[Niigata by area] Recommended for a casual couple trip ♡ 7 reasonably priced onsen ryokan

When you're on a trip with your beloved, you can't decide where to go, right? You want to go somewhere easy, enjoy the beautiful nature and gourmet food, and take a dip in onsen...! In that case, we recommend a trip to Niigata. It's easily accessible from the Kanto region, as well as the Kansai and Tohoku areas, and there's plenty of nature, such as the sea and mountains, to soothe the two of you. There are also many inns with private hot onsen where you can relax just the two of you.

I want to travel with him again and again♡ And if you're going on a trip, you want to eat lots of delicious food and stop by a lot of different places, right? So you want to choose a nice inn that's as affordable as possible, but suitable for the two of you. In this article, we'll introduce affordable hotels and ryokan in Niigata by area, recommended for couples like you.

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The Echigo Yuzawa area is about an hour and a half away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Although it is known for skiing and snowboarding, there is plenty to enjoy in addition to winter sports. There are plenty of places for adult couples who love alcohol to get tipsy and have fun, such as "Ponshukan" in the station, where you can easily taste sake for just 500 yen, and "Uonuma no Sato", which has a sake and local beer brewery and a stylish cafe.

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Otowaya Ryokan is a cozy ryokan with 16 rooms, located about a 10-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station on the Shinkansen line. The onsen town continues from the station to ryokan, so you can enjoy a stroll together on your way to the inn. This ryokan allows you to fully enjoy the good things about Niigata, such as the finest Uonuma Koshihikari rice, which is unique to this rice-producing region, and onsen that flow directly from the source.

The rooms are simple, 10-12 tatami mat rooms with a Japanese-style interior that you can relax in. Relax while gazing at the greenery outside the window. In winter, you can enjoy the romantic snowy scenery. For couples who want to cherish their time alone, we recommend the plan where you can have both breakfast and dinner in your room.

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In addition to the large public bath that you can use whenever you want 24 hours a day, there are two types of luxurious private open-air baths with natural spring water. Relax in the cypress bath or enjoy a healing spa in the Shigaraki ware bathtub. Enjoy a relaxing onsen time just the two of you.

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Takahan is located about a 15-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station, a little way from the onsen town. It is a historical and atmospheric ryokan known as the place where Yasunari Kawabata wrote his novel "Snow Country." You can visit the "Kasumi no Ma" room where Yasunari Kawabata stayed, or relax and enjoy reading in the library lounge. Recommended for mature couples.

The rooms are divided into the East and South buildings, but for couples, we recommend the higher floors of the South building. You can relax in a quiet, traditional Japanese-style room. Outside the window, you can see the townscape of Echigo Yuzawa and the majestic Tanigawa mountain range, which will stir up your travelling spirit. It's also nice that many of the rooms are just the right size for a couple's trip.

The baths, both indoor and outdoor, are all natural springs. The "egg bath" here is a gentle spring that is said to be good for the skin. Improve yourself in onsen, and impress your boyfriend with your moisturized, smooth skin after the bath.

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The central area of the prefecture is centered around Tsubamesanjo Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen. Praying at Yahiko Shrine, known as one of Niigata's leading power spots, is sure to bring the two of you closer together. Tsubamesanjo is also famous as a metalworking area, so we recommend visiting a blacksmith's workshop, which is rarely seen, and shopping for kitchen tools and cutlery for the two of you.

It's about an 8-minute taxi ride from JR Echigo Line's Iwamuro Station. "Hoho-Inn, Overlooking the Echigo Plains and the Yahiko Mountain Range," is one of the largest ryokan in Iwamuro onsen. The vast garden, which is said to be 1,000 tsubo in size, and the scenery of the countryside are soothing. Women can choose a colored yukata for free, so why not make your boyfriend's heart flutter with a cute yukata? The sea is about a 10-minute drive away, so it's also recommended to go out together to watch the sunset.

Stay in a Japanese-style room that is typical of a Japanese ryokan, and enjoy the seasonal nature from the window. You'll want to talk about all sorts of things together. This room is recommended for couples who want to relax and unwind.

Warm yourself to the core in the Arashi no Yu bedrock bath, which uses 15 types of minerals. The steamy hot onsen water gently warms your whole body, providing a great relaxation effect. Sweating and detoxing will help you blow away the fatigue of your trip.

