Gourmet cuisine and guest room open-air baths ♩ 7 Kansai hotels and ryokan that are perfect for a stay
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Modern women are busy every day, both at work and in their personal lives, and don't have much time to relax. But with plenty of time, delicious food, a bath of your own, and a fluffy futon, you're sure to be able to refresh yourself and relieve the fatigue that's built up in your body and mind. A recommended way to relax and refresh yourself is to take a "stay at home." By staying in a hotel or ryokan and simply relaxing and doing as you please, you're sure to be able to detoxify both your body and mind. In this article, we'll introduce you to some hotels and ryokan in the Kansai region that boast gourmet food and have open-air baths in the rooms.
You feel a bit depressed, and even when you finally get home from work, you do a lot of household chores...before you know it, the day is over and all you're looking forward to is going to bed. Why not reset your busy days with a "stay at home"? Enjoy an open-air bath without leaving your room, delicious food made with seasonal ingredients, and time to relax without thinking about anything with a stay at home. Let's heal your mind and body.
The hotels and ryokan we will introduce this time are all a little away from the city, and are perfect for a stay-at-home stay, offering open-air baths and delicious food. Relax on the terrace while gazing at the lush gardens and the sea, immerse yourself in your favorite book, or lose track of time chatting with close friends. Of course, these places will also give you a special time for a stay-at-home stay with your partner. Why not give yourself, who is always working hard, the gift of some time to truly relax?
Located in the mountains of Kameoka, Kyoto's inner sanctum, about 60 minutes by car from downtown Osaka, Suisen is a hideaway inn with 13 rooms. Feel the breath of greenery in the secluded wilderness and listen to the chirps of birds. Let yourself go with the flow of quiet time and spend a relaxing time here, which is the perfect way to relax for adults! Let's forget about everyday life and relax.
In rooms with an open-air onsen bath, such as the "Suisen Suite," you can enjoy onsen as much as you like, whenever you like. While enjoying your own private onsen, take a deep breath and feel the fresh scent of the trees. It's sure to ease your tired mind.
In a private room where you won't be disturbed by anyone, you can enjoy a Kyoto-style kaiseki meal that makes the most of the bounty of the season. Rather than focusing on locally produced, locally consumed ingredients, you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of the ingredients carefully selected by the head chef from all over the country. The fresh flavors will surely satisfy both your stomach and your heart.
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Kyo Yunohana Resort Suisen
Kyoto /Kameoka/ ryokan
- address
- 6-3 Ashinoyama Inoshiri, Hiedano-cho, Kameoka City Kyoto
- access
- By train: Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Kameoka Station
AUBERGE YUSURA is an auberge that only accepts three groups per day. It is a villa-type facility that can be rented exclusively for a relaxing stay, making it perfect for a girls' trip! You can chat on the sofas on the terrace overlooking the garden, or relax in the spacious living room, spending a blissful time relaxing with your dear friends or partner.
The open-air baths in the guest rooms use the source waters of Sakakibara onsen, famous for its skin-beautifying waters. The water has a thick texture like beauty serum, leaving your skin moisturized and smooth after the bath. You can enjoy it as many times as you like during your stay without worrying about other people or the time, which is the best happiness...♡
If you visit Mie you definitely want to try Matsusaka beef. The moment you put it in your mouth, the delicious flavor spreads throughout your mouth and you'll be smiling and exclaiming, "It's delicious!" In addition, you can enjoy a luxurious adult time by savoring a kaiseki meal made entirely with ingredients from Ise-Shima, including seafood freshly caught from Ise Bay.
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AUBERGE YUSURA
Mie /Ise/ ryokan
- address
- 1347-2 Matsushita Mie cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture
- access
- [Train] Free shuttle service available from JR Futaminoura Station or Kintetsu Toba Station. [Car] 15 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise I.C. via Futaminoura JCT. Approximately 15 minutes by car from "Ise Jingu" and approximately 3 minutes by car from "Meoto Iwa".
"Japanese Auberge Kakimotoya" is a long-established ryokan that was founded over 110 years ago. With a superb location overlooking Mount Shigisan, you can enjoy a stay surrounded by nature. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and quietly enjoy the scenery that changes with the seasons and time of day... Why not spend such a luxurious time with your loved ones?
The one and only "Twin Bed Japanese-Western Room" has a shallow open-air bath, perfect for couples. Stretch out your arms and legs and soak in the hot water, and you'll see the mountain ridges and the endless starry sky. Sipping a glass on the terrace will surely add to the romantic mood.
In the restaurant, which is entirely private, you can enjoy an original seasonal kaiseki meal that combines standard Japanese cuisine with a Western touch. The next dish is served at a time that suits you, so you can enjoy it at your own pace. After enjoying your meal, you can relax in your room. Your stay will be filled with bliss.
