[Fukushima] Even if you can't find a room with an open-air bath, there are lodgings with private baths! 9 recommended places for couples

If you're staying at a onsen ryokan, you're probably dreaming of a room with an open-air bath. However, rooms with open-air baths are often more expensive than regular rooms, and can go over your budget. But if you're going on a trip with your boyfriend, you'll want to spend plenty of time just the two of you. That's where a private bath comes in! With a private bath, other guests cannot enter during the reserved time, so you can enjoy a relaxing bath time just for the two of you. A private bath is unique in that you can choose your preferred time, whether it's right after check-in or relaxing after dinner.

This time we will be introducing Fukushima, the third largest prefecture in Japan. It is easily accessible from Tokyo and has many onsen. It is divided into three major areas: the Aizu area on the west side, the Nakadori area in the middle, and the Hamadori area on the east side, each with its own unique charm. In this article, we will introduce ryokan with private baths recommended for couples in each area. We will also introduce the characteristics of each area and activities you can enjoy, so please use this as a reference when choosing a lodging.

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Aizu has a long history and was developed by famous feudal lords during the Edo period. It is also known as the site of the Boshin War at the end of the Edo period. Today, it is a retro town lined with temples from the Edo period and buildings of wealthy merchants and sake shops that have continued since the Taisho period. Why not rent a cute colorful yukata and go for a stroll around onsen town with your boyfriend?

The Aizu area is home to two nationally famous onsen, Higashiyama onsen and Ashinomaki onsen. Higashiyama onsen is close to Aizu city, making it a great place to stroll around the castle town, including Tsuruga Castle. Ashinomaki onsen has excellent access to Ashinomaki onsen Station, which has a cat stationmaster, and Ouchijuku, a thatched-roof post town that has been around since the Edo period! Choose one that suits your travel plans.

Take the Aizu Bus bound for Higashiyama onsen from JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station for about 20 minutes. Irori-no-Yado Ashina is a wooden inn built in 1948 with a nostalgic appearance. The beams and Showa-era furnishings, which were moved from an old house, create a retro Showa-era atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing stay with a nostalgic feeling as if you've returned to your hometown.

If you're staying overnight, you'll want a spacious, comfortable room. If that's you, then the Butterfly Room is the place for you. It's a Japanese-style room with two adjoining rooms, one 10 tatami mats and the other 15 tatami mats. You can enjoy the calligraphy art that calligraphy artist Hiroko Suehiro has painted on the sliding doors up close. It's fun to imagine what kind of characters this is.

After dinner, from 20:30 to 23:10, the separate baths for men and women are transformed into private baths! The clear water is 100% natural spring water. Relax together in the slightly hot, smooth hot onsen. Each room is reserved for private use, so please tell the front desk that you would like to reserve the bath when you check in, and don't forget to make your reservation time.

The greatest attraction of Irori-no-Yado Ashina is meal can enjoy around the hearth in a private room. You can enjoy local cuisine made with local ingredients such as wild trout, wild vegetables, and Aizu beef. The ingredients are cooked slowly over a charcoal fire, making them crisp on the outside and juicy and fluffy on the inside. All of the dishes are exquisite, bringing out the full flavor of the ingredients. Be sure to also try the wine, which is a blend of honey (traditional horse chestnut) and sake. It's so delicious you'll be smiling.

Ashinomaki onsen Okawaso is nestled in the middle of nature. It is located about a 5-minute drive from JR Ashinomaki onsen Station. In fact, this inn became a hot topic on social media for its resemblance to a scene from the manga "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," which won first place in the Oricon annual comic rankings in 2019. Why not pretend to be a character and take a commemorative photo with him?

Not only is the lobby lounge said to resemble a scene from a manga, but the baths are also unique and attractive. The open-air bath "Shikibutai Tanada" is arranged in a "step-like" pattern, just as its name suggests. Combined with the valley that looms before your eyes, it creates an otherworldly atmosphere! Surrounded by the magnificent scenery in this extraordinary space, all your everyday fatigue will disappear.

