15 Ryokan & Hotels in Kagawa with In-Room Open-Air Baths, Perfect for Anniversaries!

Why not go on a trip just the two of you to celebrate your anniversary with your beloved? If you step away from your daily routine and place yourself in a different place than usual, you might be able to feel more honest. This is your chance to express your daily gratitude.

Kagawa in Shikoku is the perfect place for such an anniversary trip. There are many soothing landscapes here, such as the calm Seto Inland Sea and the rice ball-shaped mountains that seem to appear in folk tales. You can also take a stroll around Kotohira Shrine, one of Japan's leading power spots. You can also visit unique remote islands such as Shodoshima. It's fun to eat the famous "Sanuki udon" while walking around♪

After sightseeing, check in early to a hotel suitable for your anniversary. Would you like to spend some time alone in a slightly luxurious guest room with an open-air bath? Enjoy a bath while feeling the clear air and enjoy the delicious local cuisine♡ If you talk in the spacious room, you will feel like you will get closer to him. Now, let's check out the recommended accommodations.

Kotohira onsen Kotosankaku, which is about a 5-minute walk from Kotohira Station, has a variety of rooms with great views. Among these, we recommend a room with a view of Mt. Zouzu, where Kotohira Shrine is located. It seems like something good can happen just by staying the night. The photo is of the "Japanese-style room with open-air bath" at Hitenkan. A luxurious room suitable for a special day.

The bath in Hitenkan's ``Japanese-style room with open-air bath'' is impressive! You can feel the change of seasons on your skin. If you want to be alone with him and look at Mt. Elephant, enjoy a hot bath. The bath in the room is not onsen, but there is also a onsen bath within the building, so be sure to check it out.

Kagawa is famous as the "Udon Prefecture," but udon isn't the only thing that makes it so appealing. In addition to the seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, brand-name meats such as Sanuki Olive Beef, Olive Pork, and Sanuki Cochin are also delicious. Take your time and enjoy the local ingredients.

Approximately 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Kotohira Station. Kotohira Kadan is a long-established inn that is known for having hosted literary greats such as Ogai Mori and Akiko Yosano. Guest rooms with a nice atmosphere, such as Sukiya-zukuri annex and rooms surrounding the garden, are also attractive. The photo shows a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath in the accommodation building "Fujimidai" that was renovated in 2018. This is an elegant room with a nice view.

Fujimidai's Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths are equipped with terraces overlooking the Asan Mountains. You can enjoy an elegant bath time while looking out at the city and mountains. When the sun goes down, it is illuminated with lights, creating a magical atmosphere. It will liven up the mood of both of you. (*The bath in the room is not onsen)

For dinner, a multi-course meal is available, where you can enjoy a variety of flavors, including Kagawa's representative brand Sanuki Sanchiku (Sanuki beef, Olive pork, Sanuki Cochin), fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, delicacies from Kagawa's mountain villages, and Sanuki udon noodles. If you stay at Fujimidai, you can enjoy in-room dining in a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath.

Approximately 5 minutes from Kotohira Station via free shuttle service (reservation required). Kotohira Grand Hotel Sakura no Sho, located on a hill, is a stylish onsen ryokan. Among the wide variety of rooms available, the rooms with open-air baths at the villa "Hatsune", which opened in 2020, are recommended for couples. Shiny fabrics and artwork add a subtle Japanese atmosphere.

The open-air bath in your room also uses onsen, so you can enjoy bathing with him. You can choose the view from your room, either ``Kotohira Shrine View'' or ``Sanuki Fuji View,'' so please stay with the one you like.

For dinner, you can enjoy a new type of kaiseki cuisine that incorporates Japanese, Chinese, and Western elements. It is filled with the passion of our award-winning head chef. In addition to luxurious dishes such as seasonal sashimi, teppanyaki, and hot pot dishes, Kagawa's specialty "Sanuki udon" is also exquisite. Choose your favorite flavor from hot egg bukkake, bukkake, soy sauce udon, and curry udon.

Konpira onsen Yumoto Yachiyo, founded in 1725, is a long-established ryokan that has been in operation for 15 generations. It boasts a history of nearly 300 years. Among the variety of rooms available, the special guest rooms ``Kemari (pictured)'' and ``Ogatama'' with a semi-open-air bath with a view are recommended for an anniversary date. It's a designer's room created by an architect, so every corner is photogenic. Please heal the fatigue of your travels in this simple yet elegant and relaxing space. Access: 7 minutes walk from JR Kotohira Station, 4 minutes walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station. You can use the shuttle service by contacting your accommodation after arriving at the station.

