[Fukui] A selection of 11 ryokan with rooms with open-air baths to soothe adult couples.

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If you want to spend some time alone together in a quiet place without worrying about anyone's eyes... Fukui is the place that can make the wishes of such adult couples come true. Fukui faces the Sea of Japan, so there are plenty of scenic spots such as "Tojinbo" with its sheer cliffs and "Echizen Cape", which has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan. In addition, hot onsen can heal tired minds and bodies, such as the seaside Echizen Nanbu onsen and "Awara onsen", known as the inner sanctum of Kansai, are also famous.

What's more, it's a hidden gem, with a wide selection of local delicacies including Echizen crab! After sightseeing, why not spend some luxurious time staying in a room with an open-air bath? The open-air baths in the rooms we're introducing this time have plenty of atmosphere, with views of the sea and a Japanese garden. Bathing in one for two is sure to be a memorable experience. Some inns even offer onsen and in-room dining. In this article, we'll introduce you to ryokan with rooms with open-air baths where you can spend some private time just for the two of you.


*For "Rooms with Open-Air Baths," there are onsen type inns and hot water type inns. Please check each official website for details.

The sandy beach and the sea spread out below. If you listen carefully, you can hear the sound of the waves...Hareya ryokan has a great location. This is ryokan you can enjoy Fukui gourmet foods such as Wakasa beef, blackthroat seaperch, abalone, and crab. There is a onsen bath where you can stretch out your arms and legs and relax, and Hamaji Beach is nearby, so it is perfect for two people who want to take a leisurely stroll. Access is about 10 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station.

The 12-tatami special room with an open-air bath and terrace is perfect for couples. Enjoy a sense of paradise together while gazing at the serene scenery of the sea and sky. The special room with an open-air bath has a purely Japanese, calming atmosphere.It is a space where you can feel the beauty of Japan with hanging scrolls, shoji screens, tatami mats, and more.

The cuisine ryokan is full of seasonal ingredients. I hope you enjoy your gourmet trip to the fullest.

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"Echizen Kaigan Hamayu Hamayu　Shosekian" nestled on the coastline has an outstanding view! During the day, you can see the rugged rock surface and the Sea of Japan, and at night, you can see the lights of fishing lights. It's a little far from the station, about 70 minutes by bus from JR Takefu Station, but you can enjoy your travel time anyway. The scenery from the train window and small happenings that stir up your travels will surely become precious memories. The excitement when you are guided to a room with an ocean view is also impressive. By the way, this inn seems to be particular about lighting. Faint indirect lighting creates a relaxing time.

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The semi-open-air bath overlooking the ocean is a special experience. You can also enjoy in-room dining, so you can spend your time in complete privacy. Another plus point is that you can enjoy delicious crab all year round.

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From November to March, you can enjoy Echizen crabs and Seiko crabs, and from April to November, you can enjoy snow crabs and blowfish. There are a variety of dishes that make you feel as if you have come to Let's enjoy a meal date only for two people in the room without being disturbed by anyone.

"Hokuriku onsen Mimatsu" is a large ryokan with a full range of facilities, including a corridor garden and a Japanese tea cafe called "Charaku Kaguya." The corridor garden in particular is simply stunning. With well-maintained trees, a pond with colorful carp swimming leisurely, and tasteful stone lanterns, the Japanese atmosphere will welcome you and your partner with overwhelming beauty. It is a recommended spot to stroll around during your stay. There are free shuttle buses available from two locations: "onsen Station" and "Awara Yunomachi Station" on the Echizen Railway, so please make a reservation in advance before using it.

"Hokuriku Awara onsen Mimatsu" is also an inn with plenty of rooms with open-air baths, perfect for couples. Of the two guest room buildings, "Bettei Biyu" is especially recommended, as all rooms have their own open-air baths with their own hot spring source. There is also a lounge that can be used only by guests staying at Biyu, making for a luxurious stay. The baths attached to the rooms come in a variety of types, including stone baths, cypress baths, and Shigaraki ware baths, so you'll discover something new every time you stay. onsen water is a sodium, calcium, and chloride spring. You can enjoy the colorless, transparent, sulfur-smelling onsen, which is said to be gentle on the skin.

All of the rooms at Bettei Miyu are spacious, allowing the two of you to relax and unwind. The guest rooms are also named after plants, such as Yamabuki (Japanese bush clover), Nandina (nandina), Daphne daphne (green daphne), and Yukiyanagi (snow willow), and the garden outside the window is filled with trees that are named after the rooms. These little touches are somehow romantic, aren't they? Furthermore, the rooms are equipped with hair dryers, which is a nice touch for women. When traveling with your partner, you can always be concerned about your appearance, so it seems like you can have your hair done without worry.

The lobby is named "Tokiwa (Tokiwa)". It is a gorgeous and spacious space with impressive paintings on the walls, foil paintings on the pillars, and lighting. It's a great place to take a break after checking in.

