[Kanto] Supporting women traveling alone ♪ 12 selections ryokan and hotels where you can enjoy onsen and in-room dining

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I want to spend my precious weekend trip thoroughly and leisurely! Do not you think so? If you're tired, we recommend traveling alone so you don't have to worry about your companions. Go where you want to go, and when you arrive at the inn, just laze around♪ For such a blissful solo trip, it's important to find an inn that welcomes you alone!

Solo female travel is rapidly increasing these days. The success of your trip depends on your choice of accommodation. If you're staying at an inn that welcomes solo guests, you'll be able to relax by yourself.If you choose to have dinner served in your in-room dining or in private dining, your level of relaxation will increase dramatically. Enjoy your meal while traveling alone without worrying about other guests!

This time, we have carefully selected inns by prefecture that are "onsen in the suburbs of Kanto" and that offer either "in-room dining" or "private dining" for dinner. How about a trip alone as a reward for yourself, soaking in onsen and eating delicious food?

* "In in-room dining and private dining" may change depending on the season. Please confirm at the time of booking.

Kinugawa Plaza Hotel is a hot onsen hotel located in the Kinugawa Valley. The views from the guest rooms and open-air baths are exceptional, and you can spend a relaxing time with sophisticated interiors and comfortable hospitality. Access from Tokyo is also good, and it takes about 2 hours by limited express from Asakusa Station to onsen Station, making it perfect for first solo travel debuts.

Here, it is possible to have a Japanese set in-room dining according to your needs. You can ask ryokan. In addition, at the meal place "Tsumiki", you can enjoy meal in a private room separated by a curtain. Let's have a Japanese set with local ingredients and served with local sake from Nikko. Some of the guest rooms have a view bath and an open-air bath, so it is recommended for those who want to relax on a relaxing trip.

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About 10 minutes by car from the inn, Ryuokyo is a famous spot for autumn foliage. The gorge stretches for about 3 kilometers between onsen Onsen and Kawaji onsen, and you can enjoy the different scenery of each season, from the greenery of early summer to the autumn foliage and the scenery of winter. Especially in autumn, the huge rocks on the riverbank and the autumn leaves combine to create an exquisite scenery.

"Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura" is a onsen ryokan with a view of the Kinugawa Valley and Mt. Keicho. Not only does it have a great view, but it is popular with women as a gourmet inn that is particular about Kinugawa gourmet. Soak in the Kinugawa hot springs and enjoy delicious food until you're full after getting out of the bath.

Both breakfast and meal are served in a private meal room. For dinner, we recommend the Tochigi Kirifuri Kogen Beef. Cattle raised on non-GMO corn and domestically produced rice are not greasy and have a refreshing taste. You can easily eat a 200g steak.

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About a 15-minute walk from the inn is the Kinugawa Line Kudari Boarding Point. It is exhilarating to go down the mountain stream with oddly shaped rocks and strange stones with the light paddle of the boatman. The wharf that seems to be approaching from both sides is a force that can only be experienced locally.

“Shofurou Matsuya” is a onsen ryokan nestled in the nature of Nasushiobara. From the rooms facing the valley, you can comfortably hear the flow of the Hoki River, and all the baths offer a spectacular view. It's the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Dinner here is at private dining katakana. Enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner at a table with a menu that changes with the seasons. For women, the standard course is sufficient in terms of quantity and quality, but if you feel like rewarding yourself with a little hands-on experience, you can splurge on the Gourmet Up Plan, which includes Tochigi beef and sumptuous sashimi.

This bath draws hot water from the upstream of the Hoki River. 800 liters per minute springs out from the source, which is said to have a skin-beautifying effect. You can enter at any time of the night, so you can relax and refresh yourself as many times as you like during your stay.

“ryokan Sakurai” is a onsen ryokan located a little away from the center of the famous Ikaho onsen. It is convenient for sightseeing within the range of foot to center. The surroundings of the inn are very quiet and relaxing. Why not enjoy a carefree holiday while lounging around in a pure Japanese-style room?

Here, even if you are traveling alone, there is a plan to "enjoy 3 types of meat in your in-room dining, beef, pork, and chicken". The rooms are very reasonably priced. You can enjoy seasonal beef, pork, and chicken dishes, so it is recommended for gourmet meat eaters.

There is an open-air bath with a view on the top floor. From the women's open-air bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Akagi and the Tanigawa Mountain Range.