The semi-open-air bath with a view attached to the special guest room is made of glass.You can bathe in the "Konpira onsen" whenever you like 24 hours a day. Just the two of you, enjoy a luxurious bath while admiring the outside scenery. The bathtub in ``Kemari'' is made of stone, and the bathtub in ``Ogatama'' is made of cypress, so each room has a different style of bath, so choose the one that suits your taste.

There is also an open-air bath with a nice view on the roof of the main building. You can enjoy an open bath while looking at the beautiful scenery of Kotohira Monzenmachi and Sanuki Fuji. If you soak in the “Konpira onsen” which is said to be good for your skin, you might be able to improve your beauty. In addition, there is also a private bath that couples can reserve, where they can indulge in a bath.

Konpira Onsen Kashikiri Yunoyado Kotone is easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from Kotohira Station, and is perfect for couples who want to enjoy a soak in the hot springs alone. There are six private onsen with different themes in the hotel, which guests can enter for free. Among the wide variety of rooms available, including 20-tatami Japanese-style rooms and cost-effective Western-style rooms, the Japanese-Western room "HAKU" (pictured) with a panoramic bath and low-temperature sauna, and the designer Japanese-Western room "Shu" with a semi-open-air bath are rooms you'll want to stay in on special occasions. You can enjoy bath time alone together.

The semi-open-air bath attached to the "Vermilion" room has a stylish black tile bathtub. It's large enough to accommodate two people, so you can relax. Please heal your daily fatigue while talking slowly.

After enjoying the in-room bath, let's go to soak in the private onsen in the hotel. The ``Aoi no Yu'' in the photo has a Taisho romance theme and has a lovely retro atmosphere. There are also a variety of other baths, including the ``Wa-no-Yu,'' which has a tatami-matted floor, and the ``Muku-no-Yu,'' which is made from solid wood. If any bath is empty, you don't need to make a reservation and you can use it as many times as you like for free, so enjoy touring the baths with him♪

Yumoto Konpira Onsen onsen Kobaitei, located about a 5-minute walk from Kotohira Station, is a onsen inn where you can indulge in a hot spring tour. You can soak in a variety of bathtubs. It's also attractive that there are rooms with open-air baths that are great for couples ♡ A wonderful room that combines the calmness of Japanese style with the functionality of Western style.

In the bathtub in your room, you can soak in onsen while looking out at the magnificent natural scenery. In addition, the amenity set provided is from L'Occitane, a service that will please women. Warm yourself in onsen, take care of your body with high-quality amenities, and hone your beauty.

There are three baths within the facility. We have a variety of bathtubs that will tickle your travel spirit, including the ``Hana Open-air'' bath decorated with floating flowers, an atmospheric garden bath, and a private open-air bath. No matter how much time you have, it's never enough!

For couples who want to spend as much time together as possible, the meal will provide a private room. The "Upgrade Kaiseki" course, which comes with seasonal seafood sashimi and grilled abalone, is especially recommended. The thick abalone will make you smile.

About 8 minutes walk from Kotohira Station. "Kotohira onsen Shikishimakan" was born in 2019 by renovating a long-established inn. While retaining the atmosphere of a good old building, it is clean and comfortable. There are a variety of rooms available, and the ``Japanese-Western style room'', which has a Japanese-style room and bedroom, an open-air bath, and a terrace with a great view, is recommended for couples.

The ``Japanese-Western style room'' has a round open-air bath where you can enjoy a bath while feeling the breeze. After bathing, cool down on the wood terrace overlooking the Kotohira cityscape. If you have time, go to the public bath where you can soak in onsen. At the after-bath area, drinks are served in the morning and popsicles are served at night ♡

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal made with seasonal ingredients. You'll want to splurge as much as you can on your anniversary! By the way, they also offer a free "Yonaki Soba" (late-night noodles) service from 10:30pm to 11:30pm. Ramen-loving couples shouldn't miss this.

``Konpira Machiya Usu'' is a 50-year-old renovated private house that is only 1 minute walk from Kotohira Station and has excellent access. There is also a kitchen and washing machine, so you can stay there as if you were living there. In addition to being able to lay out futons in the Japanese-style room, there is also a bedroom with a bed, so whether you prefer futons or beds, you don't have to worry. Let's enjoy private time just the two of us.

