4 Hotels Near Japan’s “Hakone Honbako” and “Satoyama Jujo” - Two Charming Places on Everyone’s List

Every time I look at the internet or watch TV, I want to go stay overnight someday! Have you ever found a hotel or ryokan that meets your expectations? ``Hakonebako'' in Hakone and ``Satoyama Jucho'', which has an open-air bath with a spectacular view, are sure to be among them. Usually, you decide on a hotel after your destination, but don't you think that going to the hotel you want to stay at is a new way to enjoy your trip? Enjoy a trip with a different purpose than usual and enjoy your holidays♪

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There is the book hotel ``Hakonebako'' in Hakone, where you can interact with books all day long, and ``Satoyama Jucho'' in Niigata, which is famous for its open-air bath with a spectacular view. If you like traveling, you may know that these two hotels are part of the same chain.

And, there are actually two more hotels in the same chain! That is ``Matsumoto Jucho,'' which consists of the shopping street hotel ``Ko Otsu Hyakumachi'' in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and two hotels, ``Matsumoto Motobako'' and ``HOTEL Koyanagi,'' which opened in the summer of 2020. This time, we will fully introduce these four affiliated hotels ♪

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Hakone Honbako is a book hotel located about a 4-minute walk from Nakagora Station on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, with the concept of living and encountering books. As the name suggests, you can pick up books everywhere in the building, so you can enjoy reading all day long.

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When you enter the lounge in the building, you will be greeted by a wall of bookshelves, and you will be overwhelmed by the size and abundance of books. There are approximately 12,000 books in the museum, mainly on things related to daily life such as clothing, food, and shelter, and you can actually purchase them. Why not find your favorite book and spend some blissful reading time?

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Another feature of this hotel is that the guest rooms and various places throughout the hotel feature "Bookcases of famous people," selected by famous book-loving people such as writers, actors, and artists. If you're a book-loving couple, it's nice to spend some time relaxing together reading a book every once in a while. You can share your thoughts on the books you've finished reading, or try out each other's recommended books. Even if you don't usually read much, you might come across a wonderful book at this hotel that will have an impact on your life.

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There are a total of 18 natural and warm guest rooms, each with a different interior. The view from the rooms is divided into "Mountain View" overlooking the Hakone mountains, and "Green View" surrounded by plants, both of which are perfect for resting your eyes after a good book. Another nice feature is that all rooms have an open onsen bath. When you're done reading, feel free to take a relaxing soak in the open-air bath to relax your body and mind.

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The hotel has a large public bath with free-flowing spring water, where you can enjoy two types of hot spring water: the milky white onsen from the Gora onsen source, and the colorless, clear water from Owakudani onsen, which is good for your skin. Relax in the two onsen and make your skin smooth. There is also a natural Italian restaurant. You can enjoy a special dinner using local ingredients.

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``Satoyama Jujo'' is an inn located in Niigata that is a renovated old folk house that was built over 150 years ago. If you take the train from Tokyo Station, you can get there in about 1 hour and 40 minutes, so it's actually an easily accessible place. The lobby of the hotel is characterized by beams typical of Japanese houses. There is a relaxing space that gives you a sense of nostalgia.

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The open-air bath at Satoyama Jyujyo's "Amanogawa" has a great view, and on a clear day you can enjoy the beautiful contrast between the mountains and the sky while bathing in onsen. Bathing in onsen while enjoying the spectacular view will surely purify all your daily fatigue... You will surely be able to refresh your mind and body. There is also a relaxing lounge called "Koyagumi" in the building. Drinks and snacks are served. The stylish space is filled with carefully selected furniture.

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There are 13 guest rooms in total, divided into two types: mountain view type, which offers a panoramic view of Makihatayama, and forest view type, which offers a view of the forest, allowing you to feel closer to nature. . The room is equipped with designer furniture, so you can spend a relaxing time in a comfortable atmosphere that will hone your sensibilities.

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For meal, go to the in-house dining room ``SANABURI'' and enjoy healthy dishes made mainly from organic vegetables. It may be a little different from a luxurious meal at a high-end ryokan or hotel, but you will definitely be able to taste the natural flavor of the vegetables and ingredients. Please reset your body from the richly flavored dishes and enjoy the simple taste of the dishes that took a lot of time and effort.

