15 Relaxing Luxurious Hotels & Ryokan in Yamaguchi for Couples to Treat Themselves

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I've been so busy lately that I haven't been able to relax enough. Sometimes I want to be extravagant and reward myself...! In such a case, go on a journey with your loved one. Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge, which offers an unparalleled view, the World Heritage Site Hagi Castle Town, and Shimonoseki's specialty puffer fish. Yamaguchi is full of charm and is recommended for a reward trip. After sightseeing, why not spend some elegant time at a slightly luxurious hotel? We will introduce recommended "luxury hotels and ryokan" by area that couples would like to stay at at least once.
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Everyone who is busy and tired at work, let's give yourself a reward once in a while. Eating extravagant menus that you can't usually afford at a high-end restaurant, or getting the accessories and bags you've always wanted... There are various other rewards, but for girls who love traveling, we definitely recommend the “overnight trip”. Let's go out of Tokyo with him and enjoy the time alone at a luxury inn.
Take a short trip to Yamaguchi, the westernmost tip of Honshu.

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Yamaguchi, located at the westernmost tip of Honshu, is recommended for such a rewarding trip. This prefecture is full of date spots, such as Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge, which offers an unparalleled view, and Hagi Castle Town, a World Heritage Site. In addition to famous hot springs such as onsen, which was loved by great figures, and Nagato Yumoto onsen, which has been flowing since the Muromachi period, it is also full of gourmet foods such as natural tiger blowfish, Nagahagi Wagyu beef, and ``Tawagi Soba''. Since there are so many things to see, there are also plenty of high-class accommodations suitable for adult couples.

It's fun to visit tourist spots when you travel, but it's also recommended to spend time slowly at your inn or in the surrounding area. If you relax your mind and body, you may see the charm of him that you didn't notice until now, and your relationship will deepen further. After dinner, it would be nice to have a relaxing chat at the hotel bar. In this article, we will introduce "luxury hotels and ryokan in Yamaguchi" that will soothe adult couples in the following areas.
●Yamaguchi City
● Shimonoseki City
●Hagi City
●Nagato City
Luxury inn in Yamaguchi city

Yamaguchi City, the prefectural capital, is known as the "Kyoto of the West" and is a city with a vibrant culture. It is also a place where the leading figures of the Meiji Restoration gathered, and there are plenty of walking courses that you want to walk with him. There is also onsen is famous for its skin-beautifying hot springs.
1. Over 300 years since its founding! "Matsudaya Hotel" where you can feel the history of the Meiji Restoration

About 10 minutes on foot from onsen Station. "Matsudaya Hotel" is a long-established store that has been in business for over 300 years. There are historical sites and cultural assets related to the patriots of the Meiji Restoration, and there is also a reference room inside the museum. Would you like to stay with him and think about history?

"Ishin no Yu", which is famous for being used by the patriots of the Meiji Restoration at the end of the Edo period, is used as a family bath. The bathtub is the same as when it was built at the end of the Edo period. You can also enjoy a large public bath and an open-air bath. The hot water is always colorless and transparent because the amount of hot water is abundant. Relax your stiff mind and body in the free-flowing onsen springs.

After bathing, let's fill our stomachs with dishes that use plenty of Yamaguchi's rich ingredients. There are dishes packed with the flavor of seasonal ingredients, such as puffer fish in winter, sweet tai in spring, conger pike in summer, and tiger prawns in autumn. The dishes prepared by the head chef, who has been commissioned as one of the few "Japanese cuisine instructors" in Japan, are worth a meal!
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onsen Matsudaya Hotel
Yamaguchi / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,328
- address
- 3-6-7 Yamaguchi onsen Prefecture
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Yamaguchi Line onsen Onsen Station / 15 minutes from Chugoku Expressway Ogori IC to Yuda city
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
2. “Kokian” where wild tiger pufferfish will make your heart flutter

About a 10-minute walk from onsen Station, Kokian is a luxury inn surrounded by nature that will make you forget you are in the city. All rooms have an open-air bath and a terrace where you can spend a relaxing time alone. Each room has a different layout and design, and there are a variety of playful rooms, such as those with heated pools and inner gardens. The photo is "Tsukusa 104" with a footbath.

