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

Good couples have many anniversaries♡In addition to each other's birthdays, they also want to cherish events such as the day they started dating, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. On your special day, why not take a break from everyday life and have a memorable time?

Surrounded by abundant nature, the Kochi is the perfect place for such an anniversary date. In the endless Pacific Ocean, the Shimanto River, which is said to be the "last clear stream of the Japan," and the beauty of the valley in the Shikoku Mountains. There are also plenty of romantic starry sky spots ☆ We recommend visiting historical spots related to Ryoma Sakamoto, the hero of Tosa, and eating in Kochi City, which is known as the "sacred place of Kubei".

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After enjoying sightseeing, check in early to a slightly luxurious guest room with an open-air bath. Would you like to celebrate a special day? Take a bath while feeling close to the nature of the seamount, and taste delicious food unique to Kochi such as bonito and eel. If you spend an elegant time, it will remain in your memories for a long time. We would like to introduce you to ryokan with rooms with open-air baths that you would like to stay at on your anniversary date.

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Shimanto Shimanto no Yado, located near the mouth of the Shimanto River, is a resort surrounded by nature. There are plenty of rooms with great views where you can feel the changing seasons. The casual use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and plaster throughout the hotel creates a calming atmosphere. The photo shows a guest room with a private open-air bath. It takes about 20 minutes to get there by bus from Nakamura Station, and if you make a reservation in advance, you can use the free shuttle service.

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The bathtubs in guest rooms with open-air baths are full of atmosphere. Nothing can replace the time you two spend relaxing and warming up while feeling the wind blowing through the forest. (*The bath in the room is not onsen)

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After enjoying a bath in your room, let's go to the bathhouse inside the hotel. There are three types of onsen, medicinal baths, and seawater open-air baths, so you can enjoy touring around. The quality of onsen water is alkaline simple onsen. Don't miss the open-air bath that uses mineral-rich seawater from the Shimanto River estuary.

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Dinner is mainly Kaiseki Zen, and there are several types, including the ``Phantom Shimanto Beef and Eel Kaiseki Zen,'' which is a must-see for meat-loving couples, and the ``Kuroshio Kaiseki Zen,'' which features seafood such as bonito. The two of you should discuss this and decide which plan to go for.

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Ashizuri Pacific Hotel Hanatsubaki, located by the sea, has a wide selection of rooms with ocean views. Among them, the ``special room with open-air bath (pictured)'' where you can enjoy a bath while looking out at the sea is perfect for an anniversary date♪ The elegant Japanese-style room with tatami flooring is spacious and has a feeling of openness. Access: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes by bus from Nakamura Station. This inn is located near the Ashizuri Misaki Center.

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You can see the Pacific Ocean from the open-air bath in the room named "Hydrangea"! There is plenty of space in both the bathtub and washing area, so you should be able to enjoy bath time just for the two of you. The blue sea during the day, the starry sky at night, and the sea illuminated by the morning sun are all beautiful.

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There is also an open-air bath in the hotel where you can enjoy the "Ashizuri onsen", so please take a dip there as well. Especially, the open-air bath at night while looking up at the starry sky is the best. You will be immersed in a feeling of paradise.

There is a promenade around the inn, and you can see Kannon Udo, one of the three scenic views of Ashizuri. The hotel also offers stargazing tours. A plan where the two of you can enjoy a leisurely stroll is also a good idea.

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``Tosa Gyoen'' is an inn that has been consistently selected in the culinary category of ``Japan's Top 100 Hotels and ryokan Selected by Professionals'' by Travel Shimbun Shinsha. Recommended for couples who want to enjoy Kochi's local cuisine. It's easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from JR Kochi Station, so it's a good idea to use this as your base when planning your trip. The ``Suite Room with Open-air Bath (Photo)'', which is limited to 1 room, is a room suitable for a special day.

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From the open-air bath in the guest room, you can see the night view of Kochi Castle and the city. You will be healed by the dignified appearance of this long-established ryokan.

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The interior design, which uses bamboo and wood to create an atmosphere of elegance, is also worth a look. The red bridge visible at the back of the screen is a replica of the tourist attraction Harimaya Bridge. Let's take a commemorative photo together.

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The dishes prepared by the head chef from Kochi are vivid to the eye! The menu features dishes that preserve the traditions of local cuisine while also experimenting with new ingredients and cooking methods. It is packed with flavor from carefully selected ingredients such as fresh seafood purchased from the market every morning and vegetables purchased from farmers. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance if you have any allergies.

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``Natural onsen Spring Harunoyu'' is a reasonably priced onsen inn located in a quiet and calm location. You can also stay in a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath in the photo at a reasonable price. Also nearby is Tanema-ji Temple, one of the 88 Buddhist temples in Shikoku (a general term for Buddhist temples related to Kukai in Shikoku), so it's fun to take a walk around the area. Access: 15 minutes walk from JA Haruno bus stop.

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Two people can share onsen in the open-air bath in the guest room. It has a roof so you don't have to worry about it even on rainy days. The bathtub is large enough to accommodate two people comfortably. Enjoy casual conversation while taking a bath.

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You can soak in "Haruno onsen" at the in-house bath. There are a wide variety of baths available, including rustic open-air baths, cascading baths, and cave baths that will pique your curiosity. In addition, in the summer, there is also a spa zone that you can use in swimsuits. You can enjoy unique baths such as a "walking bath" and a "circular Jacuzzi".

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Be sure to try the "sand bath" which is the only one in Shikoku that can be experienced only here. You can detox by sweating comfortably.

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Kitagawa Village onsen Yuzunoyado is a little-known inn located along the Nahari River. There are rooms that seem to blend in with the surrounding forest, and the ``Japanese-Western style room'' with a cypress bath with a great view is especially recommended for couples. Please spend some time alone in a space filled with the warmth of wood. Access: About 40 minutes by bus from Nahari Station. It is located right next to the Kojima stop.

