The best lodging experience awaits you ♡ 15 extraordinary hotels for couples to stay in
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Choosing a hotel for a couple's trip is an important thing that affects your memories. Why don't you sometimes spend a little extravagant time at an extraordinary hotel? There is a large collection of attractive hotels, including hotels designed by famous architects, hotels where you can enjoy a superb view with ocean view terraces in all rooms, and hotels where you can enjoy alcoholic beverages and gourmet food in all-inclusive hotels. You can fully enjoy a luxurious time just for the two of you. Let's create a wonderful couple's trip that will remain in your memories forever!
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If you're going on a trip with two people, you want to spend a little extravagant and elegant time. For such couples, we recommend hotels all over Japan where you can fully enjoy an extraordinary atmosphere. Even if you don't have to go sightseeing, you can create wonderful memories just by relaxing at the hotel.
This time, we will introduce hotels that are full of charm, such as hotels designed by famous architects, hotels where you can enjoy a superb view with ocean view terraces in all rooms, and hotels where you can enjoy alcohol and gourmet food in all-inclusive. The best lodging experience awaits the two of you♪
\ Carefully selected hotels like this from all over the country! /
Futaritowani En En is a luxury hotel located in Nishiizu. It is an elegant location where you can see Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay, and the view from the terrace is also the best ♡
There are only 10 detached guest rooms. All rooms have a terrace with an open-air bath. A luxurious room with a Japanese flavor, just like a villa by the sea. You can spend a quiet time with just the two of you♪
There is also a terrace where you can appreciate the starry sky of Nishiizu. Enveloping yourself in the wide, unobstructed starry sky will deeply soothe your mind and body. It's nice to be able to go casually in your loungewear.
Detailed information
Futaritowani En
Shizuoka /Nishiizu, Izu/ ryokan
- address
- 1341-4 Oshimoda, Izu City Shizuoka
- access
- About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Mishima Station
For couples who love to drink, we recommend "Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan". The concept is "staying at a bar", and during your stay you can enjoy about 300 types of free-flowing cocktails, including whiskey and seasonal original cocktails. The bar is like a hideout for adults, with a dark iron fireplace and a view of the nature of Hakone from the counter. It's a luxury to be able to drink as much as you like in such a stylish atmosphere.
The guest rooms have a modern design based on black, and you can see "Mt. Asama" and "Mt. Myojogatake" from all rooms. With handmade glasses, indirect lighting, and carefully selected background music, you can enjoy alcohol in your room as if you were in a bar. Check-in is at 18:00 and check-out is at 14:00.
In addition to a large public bath with an open-air bath and sauna, there are also two types of private baths. The private bath "Private Spa & Bar" has a sauna, bar counter, and sofa, so you can enjoy a drink while soaking in the bath. It's a 90-minute system, so you can relax in the sauna or bath, drink champagne and take a break.
Detailed information
Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan
Kanagawa /Hakone/Resort Hotel
- address
- 507-4 Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
- access
- About 20 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station by Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to Horaien bus stop / About 5 minutes on foot from Horaien bus stop
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu is a luxury hotel built by renovating the former Shimizu Elementary School, which has a history of more than 150 years. The atmosphere of that time remains everywhere in the building, so after checking in, be sure to take a walk around the building. It will make you feel nostalgic, as if you were back in elementary school.
Guest rooms retain the classical architecture of the school building. The "Terrace Twin Pagoda View" in the photo is a room with a terrace of over 60 square meters. You can see the "Yasaka Pagoda" of Hokanji Temple from the guest rooms and the terrace. With spacious bathrooms and cypress bath salts, you can relax even in the guest rooms.
In addition to drinks, the guest lounge offers sweets during the daytime and light hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail time, making it a space you'll want to stay in forever. You can also experience grinding beans using a coffee mill made from roasted beans and experience making matcha tea, so be sure to take this opportunity to challenge yourself. It seems like the two of you will have a blast with this unusual experience. In addition, there are plenty of facilities in the hotel, such as a total of 3 private baths and a restaurant that looks like a library.
In the evening, head to K36, which has a bar inside a renovated classroom and a rooftop bar where you can enjoy the cityscape of Higashiyama. You can see the Yasaka Pagoda from the rooftop bar, and its beauty is mesmerizing, especially at night. Let's enjoy the extraordinary scenery while having delicious meal and sake.