Dinner is centered around locally produced and seasonal ingredients, and is mainly Japanese cuisine with a refined appearance. The food prepared by the head chef, who was born and raised in the Hokuriku region, is prepared with care and attention. When you see the multi-course meal made with delicacies from Fukui, such as Echizen crab, Wakasa flounder, and Wakasa beef, you'll look at each other and smile.

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At the Japanese café, Charaku Kaguya, you can enjoy delicious tea and sweets. The gentle sweetness of the sets, such as the Matcha Roll Cake and Dango Set, Zenzai Set, Matcha Cream Anmitsu Set, and Warabimochi Set, will warm your heart. This café is run by Horikawa Seicha in Awara City (formerly Kanazu Town), and is a café dedicated to Japanese tea. Enjoying the view of the beautiful garden while sipping on their carefully selected Japanese tea is a wonderful moment on your trip. Opening hours are from 10:00 to 17:30 (last orders at 17:00).

Founded in 1884, the long-established traditional inn "Haiya" is a relaxing, adult-friendly inn. You can relax and unwind in a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath. It's so luxurious to have the open-air bath all to yourself. It's about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR onsen Station.

The rooms with open-air baths have an atmosphere reminiscent of traditional Japanese houses. Each room has a beautiful name, such as "Morning Sun" or "Purple Clouds." Each room is designed differently, so you can experience something new no matter how many times you visit. Sitting on the veranda after a bath and cooling off is a way of spending time that is typical of a hot onsen inn. Lose track of time and immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience.

There is also a large public bath, so if you want to stretch your limbs and enjoy the feeling of freedom, this is also recommended. onsen has an abundant supply of water that flows from the on-site hot spring source. The spring quality is sodium chloride spring / weak salt spring. The water is not too hot or too lukewarm, at around 40 degrees, so you can relax and soak in the hot onsen. It is said to be effective against neuralgia, rheumatism, joint pain, and poor circulation. There is a wide variety of baths to enjoy, including indoor baths, open-air baths, reclining baths, and tourmaline bedrock baths!

There is also a Japanese garden where you can feel the changing of the seasons. Enjoy a peaceful moment together while watching the gracefully swimming koi fish.

The beautiful breakfast (for a fee) made with seasonal ingredients also has the style of a long-established restaurant. 100% Koshihikari from Fukui, Mr./Ms. local contract farmers, is a slightly sweet rice. In addition, you can enjoy the season of Fukui with other dishes such as soup, eggs, and broiled dried fish.

Awara onsen Seifuso (Fukui, Awara City), about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR onsen Station, is recommended for couples who want to enjoy baths to the fullest. In addition to luxurious rooms with open-air baths, the hotel also has a wide variety of unique baths, including a vast open-air garden, a flower-viewing bath, a silk bath, and a foot bath! Please enjoy!

​Couples who want to enjoy a hot spring onsen straight from the source should choose a room with a semi-open-air bath. The room has a warm and relaxing atmosphere. You'll feel like you're back at your hometown in the countryside.

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Be sure to check out the breakfast buffet, which has a wide variety of dishes. Even the two of you who love food will surely be satisfied. (Photo is for illustrative purposes only.)

About 10 minutes by direct bus from JR onsen Onsen Station. "Hokuriku Awara onsen Matsuya Matsuya Sensen" is a luxury ryokan suitable for a special stay for couples. Among the various rooms, the room with an open-air hot spring bath on the special floor "Tokiwake Hanareza" is the ultimate in luxury. The Japanese-style bath is spacious and can be onsen by two people.

There is also a Japanese modern style room with interiors in these gentle colors. Sit on a chair by the window and enjoy a long chat with him.

The hotel also has a large open-air bath and an open-air bath. The women's large communal bath has seven baths, including a pot bath and a jacuzzi bath, as well as a healing sauna that is said to have the same effect as a bedrock bath, and an authentic beauty salon. In addition, the powder room, complete with basic cosmetics, is individually partitioned, so you can use it stress-free.

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Established in 1884, Beniya is a high-quality inn suitable for adult couples. All 17 rooms are equipped with semi-open-air baths that flow directly from the source. Enjoy onsen together, cool down while looking at the well-maintained courtyard...♡ Let's enjoy a blissful relaxing time. Access is about 5 minutes on foot from Echizen Railway "Awara Yunomachi Station".

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There are various types of rooms, such as the "standard guest room" with futons, the "guest room with next room" equipped with a bed, and the "special room" boasting an area of about 86.2 square meters. If you share time surrounded by the Japanese atmosphere, the distance between the two of you should be greatly shortened. By the way, Echizen Japanese paper called “Ukigami” is used in the room, and “Beniya original shirt” made of Japanese paper is also available for loungewear. It looks like it will be a trip to experience the charm of Fukui's traditional culture.

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It has a dignified, purely Japanese appearance. Traditional crafts from Fukui are casually placed inside the building, and these goods are also sold in the building. The items are modest yet exude a delicate beauty, making them perfect gifts. There are many practical items, so be sure to take a look. It's also nice to stop by the stylish lobby lounge for a breather on your way back from the souvenir shop.

