10 of Kanto’s Best Inns for Couples Wanting Private Getaways
On your next vacation, why not escape from the hustle and bustle of the city with your special someone and spend some relaxing time at a detached inn? In this article, we'll focus on inns in the Kanto area so that even busy couples can easily visit. We've selected inns that are perfect for adult couples, from inns along the coastline with open ocean views to inns in the mountains with a tranquil and calm atmosphere. Relax in onsen, savour a special dinner and head out with your partner to refresh yourself from the daily fatigue.
Both you and your boyfriend are feeling tired in the days that repeat every day. In such a case, would you like to go on a short trip with each other's time? However, a bullet trip of two days and one night passes quickly. There are many people who want to spend a limited amount of time with their lover as much as possible. For couples, I would like to recommend a “detached inn” where you can secure a private time for two people.
A private space for just the two of you, where you won't be disturbed by anyone
The biggest attraction of the "Hara no Yado" is that you can spend time alone in a quiet space without worrying about your surroundings. Even if you have a limited amount of time, staying at a detached inn will make you feel even more special than usual. Spend a truly relaxing time while feeling the presence of your loved ones nearby. In this article, we will mainly introduce accommodations within a two-hour drive from Tokyo, along with recommended sightseeing spots. Would you like to invite your loved ones and go on a refreshing trip to enjoy nature?
Ibaraki
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Ibaraki is an area with many tourist spots where you can enjoy nature. ``Kairakuen'' is famous for its approximately 3,000 plum trees that bloom in early spring; ``Hitachi Seaside Park'' is famous for nemophila in spring and kochia in fall; along the coast near the Naka River, there are many tropical trees.・There are many spots you would want to visit on a date, such as Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium, where you can enjoy watching frigid freshwater and saltwater fish swimming.
1. Savor the country cuisine of Ibaraki on the beach ``Satoumi-tei -Kinparo Hontei-''
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``Satoumi House - Kinparo Main House'' is a small seaside hideaway with 8 rooms run by a long-established ryokan founded in the Meiji era, located 1:30 by car from Tokyo. Near the inn is Oarai Isosaki Shrine, and the Kamiiso Torii, which stands in the sea, is also famous as a power spot. At sunrise, the wonderful view of the torii, the sun, and the sea will wash your soul.
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There are four guest rooms on the second and third floors, and each room has a terrace with an ocean view of Oarai. We recommend not only enjoying the evening view, but also getting up early to see the fantastic ocean view at dawn. For couples who want to enjoy a stay at home, we recommend spending quality time together in a room with a semi-open-air bath.
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Dinner is an omakase dish made with ingredients procured that day. Appetizers that include fresh local fish and roasted Hitachi beef, and main dishes that include fish such as simmered rockfish and seasonal local fish shabu-shabu. Let's enjoy with eyes and tongue together with Oarai local sake "Tsukinoi" and Ibaraki's famous sake.
Official details
Satoumitei Kinparo Hontei
Ibaraki /Oarai/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 21,890
- address
- 6883 Ibaraki
- access
- About 10 minutes by car from Oarai Station / About 5 minutes on foot to Oarai Beach
- Staying time
- 15:00（IN）〜 11:30（OUT）など
Detailed information
Satoumi Residence
Oarai, Nakaminato, Tsunezumi / ryokan, Japanese cuisine
- The average budget
- ￥30,000～
- address
- 6883 Ibaraki
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Tochigi
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Tochigi includes "Nikko Toshogu Shrine" which has been designated as a World Heritage Site, "Kegon Falls" where water flows down a rock face of about 97 meters, "Lake Chuzenji" where you can enjoy the scenery of each season, "Momiji Valley" etc. There are many sightseeing spots where you can tour historical sites and spend time relaxing in nature. Furthermore, there are many famous onsen areas such as Shiobara onsen and Nikko Yumoto onsen, which are recommended for couples who like onsen.
2. A quiet and relaxing inn in the mountains ``Kaedon, an inn with all rooms separated''
Kanon is a detached inn located in the depths of onsen onsen. Shiobara onsen is located in a valley surrounded by many suspension bridges such as "Momijidani Otsuribashi" and "Retrospection Suspension Bridge". Among them, the autumn leaves seen from the "Momijidani Suspension Bridge" are dynamic and worth seeing.
