Easily accessible from Osaka ♩ recommended 7 hotels and ryokan for "staycation" / Kansai

"Staycation" is a combination of the words "Stay" and "Vacation" and refers to a trip where you stay nearby and enjoy your stay at a leisurely pace. When you're traveling, do you feel rushed, thinking, "I've come all this way, so I have to go here! I have to do this!"? If you're someone who always tries to work hard, why not take a trip where you can enjoy your stay at a leisurely pace?

In this article, we have collected hotels and ryokan in Kansai that offer great locations surrounded by the sea and mountains, beautiful meal, and the finest spas to suit your tastes. There is sure to be a place that will heal you. Why not try a staycation as your next trip?

Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is one of the resort hotels representing Kobe, a city with an exotic atmosphere. This hotel is filled with many elements that make women beautiful, such as natural onsen, beauty treatments, and meal that use plenty of fresh vegetables. It is directly connected to Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner, so it is also easily accessible from Osaka and Sannomiya.

There are four floors for guest rooms: the Club Floor, the Spa Floor, the Sheraton Floor, and the Preferred Floor, so choose whichever you prefer. This is the Club Floor Deluxe Twin Room, located on a higher floor. The room is equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, so you can enjoy authentic coffee. There is also a club lounge, where you can relax with snacks and drinks while enjoying the view from the higher floors.

Once you have taken a breather in your room, head to Kobe Rokko onsen Hamaizumi. Relax in the 100% natural hot spring water and relieve your daily fatigue. There are plenty of facilities, including an open-air bath, indoor bath, waterfall bath, dry sauna, and private bath, so you'll want to take your time and enjoy it. The lounge after the bath is also spacious, so you can spend time chatting or stretching.

There is also a full range of beauty treatments on offer. In addition to facials, body care and slimming treatments, there are also menus tailored to seasonal concerns, so you're sure to become beautiful! We recommend treatments after bathing, as they are said to be more effective.

For dinner, we went to Dining KOBE GRILL on the 21st floor, the top floor of the hotel. You can enjoy French and grill cuisine while taking in the million-dollar night view from the expansive windows. The menu, which uses plenty of Kobe beef, seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, and fresh vegetables grown by local farmers, is made with carefully selected dishes that will make you beautiful from the inside out. The glittering night view enhances the flavor of the food even more.

Around the hotel, there is a running course called "City Hill" that is about 5km long. This lush course where you can enjoy the view of both the sea and the mountains is recommended for both jogging and walking. There are many street lights so it is safe even at night. Even just taking a leisurely stroll can make you feel refreshed.

Have breakfast at the Terrace Restaurant Garden Cafe. If you sit on the terrace, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast while feeling the refreshing breeze and morning sun on your whole body. Charge up your energy with a buffet of about 50 dishes, including salads made with freshly picked local vegetables, live-cooked omelets, and French toast.

"TAOYA Shima" is a resort hotel with a sense of openness, with the beach spreading out before your eyes. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful beach, but various measures have been taken to allow you to enjoy art and onsen in harmony with the sea. It is recommended for girls' staycations where you want to spend a relaxing time while looking at the beautiful sea.

There are six pieces of contemporary art scattered around the grounds, including Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin." Each piece is very attractive and makes a great photo spot. Taking photos in front of the artwork and sharing your thoughts with each other might give you a glimpse into the way your friends think and act differently than usual.

After enjoying the art, it's time to choose your yukata. In addition to feminine patterns, there are unisex patterns, so couples can choose matching patterns, or friends can choose patterns that suit each other. There are also original patterns from TAOYA Shima, which is particular about art, so it's fun to try a yukata with a different taste than usual ♡ Change into your favorite yukata and enjoy a stylish staycation!

We recommend the rooms on the top floor, which offer a great view. From the large windows that cover the entire wall, you can see the ocean stretching out in front of you. Just looking at the ocean is soothing, isn't it? Relax or lounge on the sofa while enjoying the scenery that changes with the time of day... This is a room where you can become one with the ocean and be soothed by it.

Dinner is served buffet style with an abundance of seafood and mountain produce, and is mainly prepared in a live kitchen. Not only can you enjoy freshly cooked, piping hot food, but the menu is also popular for its gorgeous, resort-like appearance. There is a full menu of women's favorites, regardless of genre, including pasta, pizza, freshly fried tempura, and oven-roasted meat dishes ♡

onsen at TAOYA Shima is an "infinity onsen" that is designed so that the sea spreads out at eye level when you soak in the water. As you slowly gaze out at the sea, which shows different expressions at different times of the day - morning, afternoon, dusk, and night - you will naturally feel your body relax and become deeply relaxed. Try to experience a sense of oneness with the sea while listening carefully to the sound of the waves.

