8 Hotels in Japan to Drink Craft Beer Together - Bottoms Up!

I don't hate my job, but I still feel tired and stressed. There are probably many couples who say that weekend dinners for just the two of them are the driving force behind their hard work. Of course, you can spend a wonderful time just for dinner, but sometimes you want to relax and enjoy your trip together. A reward trip for the two who work hard. For beer-loving couples, “craft beer” that can only be tasted in the area will be a special item to add color to your trip. Therefore, this time, we have carefully selected hotels where you can drink craft beer to soothe your tired mind and body from work.

“Craft beer” is something we hear a lot these days. Beer made by small breweries is called craft beer, as opposed to beer made by major manufacturers. Craft means "technology", "craft" and "craftsmanship" in English. We cherish the traditional manufacturing method and pursue the taste of "more delicious". Each brewery's commitment is due to its small scale, and that diversity is what makes craft beer so appealing. There are various flavors such as strong bitterness and smooth taste. Why don't you find your favorite cup?

There are many craft beers that can be ordered from online shops, etc., but it is also exceptional to taste it with dishes using local ingredients where the brewery is located. What's more, it's a nice hotel, and my favorite guy next door. It's the best situation. Enjoy a drink after taking a bath, or toast in nature. I feel like I'm getting closer to him. This time, we will introduce recommended hotels where you can make such a trip.

Iwanai Kogen Hotel, located in Iwanai Town, a place where wild hops are discovered, is located on a hill overlooking the Sea of Japan and the Shakotan Peninsula, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. In addition to a Japanese garden, an art museum, and a promenade, the vast grounds of approximately 20,000 tsubo are also home to the brewery's IWANAI BREWERY & HOTEL, a facility where you can stay overnight.

The brewery brews four types of beer, including pilsner and pale ale, as well as seasonal limited beers. The beer is made using deep ocean water, which is rare in Japan, and is made with careful ingredients, and is so delicious that it won gold, silver, and bronze at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2023! Enjoy a draft beer at a beer bar with a view of the craft beer brewery.

The guest rooms at "IWANAI BREWERY & HOTEL" are simple Western-style rooms where you can feel the warmth of wood. A comfortable space where you can relax. After drinking beer to your heart's content and jumping into bed, you'll probably fall asleep happily.The main building, Iwanai Kogen Hotel, is about a 30-second walk away, and there are Japanese-style and modern Japanese rooms as well.

The large public bath located in the main building, ``Iwanai Kogen Hotel,'' is a 100% natural onsen bath with a panoramic view of Hokkaido 's great nature. In addition to the indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath, sauna, and cold bath. Spend a luxurious time by relaxing in the hot springs while watching the setting sun, or soaking in the hot springs while watching the onsen rise in the morning.

*The open-air bath is closed during the winter.

The Oirase Morino Hotel is located in a place surrounded by magnificent nature, close to the Oirase Gorge, which has been designated as a nationally designated special scenic spot and natural monument. It is a hotel that creates wonderful memories for two through the style of travel called "food trip". Forget the busy daily life and have a relaxing day. Why don't you surrender yourself to the slow flow of time in the deep forest?

Here you can taste the craft beer "Oirase Beer", which is brewed with carefully selected malt and hops from Oirase headwaters. "Oirase Beer" has a pilsner that you can enjoy the original taste of malt, and a fragrant dark lager. At the Oirase Beer Museum, which is about 20 minutes away by car, you can observe the manufacturing process.

Tired of work, tired of traveling, even small fights with him. It is onsen in the hotel that will wash everything clean and give you a blissful moment. It is the source of "Sarukura onsen" at the foot of Mt. Hakkoda and has a smooth and soft spring quality. You can spend a relaxing time while feeling the wind passing through the trees.

The best thing about "Oirase Mori no Hotel" is its food. For dinner, enjoy a course meal "Oirase Cuisine with Chopsticks" that is not bound by genre. Take a bite of thick-sliced beef roasted at a low temperature and have a sip of craft beer. The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Breakfast is a buffet full of vegetables procured directly from local farmers. It's the end of the trip that makes me want to work hard again tomorrow.

Hayama is popular among couples because of its proximity to the city center and its location surrounded by the sea and mountains. While loosely connecting with the city, connect with the sea and relax in the sea. You can have such an experience here at Hayama Umino Hotel. A weekend spent together with the sea and him. Just imagining it will heal your heart.

