7 Kanto Inns near Tokyo to Enjoy Romantic Cherry Blossom Viewing from Open-Air Baths

"When the cherry blossom season comes, let's go on a cherry blossom viewing trip together♡". In this season when you can't wait for spring, isn't there a lot of people who get excited about such stories with him? If you go all the way, you want to spend time alone without being disturbed by anyone.

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For couples who want to enjoy a special cherry blossom viewing experience, we highly recommend the open-air bath surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom. In the Kanto region, which is easily accessible from Tokyo, there is an inn that is popular for its wonderful "Hanami open-air bath." Let's enjoy cherry-blossom viewing just for the two of us by using an open-air bath with a guest room or a private bath.

Kowakidani Onsen onsen ryokan, located in Kowakidani, Hakone, is a long-established ryokan founded in 1883. The garden, which is colored with seasonal flowers, is full of charm. In spring, weeping cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, and Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom.

The inn has a beautiful and vast garden called "Horaien," and you can feel the changing seasons from your room. The "Rooms with Annex Open-Air Baths" are very popular during cherry blossom season. In front of the stylish terrace open-air bath, cherry blossoms spread their branches in full bloom. It's a very private experience, and you can have the fantastic night cherry blossoms all to yourself ♡ (The best time to see the cherry blossoms is early April)

In the "Rooms with Open-Air Baths in the Annex," you can enjoy hot spring onsen drawn from the private hot spring in the open-air bath on the room's terrace. The rooms have a Japanese modern and stylish atmosphere, making them perfect for a couple's trip. Let yourself relax and enjoy a conversation just for the two of you.

Dinner is mainly fresh seafood caught in the nearby sea. The menu changes every month, so you can enjoy various seasonal ingredients. The beautiful presentation will make your heart flutter ♪

Iiyama onsen, located in Atsugi City Kanagawa, is a onsen resort in the mountains about an hour's drive from the city center. Motoyu ryokan is a perfect inn with more than 100 cherry blossom trees in full bloom on its 30,000 tsubo grounds, and you can see the cherry blossoms from most of the rooms.

If you are traveling as a couple, you should definitely stay in a room with an open-air bath along the mountain stream. It's a pleasant space where the green of the mountains is right in front of you, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the spring. Let's enjoy onsen and cherry blossom viewing while listening to the murmuring of the river♡

Of course, the view from the guest rooms is also great♪ It's a real luxury to spend some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's an atmosphere that makes you want to talk slowly with two people.

meal at Motoyu ryokan change depending on the season. The spring dishes are full of mountain delicacies such as bamboo shoots, bracken, and tree buds that make you feel the breath of spring. Enjoying the luxury of a mountain inn will make your cherry blossom viewing experience even more exciting!

Nakagawa Onsen, said to be Takeda Shingen's secret onsen, is located in Yamakita-cho, Kanagawa, about a 90-minute drive from the city center. ``Kakureyu no Sato Shingenkan'', located along the river, is a onsen ryokan that represents this secret hot spring area. You will be healed by the rich nature surrounded by the mountains of Tanzawa.

Shingenkan has three types of free private baths. One of them, "Yamairo no Yu", is a recommended cherry blossom viewing open-air bath where you can see the cherry blossoms along the river. You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with just the two of you while soaking in the spacious bath.

After you've enjoyed the private baths, why not take a look at the communal open-air baths?The atmosphere is even more open than the private baths, and you can see the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the flowing river. Breathe in the mountain air to your heart's content and feel refreshed!

For dinner, a sumptuous Japanese meal featuring mountain delicacies and freshwater fish will be served. The seasonal menu is sure to have a lively conversation between the two of you♡ We also recommend tasting the local sake from Ashigara.

Hotel Kamiyu onsen in Kai City, Yamanashi is a hotel with a reputation as "the best open-air bath in Yamanashi for cherry blossom viewing". The large Japan garden is in full bloom with about 40 cherry trees in spring. It blooms profusely around the hotel.

