[Izu] Take a relaxing solo trip to onsen. 10 recommended ryokan and hotels for women

People who say, "I've been getting tired lately...". Once in a while, why don't you take a trip alone in onsen area away from your daily life? Take a leisurely soak in the hot onsen while gazing out at the beautiful scenery, fill yourself with luxurious dishes made with the fruits of the mountains and seas, and finish off with an aromatherapy treatment to soothe your tired skin. If you spend time like that, you should be able to forget your daily stress and be refreshed.

The Izu Peninsula, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean on the eastern side of Shizuoka, is a resort full of nature, gourmet food, and onsen. There are many onsen areas that are easily accessible from central Tokyo, such as Atami, Ito, and Izu Kogen, and there are many modern onsen ryokan and hotels that take advantage of the charm of the area. In this article, we will introduce carefully selected accommodations recommended for solo female travelers. Why not use this article as a reference and go on a journey to heal yourself?

This is an "auberge" type onsen inn with a high-end restaurant. With the atmosphere of a luxury hotel, it is recommended for those who prefer Western-style rooms to Japanese-style rooms, and for those who want to be particular about the quality of their food. It takes about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Atami Station to the hotel, so it's easy to get there whenever you feel like it.

All of the guest rooms that were renewed in April 2016 are clean and stylish. The "Western-style twin room" is equipped with a soft bed and a cute sofa, creating a relaxing atmosphere just like at home. There is also a Japanese-style room where you can lie down on the tatami mats. You can use free Wi-Fi in every room, so you can spend a lot of time in your room.

onsen draws weakly alkaline chloride/sulfate springs. It is also known as the "beauty hot spring" because the hot water makes the skin soft and smooth. In addition to indoor baths and whirlpools, the large public bath has a stylishly designed open-air bath where you can spend a luxurious time.

This inn also offers free private bedrock bathing and beauty treatment services (advance reservation required). The bedrock bathing room can be used for 45 minutes and is reserved for one group only, and the beauty treatment is done in your room, so you can enjoy plenty of time to pamper yourself without being disturbed by anyone.

You can enjoy creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine with plenty of innovative ideas from the head chef in a stylish restaurant. All of the dishes, which are a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, are exquisite. Not only the taste but also the appearance is gorgeous, and you will want to take a picture unintentionally. You can enjoy a luxurious dinner time while getting excited.

This is a sophisticated onsen inn for adults, not for children under junior high school age. Located on a hill about 15 minutes by car from Atami Station, the guest rooms and restaurant offer a panoramic view of Sagami Bay. Surrounded by rich nature, it feels like a villa. Perfect for those who want to forget about everyday life and spend a quiet time.

If you want to enjoy a sense of openness, we recommend the “Western-style Hollywood Twin”. There is a large window where you can relax while looking at the sea and seasonal scenery. If you have a good view, you can feel special no matter what you do. It might be a good idea to listen to music, stretch, do yoga, or have a drink on the terrace.

Furthermore, this "Western-style Hollywood Twin" comes with an open-air bath with a superb view. Day, night and morning, you can soak in onsen and relax as much as you like.

Dinner is a beautiful French dish with plenty of sea and mountain delicacies from the Izu Peninsula. The seasonal flavors of each season and day will make you feel luxurious.

Breakfast as well as dinner is attractive. The calorie-calculated menu by a registered dietitian is healthy and eye-catching. A healthy breakfast and a spectacular view will rejuvenate your mind and body.

It is a hotel with stylish rooms like an overseas resort. You will be healed by the exciting and cute interior and the calm atmosphere where time flows slowly.

There are 7 rooms in total. Each has a different concept, and they are named after overseas resorts such as "Bali", "Santa Fe", and "Mediterranean Suite". All guest rooms are suitable for single use. Every room has a stylish interior such as sofas, lighting, door decorations, textiles, etc. I want to live in such a room! There is no doubt that you think.

All guest rooms have open-air baths. There are various designs depending on the room, such as a pool-like bath, a clawfoot bathtub, and a jacuzzi. It's Western style, but you can fully enjoy onsen of Izu Kogen. Why don't you heal your daily fatigue with an extraordinary feeling as if you came to an overseas resort?

There are two types of esthetic menus that you can receive in your room. There is a “Western style” recommended for those who are stressed, and an “Eastern style” recommended for those who are tired. I'm happy to be able to choose according to my physical condition.