Girls chat endlessly under the stars while soaking their feet in a foot bath... Work, lovers, the future... Just talking to someone about the worries that have been building up inside you without you realizing it will lighten your heart. While talking, you might come up with a new way to do things next time. Being able to talk like this is one of the best parts of a staycation, where you can enjoy a relaxing stay◎

"Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima" is a lodging house located on a small island in Katsuura, Nanki. The private space can only be accessed by private boat, making it perfect for a staycation where you can enjoy the experience of staying there. Even though it is a private island, it is only about 5 minutes from Katsuura Port, so there is no need to worry about access.

When you arrive on the island, let's start by taking a walk on the promenade around the inn. The view of the deep blue sea and the islands is a succession of spectacular views. If you stop to take a deep breath and stretch out, you'll be able to blow away all your daily fatigue in an instant. Let's take our time and enjoy the quiet space that only a private island can offer.

We recommend the "Nagi no Sho" guest rooms, all of which have an open-air bath. The sophisticated Japanese modern design is a calming space that combines functional ease of use with a relaxing warmth. You can also relax on the terrace while watching the sea. It would be nice to relax while listening to the sea breeze.

Nakanoshima is a facility especially recommended for onsen lovers. There are many open-air baths overlooking the sea, but it is rare to find an open-air bath so close to the sea. The spring water is 100% natural onsen that flows directly from the source, and even onsen connoisseurs will be satisfied with the quality. Women can also enjoy the spectacular view in safety by wearing bathing suits.

If you want to relax even more, we recommend a reclining bath. Lying down and bathing while looking at the sky will give you a sense of freedom, as if you were floating in the sea. Enjoy the healing powers of the water, which has excellent skin-beautifying and moisturizing properties.

Dinner is a seasonal banquet using carefully selected ingredients such as fatty tuna, turban shell, and Kumano beef. Of course, you can also enjoy a dynamic view of the ocean from the dining area. Enjoying dinner with local cuisine and a great view is an important part of a staycation.

Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto is located in the world-famous scenic Arashiyama. Once you step inside the hotel grounds, you'll feel a calm and tranquil atmosphere that makes it hard to believe you're in Arashiyama, a place bustling with tourists. This is a great location overlooking the Hozugawa River and Arashiyama, which shows off its beauty in every season, making it the perfect place to enjoy a staycation for adults.

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We highly recommend using the rickshaw transfer service from Arashiyama Station. If you make a reservation, you can use it one way for free. Riding in a rickshaw on your way to the hotel while enjoying the view of Arashiyama from a slightly higher vantage point than usual will make your stay even more special. You can also use the free taxi transfer service from Kyoto Station, so choose one that suits your plans♪

Once you arrive at the hotel, take a break on the terrace at Saryo Hassui. Enjoy an elegant tea time in a cafe that has been arranged in a historical building that is over 100 years old. The wide selection of Japanese and Western sweets is a plus for women with a sweet tooth. With the Hozugawa River and Arashiyama right in front of you, you're sure to have a different cafe time than usual.

Of the 39 rooms, 17 have an open-air bath with natural onsen. Each room is functional yet sprinkled with a Japanese touch, creating an elegant atmosphere where you can relax as if you were at home. Each room has a different view, so you can choose one that suits your mood.

For dinner, we went to Kyo-Suiran, a restaurant in a building that was once built as a villa for a famous person, and enjoyed a unique Suiran-style fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. Each dish, which is made with an emphasis on "beauty," is truly a work of art in a plate! You'll be amazed and impressed. Why not go there with someone special?

The spa treatment menu is also extensive. Treatments using tea seed oil, which is rare nationwide, and Kyoto matcha are just some of the things that only Suiran can offer. Even adult women will be pleased with the menu. You can spend an elegant time in a space that exudes a Japanese atmosphere.

Setore Highland Villa Himeji, located 300m above ground on Mount Hiromine, overlooking Himeji City, is a spectacular inn with the theme of healing for women. It is full of spaces and hospitality that women seeking healing will enjoy, and is perfect for those who are tired from everyday life. Come and find healing in a spectacular space surrounded by lush mountains.

Setre Highland Villa Himeji offers a variety of room types, but if you're looking for a special relaxation experience, why not try the concept room "A room for enjoying the texture of cypress and gazing at the forest." Produced by a lumberyard in Okayama, this room is made entirely with cypress, a material that has long been familiar to Japanese people. There is no television in the room, and the simple space is furnished with only the bare necessities, allowing you to return to your natural self and relax. Come experience the exquisite relaxation brought about by the scent and texture of cypress.

If your favorite way to spend your days off is relaxing while watching DVDs, then we highly recommend the theater room. With the projector's images and 5.1ch sound, you can enjoy the excitement of a movie theater in a private space. Whether you want to get emotionally involved in a romantic movie or get a thrill from an action movie, be sure to bring your favorite DVD with you when you go out♪

Hyogo, with its sea and mountains, is a treasure trove of ingredients. The head chef and staff personally visit the producers, cherishing encounters with the ingredients and offering a course menu that pursues the deliciousness of each season. The dishes, filled with seasonal ingredients, are sure to bring a smile to your face and a sense of healing to your heart's content.