Actually, this hotel was originally a training facility for a beer maker. The building was renovated and opened as a hotel. It is a place that has a connection with beer. You can taste a variety of beers, including familiar domestic beers, as well as European and Asian beers, but the one you should definitely try is Hayama Beer, which represents the local area. It is characterized by its malty flavor and crisp bitterness, and goes perfectly with Hayama beef. When you clink glasses with him while looking at the sea. It's such a luxurious time.

The sea of Hayama spreading beyond the large window. The bright sea where the sun is pouring down, the romantic sea dyed in the sunset, and the quiet sea sparkling in the morning sun. It is a wonderful guest room where two people can occupy the changing expression. The interior is simple yet stylish. The walls are decorated with photographs and paintings by local artists.

Enoshima is a symbol of the endless sea and Shonan. "Horizon onsen" where you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance. "Horizon onsen" is an artificial onsen that uses the natural ore "Komeiseki". After relaxing in the hot water, it's time to enjoy dishes made with plenty of local vegetables and meat, along with Hayama beer.

Shiga onsen no Yu is a Japanese-style onsen onsen inn located along the valley of Shigayama Onsen. An inn with a spectacular view surrounded by rich nature and an open-air bath with a milky white sulfur spring. If you have a meal with heartfelt dishes and cold craft beer, the tiredness of work will melt away.

The craft beer you can enjoy at Shiro onsen Keikoku no Yu is Shiga Kogen Beer. This beer is handcrafted from raw hops. It has a perfect balance of individuality and ease of drinking, and comes in a wide variety of varieties. This hotel always has pale ale, porter, and ``Miyama Blonde'' on hand, and we also recommend the ``local beer tasting plan'' that includes 4 types of Shiga Kogen beer.

There are 10 types of guest rooms to choose from, including tasteful old folk house-style rooms, spacious modern Japanese rooms, and bed types inspired by mountain lodges. If you're in a room with an open-air bath with a view, you'll be able to spend a luxurious time alone. After taking a bath, of course, quench your thirst with a craft beer.

For dinner, there are steaks and broiled dishes using local Shinshu beef, as well as seasonal flavors such as edible wild plants and rock fish. Of course, "Shiga Kogen Beer" accompanies meal. The deliciousness that makes you want to toast again and again and again. If your heart is satisfied, you may be able to be a little more obedient than usual.

Iwamuro Onsen Takashi no Yado Takashimaya is an inn known for its shogi "Kisei Sen" and Go "onsen" games. This is an inn located in Yunomachi, where the tranquil countryside spreads out. It is a building that makes use of the Shoya mansion of the Edo period, and the lobby is designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country. How about making memories with him in a "Japanese space" where you can instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the city and the fatigue of work?

Here you can taste the craft beer "Swan Lake Beer" that uses underground water from Echigo's famous Agano River. It is a "genuine article recognized by the world" that won a gold medal in the United States. There are many kinds of beer, but among them, we recommend beer with local Niigata Koshihikari rice. For the welcome drink, you can choose from an original blend of coffee or "Swan Lake Beer". Having a drink right after checking in will be the prologue of a wonderful trip.

"Takashimaya" is popular as a "restaurant where you can stay overnight". For dinner, you can enjoy the famous "Nodokuro Shiogama-yaki", carefully selected Japanese beef steak, and dishes using seasonal vegetables in your room. For breakfast, you can enjoy local Japanese cuisine, including grilled salmon with miso, which is the specialty of the inn. Rice, as well as dinner and breakfast, are made from Niigata Koshihikari rice. You can't usually have a leisurely breakfast, but here you can relax and enjoy it.

Since it's a long-awaited trip for two, I'd like to try a little harder and choose a room with an open-air bath. Bathing with a view of the beautifully maintained garden will wash away your daily fatigue. After the bath, relax in a pure Japanese-style room with the scent of wood, and savor the dishes brought to you one by one. With a beer in hand, you can truly relax.

Misugi Resort is the first in the Tokai region to be certified as a forest therapy base. It is an active resort where you can enjoy a variety of ways to spend your time, such as forest bathing, Nordic walking, and swimming pools, surrounded by nature as far as the eye can see. Enjoy trial classes and work up a sweat with sports. It's also a good idea to try something that you wouldn't normally experience on a regular date.

