15 Unforgettable Luxury Hotels in Niigata Perfect for Rejuvenating Couples Trips

If you want to go on a trip to refresh yourself with your lover, Niigata is recommended. There are various scenic spots such as “Hoshitoge Terraced Rice Fields” known nationwide for its beauty, and “Hyoko Lake” where swans come flying. With mountains, valleys, plateaus, and the magnificent Sea of Japan, you can enjoy a wide variety of sightseeing. Niigata is also known for its rice and sake, and is a treasure trove of food blessed with fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. While eating delicious food unique to Niigata, you are sure to make many happy memories just the two of you.

Niigata is full of luxury hotels and ryokan that will make you want to stay forever. You can immerse yourself in the sense of openness at the Kogen Hotel, or enjoy onsen at a relaxing inn for adults. In addition, there are information dissemination accommodations recommended for couples interested in old folk houses and art, accommodations perfect for two people who want to enjoy activities, fashionable and stylish accommodations that won the Good Design Award, etc. There are many inns that can be selected according to the tastes and preferences of couples. Now, let's introduce some wonderful hotels and ryokan in Niigata that will make your trip more colorful. Let's enjoy a luxurious inn together and refresh both physically and mentally.

Akakura Kanko Hotel is a pioneering highland resort with a history of over 80 years. You can enjoy wonderful views from an altitude of 1,000m and onsen flowing directly from the source. Among the terrace rooms with open onsen spring baths in the SPA & SUITE building, there are also semi-open-air rooms that can be opened and closed regardless of the weather. onsen in the hot springs or chat in the living room with a gas fireplace and sofa. The hotel's signature spa also has couples' rooms (private rooms), so it's great for two people to enjoy a relaxing experience together.

``Satoyama Jucho'' is an accommodation facility with one of Japan's most spectacular open-air baths and an artistic atmosphere filled with designer furniture. The reception building of an old private house that matches the modern times is studded with carefully selected furniture and artwork. In addition, the accommodation building has an artistic design with each room having a different theme, so it is recommended for couples who are interested in art and interior design.

Atema Kogen Resort Belnatio is a resort hotel on the Atema Kogen in Tokamachi. You can enjoy a wide variety of activities throughout the year, so it's recommended for couples who want to have fun. There's also a full-fledged golf course, so it's perfect for two golf lovers. Another attractive feature is that you can enjoy the beautiful four seasons of Atema Plateau from your room or the open-air bath in the large public bath. Relaxing with just the two of you in the private cypress bath may be a great memory of your trip.

``Shiratama no Yu Senkei'' is an inn that takes pride in its own hot spring source ``Shiratama no Yu.'' Would you like to experience moist, silky skin after taking a bath? The guest rooms are recommended for two people who want to spend a special day, such as a Japanese modern twin room with an open-air bath large enough for two people. Some rooms offer views of the Japanese garden while taking a bath, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and luxurious time. In addition, there are rooms with open-air baths equipped with fully automatic massage machines, so the two of you can soothe to your heart's content.

Surrounded by nature, ``Yumaya'' is a luxury inn where you can indulge in the finest hospitality in silence. There are only 11 Sukiya-style guest rooms on a site of 2,000 tsubo, and Hanare-sha, where you can spend your time like a villa. It's a two-story detached house overlooking a large garden, and it's a luxurious pleasure to have the space for just the two of you to yourself. Gaze out at the garden full of seasonal nature, or spend a blissful time in the open-air bath in your guest room where you can enjoy hot water flowing directly from the source 24 hours a day. This is a special inn that is highly recommended for anniversaries and marriage proposals.

A 260-year-old Edo village headman's mansion that has become a nationally registered tangible cultural property, Takashimaya is a traditional ryotei inn where games of Shogi and Igo are played. The room where Emperor Meiji paused for a short rest is now meal a place where visitors can catch a glimpse of the atmosphere of those days. The entire building is a cultural asset, and is highly recommended for couples interested in old architecture and history. It will be a fun learning experience to carefully observe the details such as the ceiling, duck wells, and ranma. You can relax in a guest room with an open-air bath, enjoy delicate cuisine, and enjoy a luxurious stay typical of a high-class inn.