Relax your body and mind by soaking in the open-air bath in your room and looking out at the scenery from the terrace or window. A relaxing time will flow only for two people who will not be disturbed by anyone. You might think, "I want time to stop like this." In addition, there is a large public bath where you can enjoy onsen, and a stylish after-bath area.

If you want to indulge yourself to the fullest, why not apply for a plan that includes the "Natural Tiger Pufferfish Full Course (offered from early October to the end of March)"? For our dishes, we use the finest “natural tiger pufferfish” that a well-established pufferfish wholesaler has bid on themselves. Fugu sashimi, fukuara white miso soup, fuku nigiri, deep-fried fugu, and more. Adult couples need this kind of luxury once in a while.
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Yamaguchi and onsen Onsen Koukian
Yamaguchi / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 29,700
- address
- 2-7-1 Yamaguchi onsen Prefecture
- access
- 10 minutes on foot / 3 minutes by car from onsen Station
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
3. Hot topic on TV! “onsen Nishi-no-Miyabi Tokiwa” where you can enjoy the “lady’s theater”

“Nishi-no-Miyabi Tokiwa onsen Tokiwa” is located about 10 minutes on foot from onsen Onsen Station. The location is convenient for sightseeing as it is close to the golf course "Yuda Country Club" and onsen town. You can enjoy hot onsen with different atmospheres, and gourmet kaiseki dishes such as puffer fish and abalone special Japanese beef are also popular. And what's more, this inn is also famous as an "entertainment ryokan" with a famous proprietress full of service spirit!

The inn's specialty is the "lady's theater," which is held daily by the "famous grand lady and young lady." Please pay attention to the unique proprietress who has been introduced on TV. From Japanese drums and dance to magic shows and water performances, there are a wide variety of unique genres! I am amazed at the versatility of the proprietress. You can watch it for free for about 60 minutes from around 20:45 every day. You will be surprised by the novel production and laugh from the bottom of your stomach♪You can have a great time together.

The dinner menu uses plenty of mountain produce and seafood from Sanin and Sanyo. The dishes, which use seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the head chef, are not only delicious but also beautifully presented, and the two of you will smile unintentionally. The banquet plan produced by Mr. Tadamichi Ota, who is known as a leading expert in Japanese cuisine, is also popular.
Official details

Nishi-no-Miyabi Tokiwa onsen Tokiwa
Yamaguchi / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,995
- address
- 4-6-4 Yamaguchi onsen Prefecture
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes on foot from onsen Onsen Station on the JR Yamaguchi Line / Approximately 10 km (approximately 12 minutes) from Ogori IC on the Chugoku Expressway / 60 minutes by bus from Ube Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Luxury accommodation in Shimonoseki city

Shimonoseki City is Japan's No. In the Kanmon area, it is also called "fuku" after "fuku". From the Meiji to the Taisho eras, trading ships came and went through the Kanmon Straits, and the city is lined with Western-style buildings that still retain the remnants of the past. Would you like to go on a date with him in a retro town? Couples who love history should also drop by Ganryujima, where Musashi Miyamoto and Kojiro Sasaki are said to have fought a duel. Let me introduce you to a luxury inn in Shimonoseki.
4. Japan's first puffer fish specialty restaurant "Shunpanro Main Store"
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Shunpanro
Yamaguchi /Shimonoseki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 37,500
- address
- 4-2 Amidajicho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi
- access
- By car 50 minutes from Yamaguchi Ube Airport 40 minutes from Kitakyushu Airport 90 minutes from Fukuoka Airport By public bus 90 minutes from Yamaguchi Ube Airport
- Staying time
- 16:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
5. Open-air baths and meal for just the two of you..."Kotengu-san Roji"
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onsen Onsen Kotengu San Logi
Yamaguchi /Shimonoseki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,000
- address
- Yamaguchi 5153 Kawatana, Toyoura-cho, Shimonoseki City
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Kawatana Onsen Station on the JR onsen Main Line / Approximately 30 minutes by taxi or rental car from Shin-Shimonoseki Station on the JR Shinkansen
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
6. "Hotel Kaze no Umi" where two people can watch the sun rise over the horizon