The walls of the semi-open-air bathroom are made of cypress, so you can enjoy the scent of wood while taking a bath. You may feel as if you are taking a forest bath. You can see the inner garden from the window, and it is lit up at night. You can enjoy an elegant bath. Amenities such as body soap, shampoo, yukata, and hair dryer are also provided.

There is also a nostalgic verandah in front of the two-room Japanese-style room. Would you like to have a relaxing chat while looking out at the garden? There are also two bicycles that can be used for free, so it would be fun to ride them and explore the area. You might even find a hidden spot just for you.

Kotohira Shrine is affectionately known as “Konpira-san.” Tsuruya ryokan, located at the entrance to Omotesando, is recommended for couples who want to visit Konpira-san. The guest rooms are divided into the main building and the new building, and the ``Japanese-style room with semi-open-air bath'' in the new building is the highest grade room. Spend your time as you please by relaxing on the tatami mats or admiring the views of the Monzen town from the modern veranda. Access: Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Kotohira Station. Free shuttle service from the station is available if reserved in advance.

You can use boiling water in the clean Japanese-style room with a semi-open-air bath. It's attractive to be able to freely enjoy a bath whenever you like. Additionally, there is a large public bath and footbath where you can be warmed up by onsen Onsen, so be sure to take advantage of those as well.

The Kobe beef served at dinner is carefully selected by the seventh generation owner. You can also enjoy special ingredients such as Ezo abalone, Sanuki beef, and spiny lobster. Depending on the season, kaiseki cuisine using limited ingredients such as matsutake mushrooms and tiger pufferfish is also available. Enjoying high-quality food with your partner is sure to make for a memorable anniversary. It's sure to get the conversation flowing.

``Yunagi no Yu HOTEL Hanajukai'' is located about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Takamatsu Station, and is a convenient inn to go anywhere. Enjoy local gourmet food at the arcade, or go island hopping on a boat departing from Takamatsu Port. Please make a plan that suits you. Another attractive feature is the wide variety of guest rooms with open-air baths. For couples who want a great view, why not stay in the "Corner Suite" overlooking Takamatsu City?

The "Corner Suite" has a large observation bath where you can soak in the natural onsen! It's like a dream to be able to enjoy a bath while looking at the cityscape that changes its appearance depending on the time of day.

Because it is located on a hill, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and islands, as well as views of Takamatsu City. At night, when you go to the observation terrace on the 8th floor, you can see the sparkling night view right in front of you. There's also a footbath, so the two of you can enjoy the spectacular view while warming up.

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Another attractive feature is the wide variety of dinner options. You can enjoy dishes that focus on local production and consumption, such as a course where you can taste "Olive-fed beef" that is raised on olive feed. A variety of dishes made with carefully selected safe and secure ingredients that are delicious to the tongue and good for the body. Take your time to savor your meals while enjoying a chat with your loved ones.

Aji onsen Kanko Hotel Umino Yadori is located close to the onsen bus stop. Although it is far from the city center of Takamatsu, you can spend a relaxing time in a quiet environment. The Japanese-style room (pictured) with a panoramic bath with a jacuzzi is perfect for an anniversary date. You can see a magnificent view of the sea and islands from the window. Incidentally, Aji Town, where the inn is located, was the filming location for the movie "Crying Out Love in the Center of the World" ♪

You can enjoy the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and the island from the spacious Jacuzzi. The view is spectacular both during the day and in the evening. Enjoy a romantic time together as you quietly watch the sunset.

There is a terrace with an ocean view on the premises, so you can enjoy the spectacular view from a different angle than from your room. In addition to Yumeshima, where Saku and Aki traveled in ``Cry for Love in the Center of the World,'' let's take a look at other islands floating in the sea, such as Kabutojima and Yoroijima.

Since the inn faces the sea, seafood dishes are a must. If you stay on the special Kaiseki plan, you can enjoy grilled abalone on a ceramic platter. Your heart will be excited by the seafood dinner, which includes a boatload of fresh fish and simmered seasonal fish. Enjoy relaxed conversation while enjoying a meal unique to a seaside town.

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Shimayado Mari is a traditional Japanese inn with a calm atmosphere that will evoke the spirit of travel. All eight rooms have hot onsen that flow directly from the source, making it a great place to enjoy a private anniversary date. This "Ono-ma" is a special two-story room in a detached building. It is the only room in the inn that has a Western-style room. Surrounded by silence, you can enjoy a moment just for the two of you. It is about a five-minute drive from Sakate Port. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also use the shuttle service from the designated location.

