[Northern Kanto] "Complete seclusion" is a reality! 8 onsen ryokan with "rooms with open-air baths" and "in-room dining"

The northern Kanto region consists of the prefectures of Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Gunma. In recent years, trains and highway buses have been operated from Tokyo without transfers, making access even better. In the northern Kanto region, there are many scenic spots such as Senjogahara in Tochigi, which is known as a high-rise wetland, Kasumigaura in Ibaraki, which has the second largest lake in Japan, and Mt. Myogi-san in Gunma, which is known as one of the three most beautiful landscapes in Japan. Because we are blessed with such abundant nature, there is actually a lot of onsen gushing out.

If you've recently packed your roots too much and would like to soak in onsen in a place rich in nature, we recommend the northern Kanto area, which can be easily reached. In this article, for those who want to refresh themselves at a onsen inn, we will introduce some inns in the northern Kanto region that have rooms with open-air baths and where you can enjoy your meal in the comfort of your own room. Enjoy the ultimate happiness by soaking in the hot water while experiencing the rich nature.

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Tanakaya is located within the Nikko National Park Special Area. The inn owns three private hot springs, which gush out 200 liters of hot water every minute. Tanakaya, located in the midst of magnificent nature, has an outstanding sense of freedom. On the top floor, there is a special room with a balcony and an open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water, making it a pure Japanese-style room with a Sukiya-zukuri style. Perfect for an elegant stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Long ago, ``Tanakaya'''s slogan was ``If it doesn't work, we'll refund your money.'' onsen gushing forth from the water are known as ``hot springs that don't require medicine,'' and were once crowded with people who came to onsen for the purpose of recuperating. Of course, we can still expect its efficacy to be as effective as ever. This medicine-free hot water is also used directly from the source in the guest rooms. Soaking in the hot water at Tanakaya will improve the condition of your skin. It is also popular as a hot spring for beautiful skin.

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For dinner, you can choose between a set meal eaten in your room or a robata meal eaten at the meal venue. I'm also attracted to robata food eaten at meal venues, but when I want to relax, it's better to eat in my room. Eating food on the set is also a good experience because it is not often done in everyday life.

Sanraku, located in Nasu onsen, is a historic inn that Emperor Showa visited when he was crown prince. It has a sophisticated atmosphere with a Japanese feel. It is said that Nasu was chosen as the location for the Imperial Villa because of the beautiful view from this inn. Since His Majesty the Emperor visited, the guest rooms have a sense of elegance. Lattice doors give off the scent of wood, and luxurious furniture. A special room with the largest space in the inn. In the rooms facing the Japanese garden, where 100% hot water from our own source is directly poured into the open-air bath of the guest room, you can relax as if you were in a villa on the highlands.

"Rooms with garden open-air baths" have not only an open-air bath but also a footbath. The hot water is drained and washed every day, and new hot water is added. Of course, the onsen water in the open-air bath. You can also relax in the footbath and enjoy tea or alcohol while being surrounded by silence. You can spend your time in a stylish way.

For rooms with open-air baths, you can choose to have meals served in your in-room dining or ``Sansuitei'' private dining. It's nice to be able to meal slowly without worrying about the people around you. Enjoy an elegant meal in a space full of Japanese atmosphere as the seasons change.

"Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel" in onsen, located in Kinugawa, a scenic spot, is an inn connected to the long-established "Kinugawa Onsen Hotel", which was founded in 1930. An inn with a spectacular view where you can feel the Kinugawa River up close. There are elegant stained glass windows throughout the building, and you can relax just by looking at them. Why not enjoy the beauty of the valley from your guest room terrace and experience the four seasons of Kinugawa in a relaxed manner?

There are seven types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and suites. There are upgraded Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms with open-air baths, Western-style suites on the club floor, and John Kanaya Suite on the top floor. All have open-air baths made from Towada stone on terraces that are 1.5 times larger than regular guest rooms. Lose yourself of time by soaking in onsen on the terrace and looking at the magnificent view.

For upgraded Japanese-style rooms, there are accommodation plans that include in in-room dining for both dinner and breakfast. Dinner is seasonal kaiseki, ``Seasonal Kanaya-style Kaiseki ~Wakei Yosan~''. Many items are served in small portions, so even women can enjoy the deliciousness to the last bite. For breakfast, choose either Japanese or Western food. Would you like to spend a relaxing time in your room while looking at the beautiful Kinugawa valley?

`` Takenoha'' is built on the site of the Shinto Munenryu dojo of the Nakayama family of the Mito domain. Surrounded by bamboo forests and mountain streams, it has a very atmospheric atmosphere. An environment rich in nature where you can hear the voices of Japanese warblers depending on the season. It's the perfect place to relieve fatigue and stress. There are Japanese-style rooms with a calm atmosphere, Japanese-Western rooms, and one type of room with an open-air bath.

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The bath in the guest room is a natural onsen sourced from our own source. How about relaxing in the open-air bath while basking in the sunlight filtering through the trees during the day and listening to the murmuring of the river at night? You can see the bamboo forest from the open-air bath and feel completely relaxed. Your tired mind and body will be healed.