About 15 minutes by taxi from Shin-Shimonoseki Station. In front of Hotel Kaze no Umi is the Kanmon Strait. All rooms have ocean views and you can see the sunrise from every room, making it perfect for two people who love the ocean. Why not enjoy the wonderful time of falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves?
Official details

Shimonoseki onsen Kaze no Umi
Yamaguchi /Shimonoseki/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,800
- address
- Yamaguchi 2-1 Chofu Sotoura-cho, Shimonoseki City
- access
- About 20 minutes by car from JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
7. Shimonoseki Tsukuno onsen Hotel Nishi-Nagato Resort where you can see Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge from your room

About 10 minutes by car from Agawa Station. If you let us know your arrival time in advance, we can pick you up at the station. "Shimonoseki Tsukuno onsen Hotel Nishi-Nagato Resort" is located in a spot that overlooks "Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge." It is also known as a spot where you can enjoy the sunset over the Sea of Japan, and it is very romantic ♡ You can take wonderful photos colored by the sunset.

Enjoy a buffet-style dinner with about 70 different menu items. There are plenty of puffer fish dishes such as "Taki Fugu Salad" and "Fugu Dashi Chazuke"! “Fried Whale Tatsuta” and “Pirate Caribbean Chicken” are also delicious. In the live kitchen, the chef will prepare ``Japanese Beef Roasted'' right in front of your eyes. The fragrant meat and melt-in-your-mouth seafood will add to the atmosphere of your trip.
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onsen Tsukuno Hotel Nishi-Nagato Resort
Yamaguchi /Shimonoseki/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,375
- address
- Yamaguchi 2045 Kanda, Toyokita-cho, Shimonoseki City
- access
- Chugoku Expressway Mine IC → R435 / Chugoku Expressway Shimonoseki IC → R191 / 7 minutes by car from JR Sanin Main Line Agawa Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Luxury inn in Hagi city

The castle town of Hagi City was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015 as one of the Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution. The townscape of samurai residences from the Edo period still remains, and it is full of beautiful scenery that is written in Japanese poems. Would you like to enjoy a walk date in a city full of emotions? The photo shows "Edoya Yokocho", where the former residence of Takayoshi Kido and "Enseiji" related to Shinsaku Takasugi are lined up.
8. "Ganjima Besso" where you can meet a spectacular view that will remain in your memory

Even after the sun goes down, why not relax while looking at the faint lights of the town? The rooms are made with natural materials and are filled with the warmth of wood. The modern indirect lighting also adds to the feeling of traveling. Rooms with semi-open-air baths with great views are recommended for couples.

There are overnight plans that only include breakfast, but if you have the chance, you'll want to enjoy Hagi's ``food from the sea and mountains.'' We have a variety of plans, including a plan where you can enjoy Hagi's Naasai Kaiseki, and a full course plan with blowfish. If you choose a private room style venue, you will be able to enjoy your private time even more♡How about celebrating your anniversary with your boyfriend?
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Hagi onsen Hagi Eight Views Karijima Villa
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,200
- address
- Yamaguchi 3092 Shinkawa-Tsubaki-Higashi, Hagi City
- access
- 3 minutes by car from Higashi-Hagi Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:30(OUT)など
9. “Hokumon Yashiki” Nestled in a World Heritage Townscape

About 10 minutes from Higashi-Hagi Station. The Hokumon Yashiki, located in a world heritage townscape, is a luxury inn that will make you feel like you have traveled back in time. Perfect for couples who want to stroll around the castle town of Hagi Castle, which was the residence of the Mori clan. You can arrive at the inn by taking a tour bus from Hagi Station, Higashi-Hagi Station, Tamae Station, etc.

For couples who want to indulge in luxury, why not stay at the Shikitei Garden Suite (pictured), which has an open-air bath surrounded by fresh greenery and flowers? You can take a bath together while gazing at the carefully maintained garden. You can also talk on the terrace. Please spend your time as you wish. In addition, there is a wide variety of rooms, including pure Japanese-style rooms and modern Japanese-style rooms.