Echizen Awara Echizen Awara Onsen Tsuruya about 10 minutes by shuttle service from JR onsen Onsen Station. A pure Japanese-style ryokan with the elegance of traditional architecture. The entire building is tatami-matted, and on the walls of the hallway is a masterpiece of paintings of beautiful women by Yusen Morimoto, a Japanese painter in the Taisho period. There are 3 hot spring sources on the premises, and the 2 guest rooms with open-air baths, "Taikan" and "Kangetsu," allow you to enjoy the hot springs flowing directly from the source.

The special room "Taikan" with a tea room and an indoor bath, and the semi-special room "Kangetsu" with a bathtub made by hollowing out a rock are full of charm. It's hard to decide which one to stay in♪ In addition, there are also relatively reasonably priced general rooms. The elegant guest rooms have a dignity suitable for being called "adult". Let's spend a relaxing time alone in a tea room-style space that uses genuine precious wood.

The long-awaited dinner is a creative kaiseki cuisine that uses many locally harvested seasonal ingredients. The attention to detail in keeping warm food warm and cold food cold is also attractive. The dishes are served in Echizen ware, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, and traditional Kawada painting, so you can enjoy the harmony between the dishes and the dishes. Also, the fact that you can meal in a completely private room with privacy in mind is also a high point for couples.

Take a bus bound for Ayukawa from JR Fukui Station, get off at Yanagihara, and walk for about 4 minutes. Kappo ryokan Echizen Mangetsu is a small inn located along the Echizen Takanosu coast. It is in a very quiet environment with a windbreak forest spreading out in front of you. Perfect for couples who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is also ◎ that 5 of the 9 rooms have an onsen spring bath. The natural onsen bath has a roof, so you can enjoy it without worrying about the weather. Surrender yourself to the slow flow of time while soaking in onsen for the two of you.

There are various types of guest rooms with open-air baths, including the "Modern Japanese Guest Room with Open-air Bath," which is a perfect harmony of Japanese taste and modernity. You can't choose the type of room, but all rooms are elaborately designed. The atmosphere of the garden that can be seen from the Japanese-style room also has a different flavor depending on the season.

This is a Japanese-style ryokan, so you can enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine that is pleasing to the eye and satisfying to eat. The chef's craftsmanship, which is particular about local ingredients from the mountains and seas, will make your time together even more exciting. In particular, dishes using live “Echizen crab” caught in Mikuni are exquisite. I definitely want to stay here during the crab season.

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Taicho no Mori, located in Echizen Town, is a onsen inn surrounded by the chirping of birds and the forest air. The vibrant greenery and light will brighten your spirit. There are large public baths, open-air baths, bubble baths, saunas, and more, so you can enjoy bathing in all the different baths. The inn is also proud of its banquet cuisine, which is full of seasonal ingredients. With good value for money in terms of bathing, food, and location, this inn is truly worthy of being called a "hidden gem." It is about a 35-minute drive from JR Fukui Station.

There are two types of rooms: "basic rooms" and "rooms with open-air baths." Both are built in a purely Japanese style that will make you feel nostalgic. The rooms with open-air baths have a small garden. You can even sunbathe on the wooden deck. The unpretentious atmosphere will soothe your heart. And at night, the sky full of twinkling stars creates a romantic atmosphere... I'm sure your boyfriend will be pleased ♡

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Kaiseki cuisine, where you can enjoy Fukui's seafood, has a wide variety of dishes. In addition to the famous Echizen crab, you can choose from shrimp, puffer fish, abalone, Wakasa beef, and more, depending on the season and your preferences. Recommended for gourmet couples who want to eat all the "sea and mountain bounty" of Fukui. Enjoy the fresh cuisine that you can only get on a trip.

Hanahasu Onsen Somayama about 7 minutes by car from JR Nanjo Station, is an inn nestled in a mountain village surrounded by nature. Among the wide variety of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and special rooms, the 12-tatami ``room with an open-air bath'' is recommended for couples. The wooden deck with a bathtub is spacious, and at night you can enjoy a quiet drink while looking at the night sky.

The "Rooms with Open-Air Baths" have an open feel to the rooms. Also, in the summer, the lotus flowers at "Hanahasu Park" just a few steps from the inn are in full bloom, so be sure to take a stroll there early in the morning. If you're lucky, you might catch the moment when the flowers pop out. During the flowering period, you can enjoy food served in real lotus flowers and leaves. It's gorgeous and beautiful, isn't it?

The hotel also has a large public bath and an open-air bath where you can enjoy hot onsen that springs from about 1,000 meters underground. It feels like a secret hot spring in the forest. Relaxing in the hot water in the fresh air is sure to leave you feeling refreshed. Please be sure to try this out too.

Fukui has become more accessible with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. It is a travel destination that is full of attractions, such as the spectacular views of the Sea of Japan, fresh gourmet food, and atmospheric hot onsen. While sightseeing, you can enjoy the famous places and local gourmet food, and when you return to the hotel, you can relax in the open-air bath in your room...♡ Fukui is a spot where you can enjoy such a relaxing trip. Stay at a special inn and be thoroughly relaxed.