Detailed information
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
Kyoto / Kyoto, Higashiyama / City Hotels
- address
- Kyoto 204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- access
- [By train] About 15 minutes by taxi from "Kyoto Station" on each line (normal time) / About 20 minutes on foot from "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" on Keihan Railway [By bus] About 15 minutes by bus from "Kyoto Station" on each line 20 minutes Get off at "Kiyomizu" and walk for about 5 minutes, or get off at "Gojozaka" and walk for about 10 minutes [By car] About 15 minutes from Meishin Expressway "Kyoto Minami IC" (normal time) / Hanshin Expressway "Kamogawa" About 15 minutes from Nishi IC (normal time) *Please be aware that the roads in the neighborhood will be very congested.
Detailed information
5000 K36
Gion Shijo, Kiyomizu Gojo / Dining bar, bar
- The average budget
- ¥3,000~¥3,999
- address
- Kyoto 2-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu 4F
- business hours
- [Monday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00, drinks 23:30) [Tuesday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00, drinks 23:30) [Wednesday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00, drinks 23:30) [Thursday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00, drinks 23:30) [Friday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00, drinks 23:30) [Saturday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00, drinks 23:30) [Sunday] 15:00 - 00:00 (Last order: food 23:00 Drinks last order 23:30) [Holidays] 15:00 - 00:00 (L.O. food 23:00 / drinks 23:30) [Day before holiday] 15:00 - 00:00 (L.O. food 23:00 / drinks 23:30) [Day after holiday] 15:00 - 00:00 (L.O. food 23:00 / drinks 23:30) ■ Business hours - From June 1st to December 31st, 2024, the business hours will be as follows. - Rooftop (Terrace) 15:00 - 24:00 (Food LO 23:00 / Drinks LO 23:30) Please note the following 1. The restaurant will be closed in the event of inclement weather. 2. We do not accept reservations for seats only. The Bar (inside the restaurant) 15:00-24:00 (Food LO 23:00 / Drink LO 23:00 ■ Closed No fixed holidays
Shima Onsen Sekizen Honkan ryokan with an outstanding atmosphere that is said to have been the inspiration for the movie Spirited Away. The ``Main Building'' is said to be the oldest wooden hot spring building in Japan, the ``Mountain Villa'' is registered as a nationally registered tangible cultural property and a Gunma Modernization Heritage Site, and the ``Kashotei'' has a calm atmosphere located on a hill. It is divided into three buildings. All of them have a historical atmosphere, and the main building in particular is lit up at night and looks fantastic.
Each building has rooms with a variety of atmospheres, so it's fun to spend some time thinking about which room you'll stay in together. The photo shows a five-star "concept room" at "Kashotei." It's a luxurious room with a 7-tatami Japanese-style room, bed space, and an open-onsen bath, perfect for a special day for two.
There are 5 types of baths in the hotel. During your stay, you can enjoy visiting various hot springs, such as the retro large bath, the rock bath made with blue stones from the Tone River, and a private bath that can be used by just two people. Among them, the Genroku-no-Yu in the main building has a combination of a dressing room and a bathroom, five stone baths lined up on a tile floor, and a steam bath that is said to be the roots of bathing. You can feel the atmosphere of the bathroom.
The photo shows the “Roman Tunnel” passageway that connects the main building and the villa. The labyrinth-like tunnels are exciting. One of the pleasures is to take a walk in the hotel and around ryokan. You can relax while feeling the history in the guest room, relax in onsen, and enjoy the special kaiseki cuisine for dinner. It is ryokan that makes you want to stay for the purpose of spending time inside the building.
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
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a luxury hotel located right in front of Kobe Port. The elegant European-style rooms will make you feel elegant. If you are going on an anniversary trip, you can also order a cake, a mini bouquet, and champagne as an option. You can also discuss surprises.
In addition, all rooms have a terrace with an ocean view! It's fun to chat until late at night while enjoying the beautiful night view of the port all at once♪ Let's spend a romantic night!
In addition, there is also a large jacuzzi in the bathroom! Enjoy a luxurious bath time that will make you feel as if you are staying in a hotel abroad ♪ Add an optional "Flower Bath" and have a romantic time.
