11 Retro Onsen Ryokan For the Nostalgic Girls’ Trip of Your Dreams
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The chilly autumn and winter season is the season when you start to miss onsen. When you stay at a onsen ryokan while traveling, don't you yearn for ryokan with a retro atmosphere? With old-fashioned furnishings, stately pillars and beams, and the atmosphere of a long-established store that has been cultivated over many years, you can feel the history of this onsen ryokan. It's also Instagrammable, so it's recommended that you take pictures with your friends as if you've traveled back in time. This time, we will introduce recommended onsen ryokan with a lot of retro atmosphere!
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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.
Official details
Iwate Hanamaki onsen Namari ryokan onsen Ryokan
Iwate /Hanamaki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,575
- address
- Iwate 75-1 Lead Nakadaira, Hanamaki-shi
- access
- 40 minutes from Shin-Hanamaki Station, 30 minutes from Hanamaki Station (free shuttle bus). 20 minutes by car from Hanamaki Minami IC.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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 changing of the seasons, but I would like you to take a bath in the indoor bath "Medicinal Bath". The hot springs are said to be effective for wounds and gynecological diseases, and the water quality is called "chloride sodium sulfate spring". The interior of the bathroom also feels somewhat retro. In addition, the large public bath with an open-air bath is also called "Tsuyahada no Yu" because it makes your skin smooth.
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.
Official details
Tokino no Yado Yunushi Ichijo
Miyagi / Shiroishi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,650
- address
- 1-48 Fukuoka Kuramoto Kamasaki, Shiroishi Miyagi
- access
- 10 minutes by taxi from Shiroishi Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line / 15 minutes by taxi from Shiroishi Zao Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen / 15 minutes by car from Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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"Notoya Ryokan" is ryokan in Ginzan Onsen, about 30 minutes by car from Yamagata Shinkansen "onsen Station". Ginzan onsen prospered as a hot spring resort in 1456, when Horiko discovered that hot water gushed out of Dewa Nobezawa Ginzan, one of Japan's three major silver mines. The onsen town is lined with the Ginzan River in the midst of nature overlooking the Ou Mountains, and is popular for its Taisho-era romantic atmosphere lit by gas lights at night. "Notoya Ryokan" is a historical long-established ryokan with a three-story wooden building built in 1921. The staircase, which retains its original appearance from the Taisho era, emits a caramel-colored luster, making you feel the weight of the times. The building, which is designated as an important cultural property of the country, is quaint and full of retro atmosphere.
The baths include a large public bath, an open-air bath where you can soak while looking at the trees, and an open-air bath with a view built on a hill, where you can see the Shirogane Falls at the far end of onsen town. The salty onsen warm your body to the core, keeping you warm after the bath without feeling cold. Relax and enjoy the bath while feeling the nature in the green that can be seen from the window.
The dishes are kaiseki cuisine using local ingredients such as Obanazawa beef shabu-shabu and duck loin. The local cuisine Imoni, Yamagata's famous sweetfish, and soba may also be served. In particular, Obanazawa beef shabu-shabu melts in your mouth! and reputation. Enjoying chatting with friends while eating delicious food is the best way to relieve stress.
The recommended way to spend your time at Ginzan onsen is to stroll around the onsen town. By strolling around the onsen town with a nostalgic atmosphere while wearing a yukata or haori, you can feel as if you have slipped back in time to the Taisho era. With the onsen town and inns in the background, it's fun to take pictures with your friends♡
Detailed information
Notoya Ryokan
Yamagata /Ginzan onsen / ryokan
- address
- Yamagata 446 Oaza Ginzan Shimbata, Obanazawa City
- access
- 40 minutes by bus from JR Oishida Station, 50 minutes toward Obanazawa on Tohoku Chuo Expressway Higashine IC, 35 minutes by municipal bus from Obanazawa bus stop
Detailed information
Notoya Ryokan
Obanazawa City Others / ryokan and B&Bs
- The average budget
- ¥20,000~¥29,999
- address
- Yamagata 446 Oaza Ginzan Shimbata, Obanazawa City
- business hours
- [Mon] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21:00 [Tue] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21:00 [Wed] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21: 00 [Thu] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21:00 [Fri] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21:00 [Sat] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21 :00 [Sun] 07:30 - 09:00 17:30 - 21:00 ■ Business hours [meal only] Consultation required for groups of 15 or more [meal for guests] 7:30 - 9:00 17:30 - 21 :00 [Check-in/Check-out] 14:00 - 10:30 the next day ■ Closed: No holidays
``Retro-Modern Inn Hijiori onsen Maruya'' is ryokan located in the onsen spring town of Hijiori Onsen, about 40 minutes by bus from Shinjo Station on the Yamagata onsen. Hijiori Onsen is a historic onsen onsen is said to have started about 1,200 years ago when an old monk healed his injured elbow with hot water. ``Retro Modern Inn Hijiori onsen Maruya'' is a retro ryokan that was founded in the first year of the Meiji era and retains a good old atmosphere. With only 7 guest rooms, this hotel is known as a ``retreat for adults'' and is characterized by its attentive service.
