7 Kyushu Inns Where All You Need for a Relaxing Solo Trip is in Your Room
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Every day is stressful, so sometimes you want to get away from your daily life and relax by yourself. In such a case, we recommend an inn with a "room with an open-air bath" and a "in-room dining plan" where you can relax without worrying about prying eyes. There are almost no scenes where you can see other people, so when you get to your room, you can put yourself in "complete OFF mode" and relax♪ This time, there are famous onsen areas such as Beppu and Yufuin, which are easy to travel alone We will introduce onsen ryokan and hotels in the Kyushu region, where there are many inns.
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If you feel tired, why not take a trip to onsen alone? Someone's subordinate, boss, lover, daughter, etc. If you let go of all the titles and slowly soak in onsen, your true self will be released and you will be able to relax from the bottom of your heart.
However, I think that there is also anxiety that "I am worried about the eyes of the surroundings when I am alone." So, this time, we will introduce a hotel where you can enjoy all the real pleasures of a onsen trip, such as onsen, meal, scenery and atmosphere, in your own room. There are almost no scenes where you can meet other guests or people ryokan, so you can enjoy your time alone without hesitation.
Soak in the open-air bath in your room whenever you like, eat in your room without makeup, drink alcohol or read a book leisurely while admiring the scenery. A trip alone. Let's refresh yourself in "complete OFF mode" without meeting anyone ♪
*The published content is information as of December 2023.
This is an inn located in Saga, which is said to be one of Japan's top three onsen for beautiful skin. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay in a cozy atmosphere with 10 rooms. The location where you can feel the murmuring of the Ureshino River right next to it is also attractive.
The open-air bath in the guest room has a luxurious atmosphere surrounded by rocks and greenery. The Ureshino River is right in front of you, so you can enjoy the waters of Japan's three most beautiful hot springs while listening to the murmuring of the river. The spring quality contains a lot of sodium, and it is said that it can be expected to have a peeling effect on the skin. Let's be healed slowly in a quiet environment and cleanse your body and mind.
The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms, with a relaxing atmosphere. There are various types of rooms, from affordable rooms to rooms facing the river and rooms with open-air baths. There are two rooms with open-air baths: "Suzaku" and "Fujitsubo." The rooms and the open-air bath are connected, so you can cool off and enjoy bathing as many times as you like. The chairs by the windows are comfortable and are likely to become your regular spot during your stay.
You can have dinner in your room. Yudofu made with Ureshino onsen and Saga beef shabu-shabu are the pride of the inn. Yudofu, in particular, has a creamy flavor that will warm you from the inside out. Let's fully enjoy two specialties of Ureshino onsen.
Detailed information
onsen Onyado Takasago
Saga /Ureshino, Ureshino onsen / ryokan
- address
- Saga 730 Shimoyado Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi
- access
- 30 minutes by bus bound for Ureshino from JR onsen Onsen Station, 10 minutes on foot from the last stop/30 minutes by bus from JR Hizen-Kashima Station/5 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino IC.
Kaede no Shoja is located in a quiet area at the foot of Mt. Yufu. This is a onsen inn for adults with a sense of privacy, with all rooms separated. Enjoy a relaxing solo trip by soaking in the open-air bath in your room and enjoying the relaxing scenery and tranquility of Yufuin onsen.
``Kunugi no Ma'' is a private guest room surrounded by nature. The good thing about living in an annex is that you don't have to worry about other people seeing you even if you open the curtains. Why not relax in the chic and calming colors of the room and enjoy the luxury of doing nothing?
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``Kunugi no Ma'' is equipped with luxurious facilities such as an open-air cypress bath with a view and an indoor bath with a bedrock bath. The bathroom has a glass roof, so you can relax and enjoy onsen while enjoying the sunlight during the day and gazing at the starry sky at night. It will soothe your mental and physical fatigue.
Dinner is a Kaiseki meal using seasonal ingredients such as Bungo beef, Seki horse mackerel, and Seki mackerel, as well as fresh vegetables from Yufuin. For breakfast, enjoy a healthy Japanese set meal. Both dinner and breakfast are in-room dining, so you can enjoy your meal as you like without worrying about being seen, whether it's taking photos, eating heartily, or enjoying it slowly with alcohol.
Detailed information
onsen Kaede no Shoja
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- 1270-28 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi, Oita
- access
- Approximately 8 minutes by car from Yufuin IC/Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Yufuin Station.
