many onsen inns these days offer private open-air baths or rooms with attached open-air baths. If you're a couple, why not relax in onsen without being disturbed by anyone and without worrying about time? It will instantly bring you closer together.

Aichi may not have many onsen springs, but Minamichita on the Chita Peninsula has many inns along the sea where you can enjoy natural onsen. Minamichita onsen, where you can enjoy natural hot onsen along with the tranquil Ise Bay, is one of the most popular onsen spots in the Chubu region. Another important point is that it is located in a place where you can watch the sun setting over Ise Bay.

Minamichita onsen is roughly divided into three areas: Yamami, Toyohama, and Utsumi. Here are 7 recommended lodgings for lovey-dovey couples, divided by area. Relax in natural onsen while taking in the spectacular view of Ise Bay. The two of you will surely feel closer together.

*All information current as of March 2024.

"Shuku Kaifu" is a relaxing, purely Japanese-style ryokan. It offers a spectacular view of the horizon of Ise Bay from the open-air baths and guest rooms. Inside the inn, everything is built in the Sukiya-zukuri style, a Japanese architectural style, creating a serene atmosphere.

We recommend the open-air bath "Tenjo no Yu" on the top floor. There is nothing to block your view, and Ise Bay spreads out in front of you. "Tenjo no Yu" is basically a mixed bath, but at night, it becomes women-only depending on the time of day. It is best to check the hours before using it.

The large public bath, "Mangetsu no Yu," is also a spectacular hot onsen. You can relax and refresh yourself by soaking in the bathtub, which is round like the full moon.

There are three private open-air baths here. The luxurious open-air bath "Hama Rikyu" is recommended for couples. This open-air bath is made entirely of cypress wood and was built by a palace carpenter without using a single nail, creating an atmosphere as if you had traveled back in time to the Heian period. The extraordinary space will surely raise your spirits♪ The three private baths are available 24 hours a day, free of charge.

This inn has a total of 29 guest rooms. All rooms are spacious and have a balcony with an ocean view. For couples, there are only three rooms with an open-air bath, which will enhance your love. You can enjoy the open-air bath overlooking Ise Bay at any time.

Genjiko is a Japanese-style ryokan that focuses on scents based on the theme of the Tale of Genji. Incense is placed in the lobby, guest rooms, baths, and other areas of the inn, making you feel relaxed and at ease before you know it. In addition to the incense, the interior is very elegant, incorporating lacquer and maki-e lacquerwork. It has a gorgeous atmosphere that is perfect for couples.

We recommend the two open-air baths on the top 10th floor. The women-only "Fushimi no Yu" has a rock bath and a large cypress bath. Bathing in the natural onsen while looking out over Ise Bay is a special experience. onsen spring from 1,300 meters underground, are called "fossil water."

This inn has a total of 28 guest rooms. Every room has a view of Ise Bay. There is a wide variety of room types, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, designer rooms, and rooms with open-air baths. Every room is spacious enough for couples.

We recommend the Designer Room on the 7th floor for couples. This floor was designed by female artist Okabe Izumi, who expressed the splendid worldview of The Tale of Genji. The small items on display are also popular with women, and will add to the romantic atmosphere of your trip.

"Shiosai no Yuyado Sankaikan" is a onsen ryokan facing the Sankai coast. It is a hot spring inn with a onsen source on the premises. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire building and in all rooms, so not only can you enjoy the great outdoors of Minamichita, but it is also very convenient.

We recommend the panoramic baths "Kissho-no-Yu" and "Kongo-no-Yu." The natural onsen that spring up from underground are colorless and transparent, which is a bit rare in Minamichita onsen. The spring quality is high in sodium chloride salts, and is said to be a hot spring for longevity and beautiful skin. It is open from 6:00 in the morning, so couples who are early risers can take a morning bath.

This inn has a total of 36 guest rooms. All rooms have an ocean view and are over 10 tatami mats in size. For couples, we recommend a room with an open-air bath.

