[Nationwide] Go on a nostalgic girls' trip to onsen. 8 recommended "retro onsen ryokan" to visit

Warm and warm hot onsen are what I miss in the cold season. There are probably many girls who would like to invite their close friends and relax in onsen to heal their daily fatigue. Feeling the cool breeze outside, soaking in a warm hot onsen and enjoying the scenery at your leisure... this is a blissful moment for girls who love onsen. Not only that, but you can also enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients that match the season, and if you enjoy talking with girls, you will be satisfied with your heart. Such a onsen trip is truly a healing moment.

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And ryokan you stay at is an important factor that influences your motivation for traveling. A modern ryokan with the latest facilities is fine, but why not go to a retro hot onsen ryokan where you can fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere? Founded in ○○ years, this historic onsen ryokan is not new, but it has a beauty of form that has been created over a long period of time.

With its unique retro interior, you can relax in a calm atmosphere that will warm your heart. Also, the pillars, beams, and furnishings of the building, which make you feel the breath of the good old days, are fresh for modern women who are usually surrounded by the conveniences of civilization. We will introduce carefully selected onsen ryokan where you can fully enjoy such a retro feeling from the following!

"Hanamaki onsen Namada Onsen onsen ryokan" is a onsen ryokan located approximately 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen. The Suzuki onsen was created about 600 years ago when the owner's ancestors were cutting wood in the mountains when they discovered a white monkey healing the wounds on its limbs with the spring water gushing out from the roots of the Katsura tree. It all started when a temporary hut was built and onsen opened. In 1786, ryokan was opened and became ryokan is today. The three-story wooden building made entirely of zelkova gives it a historic feel.

Japan's deepest natural rock bath "Shirozaru no Yu" is a bath made by hollowing out a rock, and 100% hot water gushes out from the bottom of the bathtub. With a depth of about 1.25m, this unusual bath is called a "standing bath," and the hot water pressure is evenly applied to the whole body. The bathroom, which extends to the 3rd floor, has a feeling of openness. You can relax and forget the time while looking at the high ceiling.

At the meal, you can enjoy a colorful Japanese set using local pesticide-reduced rice, wild plants, and seafood from Sanriku. Iwate Wagyu shabu-shabu, Hanamaki Shirogane pork shabu-shabu, fresh sashimi from Sanriku, etc., I am happy to be able to taste the delicacies of both the mountains and the sea. Let's enjoy it with local sake from Iwate.

Yunushi Ichijo is located at Kamasaki Onsen, about 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Tohoku Shinkansen Shiroishi onsen Station. “Kamasaki onsen” was opened in 1429, about 600 years ago, as the “medicinal bath of Ou”. It is said to be ``Kamasaki for wounds'' and is popular with locals as hot water that is effective for cuts and burns. Yunushi Ichijo is a long-established ryokan with a history of about 600 years, which was founded when the hot spring opened. The original building has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. In addition to the old antique interior, the interior has been changed to meet the needs of recent years, with private rooms and new guest rooms based on the concept of eco-luxury.

onsen has an open-air bath surrounded by trees where you can feel the change of the seasons, but we recommend you try the indoor "medicinal bath." The water, which is said to be effective for wounds and gynecological diseases, is a "sodium chloride sulfate spring," and the slightly brownish water with floating deposits is sure to have a great thermal effect. The interior of the bath also has a somewhat retro feel to it.

The large public bath with open-air bath is also called "Tsuyahada no Yu" (bath for shiny skin) because it leaves your skin smooth. From both the open-air bath and the indoor bath, you can enjoy the refreshing scenery of the forest in every season.

Meals are served in the private room restaurant "Takuan" surrounded by corridors. The kaiseki cuisine named "Banquet in the Forest" is not only about the taste, but also about the atmosphere and presentation so that you can spend a luxurious time during meal. Dishes prepared without compromise by first-class chefs and the time to enjoy them will give you a blissful moment. It's perfect for spending time with your dear friends.

"ryokan Hanaya" is located in onsen, about 30 minutes by Ueda Electric Railway from "Ueda Station" on the Nagano Shinkansen. onsen is said to be the "oldest onsen spring in Shinshu" with about 1200 years of history. "ryokan Hanaya" is a registered tangible cultural property of Japan, with almost the entire 1,500 tsubo building dotted on the 6,500 tsubo site. A 100-year-old ryokan filled with the romance of the Taisho era, you can spend an elegant time here.

In addition to the stately entrance, the long connecting corridor and classic lobby will also catch your eye. You can enjoy seasonal nature such as azaleas in spring and colored leaves in autumn from this connecting corridor. Let's take pictures with everyone while immersed in the retro atmosphere.