There is another open-air bath that can be used as a private onsen, the "Kuchuu Roten". This one is jutting out into the valley! Surrounded by shining green trees, you'll feel like you're floating in the sky, which will naturally get you and your partner excited. Private use is available for 45 minutes at a time between 13:00 and 22:00. Please make a reservation at the front desk.

The ingredients used in meal at Okawaso are fresh, seasonal local ingredients purchased that day. The chefs use their skills to prepare special kaiseki cuisine for each season. The food is accompanied by "Okawaso Select" Aizu local sake carefully selected by a sake sommelier. Before they knew it, the two of them were tipsy on the delicious sake selections...♡

Shosuke no Yado Taki no Yu is a onsen inn surrounded by the nature of Aizuwakamatsu. It is about a 15-minute bus or taxi ride from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station, and the scenery of the mountain stream and deep mountains that spreads out before you will soothe your soul. There are many tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as Tsuruga Castle and Ouchijuku, so it is a location where you can fully enjoy history and nature.

The recommended room for couples is "Musouan." It is a spacious Japanese-Western style room, and from the window you can see the beautiful scenery of the mountain stream, the bamboo forest on the opposite bank, and "Fushimi Falls." When you open the shoji screen after arriving, you will be captivated by the beauty of the fresh greenery that spreads out before you. Colorful yukatas are also available for rental, so you can have fun choosing one together with your partner.

There are a total of six private baths (fees apply, reservations required). These private baths are unique to the inn, with baths equipped with high-quality ceramics and koji kettles. At "Tsukimi no Yu," you can enjoy not only the night view of Aizuwakamatsu city, but also the moon and stars in the sky on clear nights. It seems like a romantic space where you can spend a special time just for two. There are also two large baths, and from "Takimi no Yu" in particular, you can enjoy bathing while watching the water flow down the valley.

Dinner is "Aizu local kaiseki cuisine" using local seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is an unusual breakfast style of breakfast set made by Itamae + self-style breakfast service. At the breakfast service corner, you can enjoy local flavors such as freshly made mochi made with glutinous rice from Aizu, shijimi ramen, and Kitakata ramen. There is also a walnut bean paste mochi for dessert in the morning, and all of them are handmade and have a reputation for being delicious. Start your day off on a high note with a satisfying meal in the morning.

The Nakadori area is home to the prefectural capital "Fukushima City" and the transportation hub "Koriyama City". There is an image of it as the economic center of Fukushima, but it is also very rich in nature. Japan's 100 famous mountains such as Mt. Azuma and Mt. Adachitara are connected, and the beauty of the autumn leaves is overwhelming! In addition, the foot of Mt. Azuma is famous nationwide as a peach producing area. Please enjoy peach picking with him.

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In the Nakadori area, we will introduce "onsen," which has excellent access to orchards where you can enjoy fruit picking, and "Bandai Atami onsen," which is also a base for visiting Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, which are beautiful in autumn leaves. Should I go for "Autumn of Harvest" or "Autumn of Colors"? The more your image of the trip expands, the more excited you are when planning it.

About a 15-minute walk from JR Bandai Atami Station, Moritaya is a homely inn with 9 guest rooms located along the Ihyaku River. What's even better is that all the rooms have an open-air bath! You can enjoy some private time with your partner. When you open the door to the open-air bath in your room, the two of you might have a blast bathing in the beautiful valley that spreads out before you!

You can enjoy not only the baths in each room, but also the large public baths and private onsen. Moritaya's private hot onsen "Hide and Seek in the Forest," has no roof and is very open! You can have the starry sky all to yourself. "Do you know that constellation?" "Which one?" Isn't it like a drama? Enjoy the romantic time that the private bath creates.

Each room is a modern space with a different taste and style. You can choose a room that suits your anniversary or your wallet, from a purely Japanese-style room, a Japanese-Western style room, a room with a terrace, or a suite room. All types are stylish rooms for sophisticated adults!