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Speaking of Niigata, it is also famous as a famous production area for delicious Japan sake. Here, there is a selection of Niigata sake and natural wines, mainly Japan sake made in Uonuma, so if you like alcohol, you should definitely try it. Let's try various combinations of alcohol and healthy food.

"Ko Otsu Hyakucho" is a hotel located in Otsu, Shiga, which was opened in an attempt to revive the shopping district, which had been shuttered in recent years. Japan's first attempt at ``stay funding'' is being carried out to revitalize shopping districts and towns through overnight stays.

This hotel is located in Otsu City, Shiga, and Otsu Station is actually 2 stops from Kyoto Station, making it an excellent location for sightseeing in Kyoto as you can get there and back in about 9 minutes. Recommended for people who want to go sightseeing in Kyoto during the day and relax and avoid the crowds at night.

The guest rooms are renovated old townhouses, and the quaint townhouse exterior will make your heart flutter. All seven buildings are old townhouses, but they are fully soundproofed to ensure comfort. Unlike a townhouse that has simply been renovated and the interior has been completely rebuilt, the nice thing about it is that you can spend your time here without having to worry about noise.

The interior of the guest room is a perfect combination of Japanese interior design and Scandinavian furniture, creating a comfortable space. The beds are made from a high-grade American Sealy series, and the futons and pillows are from Kyoto's high-end bedding manufacturer IWATA, making it truly luxurious. The chairs and sofas installed in the guest rooms are all masterpieces by Finn Juhl and ARNE JACOBSEN, and the mesmerizing comfort and visuals will make your heart flutter.

There is also a room type where you can rent out the entire townhouse, so if you are going on a trip with a few friends, we recommend staying in this type and staying as if you were living there.◎You can use the spacious townhouse as a base for sightseeing. Just thinking about enjoying meal can get you excited.

The bathroom has a variety of atmospheres, including a modern tiled design and a design filled with the pleasant scent of cypress. The bathtub is also spacious and seems easy to use. Soothe your tired mind and body from your journey with plenty of hot water.

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If you stay in Otsu Hyakumachi, be sure to go to the nearby shopping district for dinner. Tsunose, about a 3-minute walk from the inn, is a locally popular soba restaurant. Founded in 1983, it has a homely and warm atmosphere, like an old-fashioned set meal restaurant.

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This restaurant has a reputation for being particularly delicious, especially the oden. meal at a fancy restaurant is nice, but sometimes it's nice to spend time chatting with friends while eating oden. The flavorful oden and locally produced red konnyaku will whet your appetite.

You will need to make a reservation in advance for breakfast, but you can also enjoy organic meal made with Omi ingredients at the hotel. You'll be energized by the menu's gentle flavors that permeate your body as you wake up. You can eat it at the reception, so if you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Matsumoto Jujo, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano, is a hotel built by renovating Koyanagi, a long-established ryokan with a history of 334 years. This accommodation facility consists of two hotels with different concepts: ``Bako'' and ``Hotel Koyanagi''.

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All of the guest rooms at Matsumoto Hako, which is based on the concept of a hotel for adults who can discover a wealth of knowledge, come with open-air baths.The interior of the rooms is stylish and exudes a mature atmosphere. The space is spacious, so this hotel is recommended for couples to relax and spend time together.

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``HOTEL Koyanagi'' is a hotel based on the concept of flexibly responding to diversifying travel styles. Whether it's a family trip or a solo trip, it's a place where you can have a stay that suits each person. The rooms have a simple and comfortable atmosphere. With this, you can stay comfortably in any style◎

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Matsumoto Honbako has a bookstore attached to it, with a wide variety of books lined up that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. There are many ways to have fun, such as discovering new books you're interested in or picking up books you've always wanted to read. We also have picture books and photo books, so it's nice to return to your childhood while reading a picture book.

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At the hotel's dining room, you can choose your own "local gastronomy" cuisine using local Shinshu cuisine and ingredients. Come experience Nagano's ingredients and food culture in a casual setting. You might even discover something new about food!

On a normal trip, hotels would take a backseat, but why not go on a new trip where the purpose is to stay at a hotel? The four affiliated hotels we introduced this time are full of charm that makes you want to stay at them. Enjoy discovering new books at Hakone's book hotel ``Hakonebako,'' or stay at ``Ko Otsu Hyakumachi'' and enjoy sightseeing while contributing to the revitalization of the shopping district... A trip unlike any other. Please enjoy it more freely.