Once you step out of the inn, you will be greeted by a beautiful scenery. It is said that the townscape of the Edo period remains almost intact, so that you can walk while looking at an old map. There are plenty of spots that are irresistible for history buffs, such as Shokasonjuku, where the patriots of the Meiji Restoration studied, and the house where Hirobumi Ito spent his youth. Why don't you take a walk with him while thinking about the past?
Official details

Hagi onsen Hagi Castle Sannomaru North Gate Mansion
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,500
- address
- 210 Horiuchi, Hagi City Yamaguchi
- access
- 10 minutes by car from Higashi-Hagi Station.
10. "Hagi Honjin" where you can enjoy 14 kinds of onsen

About 5 minutes by car from Higashi-Hagi Station. Hagi Honjin is located along the clear stream. It is located in a convenient location for sightseeing as it takes about 5 minutes by car to the world heritage "Shokasonjuku". This is an inn where you can enjoy a tour of 14 types of hot springs that use ancient onsen springs that have been stored for 20,000 years.

Located on the 8th floor of the top floor of the Honmaru, the special Japanese-Western style room "Shiori" with a semi-open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the city of Hagi from the large window. How about relaxing for two in a spacious room with a modern Japanese-style room and a living room?
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Hagi onsen Hot Spring Inn Hagi Honjin
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,000
- address
- Yamaguchi 385-8 Tsubakihigashi, Hagi City
- access
- 5 minutes by car from JR Higashihagi Station / 5 minutes by car from World Heritage Site "Shokasonjuku" / Free shuttle bus is in operation! Please feel free to contact us for details.
- Staying time
- 15:30(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
11. Hagi Ichirin in Hagi onsen, where two people share a spectacular view of the sunset

About 7 minutes by free shuttle bus from Higashi-Hagi Station. Overlooking Kikugahama and Hagi onsen, Hagi Ichirin is an inn where you can enjoy visiting 11 hot springs. It's about a 5-minute walk to "Kikugahama Beach", so it's perfect for two people who love the sea! You can enjoy the beautiful scenery, which was selected as one of the top 100 sunsets. The shuttle bus is available from 15:00 to 18:00.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms vary in style depending on the room, such as ceramic baths and cypress baths. At ``Nami-on -Ni-'', there are terrace-like tables set up next to the open-air bath, so you can feel like you're in a resort. I'm looking forward to looking up at the starry sky at night with him.

Creative cuisine that incorporates the essence of Western cuisine in Japanese cuisine, you can taste the seasonal menu. Dishes that use local ingredients, such as Kenran beef and black bones, are carefully arranged as if they are decorated with flowers, and are a great treat. There is no doubt that your stomach and heart will be satisfied!
Official details

Hagi Ichirin onsen
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 17,864
- address
- Yamaguchi 482-2 Horiuchi Kikugahama, Hagi City
- access
- Approximately 7 minutes by free shuttle from JR Higashi-Hagi Station (reservation required 15:00-18:00) / Hagi Castle Town, a World Heritage Site, is within walking distance / Approximately 25 minutes by car from Ogori Hagi Road Edo IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
12. Enjoy Sightseeing and Fishing at ``Yukai no Yado Umi no Yurikago Hagikomachi''

"Yukei no Yado Umi no Yurikago Hagi Komachi" is about 10 minutes by car from Higashi-Hagi Station. As the name suggests, this is an inn with a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan that spreads out in front of you, as if two people were being treated to a cradle of the sea. It's about a 5-minute walk to a fishing spot, and about a 10-minute drive to "Shokasonjuku", which is related to Shoin Yoshida, so it's perfect for two people who want to enjoy leisure and sightseeing.

40 of the 48 rooms have sea views. On the 2nd floor special floor "Yukyu no Machi", there are 2 Japanese-style rooms, wide veranda, indoor bath and open-air bath "DX Japanese-style room with open-air bath", which is popular with couples. Enjoy the beautiful city of Hagi from the large windows that fill the walls.
Official details

Hagi Onsenkyo Hagi Komachi
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,588
- address
- Yamaguchi 6509 Tsubaki-higashi, Hagi, Japan
- access
- 10 minutes by car from "JR Higashi-Hagi Station" / 10 minutes by car from World Heritage Site "Shokasonjuku" / Free pick-up service available! Please feel free to contact us for details.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Luxury inn in Nagato city