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Kakimoto family
Nara /Ikoma/ ryokan
- address
- Nara 5-8 Shikiyamahigashi, Misato Town, Ikoma County
- access
- 5 minutes by car from Shigiyamashita Station
Yumenoian Yuyake Koyake is a place where you can relax with its nostalgic rural scenery. The silence and clear air surrounded by lush green mountains have an excellent healing effect. Spend a blissful time dozing off in bed surrounded by nature. All rooms have an open-air bath, so you can relax as you like. You can completely forget about your daily life and take it easy.
Of course, you can enjoy seasonal dishes, but the best thing about this place is the wide selection of local sake that can only be tasted here. There are also many famous sakes from all over the country that are hard to obtain. Enjoy the rare and delicious sake to your heart's content, which will make your seasonal rice even more delicious.
You can also enjoy the local brand beef, Himeji Wagyu! Apparently, they purchase the whole cow, of which only a few are in circulation each month, so the fresh taste is exquisite in both umami and sweetness. Enjoy the delicious Wagyu beef while drinking alcohol that can only be tasted in this area. All you have to do is lounge around in your room... this luxury is something you can only experience during a stay at home.
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Yumenoian Yuyake Koyake
Hyogo /Himeji/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 187 Maenosho, Yumemae-cho, Himeji City
- access
- About 40 minutes by Shinki Bus from JR Himeji Station. About 15 minutes by free shuttle from JR Fukusaki Station.
Wakasa Bettei is located near Todaiji Temple in Nara. ryokan where you can feel at ease and relaxed. Come and spend a relaxing time here, feeling the slow pace of time that only this ancient capital can offer.
Each room and bath has its own unique style, and some rooms offer views of Nara, such as Mount Wakakusa and the roof of Todaiji Temple's Great Buddha Hall from the open-air bath on the terrace. In addition to Japanese-style rooms, there are also Western-style rooms with twin beds, so you can choose a Japanese-style room for solo travelers or a Western-style room for two girls, depending on your travel style.
Yamato Kaiseki is a dish that is full of the chef's particular attention to detail, from the ingredients to the tableware. The seasonal dishes that can only be enjoyed in Nara are visually beautiful, and just looking at them will get you excited. For breakfast, you can enjoy Yamato tea porridge cooked with roasted green tea, a local dish of Nara, so you can fully enjoy the Nara atmosphere even during meal.
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Wakasa Bettei
Nara / Nara / ryokan
- address
- Nara Nara City Kitahanda Higashimachi 1
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station
MANPA RESORT is located in Wakanoura onsen, Wakayama. It faces Shin-Wakaura, which is said to have the most beautiful coastline in Japan, and all rooms have an ocean view. The rooms on the universal design floor, Umi no Za, come with a spacious open-air bath where you can stretch out your arms and legs. The time spent dozing off in your room while enjoying the magnificent view of the blue sea and wide sky that stretch out before you is the height of luxury...♩ Enjoy a luxurious stay at home.
Wakanoura onsen 's mellow spring water is known for warming you from the inside out, and of course it's also great for beautiful skin. At night, you can enjoy the moonlight and the sound of the waves in the background, and the next morning, you can enjoy the blue sky under the blue sky... Bathing while feeling the sea breeze will relax your mind.
The best part is that you can enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the local fishing port! You can enjoy the most seasonal fish of each season to your heart's content, such as sea bream in spring, conger eel in summer, filefish in autumn, and grouper, a rare and luxurious fish, in winter. With stunning views and delicious food, you can find the ultimate relaxation and happiness here.
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onsen Onsen Manpa Resort
Wakayama / ryokan
- address
- Wakayama Wakayama City Shinwakaura 2-10
- access
- [80 minutes by car from Osaka] [1 hour by limited express from Namba, 40 minutes from Kansai Airport] 30 minutes by bus from Nankai Wakayamashi Station or JR Wakayama Station
Fufu Nara is an all-suite hotel located in a corner of Nara Park. The greenery of the Japanese garden and the crisp air will make you feel nostalgic and warm. The stylish space, designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Sumi, blends old and new, and is perfect for a slightly more mature girls' trip.
The open-air natural hot onsen bath "Wakan Fragrance Bath" can be enjoyed in all rooms. It's so luxurious to be able to enjoy onsen for as long as you like while feeling the scent of the trees and the breeze in the garden. You can then move to the terrace and gaze out at the nature, or relax on the sofa in the living room. A carefree moment is sure to help you forget about your daily life.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki made with ingredients unique to Nara. Japanese cuisine made with Yamato vegetables and Japanese herbs is not only delicious but also has a detoxifying effect. It will soothe your stressed and exhausted mind and body.
Detailed information
Fufu Nara
Nara / Nara / ryokan
- address
- Nara 1184-1 Takabatake-cho, Nara City
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from Kintetsu Nara Station Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Nara Station
Sometimes it's good to shut out everything and just relax while feeling nature. Why not reset your stressful daily life with a little luxury stay-at-home? Treat yourself to a stay-at-home stay that will detoxify your mind and body as a reward for all your hard work.