The guest rooms have a luxurious atmosphere, like a villa in the mountains. All rooms have an open-air bath, perfect for couples who want to enjoy their privacy. The hotel also offers a full range of services that allow you to spend quality time with your loved ones. At the free drink corner in the lobby, soft drinks, coffee, and free alcohol after 21:00 are also available. Drinks in the refrigerator in the room are also free, so let's enjoy a leisurely drink time together.
In the open-air bath, two onsen with different sources are poured into one. The bathtub is also spacious and you can stretch out your limbs and relax. You can enjoy onsen to your heart's content because you can bathe at any time without worrying about others.
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Dinner is served in a private meal room. The menu is creative cuisine using seafood and mountain produce that changes with the seasons. For the main course, there is also a course where you can taste A5 rank Tochigi Wagyu beef and Maeda Farm dry-aged beef.
Detailed information
Kanon, a detached hotel in Shiobara onsen
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- address
- Tochigi 23 Kamishiohara, Nasushiobara City
- access
- Approximately 65 minutes by JR bus from Nasu-Shiobara Station. Transfer to Yu-Bus (Nasu-Shiobara City Regional Bus) at Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal for about 7 minutes. About 1 minute walk from Miyajima bus stop
Detailed information
Annex Inn Kaedeone
Nasushiobara City Other / ryokan, Japanese cuisine
- The average budget
- ￥30,000～
- address
- Tochigi 23 Kamishiohara, Nasushiobara City
- business hours
- ■ Business hours Check-in: 15:00-17:30 Check-out: 11:00
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3. Bathing with a view of the Kinugawa river is exceptional "Tsuga no Toki"
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“Tsuga no Toki” is a hideaway-like inn located a short distance from onsen. A few minutes walk from the inn, there is "Tobu World Square," which has the image of traveling around the world, and is a recommended spot for taking Instagram photos. In addition, there are outdoor spots such as the thrilling Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi and the Kinugawa Line Kudari, so you can enjoy various ways to enjoy nature.
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The hotel offers standard Japanese-style rooms, as well as rooms with a semi-open-air bath or an open-air bath. If you're staying with a special someone, we recommend a room with an open-air bath so you can bathe whenever you like in your room. You can spend a relaxing time looking at the view of the Kinugawa River below. The hotel also has a private open-air bath, perfect for couples who want to have the mountain view all to themselves, and a large public bath where you can enjoy the hot waters of onsen. The large tatami-floored bath has chairs in the tub, so you can soak while looking at the hotel's symbolic tree, the Japanese hemlock tree. You can bathe in the morning as well as at night, so you can relax and unwind from the fatigue of everyday life in the large public bath, which is full of a sense of freedom.
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Dinner is a beautiful kaiseki course that you can enjoy with your eyes and tongue, with colorful seasonal appetizers, sashimi using local fish delivered directly from Boso, and mainly beef and pork from Moku Prefecture. For couples who like healthy meal, we also recommend the [Soymilk Mizore Nabe], which uses carefully selected soybeans. You can enjoy local vegetables and Nasu Kogen pork in a rich soy milk soup.
Detailed information
onsen Onsen Hotel Toganoki
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- address
- 1438-1 Tochigi Ohara, Nikko City onsen Prefecture
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from "onsen Station", about 5 minutes by dial bus / About 20 minutes by car from "Imaichi IC"
Detailed information
Tsuga season
onsen /Hotel
- The average budget
- ￥15,000～￥19,999
- address
- 1438-1 Tochigi Ohara, Nikko City onsen Prefecture
- business hours
- ■ Business hours Check-in 15:00 Check-out 10:00 the next day ■ Closed days Irregular holidays
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Chiba
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Chiba has many hidden gems along the coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, such as Inubosaki, which is located on the eastern tip of the Choshi Peninsula, and active couples such as Mt. Fuji, Mt. Izu Amagi, and Mt. Nokogiri, which offers a panoramic view of Oshima. There are many tourist spots. For couples who love vehicles, we recommend taking a drive date along the coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, or enjoying a local train trip on the Choshi Electric Railway.
4. Recommended for summer vacations! "Bettei Umi to Mori"
"Bettei Umi to Mori" is located in Inubosaki, the easternmost point of Kansai, on the site of a villa built in 1898 by the 21st Imperial Prince Fushiminomiya, Prince Sadanari. All guest rooms have more than 30 tatami mats of space and an ocean view. You can enjoy the magnificent view of the rising sun and the starry sky to your heart's content. Inubosaki and the Choshi Electric Railway are just a 5-minute walk from the inn, so you can easily enjoy sightseeing around Choshi.