This onsen inn is located on Iki, an island off the coast of Nagasaki. A small inn with a total of 8 rooms, the charm of this hotel is the heartfelt service of the proprietress and the owner, the cozy atmosphere, and the famous hot springs with a long history. Recommended for those who want to spend a quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Hirayama onsen is said to have a history of 1500 years. The hot springs are reddish-brown and contain iron, and are said to be fertile hot springs. In the open-air bath of "Tsuki no Ma", such a famous hot spring is fed directly from the source. There is a shrine in the garden of Tsuki no Ma, where the god of onsen is enshrined. Not only will it heal your mind and body, but it will also give you power.
There are two spacious Japanese-style rooms. It would be nice to be able to separate the bedroom and meal room. The floor is flat with tatami mats, so you can relax to your heart's content while feeling the gentle light from outside. By the way, the open-air bath and the garden are right next to the Japanese-style room. Soak in onsen and cool off on the porch... you'll feel like you're at a grandma's house in the countryside.
in-room dining. Local cuisine made with Iki fish caught that day is said to rejuvenate the body from the inside out. In the morning, healthy dishes full of island blessings such as "Iki no Megumi Salad" using pesticide-free vegetables grown by the proprietress, island tofu, island eggs, and homemade yogurt are lined up. Let's heal yourself with the gentle taste unique to Iki Island that you can't taste anywhere else.
Detailed information
Oku Iki's Thousand-Year Hot Spring Hirayama ryokan
Nagasaki /Iki/ ryokan
- address
- Nagasaki 77 Tateishi Nishikatari, Katsumoto-cho, Iki City
- access
- [Port & airport to hotel; shuttle service available; reservation required] Iki ports and Iki airport / Ferry & Jetfoil from Hakata port / Airplane from Nagasaki airport
This inn is located in Kurokawa onsen, which is also attractive for its atmospheric onsen town. With its chic appearance, quiet environment, and only 8 guest rooms on its vast grounds, it has the atmosphere of a hideaway inn for adults. Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in luxury.
All guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths. All of them are luxurious enough to be called suites. Among them, the bath of "Kagetsu" is as large as a large public bath. It has both indoor and outdoor baths, so you can enjoy both to your heart's content. Because it is in a high position, you can also enjoy a sense of openness. On days with good weather, you may be able to see a sky full of stars. It seems that you can spend the best reward time with a superb view and a spacious onsen bath.
The rooms at "Kagetsu" have a chic interior and high ceilings, so you can spend a relaxing time. With a living room, earthen floor, tatami room, bedroom, dining room with an irori hearth, and even a pavilion outside, you will feel as if you are in a luxurious villa. There are various spaces, so it seems that you can enjoy it without getting bored even during your stay.
You can choose to have both dinner and breakfast in-room dining. High-quality ingredients are selected from local Aso and Kyushu products. In addition to seafood, delicious meat such as “Kumamoto horse sashimi” and “charcoal-grilled two types of branded wagyu beef” are also attractive. Although there are only 8 rooms, there are 5 itamae chefs, so you can enjoy the dishes carefully prepared one by one.
Detailed information
Kurokawa onsen Gosho Gekkoju
Kumamoto /Aso, Kurokawa onsen / ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 6777-2 Manganji, Minami-Oguni Town, Aso-gun
- access
- 2 hours by car from Fukuoka Airport using high speed
Detailed information
1000 Kurokawa onsen Gosho Gekkoju
Minamioguni Town Others / Cuisine ryokan, seafood
- The average budget
- ¥30,000~
- address
- Kumamoto 6777-2, Manganji, Minami-Oguni-machi, Aso-gun
- business hours
- [Mon] 15:00 - 11:00 [Tue] 15:00 - 11:00 [Wed] 15:00 - 11:00 [Thu] 15:00 - 11:00 [Fri] 15:00 - 11:00 [Sat] 15:00 - 11:00 [Sun] 15:00 - 11:00
An inn surrounded by the nature of Minamiaso, overlooking the five peaks of Aso. All 16 guest rooms are independent "detached rooms" and are built with an emphasis on privacy. It is recommended for those who want to completely enjoy their own space without worrying about the neighbors.
Each room has its own semi-open-air bath and tatami bath. Each room has a different taste, such as pure Japanese style, Western style, and modern style, so when making a reservation, be sure to find a room with an open-air bath that suits you. The hot water is a baking soda spring and is said to have the effect of making your skin soft and smooth. Spend time relaxing to your heart's content in your favorite bath.