Dinner can be eaten in your room. Enjoy seasonal dishes such as rock oysters in the summer and monkfish, a typical delicacy of Kitaibaraki in the winter, in your room. In winter, you can enjoy rare monkfish sashimi. Hitachi beef, a local brand of beef, is also recommended.

Mt. Tsukuba is a famous mountain that is known as ``Fuji of the West and Tsukuba of the East.'' In ancient times, this mountain was mentioned in the Manyoshu, and has prospered as a mountain of worship. “Aokiya” is located halfway up Mt. Tsukuba. Popular with good access to surrounding sightseeing. In addition to regular guest rooms, there are rooms with open-air baths and rooms tailored to the occasion of your trip.

The special guest room at the inn is the special room on the 6th floor, ``Tokimachi Floor.'' The interior is simple and natural, but the night view from here is said to be spectacular. The open-air bath in the guest room is located on the terrace, and you can enjoy the sunset and night view of Tsukuba to yourself. How about a relaxing bath time while watching the sky change colors?

Of course, you can enjoy a luxurious dinner in your room. Relax and unwind with local dishes made with seasonal ingredients, such as ceramic-style steaks made from Mirei pork from Ibaraki. The menu and tableware are designed with a variety of ideas so that you can enjoy meal no matter what season you stay. Enjoy the most luxurious time at Aokiya.

The Hinatamichi district, surrounded by nature in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, is the birthplace of Shima onsen, which is said to be able to heal Shima's many illnesses. “Shikazokinoyu Tsuruya” is located in the Hinatami district. The onsen has 11 rooms in total, divided into the playful ``Bettei Mizuki-an'' and the traditional-style ``Tsuruya.'' Both are quaint and offer a stay that you can't experience in the city.

Basically, meals will be provided at meal, but there are plans that allow you to have both dinner and breakfast served in in-room dining. It is also attractive that you can enjoy seasonal dishes made with Gunma ingredients in your room.

Tsuruya's hot springs are a blend of four sources: the original source of Shima onsen, ``Gomuso-no-Yu,'' the sources drawn from the town, ``Yamadori-no-Yu'' and ``Yuno-Izumi,'' and the private source of ``Shikazomi-no-Yu.'' onsen. It seems to have various effects!

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After a satisfying stay at Tsuruya, take a detour to Forest Cafe KISEKI, which is run by the inn. This cafe is located in the parking lot of the scenic spot ``Natural Monument Ouketsu'', which has been designated as a natural monument by the prefecture, and is known for its delicious cheesecake. Please stop by and check it out.

Shima onsen has been onsen that has been visited by many people for hot spring treatments for over 300 years since its establishment. "Sekizenkan" consists of three buildings: the "main building" where you can experience hot spring treatments, the "sanso" which is designated as a registered cultural property of the country, and the "Kashotei" which is located on the highest ground in Shima onsen. It is made of. The main building, built in 1691 (Genroku 4), is the oldest existing wooden hot spring inn building in Japan. The red bridge of the main building is lit up at night, creating a magical atmosphere, making it a popular photo spot at Shima onsen. I can understand why it is said to be the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's ``Spirited Away''.

If you want to experience the luxury and heartfelt hospitality that can only be found at a onsen ryokan, we recommend ``Kashotei''. The ``Top Floor Japanese-Western Special Room'', the only two rooms on the top floor of ``Kashotei'', has an old pine tree that is over 300 years old outside the window. You can see the majestic branches that look like a Japanese painting. There is also an open-air bath in your room, where you can soak in Shima onsen which is said to cure 40,000 illnesses.

At ``Kashotei,'' up to 4 people can enjoy a kaiseki meal in their rooms. It is beautifully finished from the appetizer to the sweetness at the end. You will have the most luxurious time ever.

You can use all the baths in the main building, mountain villa, and Kashotei, so you can go around the baths. "Genroku no Yu" in the main building is a onsen building built in 1930 (Showa 5) using Taisho Romanesque style. It is a registered cultural property of the country, so it is worth seeing. The natural light pouring into the bathroom from the large arched window is very beautiful.

onsen is located in the back of Gunma's famous onsen town, Shima Onsen. This inn is located in Fusenkyo Gorge, which has a spectacular view of the sheer cliffs, and where you can enjoy food and drinks. There are 8 guest rooms in total. Three of these rooms have their own private open-air baths.

From the open-air bath in your room, you can see the mountains of Kaede Senkyo. The onsen water at Shima Onsen is exquisite, allowing you to rest your cheek against the occasional breeze and soak in the relaxing waters. Both body and mind will be detoxed.

meal are served in private dining room or in your in-room dining, so please let us know when you check in that you would like to have in-room dining. Spend a relaxing and quiet time at Kamoto, surrounded by the rich nature of Shima.

The lobby has a tasteful hearth lounge. A quaint setting with calming lighting and the warmth of wood. There is an irori hearth and a shochu gallery, where you can relax and forget about time.

Did you find out that there are surprisingly attractive onsen inns in the northern Kanto region? Soak in a high-quality onsen and enjoy delicious local food. Let's go on a quick onsen trip to northern Kanto to refresh your tired body after working hard all week. If you absorb plenty of the natural blessings of northern Kanto, you'll be able to do your best for another week!