Among the guest rooms, the "Hanare VILLA" is a luxurious space perfect for a special day with a loved one. The spectacular view of the ocean, which changes its appearance depending on the season and time, is dynamic and makes you want to look at it forever.
The "Day Spa Tsukimi", which is attached to the inn, has a wide range of facilities that are perfect for refreshing, such as a large public bath and an open-air bath, as well as a bedrock bath. For summer vacations, we recommend using the resort pool on the roof, which is full of freedom. The pleasant sea breeze will blow away your daily fatigue.
For dinner, you can enjoy dishes using fresh fish and vegetables unique to Choshi at "Seafood Dining Ruri". The dishes are mainly fish dishes such as bluefin tuna and alfonsino. “Choshi no Tsuri Kinme” boasting outstanding fat on top is recommended for gourmet couples! Shabu-shabu and hot pot dishes, where you can enjoy your time together, will bring you closer together.
Detailed information
Bettei Umi to Mori
Chiba / Choshi/ ryokan
- address
- Chiba 10292-1, Inubozaki, Choshi City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Inubo Station on the Choshi Electric Railway / About 60 minutes from Higashi Kanto Expressway "Sawara Katori IC" via National Route 356 / About 60 minutes from Chiba Togane Road "Yokoshiba Hikari IC" via National Route 126 / Tokyo About 170 minutes by Keisei Bus (highway bus) from the Yaesu Central Exit of the station, get off at Inubosaki Taiyo no Sato
5. Dinner with fresh local seafood [Boso Kamogawa onsen Zekuu]
"Boso Kamogawa onsen Zekuu" is a hidden inn with a calm atmosphere along the coastline of the Boso Peninsula. Kamogawa Sea World is a 10-minute drive from the inn, and there are other spots where you can enjoy magnificent nature, such as Mt. Nokogiri and Shirahama Flower Park, which are an hour away by car. .
There are two types of lodging: the “Sotobo Building” where you can stay at a reasonable price, and the “Zekuu Building” with a semi-open-air bath. The guest rooms in the Zeku Building have a calm and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for couples who want to enjoy a relaxing stay. It's a room where you can relax at your own pace, such as relaxing on the sofa or looking at the sea from the terrace.
The hot water in the guest room is Kamogawa onsen, so we recommend a room with a semi-open-air bath that boasts a view for couples. Relax in the hot tub and enjoy the ultimate time away from everyday life.
*The private open-air bath is scheduled to reopen around July 2022 due to renovation work. Please check the official page for details.
Dinner will incorporate seasonal local ingredients, and the dishes will be unique to a seaside inn, with a focus on freshness and seasonal flavor. The dishes, which feature live spiny lobster, abalone, and local fish, are full of the flavor and aroma of the sea. The two of you will surely have a lively conversation while eating the delicious food that the inn is so proud of.
Detailed information
Boso Kamogawa onsen Zekuu
Chiba /Kamogawa, Minamiboso/ ryokan
- address
- Chiba 24-1, Taumi Beach, Kamogawa City
- access
- ・10 minute walk from Taikai Station on the JR Uchibo Line (shuttle available) ・If you can't find "Zekuu" with your car navigation system, please search by address or phone number.
Saitama
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Speaking of sightseeing spots in Saitama, the cherry blossoms and moss phlox at Hitsujiyama Park overlooking Chichibu City are recommended. Akebono Children's Forest Park in Iino City has a theme park inspired by the world of Moomin, and is a park that both children and adults can enjoy. Less than two hours from Tokyo, Saitama is an easy area for couples to visit when they want to go on a quick trip.
6. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city in a detached room "Oyado Taketori Monogatari"
"Oyado Taketori Monogatari" is a small inn located on a hill in the scenic back mountain valley. A 10-minute drive from Chichibu city and a 15-minute walk from Urayamaguchi Station on the Chichibu Railway, it is conveniently located and perfect for a holiday trip. At Chichibu Fruit Farm, which is a 5-minute drive from the inn, you can enjoy picking strawberries in the spring and grapes in the summer. Hitsujiyama Park, a 10-minute drive away, is a spot for cherry blossoms and moss phlox. It seems that you can spend a relaxing time with your loved ones in nature.
