The 15 Best Cheap Inns in South Kanto for Long-term Stays - Work + Vacation = Workation!

Do you ever find yourself wanting to go far away or relaxing at a resort when you see the same scenery every day? But when you're working, it's difficult to take a lot of time off. I would like to recommend Workation to such people! The word is a combination of "work" and "vacation," and it refers to a way of working that involves working remotely while also taking a vacation at a resort.

If you suddenly look up from your computer and see a beautiful view, don't you think that alone can be soothing? If you choose a onsen area, you can spend your time in an open-air bath after work. After work has calmed down, you can go to scenic spots in your neighborhood, enjoy activities, and enjoy local gourmet food. It's easy to turn it on and off, so you can get more work done.

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onsen inns and resort hotels are often located in the mountains, so be sure to check whether you can use free Wi-Fi or fiber optic connections in your room. Also, if you are thinking of staying for several nights, be sure to check out the places meal. In addition to the on-site restaurant, you can rest assured that there are convenience stores and supermarkets within walking distance.

Based on the above, in this article we will introduce accommodations suitable for workcations in the "southern Kanto area" such as Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba. We have carefully selected accommodations in an affordable price range so that you can enjoy not only a casual trip for one night or two, but also long-term stays of three days to several weeks. Please feel free to use it as a reference.

"Grand View Iwai" is a resort condominium-type vacation rental property located in Minamiboso City Chiba. It's about a 10-minute walk from Iwai Station on the JR Uchibo Line, so it's easy to access even if you don't have a car. Iwai Coast, which can be reached in about 2 minutes on foot from the inn, is perfect for a refreshing stroll. Let's be healed by looking at the blue sea and beautiful sunset.

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Free wireless LAN is available in each room. The floor plans vary depending on the room, but basically there is a Japanese-style room, living room, and kitchen, so you can spend your time just like in your own apartment. If you want to feel like a resort, we recommend rooms with an ocean view or rooms with a semi-open-air bath! Go out on the balcony whenever you like and look at the sea to refresh yourself♪ We also have rooms on lower floors where you can enjoy your stay at a reasonable price.

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At the observation bath "Soku-no-Yu" on the top floor, you can overlook the calm sea of Boso. On a clear day, you can even see the Izu Peninsula and Mt. Fuji. If you take a soak in onsen while looking at the beautiful scenery, you will feel refreshed and your fatigue from work will disappear at once.

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Convenience stores and supermarkets are within a 10-minute walk, so shopping is easy. You can eat out at a nearby restaurant, or you can order food delivery and enjoy the food in your room. You can change meal menu every day, so you won't get bored even if you stay multiple nights.

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Chiba Ducale Garden Hotel Kujukuri" in Kujukuri-cho is an inn located about a 5-minute walk from the open-air Long Beach. There are a total of four types of accommodations: a full-fledged "trailer house," "glamping" in a dome tent, a "garden hotel" where pets are allowed, and a "business type" with a relaxed atmosphere, so you can enjoy your vacation in a style that suits you.

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Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, so you can choose any room type! If you want to enjoy the outdoors, we recommend a mobile home with a large lawn area or a glamping tent. Hotel/cottage type rooms come with a separate bathroom and coffee machine, allowing you to relax comfortably in a private space.

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At the on-site restaurant, Ducale Nagomi, you can also enjoy light meals such as BBQ, set meals, rice bowls, and pasta featuring seafood. If you want to enjoy the outdoors, we recommend BBQ. Enjoy fresh seafood such as clams from Kujukuri! By the way, there is a convenience store within walking distance, so you can prepare what you want to eat in your room.

When you want to refresh yourself, go to the coast. Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel will take you to Kujukurihama, one of Japan's largest long beaches. Just taking a walk on the beach can be soothing. We also recommend going out early in the morning or at night to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and starry sky. Also, about a 3-minute drive from the hotel, you will find Fudodo Beach, which has an observation deck. Why not finish work early and enjoy a swim in the sea?

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"Sunny Coast Minamiboso" is a two-story resort cottage located in Shirahama Town, the southernmost tip of Chiba. What you can see from your balcony is the beautiful white sand beach of Nemoto Beach. Not only can you enjoy a walk before or after work, but you can also do activities such as playing on the beach or doing marine sports. The relaxing atmosphere allows you to be healed by the nature of Minamiboso.