Detailed information
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland
Hyogo /Kobe/City Hotel
- address
- Hyogo 7-2, Hashiba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR "Kobe Station" / About 4 minutes on foot from Subway Kaigan Line "Minato Motomachi Station" / About 5 minutes by car from Hanshin Expressway No. 3 Kobe Line "Kyobashi Entrance"
A 35-minute drive from Ishigaki Airport will bring you to Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas! There is also a free shuttle bus, so you can use it ◎ Because it is a large hotel on a vast site, the facilities inside the hotel are also very complete. With pools, large public baths, spas, restaurants, cafes, and more, this is a hotel that you'll definitely want to spend more than one night at. The luxurious lobby is a photogenic spot, so don't forget to take a commemorative photo.
The "Aqua Garden", where you can take pictures with a tropical mood, is the largest pool in the Ishigakijima area. Relax for two at the "Beachside Pool" or enjoy a drink at the attached cafe. Fully enjoy the extraordinary feeling of the southern island.
There are 398 guest rooms of various types. Ocean view rooms are recommended for couples! The blue interior is refreshing, as if it blends in with the blue sky and sea of Ishigaki Island.
The pier "Fusaki Angel Pier" is known as a scenic spot. There are scenic spots within the hotel, so you can make romantic memories without having to go out to tourist spots. In the evening, you can see the beautiful sunset just like the photo.
Detailed information
Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
Okinawa /Ishigaki Island/Resort Hotel
- address
- 1625 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City Okinawa
- access
- About 35 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport. About 15 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port. There is also a free shuttle bus between the airport and the hotel.
THIRD Ishigakijima is easily accessible, about 30 seconds walk from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal. You can relax at the hotel as it is an all-inclusive hotel where you can enjoy as much meal and drinks as you like, including alcohol. In the evening, you can enjoy a fantastic view while sipping a drink on the rooftop terrace.
If you want to immerse yourself in an extraordinary feeling, we recommend a room with a view. The "Sea View Sauna Suite" in the photo is a luxurious room with a size of 98 square meters and a sauna that can be used for self-roasting. It has a luxurious atmosphere, such as a bath with a jacuzzi and a terrace with garden chairs. Two people will want to stay in the room.
The all-inclusive menu includes Okinawan items such as the "Island Pork Sausage" which comes in two flavors, island chili pepper and plain, and the homemade cheesecake made with Sanpin tea. There are also a variety of drinks that you'll want to try, such as the tropical "charred pineapple awamori" and "banana smoothie."
Inside the museum, there is a "book lounge" with various genres of books such as travel and art, so it is also recommended to enjoy reading while drinking coffee with two people. There are about 700 books, so you are sure to find a book that interests you.
Detailed information
Third Ishigaki
Okinawa /Ishigaki Island/Resort Hotel
- address
- 4-7 Misakicho, Ishigaki City Okinawa
- access
- Access from New Ishigaki Airport Approx. 30 minutes by car or bus Access from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal Approx. 30 seconds on foot
Detailed information
Third Ishigaki
Ishigaki City / Hotel
- The average budget
- ¥15,000~¥19,999
- address
- 4-7 Misakicho, Ishigaki City Okinawa
- business hours
- [Monday] 17:00 - 22:30 [Tuesday] 17:00 - 22:30 [Wednesday] 17:00 - 22:30 [Thursday] 17:00 - 22:30 [Friday] 17:00 - 22:30 [Saturday] 17:00 - 22:30 [Sunday] 17:00 - 22:30 ■ Business hours *Limited time from March to the end of October *Business hours are subject to change. ■ Closed days None
"Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu" is a vast mountain resort located almost in the center of Hokkaido. There are plenty of spa treatments, restaurants, cafes, and more, so you can experience a graceful stay where you can feel the land of Hokkaido.
Image provided by: Hoshino Resorts Risonare Tomamu (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/risonaretomamu/)
This is a room at "Risonare Tomamu," a "Design Suite Twin" with a purple motif. Equipped with a panoramic jet bath and a private sauna, you can spend an elegant time in this luxuriously laid out space, with only four rooms on one floor.