onsen mixes two types of sources of Hijiori onsen and maintains an abundant amount of hot water. The cypress leaves used in the indoor bath "Hinokiba-no-Yu" are said to have a strong scent, and the scent is said to have a relaxing effect. The open-air bath uses 100% free-flowing hot water, so you can enjoy a luxurious bath. It's perfect for women who are tired from the day to day, soothe their feelings and relax.
meal are served in private meal rooms for each room, with small bowls that emphasize quality rather than quantity. The recommendation is the luxury brand beef "Yamagata Beef Marbled Steak Plan". A variety of truly delicious dishes that are carefully prepared with local ingredients will surely make you feel happy from the depths of your body. It's perfect for sake, so I'm happy for nonbee. Please enjoy it with local sake. It would be nice to have an adult girls' party at a calm inn.
The onsen town also has a retro atmosphere. The morning market starts at 5 a.m. every day except in winter, and local vegetables and side dishes are displayed under the eaves of ryokan and in front of souvenir shops. If you wake up a little early and stroll around with everyone, you can immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere of the early Showa period.
Official details
Hijiori onsen Maruya
Yamagata / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 21,800
- address
- Yamagata 519 Minamiyama, Okura Village, Mogami-gun
- access
- 40 minutes by car from Shinjo Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"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.
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.
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.
Official details
Bessho Onsen Ryokan Hanaya
Nagano /Ueda, onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,900
- address
- 169 onsen Ueda City Nagano
- access
- Transfer to the Ueda Dentetsu Bessho Line from JR Ueda Station. 5 minutes walk from onsen Station. About 30 minutes from Joshinetsu Expressway Ueda Sugadaira IC.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
"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.''
All baths are free-flowing hot springs, and there are 3 large baths and 5 private baths. You can enjoy different colors and spring quality in each large public bath with different sources. The “Roman Bath” was built in 1950 and is characterized by its iron content and yellowish color. The stained glass inlaid in the window is also full of retro feeling. Among the private baths, there is also a unique bath where you can see a painting of Mt. Fuji while soaking in a boat-shaped bath.
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.
Detailed information
Shibu onsen Historic Inn Kanaguya
Nagano /Shiga Kogen/ ryokan
- address
- Nagano 2202, Hiraiwa, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai-gun
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by Nagaden bus from Nagano Electric Railway Yudanaka Station, approximately 2 minutes walk from Shibu onsen or Wagobashi bus stop
``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.
The indoor bath “Hoshi no Yu” adopts a construction method called “Rokumeikan style”. More than a century has passed since it was built, so you can really feel the weight of history in the interior. onsen are supplied by a method called "natural gush", and you can enjoy a luxurious bath with fresh onsen gushing out from the bottom of the bathtub! If you enjoy onsen where you can feel the energy of nature as if you were alive, your body will be rejuvenated. Tamagusuku no Yu, which is made entirely of cypress and has an outstanding sense of openness, also has an open-air bath.
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!