The meal restaurant is also a private room, so you can enjoy a private atmosphere. You can enjoy colorful dishes using Aizu vegetables and Abukuma salmon at your leisure. Many of the dishes based on local cuisine may be new to you. You will surely have a lot of fun with your partner saying "I wonder what this is" and "It's delicious!

"Bandai Atami onsen Hagihime no Yu Eirakukan" is a Japanese-style inn located in a great location, about a 3-minute walk from JR "Bandai Atami Station". Beautiful nature spreads out around the area, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. It is also close to tourist spots such as "Tatsuzawa Fudo Falls" and "Lake Inawashiro", making it the perfect place to enjoy nature walks and outdoor activities.

The guest rooms are designed with a Japanese feel in mind, and offer a comfortable space. The "Modern Japanese Twin" is especially recommended for couples. Enjoy a special time just for the two of you in a cozy space. Some rooms are decorated with fresh flowers, and you can feel the hospitality of the staff.

onsen are sourced from the hotel's own hot spring source, and you can relax in the large open-air bath with a view or in a private bath. There are two private baths (reservations required, fee applies): "Yujiro no Yu" and "Takimi no Yu." Both are spacious spaces where you can enjoy both indoor and outdoor baths, allowing you to fully enjoy a private bath.

Dinner is a luxurious menu that uses plenty of local ingredients. The Fukushima beef steak and dishes made with local brand "Asakamai" rice are exquisite. For breakfast, a Japanese meal is brought to each person on a tray. Please satisfy your body and mind with food made with fresh local ingredients.

onsen Hotel Sansuiso is a onsen inn surrounded by lush nature. It is about 40 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Fukushima Station, and its proximity to Tohoku Safari Park is also an attractive feature. Inside the hotel, you can enjoy bathing in a variety of baths, including the large observation bath overlooking the clear waters of the Arakawa River and the two-tiered waterfall, as well as outdoor baths, Taishi no Yu, and five private baths. This is an inn where couples can enjoy a time that will satisfy both body and mind.

There are a variety of room types available, including Japanese-style rooms where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the nature of the four seasons, and Japanese-Western style rooms with beds. Enjoy a special time with your partner while relaxing in a space filled with Japanese charm.

There are five private baths (reservations required, fee required) where you can spend some relaxing time together. You and your partner can decide which bath to take, such as "Seiten no Yu" where you can enjoy bathing under a sky full of stars, or "Oshidori no Yu" which is an indoor bath that is not affected by the weather. In addition to the large open-air bath with a variety of sized bathtubs, there is also a large bath overlooking the garden, so why not combine your private baths with a bath tour?

For dinner, you can enjoy a seasonal Japanese banquet using carefully selected local Fukushima ingredients. Both of you will be excited to see the freshly prepared food brought out from the open kitchen. Breakfast is a Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet. With a wide selection of dishes made with fresh local ingredients, you can start your day off right. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your partner and get your day off to a great start.

"Takayu onsen ryokan Tamagoyu" is a onsen inn located in a natural location in Fukushima. Located about 30 minutes by car from JR Fukushima Station, it is surrounded by beautiful mountains and clear streams. As sightseeing spots, there are "Azuma Kofuji" where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and "Yakushido". It's the perfect place for couples who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh themselves in nature.

The guest rooms have been renovated and are spacious and comfortable. There are various types of rooms available, including Western-style rooms with beds and Japanese-style rooms, and all of them are clean and comfortable. From the windows, you can enjoy the seasonal scenery of the garden.

The charm of this inn is that you can enjoy milky white water directly from the source in seven different baths, including the thatched-roof "Tamagoyu" bath, an open-air bath, and a foot bath. In the private open-air bath "Seoto," you can fully enjoy the hot onsen in a spacious bathtub while listening to the murmuring of the river. The baths are lit up at night, creating a fantastical atmosphere that changes from the daytime. Enjoy a private bath for just the two of you after checking in or after dinner. onsen, with their sulfurous scent, will warm your tired body from the inside out.