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There are two rooms: the "Pet Hall" and the "Ocean Blue Hall". At Pet Hall, even if you are worried about your pet and don't want to travel for a long time, you can have a workday with your beloved dog. In addition to free Wi-Fi, the facilities include a clean bathroom, washing machine, separate washbasin, and a shower for pets.

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Basically, you can only stay here without meals, meal are free! The kitchen attached to the room is fully equipped with equipment such as an IH cooking heater and rice cooker. A supermarket, convenience store, and home center are within a 5-minute drive, and there's even a free BBQ space outside. If you buy seafood from Boso and grill it over charcoal, you'll definitely feel like you're on vacation!

Across the road from the cottage is the ocean. Nemoto Beach, which offers a panoramic view of the Izu Seven Islands, and the mysterious Byobu Rock, formed by wave erosion, are also nearby, so you can enjoy plenty of beautiful scenery. Nojimasaki Lighthouse, which is about a 10-minute drive away, is a famous spot for starry skies. There is also. If you look at the stars while listening to the sound of the waves, you will feel relieved from the stress of work.

"Sweet Villa Hakone Gora" is located in the Gora area of Hakone, one of the leading hot onsen resorts in the Kanto region. The surrounding area is dotted with cultural spots such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum, where you can enjoy outdoor exhibits, and Hakone Gora Park, where you can enjoy elegant flowers, creating a calm atmosphere. If you take a short trip on the cable car, you can enjoy extraordinary views of Lake Ashi and Owakudani!

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There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, both of which are spacious. If you choose a room on the second floor, you can see the mountains from the terrace and enjoy a sense of freedom while working. The floor plans are 3LDK or 2LDK, and facilities include Wi-Fi, a spacious kitchen, washer/dryer, and large TV. It is also recommended for long-term stays as it has a lot of content.

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Speaking of Hakone, it onsen! Each room comes with a bath drawn from the natural onsen ``Nonmarinoyu''. It's a luxury to have onsen all to yourself every day♪ Soak in onsen while looking out at the mountains and enjoy the elegant resort life.

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There are plenty of cooking utensils and convenience stores are within walking distance, so why not save money by cooking your own breakfast and lunch, and enjoy eating out at a nearby restaurant in the evening? At GORA BREWERY & GRILL, located right next to the hotel, you can enjoy grilled food and local beer in an elegant space. After working remotely, sweat in onsen and toast with local beer♪

``Sengokuhara Susukinohara Ichinoyu'' is a onsen hotel located near ``Sengokuhara Susuki Grass'', a famous place where you can see nostalgic scenery. It is a place rich in nature in the Hakone area, and you can take a leisurely stroll through the vast pampas grass fields.

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The inn opened in 2017 and has a new, modern interior. You will be able to work comfortably in a clean space. Of course, you can use free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The biggest attraction is that all 67 rooms have onsen open-air baths! You can enjoy clear simple onsen or slightly cloudy sulfur springs all the time.

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There is also a large public bath in the hotel, where you can enjoy two sources: Owakudani onsen in the open-air bath and Ohiradai onsen in the indoor bath. You will feel like you are visiting the hot springs. The open-air bath is surrounded by a forest of cypress trees, so you can enjoy the refreshing effects of forest bathing.

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Accommodation plans are basically meal. Dinner is a creative Japanese meal, and you can enjoy luxurious meal like ryokan such as "Hakone Sanroku pork grilled shabu-shabu" and "Kinme sea bream stew". Breakfast is a Japanese set where you can enjoy various side dishes little by little, mainly freshly baked dried fish. It seems to be healthy and energetic from the inside. By the way, there is a convenience store about 1 minute on foot, so you don't have to worry about shopping for snacks and drinks.

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Hakone Yutowa is a stylish onsen inn located about 5 minutes walk from Gora Station. The recommended point here is that there is plenty of common space! The Library Lounge has a collection of about 700 books and offers free coffee and soft drinks.There are also counter seats, perfect for reading or working alone. ``Spa Lounge Nakaniwa'', which has a footbath and hammock chairs, is also recommended. Relax at night while watching the bonfire.

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Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. There are ``hotel type'' rooms, which are simple Japanese and Western rooms, and ``condominiums'', which have kitchens. For long-term stays, we recommend the condominium shown in the photo. The spacious dining table is convenient not only for meal, but also for working on your computer. It also comes with a onsen view bath where you can enjoy the scenery, so you can fully enjoy your stay at the resort.