Hana no Maru is a natural hot onsen inn that won the Rakuten Travel Japan Accommodation Awards 2018 TOP 47. The inn has a luxurious yet calm atmosphere, with subtle Japanese elements incorporated throughout, such as the lobby with its open ceiling. In addition to the main building, which mainly features Japanese-style rooms, a new building was opened in 2016 with modern Japanese-style rooms, and is popular with couples.

There are a total of 48 guest rooms. The Japanese-modern rooms in the new wing "Furari" are popular with couples. In particular, the rooms with open-air baths (Japanese-Western style rooms or twin rooms) are spacious and comfortable, with a spectacular view of Ise Bay. Enjoy the view while soaking in the bath. Perfect for anniversaries.

The main building also has rooms with open-air baths. The photo shows a room facing the mountains, but there are also ocean-facing rooms with a panoramic view of the ocean from the open-air bath. Enjoy a bath with a sense of openness while gazing at the horizon. The building also has a large glass-walled bath overlooking the ocean, and four private open-air baths (for a fee), each with its own unique atmosphere, so even if you stay in a room without an open-air bath in the guest room, you can still enjoy onsen to your heart's content.

"THE BEACH KUROTAKE" is an ocean view inn where you can enjoy free-flowing natural onsen. Because it is located right on the sea, the lobby, guest rooms, and open-air baths all look like they are continuing directly onto the ocean. You can experience the ocean with all five senses, including the sound and smell of the sea breeze.

There is nothing between the lobby and the sea, and the horizon stretches out as far as the eye can see, making this a truly spectacular inn.

We recommend the open-air bath overlooking Ise Bay. The women's open-air bath is partially enclosed to ensure privacy. This is a great option for women, as they can enjoy the hot onsen with a spectacular view without worrying about being seen from outside. The large indoor bath is about 60 square meters in size, and not only the bathtub but also the washing area is spacious. It looks like you can relax and enjoy the bath with a spectacular view.

This inn has a total of 24 guest rooms. You can see the sunset over Ise Bay from every room. A romantic sunset will add color to your couple's trip. There are tables and chairs by the windows, so you can relax and watch the sun go down.

Hotel Shoto is a onsen inn with a great location right in front of Chidorihama Beach. The beach is right outside the entrance to the inn, making it the perfect place to enjoy seasonal marine sports. Day-trip bathing is also available, but this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sunset or early morning scenery while gazing out at the sea.

We recommend the large public baths "Koiwaka-no-Yu" and "Chidori-no-Yu" on the top 7th floor. Renovated in May 2018, the spacious baths offer a close-up view of Ise Bay. There is also an open-air bath, and at sunset everything turns a deep red, creating a fantastical scene. Enjoy the soul-cleansing scenery from the bath. (*The photo was taken before the renovation.)

There are a total of 24 guest rooms. In addition to the standard rooms with 10 tatami mats and 12 tatami mats, there are also Japanese-Western style rooms and special rooms. This is a place where you can relax with your partner while taking in the view of Ise Bay and Chidorihama Beach right in front of you.

"onsen de Marronnier Utsumi Onsen" is a members-only resort hotel with natural onsen. It faces Ise Bay, so you can enjoy the beautiful view of the inland sea from the lobby and restaurant. Most of the accommodations in Minamichita onsen are Japanese-style ryokan, but this is a hotel-style hotel. It is recommended for couples who find it more convenient to stay in a hotel.

The natural onsen at this inn was dug on the premises in 1991. The spring water, which gushes out from the bottom of the sea at 1,320 meters, is 47 degrees Celsius and has a slightly greenish, viscous quality. In addition to the open-air bath, there is an indoor bath and a rock bath, and only the indoor bath is a warm, piping hot spring.

This inn has a total of 64 guest rooms. Both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms are available, so couples can choose according to their preferences. Every room has a great view of the ocean, giving it a great sense of openness.

Couples spend a lot of time together on a onsen trip, so they often notice new sides to each other and their love deepens. It's a great opportunity to deepen the feelings between the two of you. Come to Minamichita onsen and relax while confirming your feelings for each other.