18 Luxurious Izu Ryokan & Hotels with In-Room Open-Air Baths for Couples to Deepen their Relationships

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"I want to make memories with him that will last a lifetime..." In such a case, why not go on a trip to Izu? It's double the fun if you're with your loved one♪Izu is rich in nature! The sea, mountains, and rivers... For couples who usually spend their time surrounded by buildings in Tokyo, this is an extraordinary experience.

Izu is popular with couples, such as "Shuzenji", a small Kyoto full of Japanese atmosphere, "Kawazu cherry blossoms" that start blooming in early February, and "Koganezaki" where you can see a beautiful sunset in a different order. There are plenty of date spots to deepen your love. You can also enjoy gourmet foods such as fresh fish caught in Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay, and rare Izu beef. Good access from Tokyo in a short time. Let's make wonderful memories just for the two of us on a short trip on the weekend.

After sightseeing, how about staying at a luxury inn with a slightly luxurious "guest room with an open-air bath" to refresh yourself? In this article, we'll introduce recommended accommodations for couples in the following areas. From ryokan where you can enjoy free-flowing onsen in your room to the finest resorts with baths with a view of Mt. Fuji.

●Higashi Izu area
●Nakaizu area
●Minamiizu area
●Nishiizu area

Higashi-Izu is famous for its early-blooming “Kawazu cherry blossoms” that bloom from around February, but there are also famous onsen areas such as Ito onsen, Kitagawa onsen, and Atagawa onsen. Couples who love animals should also stop by the Atagawa Banana and Alligator Garden, which is a short walk from Izu-Atagawa Station. In addition, this area has a well-developed transportation network and is relatively easy to move around, so it is recommended for those who do not have much time to use public transportation.

Inatori Ginsuiso, which boasts all rooms with ocean views, has been in business for over 60 years. The view of Sagami Bay from the rooms, onsen, and lobby is as beautiful as a painting. If you look at it with him, it will be an unforgettable memory ♡ You can use the pick-up service from Izu Inatori Station and arrive at the inn quickly.

For couples, we recommend a suite room with a private open-air hot spring bath with a view. There are a total of seven suites that opened in the winter of 2018, and each one has a slightly different taste. The photo shows the spacious Tamayura. It has large windows, so the view you can see is impressive! Being able to enjoy the spectacular view while lying on the sofa is just too luxurious.

An open-air bath in a large public bath with an outstanding sense of openness. The beautiful sea and sky come close to my heart. The slightly alkaline chloride spring has excellent heat retention and will warm your body from the core. Enjoy the soothing bath while looking at the ocean, which changes its appearance depending on the time of day.

In the evening, you can enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with plenty of fresh local seafood. Enjoy luxurious dishes such as abalone, spiny lobster, and alfonsino. Buffet style menu in the morning. There are plenty of specialties such as piping hot thick omelet and tokoroten in Higashi-Izu.

About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Izu-Atagawa Station. “Tsuruya Kisshotei” is an inn where you can casually enjoy a tour of hot springs, with a quiet sea right in front of you. There are 10 hot springs to choose from, including large onsen spring baths, open-air baths, private baths with a view of Sagami Bay, and footbaths. There are plenty of free services such as tokoroten after bathing and beer in the evening. Of course, there are also guest rooms with open-air baths that are perfect for couples.

There are a variety of rooms available, but for couples who want to indulge in luxury, we recommend a room with an open-air garden bath. The picture is "Kyara" which is one of them. While admiring the superb view, let's occupy the hot water of the private source for two people.

If you want to enjoy a large bath, go to the onsen bath. You can enjoy the free-flowing natural onsen in unique baths, such as the atmospheric rock open-air bath, the stone indoor bath, the open-air bath where you can feel the warmth of the wood, and the semi-open-air bath with stained glass. You can also enjoy a refreshing ocean view from the semi-open-air bath Bokai.

There is also a private bath where you can enjoy free-flowing hot water in a jet bath (first-come-first-served reservation on the day). If you are lucky, you may be able to see the fantastic sea illuminated by the moonlight. How about a romantic bath time for just the two of you?

About 5 minutes from Izu Inatori Station by shuttle bus (contact required), Gourmet Ryokan Hamanoyu is, as the name suggests, perfect for couples who want to enjoy delicious food. Fresh seafood comes out more than you can eat for dinner. Have a modest lunch and be hungry for dinner. Not only the food but also the rooms are good♪ The photo "Kanon" is a suite room consisting of a Japanese-style room, a bedroom, a living room, an indoor bath, a natural onsen open-air bath, and an observation terrace. Guests staying in this room can in-room dining if the number of guests is between 2 and 5. You can enjoy delicious food without worrying about the eyes.