Not only the bath, but also the interior of the room is various. We recommend “Sukiya style” or “Old private house style”. The Japanese space with gentle colors will make you feel warm and calm. You will be able to sleep soundly until morning on the carefully selected bedding.
Both meal and breakfast are in-room dining. Guests can enjoy nutritious meal made with the delicious spring water on the premises and fresh ingredients from Aso. The inn is proud of its original sukiyaki made with Japanese black beef "Wao" at Bettei Soan. Guests can also enjoy steamed vegetables and shabu-shabu. You will surely be satisfied with the melt-in-your-mouth flavor and healthy ingredients.
Detailed information
Yume Shizuku Onsen Bettei Soan
Kumamoto /Aso/ ryokan
- address
- Kumamoto 5-56 Kawagin, Minami-aso Village, Aso-gun
- access
- [Opening of Choyo Bridge] 50 minutes by car from Kumamoto IC via Route 57 ・[Via Tawarayama Tunnel] About 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport
An inn in Kannawa Onsen in Beppu, which boasts the largest amount of hot onsen in Japan. Surrounded by forest, you can relax and enjoy your time in a quiet environment.
All rooms are equipped with a bath with natural hot spring water. The Keyaki room has two baths, an open-air bath and an indoor bath, so you can enjoy bathing in the hot springs without leaving the comfort of your room.
The pure Japanese-style rooms are well-lit and give you a sense of calmness. It's a luxury to sit on the wide veranda sofa and relax. If you're worried about running out of time, why not bring your favorite DVD? A large TV and DVD player are installed, so you can enjoy the room theater.
You can enjoy both dinner and breakfast in in-room dining, so you don't have to step out of your room. Because it is a Japanese-ryokan, it has a good reputation for its cuisine. Let's fully enjoy Oita's Bungo beef and seafood finished with the skill of the craftsman.
Detailed information
Beppu onsen Onsen Kappo Ryokan ryokan Bettei
Oita /Beppu, Beppu onsen / ryokan
- address
- 1 set of fire sellers, Beppu City Oita
- access
- From JR Beppu Station, take the Kamenoi Bus and get off at Umi Jigoku and get off at the Kannawa police box.
This is a Japanese-style ryokan founded in 1903. It has been awarded as one of the 10 Best Satisfaction Inns in Japan, and the head chef once appeared on the Fuji TV program Iron Chef. Not only does it have a long history, but it is also a talented inn that has always thought about the best hospitality and has earned a high reputation. You can enjoy a luxurious onsen trip with delicate kaiseki cuisine and comfortable service.
onsen is a weakly alkaline simple spring that is said to have high moisturizing properties and beautify the skin. If you stay in a room with an open-air bath, you can have the skin-beautifying water all to yourself. The separate shower booth from the open-air bath is convenient for when you want to quickly wash your body.
There are 3 guest rooms with open-air baths. You can enjoy a comfortable stay in this Japanese-Western style room with dining, living and bed spaces. ``Hourai no Ma'' is a stylish Sukiya-zukuri building with Danish-made furniture. ``Seifu no Ma'' is a Scandinavian-style room with a small fireplace, so you can spend your time comfortably like a cafe. I want to listen to music, read, and enjoy my own reward time.
This inn is a place where you can in-room dining not only at night but also in the morning. The dishes prepared by the head chef who appeared on Fuji TV's popular program "Iron Chef" are gorgeous and extravagant, but also have a gentle taste that makes use of natural ingredients. Take your time and enjoy first-class cuisine, and spend a rewarding time.
Detailed information
onsen Onsen Kaiseki Inn Ogiya
Saga /Takeo/ ryokan
- address
- Saga 7399 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo City
- access
- 5 km from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitagata IC via Route 34, or 12 minutes walk from JR Sasebo Line onsen Onsen Station
Detailed information
Kaiseki Inn Ogiya
onsen / Japanese cuisine
- The average budget
- ¥20,000~¥29,999
- address
- 7399 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi Saga
- business hours
- [Monday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30 [Tuesday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30 [Wednesday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30 [Thursday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30 [Friday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30 [Saturday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30 [Sunday] 11:30 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30
We introduced you to the “Okomori onsen Inn” in Kyushu. Soak in onsen in your own private space, gaze at the scenery of Kyushu, and enjoy a luxurious meal in the comfort of your room. If you indulge yourself in luxury, you should be able to heal your physical and mental fatigue. Enjoy your time to your heart's content without worrying about other people's eyes.