Detailed information
Hoshi onsen Chojukan
Gunma /Minakami/ ryokan
- address
- Gunma 650 Nagai, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun
- access
- 50 minutes by bus bound for Hoshi Onsen, changing to Sarugakyo from Jomo-onsen Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen / 25 km from the Tsukiyono IC on the Kanetsu Expressway (about 40 minutes)
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.
meal are also prepared with different concepts for each inn. The main building, where you can experience a ``hot springs treatment inn,'' offers a simple and nutritious bento-style menu (pictured), while the Sanso and Kashotei offer vibrant kaiseki cuisine. The appeal of this inn is that you can choose the cuisine and hospitality depending on how you want to spend your time. It is also recommended that you reset your daily habit of binge eating with a healthy meal called ``shokuji,'' which is not luxurious but can improve your health by collecting foods that are good for your body. It's also great for girls on a diet!
Detailed information
Shima Onsen Sekizen Honkan
Gunma / Shima onsen / ryokan
- address
- Gunma 4236 Shimaunko, Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma-gun
- access
- 40 minutes by car from Nakanojo Station on the Agatsuma Line, get off at the last stop and 25 minutes by car/Shibukawa Ikaho IC → R17 → R353, about 39 km and 60 minutes
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 bath "Tenpyo Daiyokudo" was built in 1934 and is also a registered cultural property. It takes 20 people to move only 15 cm a day, and the large pillar stones that were difficult to attach create a solemn atmosphere. It's nice to be able to enjoy all the baths with natural onsen. It is a bath that you want to take slowly and quietly. If you want to enjoy a bath with a sense of openness, go to Kourehi no Yu, which is located in the garden. Gentle sunshine filtering through the foliage falls, and in autumn, it is wrapped in 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.
Detailed information
Arai ryokan registered cultural property of Shuzenji onsen country
Shizuoka /Shuzenji, Izu/ ryokan
- address
- 970 Shuzenji, Izu City Shizuoka
- access
- 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Izu Hakone Railway Shuzenji Station / 45 minutes from Tomei/Shin-Tomei Expressway Numazu IC via Izu Jukan Expressway
"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.
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?
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.
Official details
ryokan Azumaya (Wakayama)
Wakayama / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 19,875
- address
- Wakayama 122 Yumine, Hongu-cho, Tanabe City
- access
- Approximately 90 minutes by bus or taxi from Kii-Tanabe Station / 60 minutes by bus or taxi from Shingu Station, get off at Yunomine onsen / 70 minutes by car from Nanki-Tanabe IC
ryokan Masuya is a 100-year-old ryokan located in onsen onsen, about a 10-minute drive from onsen Station in Shimane. onsen onsen is said to have been discovered by a raccoon dog about 1,300 years ago, and during the Edo period it prospered as a port for shipping silver from the Iwami Ginzan Silver onsen. ryokan Masuya is a retro three-story wooden ryokan that was founded in 1909, and has been carefully preserved as a valuable structure that cannot be built anymore. Inside the building, you can feel the weight of history in the staircases and ceilings of the rooms that remain from the Meiji era. Although it is old, it is a well-finished and clean inn.
There are 3 indoor baths (one of which is a family bath) with natural hot spring water. This is "Okidomari", a bathroom with onsen springs. If you soak in it thoroughly, you will feel warm from the core of your body. The baths are switched between day and night, so you can enjoy both baths if you stay for one night.
The dishes are made with natural fish caught that day as the main dish, and attention is paid so that you can enjoy the freshly made deliciousness of each dish. Fresh sashimi and grilled fish are very delicious! Fish lovers will be happy. It's nice not to leave the room. You can relax and stretch your legs without worrying about friends.
The onsen town of "onsen onsen" has an old-fashioned townscape and is also a preservation area. The retro onsen town, such as the café in the old building of Yakushiyu, is also a highlight. If you wear a yukata and enjoy the hot springs at Yakushiyu and Motoyu, or enjoy the townscape while taking a walk after bathing, you will feel nostalgic.
Official details
onsen Onsen onsen ryokan
Shimane / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,395
- address
- 32 onsen, onsen cho, Ota City Shimane
- access
- Yunotsu Station on the JR onsen Main Line (pick-up available) / Chugoku Expressway (Chiyoda JCT) → Hamada Expressway → Sanin Expressway → Turn right on Route 9
- Staying time
- 16:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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!