Kaion's natural onsen open-air bath is a Western-style bathtub shaped like a flower. If you wake up early, you can watch the sunrise over the horizon while bathing. Bath amenities are French natural cosmetics "L'Occitane". The pleasant scent will lift your mood ♡

Anxious dinner is full of volume! The menu varies depending on the season, but there are plenty of seafood unique to Izu, such as sake-steamed abalone, sashimi with plenty of seasonal fresh fish, and simmered red snapper cooked in a secret sauce. There are also brightly colored dishes.

About 4 minutes by shuttle bus from Izu Okawa Station. “Fugetsu Muhen”, which was built by clearing the mountain, is a little-known inn where you can look down on the ocean from about 200m above sea level. Perfect for couples who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and refresh. All 19 rooms have open-air baths, and among them, the detached Japanese-Western style room “Tokutsu (pictured)” is a comfortable room with beds made by Simmons. You can enjoy the spacious natural scenery from the wooden terrace.

You can enjoy a powerful panoramic view from the onsen open-air bath in the "special building". The magnificent view of Izu Oshima and the sea spreads out like a painting. If you look at the superb view with him, it will be memorable ♪

Two people who want to be luxurious to the fullest, why not choose the advanced course "Mugen Kaiseki"? Sashimi of spiny lobster and local fish, whole-boiled alfonsino and plenty of fresh seafood from Izu. Wagyu steak is also included, and the gorgeous ingredients will make you smile.

Izu Hokkawa Onsen Kissho Caren, located about 10 minutes by reservation-based shuttle bus from Izu-Atagawa Station, is a Japanese-style resort with all rooms offering ocean views. The hotel provides excellent hospitality, and guests can enjoy services such as afternoon tea, aperitifs, and a choice of yukata and obi for free. Furthermore, at the salon on the 7th floor, beer and tokoroten are served after taking a bath ♡

There are several guest rooms with open-air baths, but if you want to have a memorable trip, why not choose the room with a view bath pictured above? It's a dreamy room where you can soak in a natural onsen while looking out over Sagami Bay♪ By the way, on days before and after the full moon, you can see the path of light drawn by the moon on the surface of the sea, the "Moon Road". I would like to stay in time with the full moon and enjoy the mysterious scenery together.

Afternoon tea service is available from 14:00 to 15:30 at Teppanyaki "Aotake". The freshly baked, fluffy pancakes are a perfect match with the cool, cold soft-serve ice cream. You can also choose from 5 types of "beautiful tea" that will liven up the mood of the two of you.

"Hana no Kumo" is about 5 minutes by car from Izu Kogen Station. There are only 7 guest rooms on the grounds of about 3,000 tsubo, and all guest rooms have their own open-air baths and open terraces. From the open terrace facing the forest, you can see the greenery of each season, and the breeze blowing through the forest creates a comfortable space.

For couples who want to stay in luxury, we recommend the villa "Sweet Villa Kan". A 100-year-old old house that has been renovated, it consists of a living room, a dining room, a bedroom, a bath with a view, and an open-air bath. There is also a CD player from the luxury audio brand "Bang & Olufsen" in the living room with Scandinavian antique furniture. You can bring your own CDs, so it's a good idea to play the songs that remind you of the two of you and immerse yourself in a happy mood.

The baths are made of cypress or stone, depending on the guest room. At "Sweet Villa Kan", you can enjoy two onsen: an open-air bath made of Izu stone and cypress, and a bath with a view using Venetian tiles. Especially the sunset from the open-air bath is full of romantic atmosphere.

For dinner, enjoy creative cuisine that combines traditional kaiseki and Western dishes. If you stay in the main building, you can dine in a private room, or if you stay in a villa, you can enjoy a relaxing meal in a private room. The playful menu, which focuses on Izu ingredients, looks beautiful and will become one of the memories of your trip. If you reserve cake and champagne in advance, you can surprise them on your anniversary.

Tsuki no Usagi is located about 10 minutes by car from Kawana Station. It consists of a total of 8 rooms, 2 one-story detached buildings and 6 two-story detached buildings. This is the popular one-storied detached building, Ryoya. This room features antique and Asian-style furniture and a large garden. Two people can relax in a private space like a house.

All guest rooms have a private open-air bath in the garden facing the sea. You can see the beautiful sea during the day and the starry sky at night. There is a roof over the bathtub, so you can soak in onsen whenever you like, regardless of the weather. The bathtub is large enough for 5 to 6 adults, and there is also a sleeping area where you can stretch your legs and lie down. It's also nice for two people to relax and enjoy a drink on the deck chairs next to the bathtub.