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Once you've finished your work day, take a refreshing dip in Ninotaira onsen, which is said to be a "beauty bath." The public baths are separated by gender, each with a sauna and two types of indoor baths. The women's bath has a wonderful colorful design that takes advantage of natural light, and will make you feel better!

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For meal plans, dinner is mainly Japanese food. First, a set of appetizers, sashimi, and hot pot is brought to you, and you can enjoy as many side dishes, rice, and desserts as you like at the buffet. Breakfast is a Japanese-Western buffet, with a selection of Japanese dishes as well as bread, salad, yogurt, fruit, and morning curry. There are a lot of items, so you can enjoy it even if you stay for several nights. Also, if you stay in a condominium, you can stay overnight without meals.

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Emblem Flow Hakone is a casual inn located about 1 minute walk from Gora Station. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy everything from breakfast to bar time, and a community space that is convenient for remote jobs, so you can enjoy your trip in free style. Another nice feature is that there is a coin laundry that is open 24 hours a day, and a hot water supply room with a microwave oven. Recommended for consecutive nights.

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The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. There are 20 rooms in total, with a variety of types including simple double and twin rooms, suites that can accommodate up to 8 people, and reasonable dormitory rooms. The twin room has a desk by the window, making it easy to work. The spacious sofa space is convenient for taking a break or meal. The paid minibar in your room is stocked with local drinks and snacks. You can enjoy the feeling of sightseeing while staying in your room.

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After work, change into an original yukata with a stylish yellow logo and head to the public bath! You can relax and enjoy the white cloudy water gushing out from Owakudani. Soak as much as you like and relieve the stress of work. The shampoos are from New York-based cosmetics brand Malin+Goetz, and the stylish packaging will make you feel good.

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At the on-site restaurant, FLOW, you can enjoy Western-style dinner and breakfast, as well as cocktails and other drinks. Dinner is a one-plate meal featuring vegetables from Odawara and seafood from Suruga Bay, as well as rice with a unique earthenware pot soup stock. in-room dining are also available as an option. Breakfast is a colorful Western plate with unlimited refills of bread, coffee, and milk! With a menu reminiscent of a stylish cafe, you can enjoy a moment that's a little more luxurious than usual.

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Hakone Lake Hotel is conveniently located for sightseeing around Lake Ashi, about a 5-minute walk from Togendai Station, where you can board sightseeing boats and the ropeway. It's located at an altitude of about 757m, so the view is great, and the ``Garden Terrace'' on the premises has a very open feeling! You can enjoy a comfortable workday while sitting in a rocking chair and looking out at the beautiful Hakone Mountain Range.

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The large public bath "Yubo MAYU no Mori" is a relaxing space that feels like being in a forest. In addition to the open-air bath and the indoor bath where you can enjoy Moto-Hakone onsen, there is also a steam sauna with a cocoon motif, creating a magical atmosphere at night. If you take the time to sweat, your head will clear and you will feel refreshed. In addition to shampoos, we also have skin care amenities such as makeup remover, lotion, and emulsion.

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"Hakone Lake Hotel" is a hotel that has been renovated from a former national lodging house. For this reason, some rooms do not have baths or toilets, so be sure to check when making a reservation. There are Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and Western-style rooms, all of which are modern and clean. All the necessary equipment is provided, including free Wi-Fi, a wash basin, a 40-inch LCD TV, and air conditioning. Amenities, towels, and in-house wear are also provided, so you can stay without any inconvenience even if you don't bring anything.

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Dinner at the hotel restaurant is a seasonal Japanese and Western Kaiseki course. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet featuring freshly baked bread. On days when the weather is nice, enjoy an elegant moment on the terrace with a view of the garden. Additionally, drinks and snacks can be purchased at the on-site shop. The nearest convenience store is approximately 5 minutes by car, and there are no shopping streets within walking distance. We recommend purchasing meal in advance or making reservations at the on-site restaurant.

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About 3 minutes walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. `` Yumoto Fujiya Hotel'', located just across the ``Hydrangea Bridge'', is a rare long-established hotel that recommends `` onsen workcations''. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building! You can remote jobs anywhere you like, including your guest room, the open lobby, and the lounge where you can enjoy light meals. How about relaxing while looking at Hayakawa River and Hakone Romancecar?

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The rooms range from reasonable single rooms to elegant Japanese-style rooms and spacious suites. "Rainbow Plaza Twin Room" has rooms facing the station and mountains, and you can enjoy the view from both. We also offer free rentals of items useful for remote jobs, such as desk lights, LAN cables, HDMI cables, and extension cords. The number of seats is limited, so please check in advance if you need one.