Dinner is a creative Italian full course using ingredients from Izu. All of the dishes made by skilled chefs who have built up their careers at prestigious hotels are exquisite. You can relax and enjoy the natural blessings of Izu and delicious wine at this restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere.

It's about a 5-minute shuttle bus ride from Izu Inatori Station. This hot spring inn has a magnificent view of onsen right in front of you. The rooms, large public baths, and dining area all have ocean views. You'll feel soothed by the beauty of nature.

All rooms here have an ocean view. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery even from the standard Japanese-style room. For those who want to enjoy onsen without hesitation, we recommend the “Hollywood Twin Room with Open Air Bath”. You can relax while gazing out at the sea from the open-air bath on the balcony.

The large public bath is located close to the sea surface, so you can enjoy a dynamic sea view. Another feature is the wide variety of large public baths. There are more than 10 types of baths, including an open-air bath with a view, a jacuzzi, and a cave bath. We especially recommend the outdoor sleeping bath! Relaxing in the shallow bath and listening to the sound of the waves will make you forget about your daily fatigue.

At night, you can enjoy dishes that make the most of the fresh seafood of Izu, such as onsen steamed alfonsino and assorted sashimi. It is a hearty course with about 12 items, and even those who want to eat a lot will be satisfied.

About 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Kawazu Station, this onsen inn is located in Kawazu Town, which is known for its cherry blossoms. This is a long-established store founded in the Taisho period. You can spend a relaxing time in the elegant atmosphere of a onsen ryokan.

The rooms with open-air baths designed by world-famous interior designer Shigeru Uchida have a flat terrace where you can relax while feeling the breeze and light outside. Another pleasant point is that there are three types of loungewear available: bathrobes, yukata, and pajamas. When you want to enjoy onsen, when you want to go outside, or when you want to laze around in bed. If you have the right room wear, you will be more comfortable.

The open-air bath attached to the guest room is a spacious size of about 2.3 tatami mats. You can soak in the inn's prided "Mine onsen" as much as you like, whenever you like. Before going to bed at night, it would be nice to sit on the terrace and enjoy a footbath. Your body will warm up nicely and you will be able to sleep soundly.

The “gensen pack” full of onsen ingredients is recommended for dull and dry skin. A basic cosmetic set from Makanai Cosmetics, a natural Japanese cosmetics brand born in Kanazawa, is available for after-bath care. Women-only amenities will make your bath time even more fulfilling.

Dinner is a creative Japanese meal prepared by a chef who used to be the head chef at a famous restaurant in Kagurazaka. The art-like presentation will delight your eyes and your tongue. For the main course, you can choose from a variety of meat and fish dishes. It's nice to be able to assemble a course meal according to your taste.

"Atarayo Nishiizu" is a modern Japanese hot onsen inn located on the west side of the Izu Peninsula. It is about 35 minutes by taxi from Shuzenji Station. Many of the rooms have open-air baths, and there is also a bar where you can enjoy cocktails and evening parfaits. You can spend some special time alone in a stylish space.

If you are traveling alone in luxury, be sure to choose a room with an open-air bath. The "King Room with Open-Air Bath" is 30 square meters, spacious enough for one person to relax. The terrace is equipped with an open-air onsen bath. The stylish Showa retro atmosphere will get you in the mood for traveling.

There are a variety of baths in the hotel, including an open-air garden bath with a Japanese atmosphere, a panoramic bath with a great view, and a bath that can be rented for private use. You can enjoy a different sense of openness than in the bath in your room. Why not relax in onsen in a different atmosphere during the day, night, and morning?

The inn's specialty dinner, served in a stylish dining room, is a creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine that uses plenty of ingredients from Nishiizu. There is also a menu where you can grill and taste the freshly made food, so you can enjoy delicious food while having fun.

About 8 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station, this inn is a long-established ryokan that still has a room where the great writer Soseki Natsume took care of himself. The inside of the building, which has been moderately renovated while retaining its atmosphere, is very comfortable, and it's fun just to stroll around while admiring the garden and scenery.

The Japanese-style room "Tsuki no Kataribe", which incorporates a modern taste, is just the right size for a solo traveler. Although it is a bed-type room, there is a tatami corner, and it is a layout that makes it easy to relax while drinking tea.