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The lobby has a relaxed atmosphere. The comfortable sofas and incandescent lights create a retro mood. From the windows, you can see the pond and garden surrounded by a walkway.

A spacious marble bath with a high dome-shaped ceiling. The light from the stained glass and the light from the light bulbs are gentle and relaxing. The men's and women's baths are alternated, and the women's baths are open from 22:00 until the next morning. The open-air bath is located in a place surrounded by green trees through a wooden corridor. Both are 100% natural onsen with a faint smell of sulfur.

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A comfortable open-air bath surrounded by greenery. The breeze blowing through and the occasional bird calls are soothing, you'll feel like you could stay in it forever.

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meal the dining room, with its beautiful lattice ceiling, or the dining room, with its imposing beams, gives you a sense of history. Feel like a young lady from the Taisho era, and let's savor it a little more gently and slowly than usual.

For meal, you can enjoy delicate kaiseki cuisine made with time and effort using seasonal ingredients from Shinshu. The appearance is beautiful and gorgeous, and the gentle flavor throughout is popular for being able to wake up refreshed the next morning without feeling heavy on your stomach.

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"Kanaguya" is ryokan located in Shibu Onsen, about 10 minutes by bus from "Yudanaka Station", which is about 1 hour and 15 minutes by train from Nagano Shinkansen onsen Nagano Station". Shibu onsen has been open for 1300 years and has many hot springs, allowing you to enjoy onsen of various colors and effects depending on the source ingredients. ``Kanaguya'' is a four-story wooden ryokan built in 1933, and ``Kanaguya Saigetsuro'' and ``Kanaguya Ohiroma'' have been certified as nationally registered tangible cultural properties. Guests can participate in a guided tour called ``Kanaguya Cultural Properties Tour'' and hear stories about the building and its history. Walking around the historic building and observing the detailed interior details will make you feel even more retro.It is also famous as the inn that was the model for the Ghibli movie ``Spirited Away.''

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All the baths are natural springs, and there are three large baths and five private baths. The large baths have different springs, so you can enjoy different colors and spring qualities in each bath. The "Romantic Bath" was built in 1950 and is characterized by its yellowish color due to its high iron content. The stained glass in the windows also gives it a retro feel.

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Among the private baths is the unique "Saigetsu-no-Yu," where you can gaze at a picture of Mt. Fuji while soaking in a boat-shaped bath.

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meal are based on the theme of healthy food culture unique to Nagano, one of Japan's leading longevity countries, and the menu is centered on "Shibu no Jibun", which is an original chicken and jibuni cooked in Shinshu. Mushrooms unique to mountain villages, dishes using Shinshu salmon, etc. are country dishes that make you feel relieved. By all means, I would like everyone to enjoy the taste together with the local sake.

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Kanaguya's original "Shibu no Jibuni" is a Shinshu-style arrangement of Jibuni. The Jibuni is thickened with buckwheat flour and the broth is made with soba broth, creating a gentle, delicious taste that seeps into your mouth.

``Hoshi onsen Chojukan'' is an inn located in a deep mountain village, about 50 minutes from Jomo-Kogen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen via two bus rides. It is said that Hoshi onsen was discovered about 1,200 years ago when Kobo Daishi visited on a pilgrimage, and that is why the name Hoshi onsen was given. The main building built in 1888, and the annex built in 1942 are designated as registered tangible cultural properties. The beautiful entryway and hearth with heavy beams on the ceiling, and the old but calming guest rooms give off a retro atmosphere.

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The indoor bath, "Hoshi-no-yu," incorporates a construction method known as the "Rokumeikan style." Built over a century ago, the interior truly exudes a sense of history. onsen is supplied by a "natural spring," meaning that fresh onsen bubbles up from the bottom of the bath, creating a truly luxurious bath! Enjoying onsen, which feels almost alive and full of natural energy, is sure to rejuvenate you from within.

Tamaki-no-Yu is made entirely of cypress and has a great sense of openness. Open the glass doors to access the open-air bath. On clear nights, you can even see the stars. What a wonderful situation.

The meal are prepared using ingredients from Gunma, such as Joshu beef, Joshu barley pork, and Akagi chicken, and the vegetables are also prepared with local produce and consumption from within the town and prefecture. The mountain village cuisine served in an unpretentious atmosphere will make you feel at home. As the night gets closer and closer, the girls' talk will be lively!

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There is also a Joshu beef steak plan available. The main dish is a hearty 200g Joshu beef steak, so you'll be very satisfied.