One of the paid private baths “Otaruburo” is recommended for couples. The cherry blossoms in the garden spread out in front of you from the large barrel bath, which is more than enough for two people. At night, it is lit up fantastically and is even more beautiful♡You can enjoy an extraordinary world. (Usually the best time to see the cherry blossoms: late March to early April)

The hotel is located on a hill overlooking the streets of Kofu, so you can see the beautiful night view at night. Furthermore, beyond that, you can also see the figure of Mt. Fuji that spreads to the foot of the mountain. After enjoying the cherry blossom viewing open-air bath, relax in your room and enjoy the night view ♡

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For dinner, there are delicious dishes unique to Yamanashi, such as Koshu wine beef and fresh seasonal fruits. The tastefully presented and beautiful dishes will satisfy even the gourmet connoisseur. Both of you should be smiling naturally.

About 90 minutes by car from Tokyo, "Izunagaoka onsen Shofuku no Yado Ebisuya" in Izunokuni City is a hideaway inn with only 15 rooms. You can spend a relaxing time in a homely atmosphere with a nostalgic atmosphere of Japan.

The private open-air bath is a healing space with cherry blossoms spreading overhead. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night because it is reserved for private use only from 19:00 to 5:00 the next morning. It's nice to stay up late and spend some time slowly ♡ (Usually the best time to see the cherry blossoms is from late March to early April)

For couples who want to soak in onsen without worrying about time, the Japanese-style room with a natural onsen on the top floor is recommended. Although it is only an indoor bath, you can soak in the carefully selected free-flowing onsen as much as you like. Daily fatigue should be gradually loosened ♪

You can have dinner in your room for up to three people. You can fully enjoy the fresh fish and vegetables unique to Izu, which is surrounded by the sea and mountains. The beautiful arrangement that makes you feel the season will make you both feel like spring ♪

Shirahone onsen is located quietly in a place surrounded by mountains in Matsumoto City Nagano. Among them, Shirahone Onsen Awanoyu Ryokan'' is popular among female customers for its open-air bath. The guest rooms overlooking the greenery of the mountains are decorated in an elegant Japanese style. It has a calm atmosphere that is perfect for an adult couple's trip.

The open-air bath at Awa-no-Yu is very beautiful with a bluish milky white color♡ The entrance to the bath is separated for men and women, and there are also bathing suits for women, so you can enter with peace of mind. You will be healed by the contrast between the wild cherry blossoms and the milky onsen. (Usually the best time to see the cherry blossoms: early to mid-May)

For dinner, we are proud of our authentic kaiseki cuisine. There are plenty of dishes such as salt-grilled river fish, which is delicious to the bone, and high-quality stone-grilled meat. In a private room where two people can be alone, enjoy while chatting happily ♡

In fact, Awanoyu is an inn famous for its delicious breakfast. Among them, ryokan 's specialty is "onsen rice porridge," which is slowly cooked in the hot spring source. You will be warmed by the simple taste that you can only taste here.

Takaragawa onsen Osenkaku, located in the mountains of Minakami Town, is an elegant onsen ryokan surrounded by nature. In spring, many cherry blossoms bloom in the surrounding mountains, and the entire ryokan is gently wrapped.

The four open-air baths along the mountain stream have a total area of 470 tatami mats! It's spacious like a part of nature, so even if you're in a mixed bath, there's plenty of space for two people to relax. Also, both men and women are required to wear bathing clothes, so women can enter without hesitation. Enjoy the full sense of unity with the cherry blossoms♡ (Usually the best time to see the cherry blossoms: late April to early May)

The three lodging buildings were built in the Showa period. It has a nostalgic retro feel that makes you feel at ease. It seems that the relaxing time will shorten the distance with him ♡

There are two meal, but for couples, the private room-style meal "Takeniwa" is recommended. You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine full of mountain delicacies in a private, individually partitioned space. If you taste it while enjoying the conversation, you should be satisfied to your heart♪

"Hanami open-air bath" where you can enjoy both cherry blossom viewing and onsen. There are many open-air baths in the Kanto region where you can spend time alone, so how about going on a cherry blossom viewing trip that is a little different than usual?