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There is a large hot onsen bath in the hotel, where you can enjoy Hakone Yumoto onsen, which is said to have a smooth and beautifying effect on your skin. In addition to indoor baths and open-air baths, there is also a low-temperature Tron sauna that is said to be less stressful on the body. Basic cosmetics are available in the women's powder room, so you can stay moisturized after taking a bath. You will feel refreshed and refreshed.

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As this is a large hotel that often hosts weddings, there are plenty of facilities within the hotel. In addition to Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants, there is also an izakaya where you can have a drink. The lounge "Westeria" can be used for lunch and cafe, which will be useful during your stay. You can also take out Fujiya Hotel special baked curry bread and apple pie and enjoy them in your room. If you take in sugar well, you will be able to work better.

Miyakami no Yado located in Yugawara, a tranquil onsen area in the mountains, is a private lodging accommodation that uses the rooms of an apartment. Next door is the day trip onsen facility ``Miyakami no Yu'', where you can work away and feel like you're on onsen trip. There is also a peaceful landscape along the nearby Chitose River, with fresh greenery in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and a plum grove in the early spring. You can take a breather away from the city.

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The building itself is a somewhat retro apartment building, but it has been renovated and feels clean. Wi-Fi is available, and some rooms have luxurious open-air baths. Even the reasonable standard rooms are 3LDK, so you can stay without feeling cramped. There is also a kitchen fully equipped with cooking utensils and a washing machine, so you can live your daily life as if you were at home.

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If you stay with a plan that includes onsen, you can use the on-site onsen facility, Miyakami no Yu, as many times as you like during your stay. You can try Yugawara onsen, which has three types of hot springs, carbonated springs, which are said to improve blood flow, and optional mud packs and herb tents. Detox your mind and body by enjoying a hot onsen bath. If you stay for several nights, you'll probably enjoy a mini hot spring treatment.

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You can cook your own meals in your room's kitchen, but if you feel like eating out, we also recommend enjoying Yugawara gourmet food at a nearby restaurant. At the restaurant ``Steak House Nishisho'' on the first floor of the building, you can enjoy luxurious Teppanyaki cuisine. The Kuroge Wagyu beef steak grilled right in front of you is the perfect way to reward yourself for your hard work.

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Kamakura Prince Hotel, located about a 10-minute walk from Shichirigahama Station, is a resort hotel with a bright and elegant atmosphere. The recommended point for a workday is that all rooms have an ocean view! From the large windows, you can see Sagami Bay, Enoshima, and even Mt. Fuji and Izu Oshima if the weather is good. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Work comfortably at your desk or step out onto the small balcony to refresh. You will be able to spend an elegant time while looking out at the sea.

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When you want to change your mood, go to Lounge Hydrangea. Enjoy lunch and sweets in an open space with high ceilings. ``KAMAKURA Hydrangea Afutanun'', which is served during the hydrangea season, is a gorgeous dish that will make your heart dance. Why not relax and enjoy some delicious sweets during your break from work?

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You can also enjoy breakfast at Le Trianon, a restaurant overlooking the sea. Western food is a gorgeous set menu with Kamakura ham and smoothies. They also have Japanese food sets, so you won't get bored even if you stay for several nights. There are also cafes and restaurants that are nationally known around the hotel, such as Bills Shichirigahama, which is popular for its ricotta pancakes, and Sango, which serves rich curry. It's also fun to rent a bicycle from the hotel and go out looking for nice shops.

"Gen Hotel Kamakura" is a compact hotel located about a 10-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, right next to the famous Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The approach to the shrine and Komachi Street are lined with stylish Kamakura-style cafes and cute miscellaneous goods stores, so it's fun just to stroll around. Enjoy the liveliness and gourmet food of Kamakura!

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The rooms are stylish and feel more like a city hotel than a rental vacation home or cottage. In addition to free Wi-Fi, you can enjoy a comfortable stay with facilities such as a desk, table, refrigerator, and clean bathroom. However, please note that most of the rooms do not have a kitchen. Take advantage of eating out or take-out.

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There are restaurants and convenience stores within walking distance, so you won't have to worry about finding meal. At Kamakura Minemoto next door, you can enjoy authentic soba topped with Shonan's specialty, whitebait. Enjoy Kamakura sweets such as dumplings, chocolate, and gelato during your breaks.