For dinner, you can enjoy a Japanese banquet that makes use of local wild plants and fresh ingredients. Enjoy dishes made with Fukushima beef and local Kawamata Shamo chicken to your heart's content. The meal has a nice atmosphere, allowing you to spend some relaxing time together. All the dishes are delicious and plentiful, so you'll both be sure to be very satisfied.

Take the Fukushima Transportation Bus bound for onsen from JR Fukushima Station for about 45 minutes. After passing through a road lined with orchards known as the Fruit Line, you will find onsen Onsen Harumiya ryokan. The Arakawa River that flows in front of the Ryokan is a clear stream that has been ranked number one for 10 consecutive years in water quality surveys conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and ryokan. The babbling brook will create a peaceful time for couples.

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There are two types of private onsen. The "Keiryu Open-Air Bath" on the first floor is a quaint rock bath where you can relax while listening to the murmuring of the Arakawa River. In the "Observation Open-Air Bath" on the rooftop, you can enjoy the scent of wood while bathing in a tub made of Aomori hiba and gazing at the changing expressions of the mountains throughout the seasons with your partner.

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At Harumiya ryokan, you can use both the "Mountain Stream Open-Air Bath" and the "Observation Open-Air Bath" without making a reservation. You can enter at any time, lock the door from inside, and enjoy the magnificent view and onsen to your heart's content without worrying about time or other people's eyes. Relax your body and mind with a moment just for the two of you surrounded by distant mountains, beautiful autumn leaves, and clear streams.

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Dinner focuses on the simple, homemade flavors of Fukushima, and you can choose from two main dishes: Fukushima beef hotpot or chicken dish. Fukushima beef is served as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. Chicken dishes are available in three varieties: Kawamata Shamo shabu-shabu, chicken cartilage sukiyaki hotpot, and whole grilled chicks. If you can't decide which one to choose, share a variety of flavors with your partner and enjoy.

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The Hamadori area faces the sea. The main attraction is Spa Resort Hawaiians, which has a wide variety of pools. The hula dance show here is so authentic that it was even made into a movie. onsen area closest to Spa Resort Hawaiians is Iwaki Yumoto onsen. Enjoy the hot onsen, and the hula dance show with your boyfriend!

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From Iwaki Yumoto onsen, there is a shared taxi service to Aquamarine Fukushima, an aquarium overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This aquarium is also a representative tourist spot in the Hamadori area. The triangular tunnel tank, which is very popular with tourists, is a world of dim cobalt blue. Standing there holding hands with your partner, you will feel a mysterious sensation as if you are diving into the ocean together.

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It takes about 15 minutes by bus from JR Yumoto Station to Spa Resort Hawaiians. Iwaki Yumoto onsen Hotel Hamatoku is the closest inn to Spa Resort Hawaiians. After relaxing in onsen, why not recharge your energy by enjoying the pool or a hula dance show with your partner?

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Iwaki Yumoto onsen Hotel Hamatoku has one large public bath with 6 different types of 7 baths, so you can enjoy bathing in the hotel. There are also 2 types of private hot onsen, Shikou no Yu and Hogetsu no Yu. Both are open-air baths that can be rented for free for 1 hour. While soaking in the open-air bath for just the two of you, you can chat about how the men's bath was like this and the women's bath was wonderful.

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There are six types of rooms to choose from depending on the situation, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, special rooms, and suites. There are also rooms with open-air baths, perfect for a special day for two. Just by choosing a room before making a reservation, you and your partner will find your excitement building up!

Have you found your favorite inn with a private bath in Fukushima? No matter which inn you stay at, you can enjoy activities that can only be enjoyed in each area, Aizu, Nakadori, or Hamadori. Relax and soothe yourself in a private bath and enjoy a special Michinoku adult date just for the two of you.