Go to a moist onsen during the dry season♪ 7 recommended onsen ryokan and hotels [Kanto]

When it gets cold, do you start to worry about dry skin? Your chapped skin can hurt, your foundation can't stick well, and it can make you feel a bit blue... At times like these, go and soak in a "moisturizing onsen" to refresh yourself ♪

Enjoy a relaxing hot onsen trip by yourself or with close friends. You're sure to feel refreshed and fulfilled both physically and mentally. In this article, we'll introduce you to hot onsen inns that are recommended for the dry season, focusing on their moisturizing effects.

This time, we focused on two main types of onsen.

The first type is a "chloride spring." It is said that the salt adheres to the skin and prevents moisture from evaporating. The second type is onsen contains a lot of "metasilicic acid." It is said that this natural moisturizing ingredient helps to create beautiful skin. Choose onsen that suits your skin and enjoy a relaxing time.

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"Genbi no Yado Aizuya" is a onsen inn located in Nasushiobara city, Tochigi. The interior of the building is decorated in soft pink, creating a cute atmosphere that will make you feel relaxed and at ease.

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Shiobara's onsen are full of the moisturizing ingredient "metasilicic acid"! Among them, "Genbi no Yado Aizuya" is particularly rich in metasilicic acid, and has been certified as one of the "Four Great Beauty Hot Springs in Japan" by the Japan Society of Natural Therapy. You can experience the feeling of "being immersed in lotion" ♪ Not only can you soak, but you can also enjoy drinking the spring water.

The elaborate baths are also attractive. You can enjoy a wide variety of unique baths, including the 400-year-old "cave bath," the "open-air bath" where you can feel the beauty of nature, and the "daily bath" where roses and herbs float in the beauty bath. Why not change into a cute colorful yukata and enjoy a leisurely bath tour?

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"Hotel New Shiobara" is a large, modern hotel in Nasu-Shiobara. There is plenty of entertainment in the hotel, so you can have fun all day long. Recommended for lively trips with friends! There are direct buses from JR Ikebukuro Station and other places in the Tokyo metropolitan area, so it is easy to access.

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There are two types of hot springs, one called "chloride bicarbonate spring". This spring is also rich in the moisturizing ingredient "metasilicic acid" at over 200 mg per 1 kg, and is said to be a "beauty bath". There are three bath areas, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths within the building. The "Yusenkyo Large Bath", which was renovated in 2015, is a tasteful bath area modeled after a Japanese garden. It is a space where you can relax and unwind.

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There are plenty of entertainment facilities in the building! Have fun at karaoke, enjoy bowling with everyone, get excited in a table tennis match, relax and read nostalgic classics in the manga corner... You can have plenty of fun. Once you've worked up a sweat, head back to onsen ♪ It looks like you'll be able to spend a fun day here.

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Hotel Green Plaza Kamogawa in Chiba, is a seaside hotel with a resort feel. It's close to tourist spots such as Kamogawa Sea World, making it the perfect place for a two-day weekend getaway. You can also bring your own drinks into the rooms, which is a nice touch. Why not toast with a beer while gazing at the sea in a private space?

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The water is a "cold sodium chloride spring." It is said to have a moisturizing effect because the salt on your skin prevents moisture from evaporating. Another attractive feature is that it is weakly alkaline and does not irritate the skin. Enjoy a relaxing time in the clean, modern bath.

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Hotel Green Plaza Kamogawa is known for its buffet in the ocean view restaurant. The menu includes local fish sashimi, sushi, steamed shellfish, and other dishes that can only be found at a seaside inn. The fresh and delicious gourmet food is sure to satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

The "Wakaumi no Yado Sasayu" is an inn located in Chiba the middle of Kujukuri-hama, in Shirako onsen. It has a luxurious atmosphere, and you can enjoy a stay of a higher rank. It is recommended for women who want to spend a relaxing time in an elegant space.

The hot spring water is a "strong sodium chloride salt spring." It is said to have excellent skin-beautifying and moisturizing effects. As the inn has a total of 12 rooms, the baths are never crowded and you can relax and enjoy onsen. The "private open-air bath with a view" with a spectacular view is available for bathing without making a reservation. Enjoy the hot onsen and the view all to yourself and relax from the bottom of your heart.

After warming up in onsen, you can relax and take care of your skin. The rooms are equipped with luxurious amenities for women, so you can take good care of your skin even when you're traveling.

Ueno-ya, located in Yugawara Kanagawa, is a long-established ryokan that was founded about 300 years ago. The entire building is made of wood, giving it a gentle atmosphere. In 2010, it was registered as a tangible cultural property of Japan. The warmth of the wood will soothe your soul.

You can enjoy the fresh "Yugawara onsen" spring water in the granite and cypress baths. The spring quality is "sodium calcium chloride sulfate spring" and contains 98 mg of the moisturizing ingredient "metasilicic acid". It has a smooth texture on the skin, and you can feel as if you are being gently wrapped in it.

After onsen, you can enjoy delicious Japanese food. You can enjoy dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, such as fresh seafood caught in Sagami Bay and Ashigara pork. The richly stewed golden-eyed snapper is a must-try in winter. It seems to go well with hot sake.

"Yui" is a hideaway inn for adults located in Okuyugawara. You can enjoy an elegant onsen trip in a sophisticated and luxurious space. There are only 11 rooms, so you don't have to worry about the baths being crowded. This is a very stylish inn, and is recommended for women who want to forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

Oku-Yugawara's onsen are famous hot springs that are even mentioned in the Manyoshu. The spring quality is a sodium, calcium, chloride, and sulfate spring, and it is said to have a moisturizing effect like lotion. The baths are also attractive because of the sense of openness. You can relax and enjoy onsen in the large public bath or in your guest room.

After onsen, why not spend some luxurious time in a salon that resembles a teahouse? You can enjoy high-quality beauty treatments using botanical cosmetics from "YON-KA," a brand with over half a century of history. There is also a facial menu that "leads to moist and fresh skin." It's the perfect way to treat yourself.

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"Hakone Hoshinoakari" is a hotel with a spectacular view located in Sengokuhara, Hakone. The views from the terrace and open-air baths are amazing, and it is often featured on television programs. The open feeling will blow away all your fatigue.

Here you can enjoy two types of hot springs: "Gora onsen (weak salt spring)," known as a beauty bath, and "Sengokuhara onsen (sulfuric acid onsen)," known to cleanse the skin. It is also rich in the moisturizing ingredient metasilicic acid. All guest rooms have an open-air Gora onsen bath, so you can enjoy bathing as much as you like. The combination of a spectacular view and onsen is the best! You'll feel your body and mind being moisturized.

The best view of the inn can be enjoyed from the rooftop "Sky Terrace." There is a foot bath, so you can stay warm even in the chilly seasons. On clear nights, you can see a star-filled sky, and in the early mornings of spring and autumn, you can even see a sea of clouds. Come and experience the extraordinary sensation of being in the sky.

We have introduced some recommended "moisturizing onsen" in the Kanto region. Why not enjoy a trip to onsen that will revitalize both your body and mind, while also refreshing yourself and treating yourself?