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"Ikaho Shrine" is about 10 minutes by car from the inn. It is located at the top of Ikaho onsen 's popular sightseeing spot "Stone steps". It has long been famous as a god of marriage, so why not pay a visit at least once?

“ryokan Tamura” is a onsen ryokan located in the center of Kusatsu onsen. Single guests are very welcome♪ This is a valuable inn where you can stay alone even on Saturdays and the day before holidays. It's just one street from Kusatsu onsen 's Chuo-dori, but it's a very quiet and relaxing location.

This is a relaxing "private dining" in the morning and evening, and for dinner, there are local dishes such as "Joshu Mochi Pork" and "Joshu Beef", and the finest rainbow trout "Ginhikari" from Gunma. Gunma's local sake is also available, so you don't have to worry if you get tipsy. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal that pleases the body that is awake. You can spend a luxurious time.

The bath draws hot water from "Jizo no onsen", which is popular among the sources of Kusatsu Onsen, from the source right next door. The acidic hot spring water is said to whiten the skin, making it popular with girls. Enjoy the goodness of Kusatsu's hot springs.

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About a 5-minute walk from the inn, Yubatake is the symbol of Kusatsu onsen. 4,000 liters of onsen gushes out every minute, and there is always a cloud of steam. The surroundings are sidewalks, so you can enjoy a stroll and fully enjoy the atmosphere of onsen area.

Established in 1599, the long-established ryokan Boun located about five minutes from the popular sightseeing spots Yubatake and Sainokawara Park, so you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Kusatsu. Another great point is that there is a free shuttle service from the Kusatsu onsen Bus Terminal to ryokan. You can feel the nostalgic atmosphere everywhere, such as the wooden bathroom and the tiled bathtub.

There are Western-style and Japanese-style rooms that you can choose according to your preference. The Japanese-style room in this photo is 12.5 tatami mats in size and has a wide veranda. Sitting in a chair and looking out at the outside is a fun way to enjoy traveling alone.

Dinner is served at private dining and features Japanese cuisine using Gunma's local specialties and seasonal ingredients. The menu is divided into four or five portions, so you can taste each dish at its best. If you order in advance, you can also order special dishes such as "grilled sweetfish" and "sauteed Jyoshu brand pork. We are happy to offer a wide variety of drinks, including locally brewed sake, wines that go well with Japanese cuisine, and 100% fruit juices selected with particular attention to their regions of origin.

All the baths are free-flowing fresh onsen drawn from two types of sources: "Sainokawara source" and "Bandaiko source". The "Sainokawara hot spring source" draws from Kusatsu's famous Sainokawara, and is characterized by its soft texture and easy soaking in hot water. The "Bandaiko source" has a gushing temperature of about 95 degrees, and is said to be the source closest to magma even within Kusatsu onsen. Be sure to visit both and compare the differences to fully enjoy Gunma's onsen.

Washin Yado Omori, founded in 1918, is about a 1-minute walk from the ropeway station and close to Ikaho's symbol, Ishidan-gai, where you can enjoy a stroll around the area. There are Japanese-style rooms and twin rooms with a bath with a view, so you can relax and take in the beautiful view while relaxing in the bath.

Since it's a long-awaited solo trip, it's nice to spend time in style while enjoying branded beef. In the plan where you can have dinner in your room or in private dining you can enjoy a feast with "Joshu Brand Akagi Beef". Not only the taste, but also the beautiful dishes with attention to color and tableware are lined up.

“Wagokoro no Yado Omori” has a private open-air bath and a large public bath, but the rooftop open-air bath is definitely recommended. There are two types of rooftop open-air baths, "Honoka" and "Roman". From "Roman" in this photo, you can see "Mt. Akagi" and "Mt. Once in a while, it's nice to get away from your smartphone and spend some time gazing at the beautiful scenery while soaking in onsen.

The Shirako New Seaside Hotel, located in the only onsen resort on Kujukuri Beach, is a resort hotel where you can feel the sea breeze. Nearby are Nakazato Beach and Shirako Shrine, which is famous for the god of marriage. All guest rooms are Japanese-style, simple and clean.

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In the plan where dinner is served in in-room dining, you can enjoy creative dishes using plenty of seafood. You can choose a plan from your favorite meal, such as one with ``boiled alfonsino'', ``dance-grilled abalone'', and ``sashimi of spiny lobster''.