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Oyado Dairoku is a cozy ryokan with 13 rooms, located about an 8-minute walk from Yahiko Station on the JR Yahiko Line. The power spot Yahiko Shrine is about a 5-minute walk away, so you can take a walk and sightsee even after checking in. The inn has a sake taster who is a professional sake selector, so you can enjoy delicious Niigata local sake.

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The calming Japanese-style room, soothed by the scent of tatami mats, is perfect for couples who want to relax in peace and quiet. There are also Japanese-Western style rooms that are great for couples who prefer beds, so please choose a room that suits your tastes. In addition to the large public bath, this inn also has a private open-air bath that you can use for free, which is great ♡ You'll want to go in there with your partner again and again. Enjoy some time alone together, soothed by the scent of cypress. It's also great to enjoy onsen bath while gazing at the blue sky in the daylight.

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There's a lot to enjoy in the Niigata City area. There's a wide variety of B-grade gourmet foods, including affordable and delicious sushi and seafood bowls, Niigata's local ramen and sauce-fried pork cutlet bowls, and Italian cuisine with thick yakisoba noodles topped with meat sauce! Eat as you walk around town. Marinepia Nihonkai is a seaside aquarium located just outside the city center. You can enjoy a refreshing date while looking out at the ocean. If you're looking to enjoy the Niigata City area, we recommend staying at Tsukioka onsen which is easily accessible by train or car.

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It's about a 15-minute taxi ride from Tsukioka Station on the Uetsu Line. Toeikan is ryokan with an exterior that evokes the romance of the Taisho era. There is a free foot bath nearby, as well as the Tsukioka onsen Tourist Information Center, making it a convenient location for exploring the Tsukioka onsen town. Be sure to enjoy a stroll around the town with your partner before checking in.

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The rooms were renovated in 2018 and are very clean. For couples, we recommend the modern rooms with a Japanese-style room and a bedroom. The mattresses are from Simmons and are very soft and comfortable. Some rooms come with DVD players, so you can bring your favorite movies and relax and watch them with your partner.

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In addition to the bath for two, the private bath "Akane" also comes with a spacious changing area, a free massage chair, and a 12-tatami living room where you can relax together after the bath. Enjoy a relaxing time while watching the beautiful sunset.

Murakamikan Yuden is a retro-style ryokan located in a onsen town. It is located about 20 minutes by car or free shuttle bus from Toyosaka Station on the JR Hakushin Line. There are many great features for couples' trips, such as plans that allow you to use a private bath for free and meal can be enjoyed in your room.

There are various types of rooms available, including simple Japanese-style rooms, luxurious rooms with open-air baths and balconies, etc. Choose the room that suits you and your budget.

The baths at "Murakamikan Yuden" include an indoor bath, an open-air bath, a large public bath with a sauna, and two private baths. Relaxing in a private bath that's just the right size for two people is sure to bring you closer to your partner. The large public bath is full of minerals and flows directly from the source, so you can aim for beautiful bare skin.

About 20 minutes by car or free shuttle bus from JR Hakushin Line "Toyosaka" Station. "Hotel Seifuen" is a large inn with 85 rooms. There are many points that will deepen the love between couples, such as three private baths, meal that can be enjoyed in the room, cute colorful yukata, and a full range of relaxation facilities.

Hotel Seifuen has a luxurious atmosphere, but the standard rooms are relatively reasonably priced, so it's a great deal! All the rooms are spacious, so you can relax and unwind with your partner. If you're staying with a small group, you'll basically be in-room dining, so you can enjoy Niigata's seafood and mountain produce without any worries just the two of you.

There are three private baths that require reservations, all of which have TVs. Enjoy a relaxing bath time while watching your favorite programs. The large public bath has excellent spring quality, and the open-air bath overlooking the emerald green spring water and garden can be enjoyed 24 hours a day. Take a bath as many times as you like and aim for beautiful skin♪

There is a private onsen, or you can meal alone in your room... ♡ There are many reasonable hotels in Niigata. There are many sightseeing spots, so you will want to travel with the two of you as many times as you want. Please enjoy your trip to Niigata, which is sure to become more and more friends.