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There are various baths attached to the rooms. If you want to experience a sense of openness, why not stay in the detached ``Hishima'', which has a semi-open-air bath? onsen contain a lot of metasilicic acid and will warm you to the core of your body. There is also a private onsen in the hotel, so you might want to take a dip there as well. There's also a skin care set made by local olive farmer Inoue Seikoen. You'll be excited about the amenities unique to Shodoshima, such as make-up remover and lotion containing olive oil.

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In addition to olives, Shodoshima is also famous for soy sauce. At ``Shimayado Mari,'' we offer a ``Soy Sauce Kaiseki'' dinner where you can thoroughly enjoy Shodoshima soy sauce made in traditional wooden barrels. The large plate is filled with fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and island vegetables. Try dipping it with 4 types of island soy sauce and enjoy the different flavors.

Shodoshima International Hotel is an inn with a spectacular view of the ocean from all rooms. You can arrive in about 5 minutes by taking a free shuttle bus from Tonosho Port. Among the variety of rooms available, including Japanese-style rooms, twin rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms, the ``Executive Room with Open-air Bath'' is perfect for couples. You can spend an elegant time in this spacious space where the bedroom and living space are separated. The photo shows the chic and calm room 602.

It is a privilege of the executive room that you can see the Seto Inland Sea from the open-air bath in your room! From the bathtub, you can also see the popular Angel Road, which only appears twice a day. By the way, there is a rumor that if you cross this Angel Road while holding hands with your loved one, your wish will come true ♡ It's within walking distance from the inn, so why not visit as a couple?

There is also an open-air bath where you can soak in Shodoshima onsen. Stretch out and relax in the spacious bathtub. The bathtub is located right next to the ocean, so you can directly feel the power of the ocean, including the splashing, sound, and sea breeze. In addition to this, you can also swim in the "Garden Pool (summer only)" and look out at Angel Road while swinging in the hammock on the lawn space, and it looks like the two of you will be able to make lots of memories together!

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“Umiotomari”, which opened in 2019, is a sister hotel to “Shimayado Mari” that we introduced earlier. The inn is located facing the Seto Inland Sea, about a 5-minute drive from Sakate Port, and is in a great location with the beach right in front of the inn. Another big attraction is that all 6 rooms have open-air baths with a view. Just the two of you ♡ If you relax on the terrace or sofa while listening to the sound of the waves, you'll feel like you're immersed in an extraordinary feeling.

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You can enjoy the calm sea scenery from the observation bath in your room. At dusk, the combination of the orange sky and the sea reflecting the sun will be right in front of your eyes. Would you like to take in the picturesque scenery for two while relaxing in the warm water?

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At dinner, you can enjoy the ``Olive Kaiseki'' typical of Shodoshima, where olives are a specialty. Enjoy seasonal fish and island vegetables caught in the Seto Inland Sea with island-grown olive oil, Shodoshima soy sauce, and homemade seasonings. When you put it in your mouth, the flavor of the ingredients will spread and you will find a fresh taste.

Asan Kotonami is located about 35 minutes by bus from Kotohira Station and about a 1-minute walk from the Katsukawabashi stop. Among the 28 rooms, the ones with private open-air baths are recommended for adult couples. The room is equipped with a coffee machine and audio connectivity. Enjoying freshly ground coffee while playing your favorite music... Wouldn't you like to spend a luxurious time like that? The photo is of a ``Twin Type B'' room with a private open-air bath.

``Twin Type B with private open-air bath'' also has a luxurious bath. There is greenery right next to the wood terrace, and you can enjoy the open feeling of being surrounded by nature. Enjoy a bath just the two of you while being soothed by the chirping of birds and the rustling of trees. Inside the hotel, there are open-air baths, indoor baths, and private baths where you can soak in the privately sourced Miai onsen.

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After your bath, why not cool down and enjoy stargazing on the "Star Viewing Terrace" on the roof of the main building? Surrounded by walls on all sides, it blocks out the surrounding scenery and is a special place reserved just for looking up at the stars. While I was looking for constellations, I got closer to him and my heart skipped a beat ♡ If you're lucky, you might even see a shooting star.

If you are traveling to Kagawa, which is blessed with the natural beauty of seamounts, we recommend a luxurious ``room with an open-air bath.'' Not only can you enjoy a private hot spring bath, but you can also enjoy gourmet food such as branded meat and seafood, so you can spend your anniversary with a rich taste. May it be a memorable day.