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Shirako onsen is characterized by its dark brown water containing iodine, a mineral found in the sea. It is said to be a “beautiful skin hot spring” that can be expected to keep skin and hair beautiful. There are 3 private open-air baths with panoramic views, and you can relax in the hot onsen while gazing at the Pacific Ocean.

"Taishoukaku" is ryokan located in Naguri onsen, a popular hidden spot in Saitama. Naguri onsen is onsen located along a tributary of the Naguri River, and was known as a hot spring resort due to its high quality spring water. Among them, "Taishoukaku" is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for over 100 years. Even though it is close to the city center, you can enjoy the feeling of a secret hot spring.

Dinner is served at private dining or in-room dining. The simple ingredients and delicate presentation of the dishes will whet your appetite. Enjoy your dinner alone to your heart's content.

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"Torii Kannon" about 10 minutes by car from the inn. It is famous for its azaleas in spring and maple leaves in autumn, and the 33-meter-tall Guze Daikannon is built at the top of the mountain. There are Sanzo Pagoda, Shoro-do Hall, and Nokyo-do Hall in the precincts. Bring your camera and go shoot the flowers of the four seasons!

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"Itoya" is a onsen ryokan founded in 1898 in Yugawara Onsen onsen Two of the three ryokan in the main building are registered as national tangible cultural properties, and the novelist Shimazaki Toson developed the original idea for his masterpiece "Yoake Mae". It is also famous as an inn related to the February 26 Incident. Located almost in the center of Yugawara onsen, it is a convenient location for sightseeing.

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This is an inn that welcomes single guests. Breakfast and dinner in-room dining. There are about 10 dishes that change monthly, and just looking at them will make you feel full. Because it is a room, let's have it all leisurely!

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There is also a large public bath, but we recommend a chartered bath with a nice atmosphere. The "reserved open-air bath" with the beautiful green of Yugawara is a bath where the change of the four seasons is beautiful. When it's cold, you can enjoy onsen comfortably even in the "semi-open-air" setting.

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Manyo Park is about a 5-minute walk from the inn. This park is located in the center of the onsen town and is home to manyo plants from the era of Manyoshu. You can also have matcha green tea at “Manyotei”, which is designed in the image of a building from the Manyo era.

“Kisenso” is a hot onsen ryokan where the owner and his wife provide friendly hospitality. It is a small and comfortable inn, and the baths are luxurious, with the hot springs flowing directly from the Hakone Yumoto onsen. Single guests can stay in a Western-style room with a bed, so you can spend a relaxing time.

Both breakfast and meal are in-room dining. Menus that use seasonal ingredients and are particular about the local taste of Hakone are coming one after another. All dishes are handmade, and you can taste local gourmet such as "Hakone Mochibuta", which has excellent springiness and sweetness.

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About 30 minutes by car from the inn, “Hakone Shrine” is a famous power spot that attracts attention as a “marriage shrine”. There are benefits such as prosperous business, financial protection and good luck. Another recommended course is to take a pleasure boat and visit the main shrine of Kuzuryu Shrine on the lakeside.

Tensui Saryo, which is about a 3-minute walk from Gora Station, has a beautiful space with a remade high-end antique obi used for the interior, and a sofa made from wood from Hida Takayama. It is a characteristic inn. The stylish atmosphere will make you feel better.

There are two types of private open-air baths, Myojo-no-Yu and Myojin-Yu, and you can soak in the bath while gazing at Mt. Also, if you want to feel luxurious, we recommend a plan with an open-air bath in your room. After soaking in onsen for as long as you like and refreshing yourself, you should be able to work hard after your vacation.

For dinner, a menu based on the basic kaiseki meal is served in your room. Using fresh ingredients such as vegetables from Hakone Seiroku and seafood from Numazu Port in Izu, they offer a menu that you can enjoy with all five senses. Please enjoy kaiseki cuisine in your room without worrying about prying eyes, and spend a luxurious time alone.

At the footbath cafe and bar "Maiyoi" in the lobby, you can enjoy cocktails and coffee while taking a footbath. Relax your tired feet after a long walk. The large marble counter seems to create an extraordinary feeling.

Traveling with someone is fine, but why not take a leisurely trip by yourself once in a while? Soaking in onsen and tasting local delicacies will allow you to spend a different time than usual. Many of onsen in the Kanto region are easily accessible from the city center, so it's recommended for first-time solo travellers.