Dinner is served in private dining with a view of the bamboo grove. In addition to "Ise lobster" and "Alfonsino" caught in the local port of Ito, high-quality "abalone" and rare "Fujiyama Wagyu beef" are available. The many dishes that look beautiful are sure to spark a conversation between the two of you.

About 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Izukogen Station, Akazawa Geihinkan is an inn operated by DHC, a major cosmetics manufacturer. There are 15 guest rooms in total, all of which are luxurious spaces consisting of a living room, a bedroom, a wide veranda, and an open-air bath. The details, such as the wickerwork ceiling and Juraku plastered walls, are all fashionable, making you feel better.

Soak in the open-air bath with concentrated deep sea water while admiring the beautiful scenery of the garden. In addition to original yukata, towels and bathrobes are available. Furthermore, it is a nice point that all skin care and hair care products are "DHC".

"Akasawa Spa" is also on the premises. It is full of relaxing elements such as the warm seawater "deep sea water pool" with attractions that can be expected to have walking and massage effects, the "healing dome" where you can be healed by the aroma scent, and the "thalasso hammam" where you can detox in the scented steam sauna. So, it's a space that makes you want to stay all day. Couples can wear swimsuits and have fun together, so please heal your daily fatigue.

Kaiseki is served for dinner, and Japanese-style meals are meal for breakfast in private dining rooms. This menu uses fresh fish caught in the Izu Peninsula and the best ingredients from all over Japan. There are a variety of famous sakes, including French wine, so couples who love alcohol are sure to have a blast. You can enjoy the view of the garden from the private rooms, and you can enjoy meal in the fantastic scenery lit up at night.

"Oyado Uchiyama" is about 8 minutes by taxi from Izu Kogen Station. There are 6 wooden maisonette-type guest rooms with Taisho Roman motifs, all with open-air baths. The guest room "Yuki" in the photo is a Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats on the first floor, and a bedroom and two baths on the second floor. Relax and read on the wide veranda, or relax in the bedroom with open windows.

There are two baths in each guest room. On the second floor is an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the sea and the mountains of Izu. It's a luxury to be able to see the sunrise, sunset, and night view while soaking in the open-air bath.

meal are meal in your room or in a private dining room. Being able to enjoy it in a private space is a nice point for couples. For dinner, you can enjoy "Uchiyama style kaiseki cuisine" with locally caught spiny lobster, alfonsino, and high-quality meat, and for breakfast, you can enjoy "ankake gohan". "Ankake gohan" is rice cooked in an earthenware pot and topped with abalone ankake. Enjoy delicious food in a private space.

"Izu Hotel Resort & Spa" is a stylish hotel with a resort feel. It is about a 15-minute drive from Izu-Atagawa Station, and a free shuttle service is available. All 26 guest rooms have onsen open-air baths! You can see the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the Izu Islands while enjoying the feeling of a resort with him.

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The hotel is located on a hill, so you can enjoy the refreshing ocean view from the open-air bath. There is a sofa on the terrace, so you can enjoy a conversation while soaking in the bathtub with him.

There is a footbath cafe with a spectacular view where you can enjoy sweets made with fruits from Shizuoka, a romantic garden with a basin terrace, and a ``Resort Room'' exclusive to guests where you can drink alcohol free of charge. The facilities are also attractive! It's great to stay in your room, but we also recommend going on a date and enjoying a tour of the facility.

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Nakaizu is packed with highlights, including the summit of Mt. Katsuragi, which can be reached by ropeway, the world cultural heritage “Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace,” and the “Bamboo Forest Path” in the onsen town of Shuzenji! Let's have a relaxing stay with him.

About 8 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station, “Yukairo Kikuya” is a long-established onsen inn that combines style and modernity cultivated over a long period of time. There are a total of seven baths, including open-air baths, indoor baths, and private baths, so you can enjoy a date full of hot spring tours. It is also attractive that there are rooms with open-air baths that couples will be happy with. The "Harare Soan" in the photo is a room with a high ceiling and a sense of openness!

The bath at Hanare Soan is full of atmosphere. The indirect lighting will make you feel as if you two have wandered into a dream world. Soak in onsen as much as you like 24 hours a day and soak your body and mind. After taking a bath, cool down in a chair on the terrace.

There are four elegant private baths in the hotel. You can enter for free 24 hours a day if it is available. Alone with him ♡ Please warm yourself up in the simple alkaline onsen.