Photo courtesy of Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/risonaretomamu/)
The hotel's biggest attraction is the "Unkai Terrace," a spectacular spot that can be reached by gondola. This is the "Cloud Walk" on the "Unkai Terrace," where it feels like you're walking on clouds. The sea of clouds that appears in the early morning is sometimes as gentle as a river, and sometimes as dynamic as a waterfall. By the way, in winter, frost can be seen, which is why it's called the "Frost Terrace."
Photo courtesy of Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/risonaretomamu/)
Detailed information
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower
Hokkaido /Tomamu/Resort Hotel
- address
- Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Tomamu Station on the JR Sekisho Line Approximately 10 minutes by car from Tomamu IC on the Doto Expressway
Hyakurakuso stands on a hill facing Kujuku Bay, a scenic spot on the Noto Peninsula. Suite rooms, which opened in 2018, are recommended for couples. A stylish room with a modern Japanese atmosphere, it also has a terrace and an open-air bath.
Along with the open-air bath in the guest room, we would like you to enjoy Hyakurakuso 's famous cave bath. It is said that a masonry craftsman carved it by himself over a period of three years. Wrapped in a fantastic atmosphere, fatigue seems to blow away at once ♡
The meal is also in a wonderful location floating on the sea. It is lit up at night, and you can sometimes see fish attracted by the light. Guests staying in the suites have their own private room, so you can spend meal alone♡
Detailed information
Noto Kujukuwan Hyakurakuso
Ishikawa /Noto/ ryokan
- address
- 11-34 Koshizaka, Noto-cho, Hoju-gun Ishikawa
- access
- Approximately 2 hours by car from Kanazawa Station / Approximately 30 minutes by car from Noto Airport / Approximately 2 and a half hours by express bus from the west exit of Kanazawa Station, approximately 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from the Yanagita Tensaka bus stop
Fujisan onsen Hotel Kanezanen, located in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, is a popular onsen ryokan that, as its name suggests, offers a view of Mt. Fuji. With the beautiful Mt. Fuji in the background, a calm Japanese garden spreads out in front of the hotel.
Among the many guest rooms, we recommend Yuraku Yamabiko-tei, a room with an open-air bath, for couples. In particular, the room with a view of Mt. Fuji is the most luxurious of all. Privacy is well protected, so two people can relax. It seems that you can refresh your daily fatigue.
There is a "Kimono Boutique" in the building where you can rent kimonos, hakama, yukata, and onsen colored yukata. You can make a reservation in advance and ask for dressing and hair styling (for a fee). There are also kimonos for men, so it would be nice to spend time together with your boyfriend in Japanese clothing.
Detailed information
Garden and Impressive Hotel Mt.Fuji onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen
Yamanashi /Fujiyoshida, Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 9-1-18 Higashi, Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City
- access
- Free pick-up available from Mt.Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line / 8 minutes by car / Please make a request by phone when you arrive at the station / Pick-up on the next day every 30 minutes from 8:00
Akakura Kanko Hotel is a long-established resort hotel founded in 1937, standing in the "Myoko Kogen" at an altitude of about 1,000m. Depending on the day, the sea of clouds may spread below your eyes, and you can enjoy the superb view from every corner of the hotel.
A room with an open-air bath is recommended for couples. A vast panoramic view can be seen from the wide open terrace! Because it is onsen flowing directly from the source, your body will warm from the core ♡
Some of the restaurants have a view of the sea of clouds. The special seats by the window give you the feeling of floating in the sky! Even if the sea of clouds doesn't appear, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau instead!
Detailed information
Akakura onsen Akakura Kanko Hotel
Niigata /Myoko/Resort Hotel
- address
- 216 Tagiri, Myoko City Niigata
- access
- About 10 minutes by car from Myoko Kogen Station / About 15 minutes by car from Myoko Kogen IC
Furthermore, on the grounds of the premises, a "starry sky viewing party" is held every night. The staff who are knowledgeable about the stars will give you explanations, and you can use an astronomical telescope to see the stars up close, so be sure to give it a try! If you look at the starry sky together, it will be a wonderful memory ♡
Detailed information
Yatsugatake Grace Hotel
Nagano /Saku/Resort Hotel
- address
- 217-1 Nobeyama, Minamimaki Village, Minamisaku District Nagano
- access
- 5 minutes by car from Nobeyama Station (shuttle available until 21:00, no reservation required, please contact us when you arrive at Nobeyama Station) / about 20 minutes from Chuo Expressway Nagasaka IC
"THE SCENE amami spa & resort" is a resort hotel located at the southernmost tip of Amami Oshima. It's a great location, just 15 seconds from the beach, and you can see the ocean so close from your room.