In Nagato City, there is the Motonosumi Inari Shrine, which was selected by CNN as one of the 31 most beautiful places in Japan, and the Higashi Ushirobata Rice Terraces, which is visited by photographers from all over the country. There are many scenic spots such as Omijima, which is called the “Marine Alps”. There are also five onsen areas in the city, so it's a recommended destination for couples who love onsen. After sightseeing, let's indulge in luxury at a luxury inn.
13. “Otani Sanso” where you can soak in a famous hot spring while looking at the mountain stream

About 5 minutes from Nagato Yumoto Station by shuttle bus (requires advance notice). Otani Sanso is an inn located along the clear stream where you can enjoy beautiful scenery from every corner of the hotel, including rooms, open-air baths, and lounges. In addition to the large public bath where you can enjoy "Nagato Yumoto onsen" that has been flowing since the Muromachi period, there are a wide variety of baths such as open-air baths, herb baths, and sleeping baths.
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Yamaguchi Nagato onsen Onsen Otani Sanso
Yamaguchi /Nagato/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 28,600
- address
- Yamaguchi 2208 Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City
- access
- 60 minutes by car to Tsunoshima and JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station / 70 minutes to the airport / 35 minutes to Motonosumi Shrine and Hagi / 5 minutes free transfer from JR Nagato Yumoto Station
- Staying time
- 16:30(IN)〜 09:30(OUT)など
14. Enjoy the "hot water for beautiful skin" while looking at the superb view [Hotel Yokikan]

Approximately 2 minutes by reservation-based shuttle bus from Igami Station. We arrived at Yokikan, which stands on a hill facing Yuya Bay. Great location with easy access to Tsunoshima, a popular and photogenic tourist spot! For couples, we recommend a Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath with a great view. Relax and unwind in a soothing space.

If you want to refresh yourself from daily fatigue, then onsen are the place to go! Guest rooms on the anniversary floor come with jet baths. Let's share 100% hot spring water together. You can soak in the Yuyawan onsen which is known as a hot spring for beautiful skin. The sunset you can see from your proud open-air bath is nothing short of spectacular! There is also a large public bath where you can watch the morning sun.

For dinner, enjoy an original, creative kaiseki meal♪ All menus use extremely fresh ingredients that are particular about the season and production area. In addition to blowfish, you can also enjoy the richly flavored ``Miran Beef.'' We also recommend sculpting the shape of live squid purchased directly from the local fishing port!
Official details

Yuyawan onsen Hotel Yokikan
Yamaguchi /Nagato/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,200
- address
- 10130 Igami Yuya, Nagato Yamaguchi
- access
- About 50 minutes from Mine Interchange, about 80 minutes from Shimonoseki Interchange, about 20 minutes from Tsunoshima, about 50 minutes from Hagi, excellent access to surrounding sightseeing spots!
- Staying time
- 16:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
15.Founded in 1923! The two-story detached building is also popular [Yamamura Bekkan / Chef's]

About 15 minutes on foot from Nagato Yumoto Station. "Yamamura Bekkan / Chef's", located along the clear stream, is an inn with free-flowing indoor onsen in all rooms. Founded in 1923, Yamamura Annex is popular for its Western-style open-air baths. There are only 9 guest rooms in the 2-story building, and you can enjoy free-flowing onsen in the indoor bath. For couples, we recommend the plan where women's colored yukata can be used free of charge.
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Yamamura Annex
Yamaguchi /Nagato/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,000
- address
- Yamaguchi 533-1 Kawajiri, Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City
- access
- 30 minutes by Nagato Yumoto car from Chugoku Jukan Expressway Misho IC 13 minutes on foot from JR Nagato Yumoto Station (shuttle available)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"Tourist information about Yamaguchi" to liven up a couple's trip
Recommended for couples who love history!
Let's efficiently tour the popular "Shimonoseki".
There are a lot of superb views you want to see with him ♡
Would you like to spend a luxurious time with just the two of you?

Yamaguchi, home to spectacular views, historical spots, and gourmet food, is recommended for a trip to reward yourself for your hard work every day. Traveling with your loved one will double the fun! If you are particular about not only the sightseeing spots but also the accommodations, you can make your trip even more memorable. I hope you can find an inn where the two of you would like to stay ♡