By using a bicycle share, you can greatly expand your range of activities. After work or on your day off, why not take a bike ride to the sea in Shonan? Spending time on the beach while feeling the sea breeze and the sound of waves is a very relaxing experience.

``haletto house KOSHIGOE'' is an old Japanese-style inn that rents out a whole house, about a 1-minute walk from Koshigoe Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway. It is an area of Kamakura City that is close to the sea, and the next station is Enoshima, a tourist spot where you can enjoy the scenery and eating out, and Kamakura Koukomae Station, where you can enjoy emotional scenery. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll around Kamakura using the Enoden.

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The inn has been stylishly renovated while retaining the charm of a wooden house. Only one group per day is allowed, so you won't have to worry about other guests. In addition to free Wi-Fi, there are many rooms including a living room, study, and bedroom, so you can have a relaxing stay. When you take a break, go out to the garden or balcony and relax.

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The kitchen facilities are basic, but you can make simple meal such as toast. Purchase a loaf of bread at a bakery in Kamakura and enjoy a stylish breakfast. There are cafes and restaurants scattered around the area, so you won't have any trouble finding dinner or lunch. Why not enjoy meal as if you were living in Kamakura?

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Across the street is a hidden coffee shop called Koshigoe Coffee. It is a stylish and relaxing space with a retro interior. If you bring the kettle from the inn, you can get delicious coffee poured for an additional fee. Why not order some light snacks while you're at it and enjoy some quality time? By the way, the shop is closed irregularly, so be sure to check the business information on the Koshigoe Coffee blog before visiting.

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Oiso Oiso Prince Hotel, located next to Oiso Long Beach, is a large resort hotel with a variety of facilities including a pool, golf course, bowling alley, and tennis courts. Among them, the spa facility "THERMAL SPA S.WAVE" that opened in 2017 is attractive! Feel the sensation of floating in the infinity pool, work up a sweat in the scenic sauna, or relax with a drink at the bar. You can enjoy the resort feeling.

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The rooms have a somewhat classical and elegant atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. There are ocean views overlooking the Shonan sea, and mountain views overlooking the mountains of Tanzawa and the city of Oiso. Why not stay in a luxurious room with an ocean view and enjoy the spectacular view from the window all to yourself? The suite rooms are spacious with sofas, counters, and chairs, so you can feel like you're living there.

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If your body is stiff from desk work, relax in the natural onsen. The third floor of the spa building has separate onsen floors for men and women, where you can enjoy natural onsen in a stylish bathhouse. onsen contain salt and are said to warm your body. The 8.5 meter long open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the ocean and is extremely soothing.

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The hotel has four restaurants: Japanese, Chinese, Western, and buffet. In addition to the buffet, each restaurant also offers a lunch menu, so you can enjoy a variety of dishes without getting bored even if you stay for several nights. If you want a light snack or drink, check out the hotel shop. We have a wide range of products using local products, such as sweets and drinks made with Shonan Gold.

Kencha Rumah is a condominium-type accommodation facility located on Hachijojima. Hachijojima is a subtropical island with untouched nature despite being Tokyo. It can be accessed in about 55 minutes from Haneda Airport, and you can enjoy a variety of resort life such as scenic drives, onsen spring baths, and fishing.

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The room has a casual atmosphere similar to that of a guesthouse. Each room has free internet (LAN terminal/Wi-Fi), as well as a bath, toilet, mini-kitchen, refrigerator, etc., so you can spend a comfortable time. There are various types such as twins, triples, fourths, and Japanese-style detached houses, and you can use them not only for solo travelers but also with friends and family.

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If meal are included every time like in a hotel, accommodation costs will inevitably increase. At this inn, each room has a kitchen and refrigerator, BBQ facilities are available on the premises, and there are convenience stores nearby. You can cook your own meals and it's economical. There are also restaurants nearby, so you can eat out on days when you don't want to cook for yourself. Enjoy local gourmet food made with seafood from Hachijojima!

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Why not enjoy the great nature of Hachijojima when you are not working? The inn has a diving base, so even beginners can try their hand at it. How about making your diving debut while working remotely? Let's be healed by the beautiful sea scenery ♪

We have introduced recommended accommodations for workcations in southern Kanto. You'll be able to get a good amount of refreshment every day, which will help you get more done at work. Even if you feel like the boundaries between work and life disappear when you're at home, you might be able to live a more balanced life if you think to yourself, ``I'll take a walk on the beach before I start work,'' or ``I'll go to onsen after this.'' Please enjoy your workday in your own style.