The detached Kaguya is recommended for couples who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some quiet time away from it all. The layout of the living room, private meal area, and bedroom are separate, and the subdued interior creates a relaxing space reminiscent of a villa. The indoor bath at Kaguya is a jetted bath that will refresh you from your tiredness. In the barrel bath on the terrace, you can take a leisurely bath while gazing at the night sky. Enjoy a luxurious time with your loved one to your heart's content.
For dinner, you can enjoy a course menu that is particular about the inn, such as grilled fish caught in the morning, freshly fried tempura, the inn's specialty "Kurumi Tofu", and the owner's proud smoked dishes. We also have a wide selection of sake, shochu, and delicious local sake. There are brands that are limited to the inn, so it's perfect for couples who like to drink.
Detailed information
Onyado Taketori Monogatari where Oina and Ouna live
Saitama / Chichibu/ ryokan
- address
- Saitama 56 Arakawa Kamitano, Chichibu City
- access
- By car: About 50 minutes on the Kanetsu Expressway "Hanazono IC" in the direction of Chichibu, turn left at the hotel's signboard.
Kanagawa
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In Kanagawa, there are not only famous sightseeing spots around Yokohama Port such as Yokohama Landmark Tower and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, but also many wonderful sightseeing spots in the Kamakura, Yugawara, and Hakone areas. At Lake Ashinoko in Hakone Town, you can enjoy fireworks in the summer and autumn leaves in the fall. In addition, the ``Romantic Starry Night'' is held at the ``Little Prince Museum'' from late autumn to the beginning of the new year, and the cityscape with a European atmosphere is romantically lit up.
7. Get close to nature ♪ Forest stay "Okuyugawara Yui -YUI-"
"Okuyugawara Yui -YUI-" is a onsen inn surrounded by the rich nature of Okuyugawara. On the premises, there are independent guest rooms such as "Yui" in the main building and "Shuyu -HOMURA-". An hour and a half by car from Tokyo, or an hour by JR train. The independent detached house has a shuttle car parked at the front door, so you don't have to meet other guests. This is a great service for couples who want to cherish their private time.
The detached rooms are laid out facing the Fujiki River and the mountains of Okuyugawara, making you feel like you are in the forest. The living room and bedroom are separated, so you can spend a comfortable time off. Feel the power of nature in a luxurious space and heal your daily fatigue slowly.
The guest rooms in the detached rooms are so large that you wouldn't think they were a guest room bathroom. Each room has its own unique hot bath. There is also a sleeping-style open-air bath where you can soak in onsen while gazing at the night sky, so it would be a good idea to check which room you like before your stay.
For dinner, you can enjoy creative dishes using seasonal seafood and mountains, such as eye-catching sashimi, Japanese beef sirloin steak, and boiled rockfish caught in the sea near Izu. The tableware used to serve the food is also carefully selected by the inn. It seems that you can enjoy each dish while enjoying the contrast between the dish and the dish.
Detailed information
Yui Okuyugawara
Kanagawa /Yugawara/ ryokan
- address
- 683-25 Miyakami, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
- access
- About 10 minutes by taxi from Yugawara Station
8. Enjoy dinner in the live kitchen "Hakone Fuga"
Hakone Fuga, located in the villa area of Sengokuhara, Hakone. The Garasunomori Museum, Pola Museum of Art, and Hakone Museum of Art are within a 20-minute drive from the inn, making it perfect for art-loving couples. On a sunny day, we also recommend visiting Hakone Shrine and taking a tour around Lake Ashinoko.
The guest rooms include Japanese-Western style rooms with spacious half-open-air baths. There is a rental service for colored yukatas when you check in. There are yukatas for both men and women, so you can enjoy a variety of choices, such as matching yukatas or yukatas that suit each person's taste.
In the large communal bath and the semi-open-air baths in the guest rooms, you can bathe in hot water from Gora onsen, which is said to beautify your skin. There is also a private bedrock bath that couples can use in the hotel, so please use it to detoxify your fatigue.
For dinner, you can enjoy fresh fish caught in Numazu Port and Sagami Bay, as well as seasonal creative dishes that are particular about color. The main dish is steak cooked in the inn's proud live kitchen. You can enjoy the sound and aroma of the meat being flambéed right in front of you with all five senses. After dinner, enjoy bar time in the lounge.