At "Misugi Resort", you can taste the local craft beer "Hinotani Beer". Made with 100% Hinotani natural water, it has a wine-like taste and aroma. It's rare to find a hotel where you can drink draft craft beer even in Japan, and it's a must-visit for beer fans. There are a wide variety of flavors, from classics to seasonal flavors, and it's fun to compare! Beer can also be purchased online, but drinking it in the fresh air with local cuisine is exceptional. I enjoy chatting with him.

There are hotels and cottages for lodging, but we recommend staying in a hotel room with a bath with a view, or in a cottage with an open-air bath. After enjoying a relaxing bath together, let's have a toast! Some of the cottages are pet-friendly, so it's perfect for those traveling with pets.

“Fire Valley”, which is also the name of the beer, is a name that refers to this area. Two firsts in Japan were born here through the collaboration of Hinotani onsen, the private source of Misugi Resort, and Hinotani Beer. One is Japan's first "beer room". A beer server is installed in the guest room, and you can drink all-you-can-drink craft beer from check-in to check-out. A dream room for beer lovers.

And the other is Japan's first "beer bath". The yeast, hops, and carbonic acid contained in beer remove dirt from the skin and make it smooth. Beer that you can not only drink but also taste with your skin. I definitely want to try this!

`` Hotel Miyajima Villa Villa'' was produced by a long-established onsen ryokan that has been in business for over 100 years, with the concept of ``a home in Miyajima for adults.'' The space and service will make you feel like you're in your own villa, and you'll be able to relax from the inside out. It is about a 1-minute walk from Miyajima Pier, and is conveniently located for sightseeing at Itsukushima Shrine, a world cultural heritage site, and the Misen Primeval Forest.

You can drink "Miyajima Beer" at this hotel. The only craft beer maker in Miyajima, Aki. There are many varieties such as pale ale and weizen. Why don't you choose a different flavor from him and share it? In addition to craft beer, you can also enjoy whiskey, wine, and sake at the hotel bar. You can also visit the brewery just a few minutes walk from the hotel.

All guest rooms at Hotel Miyajima Villa are bed-style. You can choose from rooms designed in the image of a "machiya villa," "a beach villa," or a "mountain villa." Unlike a typical hotel, when you open the door, you take off your shoes and enter the room. I came back to "my home" where we live together! It's a comfortable feeling that you can feel.

The meal are locally produced and locally consumed Miyajima Cuisine that can only be tasted here. The head chef, who was born and raised in Hiroshima, offers dishes that use plenty of seafood, mountain produce, and organic vegetables from local farmers. Of course, it goes well with Miyajima Beer. After enjoying the food and beer together, you can work hard again.

Kurokawa onsen is located on the north side of Kyushu Central Aso Somma. "Ryokan Sanga" is located a little away from the center. A quiet forest all around. In a quiet location with no other buildings, why don't you enjoy the feeling of a "peaceful trip"? This is the perfect inn for two people to spend an intimate holiday together.

Kurokawa onsen limited craft beer "Yuagari Bijin" brewed with Kurokawa spring water. There are three types: fruity pale ale, refreshing pilsner, and less bitter dark lager. You can enjoy a toast in your room or at the meal, or you can enjoy a cup of bliss on the wooden terrace "Tsukimidai", which is set up on a slightly elevated place at the back of ryokan. You can see fireflies from June to July.

There are 16 types of guest rooms, mainly Japanese-style, including Japanese-Western style rooms with beds. There are detached rooms and rooms with open-air baths, so you can spend a quiet time with him while listening to the murmuring of the river and the chirping of birds. The season of fresh green, the season of autumn leaves, and the season of dancing snow. The scenery of the four seasons should make your memories more colorful.

The hot springs at Ryokan Sanga are 100% free-flowing onsen from two private hot spring sources, Yakushi-no-Yu and Bihada-no-Yu. There are 7 baths such as open-air baths and indoor baths in the site of about 3000 tsubo, and there are also mixed bathing open-air baths and private baths, so couples can take a bath together. When your tiredness melts away in the smooth hot water, now, wait for the beer after the bath.

Each of them has its own charming inn and unique craft beer. The enjoyment of traveling may have spread again. If you find a flavor you like while you're there, it's a good idea to buy it as a souvenir to take home. Even after returning home, the memories of the two trips will be revived, and you should be able to do your best at work every day.