``Ryugon'' is a luxurious inn with a dignified appearance, built on spacious grounds and relocated from the mansion of a wealthy farmer from the late Edo period. It is said that small animals sometimes show up in the large garden of about 1,000 square meters, which shows the beauty of each season, so take a leisurely stroll with the two of you while admiring the seasonal plants. The ``Villa Suite'' guest room with an open-air bath is a stylish room with original rounded furniture. You can enjoy the scenery of each season from the open-air bath facing the garden.

Shiki Yuzawa Quattro is a stylish luxury inn that combines Western flair and Japanese hospitality. This inn has won the Good Design Award, so it is recommended for couples who want to travel in style. The maisonette-type guest rooms with open-air baths have open-air baths with natural hot spring water, as well as indoor baths with glass walls. There is also a large living room on the second floor, where you can relax on the deck terrace with a drink from the minibar, enjoy music while leaning on the luxurious sofa, and enjoy an extraordinary world just the two of you.

"Matsunoyama Onsen Sake no Yado Sake Hotel Tamakiya" boasts hot springs with free-flowing hot springs from Japan's three major medicinal onsen, French cuisine using onsen ingredients, and delicious sake. The Japanese-Western style room "Tsubaki" with an open-air bath in the photo is recommended for couples who want to stay in a stylish room with the theme of "art and sake". There are many details such as art by an artist living in Tokamachi, custom-made lighting with stacks of sake cups, and windows that are intentionally cut small. You can spend a relaxing time while enjoying Japanese sake in a relaxing chair.

At the auberge "Winerystay TRAVIGNE" located in the depths of the vineyard, you can experience the luxury of spending time at a winery. The luxurious "Premium Room" is located in a secluded place, where you can spend a quiet time in a large space of 52㎡ + terrace. The vintage furniture imported from Spain is fashionable.

``Hotel Futaba, an inn in Echigo woven by water,'' has many types of baths and you can enjoy touring the hot onsen of Echigo Yuzawa Onsen. We have special guest rooms themed on traditional textiles from Uonuma, Niigata. Fabrics from Shiozawa, Tokamachi, and Ojiya areas are used for decoration, allowing you to stay elegantly in a stylish modern Japanese space.

``Tsuribashi and Annex Inn Takanosudate'' is a hot onsen inn located in a place surrounded by rich nature. You can spend a quiet holiday for adults. Among them, the detached ``Fuji no So'' is a luxurious room with a sunken kotatsu and a wooden terrace. The space has an extraordinary feel, perfect for spending a special day for two.

Bettei Koshi no Sato has 20 suites with a focus on comfort. Each floor has its own concept, and the top floor has a particularly mesmerizing view. There are plenty of things you can do to make your stay more comfortable, such as soft pillows, two refrigerators, and Japanese-patterned purses that you can use while walking around the building.

HOTEL OOSADO is a long-established hotel located in Kasugazaki, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Sunsets. All rooms have an ocean view, and the Royal Suite on the top floor is especially luxurious and perfect for special occasions. You can enjoy the view of the Sea of Japan, the sunset, and the night view from your room.

HATAGO Isen is a onsen inn with a retro atmosphere, such as the hearth next to the front desk and the study space in the guest rooms. If you want to enjoy the hot onsen thoroughly, we recommend the ``Open-air Bath Room''. There is an open-air bath installed outside the room, and the two of you can soak in onsen flowing directly from the source whenever you like. After enjoying onsen, you can relax on the veranda, have a drink, and have a luxurious time.

How was it? Spend a wonderful time with just the two of you at a luxury hotel/ ryokan in Niigata that has a variety of charms. I'm sure you'll be able to create the finest memories that will never fade.