The hotel also boasts of having a natural onsen. Let's heal your fatigue while watching the beautiful scenery of the sunset.
In addition, at night you can enjoy the starry sky on the rooftop terrace. The stylish seashell-like sofa on the terrace is the perfect space for two people to relax. Even if there are other guests, you can enjoy the feeling of being secluded♪ You'll be enchanted by the beautiful starry sky♡
Detailed information
THE SCENE amami spa & resort (Amami Oshima)
Kagoshima /Amami Oshima/Resort Hotel
- address
- Kagoshima 970, Sokari, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun
- access
- About 120 minutes by car from Amami Airport
"WITH THE STYLE FUKUOKA" is located just a 5-minute walk from Hakata Station, but the hotel has an extraordinary atmosphere that makes you feel as if you are in a tropical country. The interior of the hotel is modeled after Palm Springs in the United States, and is a stylish space with artwork, carefully selected music, and interior design. Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 2:00 p.m., allowing a maximum stay of 22 hours, making it perfect for couples who want to relax at the hotel.
*Due to renovation work, the museum will be closed from June to August 2024. (As of April 2024)
There are a total of 16 suite rooms, each with a unique and stylish design with artwork and bright furniture. The "Double Suite" pictured above is recommended for couples. Located on the top floor, the bathroom has a vaulted ceiling, so you can enjoy a luxurious bath time while gazing at the stars at night. All rooms have terraces and minibars stocked with coffee and wine, so you'll want to lock yourself in and relax.
On the outdoor terrace, there is also “The Spa Jacuzzi,” which is open 24 hours a day and can be used exclusively by hotel guests. Swimsuits must be worn and reservations are required, and reservations can be reserved for one hour. Soaking in the jacuzzi with just the two of you while drinking a drink is a luxury. There is also a restaurant and bar with a good atmosphere, so you can spend a romantic time together.
For Japanese breakfast, you can choose from a selection of fish dishes, Kanefuku's cod roe, and rice cooked in a clay pot. For Western food, there are several types of open sandwiches and soups. Start your day with a delicious breakfast.
Detailed information
WITH THE STYLE FUKUOKA
Fukuoka / Fukuoka, Hakata / City Hotels
- address
- Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Hakataeki Minami 1-9-18
- access
- 7 minutes on foot from JR Hakata Station / 15 minutes by car from Fukuoka Airport
River River Retreat Garaku is a hotel surrounded by art that makes you feel like you are staying at an art museum. After checking in, let's take a walk on the "Art Walk" where objects by contemporary artists are installed. Located along the Jinzu Gorge, you can enjoy both nature and art.
There are 23 guest rooms, including suites, deluxe rooms, and standard rooms, each with a different design. No matter which room you choose, you can stay in a stylish space. For couples who like a chic atmosphere, we recommend Hibiki-no-ma, pictured above. The black and white contrast is nice. You can relax in the black granite bathtub in the guest room, view the art in the courtyard from the guest room, and enjoy your time together.
After relaxing in your room, relax even more at the spa "Spring Day Spa" exclusively for hotel guests. There are elegant jacuzzi baths, carbonated springs, saunas, open-air baths, and more. In addition, special exhibitions are held all over the building, and there is a library with books of various genres including art, and the facilities inside the building are substantial. Why don't you two touch a lot of art and make it a trip to refine your sensibility?
Dinner at the Japanese Saizen "Rakumi" is a beautiful Japan dish centered on ingredients from Toyama. There are more than 50 kinds of Japan sake, including local sake from Toyama, so couples who like alcohol will be even more excited about the meal. You can also have a course meal at the French restaurant "Tresonnier".
Detailed information
River Retreat Garaku
Toyama /Resort Hotel
- address
- Toyama Toyama City Kasuga 56-2
- access
- 40 minutes by car from JR Toyama Station / 20 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Toyama IC / 20 minutes by car from Toyama Airport / 80 minutes by car from Kanazawa city
This is an "extraordinary hotel" that couples who lead busy lives should definitely visit. Enjoy the scenery and services that can only be experienced there. It's sure to be a trip you'll remember forever!