Shima Onsen Sekizen Honkan is ryokan located in Shima Onsen, onsen 40 minutes by bus from Nakanojo Station in Gunma. Shima onsen is said to have a history of approximately 1,200 years, and is said to have been gushing out since the Kamakura period. Due to its spring quality and environment, it was designated as the first national health resort onsen area in 1955. Sekizenkan is a 300-year-old ryokan that was founded in the 7th year of Genroku, and is said to be the oldest hot spring inn in Japan. The beams at the entrance of the main building remain as they were back in the day, and you can feel the dignity of history in the massive, glossy pillars. This is also said to have been the image model for the movie "Spirited Away."

The building is divided into the main building, mountain lodge, and Kashotei, each with its own bath. The main building, Genroku-no-Yu, has a retro feel and is built in a Western style that evokes a Taisho romantic atmosphere, built in 1930. At that time, large bathtubs were not common, so there are five bathtubs lined up on the tiled floor. Enjoy the style of the early Showa era and relax in onsen, which are rich in health benefits.

"Mori no Yu" allows you to enjoy the seasonal scenery, from the fresh greenery in early summer to the autumn leaves in autumn. Please enjoy this rustic hot onsen which has a reputation for making you feel as if you are one with nature.

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Arai ryokan is a long-established ryokan located in Shuzenji onsen, about 10 minutes by car from Shuzenji Station on the Izu-Hakone Railway in Shizuoka. Shuzenji onsen is onsen with a long history, and there is a story that Kobo Daishi discovered his representative hot spring, Tokko no Yu, and that Minamoto no Yoriie was assassinated while taking a bath in the Kamakura period. The inn has been in business for 150 years, and is famous as the inn where many literary greats such as Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Yasunari Kawabata stayed, making it popular among literature fans. In 1998, 15 of the buildings were designated as registered tangible cultural properties, and guided tours that include anecdotes from literary figures are also available. The building has a history and a somewhat literary retro feel to it.

The building is divided into several buildings. The bridge that connects them was built in 1909. The appearance of a traditional Japanese ryokan has a retro feel. We are secretly moved to cross the bridge that famous literary figures have crossed over time. I would like to take a picture with everyone.

The Tenpyo Great Bathhouse was built in 1934 and is made entirely of cypress wood. It is also a registered cultural property. The large pillar stone, which took 20 people to install, and could only be moved 15cm a day, gives it a solemn atmosphere. The baths are all filled with natural onsen, which is a nice touch. It's a bath you'll want to soak in for a long, quiet time.

If you want to enjoy a bath with a sense of openness, head to the Komorebi no Yu bath in the garden. Gentle sunlight filters through the trees and in autumn the bath is surrounded by autumn leaves.

Of course, we are also particular about our food. The kaiseki cuisine, which is carefully prepared from Izu's mountains and sea, such as grilled Ise lobsters, is pleasing to the eye and will soothe your soul. You can also enjoy the fresh scent of freshly made wasabi, a local specialty.It's also nice to be able to enjoy it in the morning and evening in your room.

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"ryokan Azumaya" is a onsen ryokan located in Yunomine Onsen, part of the world heritage Kumano Kodo, approximately 1 hour and 40 onsen by bus from Kii Tanabe Station Wakayama. Yunomine onsen was discovered about 1800 years ago and is said to be Japan's oldest onsen. It is said that people in the past used the hot springs to heal their fatigue and purify themselves before visiting the sacred site of Kumano. ``Azumaya'' is a long-established ryokan built in the middle to late Edo period with a historical and traditional wooden structure made from Kishu materials. Not only can you relax in the retro atmosphere of the inn, but you can also enjoy visiting the world heritage baths ``Tsuboyu'' nearby.

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The bath is a maki bath with thick beams that give a sense of dignity, and you can enjoy onsen 100% hot spring with the scent of sulfur. In addition, the "Mushiburo (Mist Sauna)", which directly uses onsen steam generated by the private hot spring source right next to it, is valuable. It seems to be good for dry skin as well. Why don't you come in to aim for beautiful skin together?

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The food is boiled in onsen, and you can enjoy Mikumano beef onsen spring shabu-shabu and kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients. The meat is very soft due to its natural quality and the effects of onsen. onsen rice porridge and onsen boiled tofu are served for breakfast, and you can experience “eating onsen” unique to this place.

We introduced recommended retro onsen ryokan in Japan. If you stay in a building where you can feel the good old history and tradition, enjoy onsen, and forget your daily life and immerse yourself in the atmosphere, you will be able to do your best at work from tomorrow. A trip to onsen with like-minded friends was the best way to relieve stress, and I think I was able to refresh myself. During the chilly season, please visit a retro onsen ryokan that will make you feel like you've slipped back in time!