Dinner is a ``Shukou Kaiseki'' that changes monthly. You can enjoy ``food from the sea and mountains'' from Izu, such as wild vegetables and local fish. It is also attractive that some of the menu items can be selected according to your preference. If you want to spend time with just the two of you during meal, check out the ``Upgrade Plan'' that guarantees a private room.

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Asebino is nestled in Yugashima, a hot onsen in a valley loved by many great writers. The concept is “Let’s travel together”, which is the flower language of Asebi. The Japanese-modern and natural lobby made of solid wood has the atmosphere of an adult retreat. In addition, all rooms have a dedicated open-air bath where you can enjoy natural hot water, 4 free private baths, and kaiseki cuisine that you can enjoy in a private room. Perfect for couples who want to be alone. The nearest bus stop is "Yugashima" which can be reached in about 30 minutes from Shuzenji Station. From there, you can use the pick-up service (contact required) to arrive.

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There are a variety of rooms that will make two people feel excited, such as a Japanese-Western style room with a large bath, a Japanese-style room with a sunken kotatsu table, and a Western-style room with a nice view. The photo is of the Japanese-Western style room Hana no Kura. You can have a leisurely conversation on the terrace while looking at the nature of the four seasons. You can relax your body in the open-air bath. Enjoy your private time.

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All rooms have an open-air bath. Each room has a different taste, and you can enjoy onsen in all baths. In addition, the large public bath and free private bath are fed directly from the source. Not only can you soak in the bath while looking at the sunlight filtering through the trees and the autumn leaves, but the atmosphere at night is also outstanding. Enjoy Yugashima onsen by visiting various baths.

About 20 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station. Nestled along the river, “Ufufu” is an inn with open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs in all rooms. If you soak in onsen while listening to the murmuring of the river, you will be healed from the bottom of your body. The concept is "Japanese modern resort", and the rooms are very stylish. It is also attractive that you can enjoy the chef's creative cuisine while watching the river. It's perfect for a special sleepover date.

There is a wide variety of rooms, and among them, the "Ryusei", which has a 6 tatami mat Japanese-style room, a bedroom, and an open-air hot spring bath, is gaining popularity. It would be nice to spend the whole day in the open-air bath with him, relaxing on the sofa, and so on.

Outside the large and open windows of Ryusei, there is a very luxurious private open-air bath. The modern bathtub with blue tiles will make you two more excited. If you listen carefully, you can hear the murmuring of the river and the singing of birds. Not only is it fun to wake up early in the morning and soak in the morning sun, but there is also a spacious indoor bath in addition to the open-air bath.

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You can stay overnight without meals, but you'll want to try the colorful meal made with carefully selected ingredients from Izu. The photo is an example of the ``kaiseki ryori'' that can be served for dinner. We have a wide selection of the finest local gourmet foods, including fresh fish caught in Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay, rare Izu beef, and sweetfish and eel caught in the Kano River that flows in front of the inn. If two people taste it together, it will taste even better.

Minamiizu area where you can be healed by the highly transparent sea. You can of course enjoy marine sports such as snorkeling and diving, but it's also fun just to take a walk on the beach with him. There are many attractive seas such as "Shirahama Ohama Beach", "Hirizo Beach", a hot spot that can only be reached by boat, and "Hagachizakien", a rare monkey beach with many wild monkeys.

Tokiichiyu is a short walk from Yumigahama, a popular spot for its blue sea and white sand beach. Perhaps because it is a resort-style ryokan, everywhere you look is stylish, and you'll feel like you're on a honeymoon. In addition to enjoying Yumigahama onsen, which is said to have been discovered at the end of the Muromachi period, there is also a relaxation salon. This inn is a 20-minute shuttle bus ride (reservation required) from Izukyu Shimoda Station. You can access it in approx.

The guest rooms on the top floor of the annex ``Kino Club'' are open and relaxing. Lush green trees can be seen through the large windows. When you wake up in the morning, you can see the natural scenery and forget about your daily life. The occupied area is a whopping 100 square meters. You'll be happy to know that it comes with an onsen hot spring bath where you can take as long a bath as you like! It's also equipped with amenities such as a Nestle coffee machine and comfortable loungewear, so you can relax to your heart's content.

Here is the open-air bath attached to "Manetsu Manyu". If you open the window, you can see Yumigahama over the pine forest. If you listen carefully, you can hear the pleasant sea breeze and the sound of waves. After taking a bath, the two of you should sit together on the chair and cool down your hot bodies. Higher-grade meal using luxurious ingredients in a spacious room...and this bath. Adult couples need this kind of luxury once in a while.

