7 Kanto Inns near Tokyo to Enjoy Romantic Cherry Blossom Viewing from Open-Air Baths
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A cherry blossom viewing trip with my favorite boyfriend. Why don't you take a leisurely soak in the open-air bath this year and enjoy the view? There are many inns in the Kanto region that are popular for their hanami open-air baths. Let's enjoy an exceptionally luxurious time in a wonderful space surrounded by cherry meal in full bloom, such as a guest room open-air bath where two people can spend alone, and a large open-air bath with plenty of openness. The guest rooms are also attractive. We will introduce inns with hanami open-air baths that are easily accessible from Tokyo♪
"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.
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.
The guest room "Hana" with a terrace open-air bath is very popular during the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms in full bloom spread their branches in front of the stylish terrace open-air bath. You can have a fantastic view of the night cherry blossoms all to yourself in a private atmosphere.
Detailed information
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Kanagawa /Hakone/ ryokan
- address
- 503 Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
- access
- Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, a short walk from Horai-en; Approximately 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Gora Station; Approximately 20 minutes by Route 1 from Hakoneguchi IC.
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♡
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!
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Atsugi Iiyama Onsen Motoyu Ryokan
Kanagawa /Atsugi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 19,900
- address
- 4916 Iiyama, Atsugi City Kanagawa
- access
- Take a bus from Hon-Atsugi Station on the Odakyu Line and get off at Iiyama onsen Iriguchi. 3 minutes on foot. Head towards Atsugi from the Tomei Atsugi IC and turn left on Route 129 in front of Atsugi City Hospital for 10 minutes.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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.
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Nakagawa Onsen Hidden onsen Village Shingenkan
Kanagawa / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,400
- address
- Kanagawa 577-6 Nakagawa, Yamakita-cho, Ashigarakami-gun
- access
- 40 minutes from Tomei Expressway Oi Matsuda IC via R246, Shimizubashi
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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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11 types of hot onsen that monopolize the night view of Kofu Hotel Kaminoyu onsen
Yamanashi /Kofu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,575
- address
- 17 Ryuji, Kai City, Yamanashi
- access
- 2 minutes from Futaba IC ETC only. About 20 minutes by car from Kofu Showa IC. JR Ryuo Station (free transfer 14:30-20:00) 15 minutes by car from Kofu Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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 ♪
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onsen Onsen Blessing Hotel Ebisuya
Shizuoka / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,200
- address
- 1186 Kona, Izunokuni City Shizuoka
- access
- 25 minutes by car from Tomei Numazu IC/Shin Tomei Nagaizumi Numazu IC. 20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from Izu-Hakone Railway Izu-Nagaoka Station (15:00-19:00 pick-up available)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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)
Detailed information
Shirahone Onsen Awanoyu Ryokan
Nagano /Matsumoto/ ryokan
- address
- 4181 Azumi, Matsumoto City Nagano
- access
- [By car] About 60 minutes from Matsumoto IC [By public transportation] About 30 minutes from Matsumoto Station on the Matsumoto Dentetsu Line, about 70 minutes from Shinshimashima Station by Alpico Kotsu Bus
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)
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Takaragawa onsen Osenkaku
Gunma /Minakami/ ryokan
- address
- Gunma 1899 Fujiwara, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun
- access
- [By car] About 18 km from Kanetsu Expressway "Minakami IC" [By public transportation] About 45 minutes by free shuttle bus from Joetsu Shinkansen "Jomo Kogen Station" / Free transfer from JR Joetsu Line "Minakami Station" About 25 minutes by bus
"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?