The observation bath is the best spot for relaxation among the various healing options available at this hotel. It offers a panoramic view of Himeji city, and shows different faces depending on the time and season, such as the night view and autumn leaves. We recommend visiting before the sun rises. Spending the morning in a fantastical atmosphere is extremely healing. You're sure to feel a surge of new energy.

Why not enjoy the night view and night sky from the terrace on the third floor at night? Feel the night breeze on your body after a bath and chat casually. The healing you feel in such an unexpected moment will surely ease your daily fatigue.

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is an ultimate luxury hotel with a long history and truly high-quality service, located just a seven-minute walk from JR Osaka Station. As soon as you step inside the hotel, you will be greeted by an elegant, high-quality space reminiscent of an aristocratic mansion. This hotel is perfect for an adult staycation, where you will feel at ease with the elegant and heartfelt hospitality.

We recommend staying in the "Club Level" rooms on the 33rd to 35th floors, where you can access the private lounge. Recently, many hotels have simple interiors and functional designs, but the rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka are luxurious and classical in design. You can feel elegant and relaxed in a space surrounded by furnishings that have been carefully designed down to the smallest detail.

In the evening, enjoy afternoon tea in the club lounge overlooking the city of Osaka. Spending an elegant afternoon savoring the hotel's specialty sweets and tea will make you feel like a princess. You'll be able to spend an irreplaceable time with your dear friends or loved ones.

After afternoon tea, we headed to the fitness center. Light exercise not only refreshed our minds, but also led to a good night's sleep, so it's a recommended way to spend a fulfilling staycation. There was also an outdoor jacuzzi surrounded by greenery, so we thought we could get a synergistic effect from exercising and bathing.

In the evening, enjoy a cocktail at the bar area of the club lounge. There is a bartender on duty, so you can enjoy a drink of your choice. Enjoying drinks and conversation in an elegant space is the ultimate relaxation reserved for adults. Enjoy a different cocktail than usual, have a serious talk about your future and life, and relax during your staycation night.

Enjoy breakfast in the club lounge. Hotel breakfast buffets can be crowded and noisy on some days, but you don't have to worry about that when you have breakfast in the lounge reserved for club level guests. You can enjoy a leisurely and quiet breakfast while feeling the refreshing morning light. Taking your time to savor the breakfast that you would normally have in a hurry is the ultimate luxury for busy adult women.

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"Amanemu" is a resort hotel located in Ise-Shima National Park, overlooking Ago Bay. The simple and minimalist design combines traditional Japanese beauty with modernity, creating a relaxing space where you can return to your true self. You can enjoy an adult resort experience while taking in the beautiful views.

We recommend the suites, which boast a spacious 99㎡. There are three types of suites: Mori Suite, Sora Suite, and Nagi Suite. Each offers a different view, such as the lush forest or Ago Bay. You can enjoy the view on the terrace, read a book, or just daydream... Before you know it, you'll find yourself relaxing as if you were at home. It also comes with a private hot onsen, so you can relax even more♪

One of Amanemu's attractions is the 2,000㎡ "Aman Spa" where you can enjoy a variety of onsen and treatment menus. The "Thermal Spring" where you can enjoy the hot onsen in a swimsuit is said to have the effect of improving metabolism and relieving fatigue by bathing in two hot and cold onsen of different temperatures. Take a deep breath and relax in the fresh air created by the abundant nature.

After careful counseling, you can receive treatment tailored to your concerns and symptoms, such as anti-aging care and stress care. Perfect for a special anniversary or as a treat for yourself. Show your gratitude to your body that you work so hard every day... and let yourself be healed♪

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Dinner will be served in the dining area overlooking Ago Bay. Enjoy Japanese cuisine made with plenty of freshly caught seafood, freshly harvested vegetables, and the highest quality Matsusaka beef. The dishes, which make the most of seasonal ingredients, are simple yet sophisticated masterpieces carefully prepared by the head chef. We hope you will sharpen your five senses♪

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One of Amanemu's specialties is breakfast. Based on the concept of "a good day starts with breakfast," it is the ultimate breakfast that is carefully thought out not only with regard to ingredients and seasonality, but also "whether it will give you the refreshing feeling you need in the morning." This may sound a bit formal, but once you start eating, it's amazing how you can relax and enjoy your breakfast with a childlike pure heart♪ Check-out is late, so you can enjoy your time at your leisure.

Above, we have introduced recommended hotels and ryokan for staycations in Kansai. Each facility has a wonderful space and way to spend time, so it's hard to decide where to stay... In such cases, it's a good idea to think about where you can return to your natural self and enjoy yourself without any pretense. Be sure to find a healing space that suits you.