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20 minutes by shuttle bus from Shimoda Station. "Kannon onsen" is an inn where you can enjoy the hot spring source that was found by the revelation of Kannon. The strong alkaline onsen with a pH of 9.5 is melty. You will feel like you are using lotion. Why don't you refresh yourself by soaking in the famous hot spring with him? Kannon onsen is also used for meal, and the taste is indescribable. We also recommend the “homemade tomatoes” grown in greenhouses using the geothermal heat of onsen.

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"Kannon onsen" is divided into four buildings: the main building, Pygmalion, Seiunkan, and Rensudotei. There are various types, including rooms with open-air baths, Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms. You can enjoy the natural hot spring water in each room. The hot spring quality is popular, and you can expect smooth skin after taking a bath.

About 5 minutes on foot from Rendaiji Station. "Seiryuso" is an inn at "Rendaiji onsen", which is said to be the back room of Shimoda. Although it is a Japanese ryokan with a garden, it also has the atmosphere of a southern European resort, and promises a special time. Among the various rooms, the VIP room shown in the photo is recommended for couples. You can enjoy dinner and breakfast in your room with an open-air bath that flows directly from the source. There are two types of rooms, a Japanese-style room and a Japanese-Western style room, so please choose the one you like.

We are proud of the abundant amount of hot water we have as we have 3 private hot springs. Both the indoor bath and the open-air bath are fed by the hot spring source of Rendaiji onsen. The soft, simple hot spring water is said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and sensitivity to cold. The stone open-air bath is full of elegance. You can also use the private open-air bath "Tsukiyo-no-Yu" for 50 minutes at a low price, so families and couples can enjoy it privately.

For dinner, please enjoy Kaiseki cuisine. Starting with appetizers and soups, we also include spiny lobster for seasonal sashimi. The Izu Kaiseki, which comes with boiled red sea bream and steamed abalone, is outstanding. There are also ``selected kaiseki'' and ``creative kaiseki,'' which can be confusing. You can immerse yourself in a delicious time with dishes made with plenty of delicacies from the mountains and sea.

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We recommend renting a car or driving your own car to explore the Nishi-Izu area, which is full of romantic sunset spots. “Koganezaki”, a quay wall dyed in golden color, and “Dogashima”, one of the eight views of Izu, are scenic spots for sunsets that represent Izu. At Dogashima, you can also enjoy a tour of caves on a sightseeing boat. Furthermore, it is said that if you ring the bell three times while calling your loved one's name, your love will come true at Koibito Misaki.

From Shuzenji Station, take the Tokai bus and get off at Nakahama bus stop, then walk for about 3 minutes. Boasting the largest amount of hot spring water in Nishi-Izu, ``Bokusuiso Doikan'' is the perfect inn for couples who love onsen. There are plenty of rooms with open-air baths. The highest grade room is the Japanese suite ``BOKUSUI'' with an open-air bath. A luxurious guest room with a Japanese-style room, bedroom, wide veranda, and terrace. How about a cozy stay in a stylish red and black space?

The open-air bath of "Bokusui" is an extra-large barrel bath. It is located on the spacious deck terrace, where you can enjoy an elegant bath. At night, the floor lighting creates a magical atmosphere. Have a romantic time♪

There are also plenty of baths in the hotel, such as the Ono-tenburo, where you can enjoy two different temperatures, and the Tenku Private Open-air Bath, which overlooks Suruga Bay. In particular, the cave bath "Reijin no Yu" has a wild, rugged cave feeling♪ You can experience a slightly different onsen. It looks like it's going to be a story.

Dinner is served at the private meal room ``Tsuru/Kame'' or ``Kura''. You can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine using plenty of seafood that is typical of the Izu region. There are 9 dishes in total, including sashimi made with local fish from Suruga Bay and hot pot dishes made with seafood and seasonal vegetables. Breakfast is Japanese food typical of a Japanese ryokan, such as grilled fish and white rice, and you will be very satisfied with the deliciousness of the ingredients.

"Fugaku Gunjo", which is all suites, is limited to 8 groups per day. All rooms have an ocean view, and you can see Mt. Fuji floating in the sea from the room! For dinner, you can enjoy "French Kaiseki cuisine" using seasonal ingredients from Izu in a private room. How about a special sleepover date with him?

This is the room of "Umi no Oka". Sit down on the black-skinned sofa and enjoy Japan's proud Mt. Fuji. A feeling that it will be a memory of a lifetime ... ♡

The view from the room as well as the open-air bath is overwhelming. In addition to beer and soft drinks in the refrigerator, you can enjoy coffee for free, so why not enjoy a drink with two people and feel like a celebrity? The photo is the open-air bath of "Nami no Kaze".

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