As the name "Yukairo" suggests, there are various bathhouses in the hotel, and you can go around the hot springs through the elegant corridors. For those who want to take a leisurely bath without worrying about other people's eyes, we recommend the private open-air bath. I am glad that you can take a bath for free.

The dinner called "Shuko Kaiseki" is a rare type of Japanese kaiseki where you can choose your favorite menu for each dish. Custom-made kaiseki dishes will make your trip feel special.

About 50 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station. Located in Toi onsen on the Izu Peninsula, "Fugaku Gunjo" is a luxury inn with a private atmosphere with 8 rooms. All rooms are equipped with spacious open-air baths, and on sunny days you can enjoy a onsen bath while looking out at Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji. In the evening, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal that combines Japanese and French cuisine in a private restaurant. You can enjoy a luxurious solo trip to the fullest.

All guest rooms are suites, each with its own unique design. You can see Mt. Fuji directly from the room, and if the weather is good you can enjoy the beautiful view. Enjoy a comfortable stay on the sofa in your room or on the terrace.

The charm of "Fugaku Gunjo" is, without a doubt, its spectacular views and onsen. Particularly recommended for women traveling alone is the relaxing time in the private open-air bath. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, soaking in onsen while gazing at Mt. Fuji will refresh both your body and mind. You can enjoy a comfortable bath at any time you like, at the perfect temperature. The indoor bath is also a jet bath.

Kaiseki cuisine, a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine, is visually beautiful and full of flavor. Caviar, spiny lobster, and Aitaka beef steaks are also on offer, making for a luxurious dinner. A trip to enjoy onsen and fine cuisine is the perfect way to treat yourself.

Inatori Ginsuiso is a long-established ryokan with over 50 years of history. It is about a 20-minute walk from Izu Inatori Station (pick-up service available). You can enjoy the spectacular ocean view from the guest rooms overlooking Sagami Bay, as well as the lounge and large public bath. It is recommended for solo travelers who want to relieve the fatigue of everyday life.

All guest rooms have an ocean view. You can have the magnificent view of Sagami Bay right in front of you all to yourself. The "Standard Japanese-style Room" is a relaxing space with a pure Japanese style. With 11 tatami mats and a wide veranda, you can relax and unwind by yourself.

After relaxing in your room with a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, you can relax at the beauty salon or in the natural onsen. Enjoy a luxurious time however you like, receiving body or facial treatments at the in-house "Fleur" beauty salon, or soaking in the hotel's own hot spring water in the large public bath. The open-air bath with an ocean view attached to the large public bath is also attractive because the scenery changes every hour. You'll want to come back again and again.

Breakfast is served buffet style in the restaurant. The menu includes dishes such as dried horse mackerel, which can be enjoyed freshly prepared in the live kitchen, and sweet thick omelet. There are plenty of dishes to get you in the mood in the morning. For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal made with plenty of local seafood. You'll be excited by the course menu, which features a lineup of luxurious ingredients such as red snapper and spiny lobster.

Arai ryokan is located in Shuzenji onsen, about a 10-minute taxi ride from Shuzenji Station. This long-established inn was founded in 1872, and offers a special experience of a solo trip, staying at a nationally registered cultural property. 15 of the 16 buildings are nationally registered tangible cultural properties. Spending time in the cultural property "Tenpyo Daiyokudo" made entirely of cypress and the stately interior of the building will leave you feeling like you're in the extraordinary.

The guest rooms are relaxing and Japanese-style. Some rooms have beds, so you can feel the history while staying here in comfort. It's a luxurious time to be able to relax alone without being disturbed by anyone.

The charm of "Arai ryokan" is that you can experience its history and culture. "Tenpyo Large Bathhouse", built in 1934, has a bathtub made from cypress core wood brought from Taiwan. Although it does not have a shower, it is a rare bath where you can experience the atmosphere of the past. Another plus is that all the baths in the building are natural onsen.

Dinner is a banquet using fresh seafood and mountain produce. The menu changes monthly, allowing you to enjoy seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is the inn's signature tiered box meal. It comes with plenty of side dishes that go well with rice, and is irresistible for Japanese food lovers.

In the Izu area, there are many stylish inns where you can enjoy onsen and delicious food. If you luxuriate a little and relax at a onsen inn, you should be able to reset your daily fatigue and feel like, "Let's do our best again tomorrow!" It's also easily accessible from Tokyo, so how about going on a short weekend getaway?