Detailed information
Hakone Fuga
Kanagawa /Hakone, Sengokuhara/Resort Hotel
- address
- 1246-773 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa
- access
- 7 minutes on foot from Sengoku Kogen bus stop / Approximately 50 minutes by Hakone Tozan Bus from Odawara Station / Approximately 2 hours by express bus from Shinjuku *Shuttle service available from Sengoku Information Center
Gunma
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Gunma is located in the northwest of Kanto. In the "Minakami" area, where Tomioka Silk Mill, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and Tanigawadake Tenjindaira are located, you can enjoy winter sports as well as the scenery of each season. The prefecture is also dotted with famous hot springs such as Ikaho onsen and Kusatsu onsen. This is a recommended spot for couples who like relaxing nature and onsen.
9. "Keisetsu no Yado Shobun" - Enjoy the wild game prepared by the owner
Keisetsu no Yado Shobun is an 11-room rural inn located in Minakami onsen. There is a main house that looks like a guest house in a mountain village, and 4 separate rooms that are popular with people who value their privacy. There are many spots where you can enjoy nature within 10 minutes from the inn. From spring to summer, you can enjoy a spectacular river rafting on the Tone River, enjoy autumn foliage on the Mt. Tanigawa Ropeway in autumn, and enjoy winter sports at Minakami Kogen in winter.
The guest rooms have a calm appearance that makes you feel like you've returned to a country house. After enjoying sightseeing around Minakami onsen, it would be nice to lie down in the tatami room. In the guest rooms with open-air baths, you can enjoy the natural onsen whenever you like. Wash away the tiredness of your trip and the fatigue of everyday life, and spend a relaxing time with your loved ones.
At this inn, you can soak in the "Mukoyama onsen" in the open-air baths in the guest rooms and the three private baths in the hotel. The open-air baths in the guest rooms are full of atmosphere where you can feel nature right next to you. There are two private baths in the hotel, a semi-open-air bath and a dynamic rock bath. This is also a wonderful atmosphere, so please take a bath.
Dinner is Yamabitorori, which uses seasonal ingredients from the local mountains and rivers. Salt-grilled rock fish, broiled barley pork, and hot pot dishes are also recommended from autumn to winter. Homemade salami and ham made by the owner, which are gibier dishes, go well with wine. After dinner, you can have coffee in the lobby.
Detailed information
Minakami Onsen Shoubun
Gunma /Minakami onsen, Minakami/ ryokan
- address
- 277 Tsunako, Minakami-Gunma
- access
- 10 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes by bus from Minakami Station on the JR Joetsu Line / 15 minutes from Minakami IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
10. "Okuikaho Ryotei?Kaichoro?Ryokan" where you can enjoy two onsen
"Okuikaho Ryotei?Kaichoro?Ryokan" is a small inn with about eight rooms that was built by a long-established inn in Okuikaho that has been around since the Meiji era. The inn is also close to the Ikaho onsen town. There are "Ikaho Ropeway" and "Takehisa Yumeji Ikaho Memorial Museum" within 5 minutes by car.
There are pure Japanese-style rooms that are moist and calm. The "Japanese Suite" is recommended for staying with your loved ones. When you enter the room, you will be attracted by the natural scenery that spreads out through the window and the design of the ceiling. The calming natural color interior is also wonderful.
In the open-air baths in the guest rooms and the large public bath in the building, you can bathe in two onsen from different sources, the "Silver Bath" and the "Golden Bath." In addition to being able to enjoy the hot onsen in the baths in your guest rooms without worrying about time or the people around you, we also recommend relaxing in the large public bath and open-air bath, which are filled with a sense of openness. Relax and refresh yourself while listening to the sounds of the wind and the trees.
Dinner is Japanese Kaiseki using local seasonal ingredients. The main course can be changed to A5-rank Gunma black Japanese beef steak. A wide selection of wines to match the dishes is also available. If you are not sure about the wine selection, try the alcohol recommended by the sommelier. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available, so those who do not drink alcohol can enjoy meal.
Detailed information
Okuikaho Ryotei?Kaichoro?Ryokan
Gunma /Shibukawa, Ikaho onsen, Ikaho/ ryokan
- address
- 5-4 Ikahokayu, Ikahocho, Shibukawa City Gunma
- access
- 30 minutes by bus bound for Ikaho onsen from Shibukawa Station and get off at the last stop, Ikaho onsen. There is a highway bus that departs from Shinjuku Station New South Exit.
Stay in a detached inn with someone important to you.
How did you like our special feature on detached accommodations recommended for couples in the Kanto region? Within a two-hour drive from Tokyo, there are many wonderful villas where you can relax and be surrounded by nature. Be sure to go out to celebrate your loved one's anniversary or just to have a relaxing time together.