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You can soak in onsen in the open-air bath with a view in your room. You can enjoy a bath just the two of you while enjoying the faint scent of cypress. The peaceful scenery of the mountain village will also add color to your anniversary.

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There is also a large public bath where you can soak in 100% onsen from the source, as well as a private bath. Refine your beauty by soaking in the smooth onsen. For women, there is also a yuzu-scented amenity service♡

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About 5 minutes by car from JR Aso Station. Nestled in a mountain village, ``A Thousand Years of Beautiful Hot Spring onsen Onsen Wa YAWARAGI'' is an inn where you can spend some private time. In addition to regular Japanese-style rooms, there are detached rooms with open-air baths and Japanese-Western rooms with semi-open-air baths. By the way, a free shuttle service is available from the station, so please contact us directly by phone when making your reservation.

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The separate guest rooms are full of individuality. There are rooms where you can enjoy the sound of the river, rooms with great views, and rooms with a ``tree house'' like the one in the photo. Wouldn't you like to spend some adult time together enjoying a relaxing chat while drinking a glass?

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The style of the bath varies depending on the room. Just the two of you ♡ Please enjoy onsen in the elegant cypress bathtub.

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Dishes using luxury local ingredients such as seafood and Japanese beef are also attractive. There is also a dish called ``Yamakujira Nabe'' that uses wild boar. Couples who have never eaten wild boar should give it a try.

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All rooms at Ashizuri onsen Ashizuri Sunny Side Hotel have ocean views! For a couple's anniversary, we recommend a separate room with an open-air bath overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The maisonette-type guest rooms feel like home ♡ Enjoy the feeling of newlyweds together. Access is about 2 hours by bus from Nakamura Station.

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The view from your room is impressive. Please look out at the clear sea while talking by the window.

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Guests staying in the annex can also use the open-air bath and large communal bath in the main building. You can enjoy "Ashizuri onsen" in the large public bath, and a medicinal bath using seasonal medicinal herbs in the open-air bath. How about an extraordinary bath time surrounded by the sea breeze?

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Speaking of the local cuisine of the southern country of Tosa, it is famous for its dynamic ``sawachi cuisine.'' We offer an array of dishes made with seasonal ingredients carefully selected by our head chef. We also have cooking plans that use Kochi's branded chicken, ``Tosa Hachikin Jidori'' and ``Tosa Kuroge Beef.'' Let's choose a plan that suits the tastes of both of us♪

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For couples who want to be surrounded by nature and relax, why not stay at Kochi Kohanyu in Kami City? This is an inn overlooking a dam lake in the middle of Monobe River. There are only two rooms in the vast premises of about 3,000 m2. Both rooms have a terrace with a lake view and an open-air bath, where you can spend a relaxing time alone with just the two of you ♡ Access is about 20 minutes by car from National Route 195 (Tosa-Naka-kaido Road).

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In the private open-air bath in your room, you can bathe in onsen fed directly from our own source. If two of you share a bath in the natural nigori hot spring, which is known as the “bath for beautiful skin,” it will be a memorable experience. It's also nice to be able to take a bath while looking at a quiet lake and mountains during the day and a starry sky at night. The photo shows the bath in a guest room named "Music Room."

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meal are served at the dining room, where you can enjoy ``Kohan Kaiseki'' for dinner and ``Japanese breakfast'' in the morning. All menus are healthy, using ingredients carefully selected by the vegetable sommelier, such as pesticide-free vegetables and brown rice. We are also particular about our "natural soup stock" made with bonito from Kochi, kelp from Hokkaido, and small fish from the Seto Inland Sea.

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This inn is particular about the sound. The dining room is equipped with a high-quality audio system mainly equipped with equipment from the American brand "Western Electric"! Enjoy the immersive sound with him.

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For those who love the sea, we recommend Tosaryu onsen Sanyoso, which is about a 2-minute walk from the crystal clear Dragon Beach. Talk in a footbath with an ocean view or at a restaurant, or take a walk surrounded by the sound of waves. You can have a romantic anniversary. Access is approximately 45 minutes by free shuttle service from Kochi Station (reservations required).

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Among the variety of rooms available, including Japanese-style rooms with ocean views and casual Western-style rooms, the ``Yasuragisou'' detached house with a semi-open-air bath is perfect for anniversaries. Would you like to spend some time alone in this elegant Sukiya-zukuri space?

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In the semi-open-air bath at Anso, onsen in hot springs fed directly from the source. Just the two of you ♡ Please enjoy the bath while looking at the carefully maintained Japanese garden. In addition, there is a large onsen bath, an open-air bath, and a pot bath in the hotel, so you can indulge yourself in the hot springs.

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If you want to enjoy dinner for just the two of you, consider a plan where you can enjoy a course meal in your room or at private dining office. The contents of the dishes vary depending on the season and plan, but there are plenty of fresh local seafood such as bonito straw grilled tataki and lobster sashimi, which is irresistible for gluttonous couples. Would you like to have some local sake with us?

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There is also a free footbath with a view of the ocean in the hotel♡ Please warm up while talking with your favorite drink in hand.

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If you want to feel like you're at an overseas resort, go to Cottage Seaside Tei♪ You can spend an elegant anniversary by relaxing in the jacuzzi with a spectacular view or having a BBQ on the balcony. The 3LDK room is approximately 131 square meters in size and feels like a mansion for just the two of you. It's sure to spark a lively conversation like, ``I'd love to live in a house like this someday.'' Access: 10 minutes walk from Yasucho Station. It is about 35 minutes by car from Kochi city.

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The jacuzzi in your room is the ultimate in luxury! You can see the shining blue Pacific Ocean during the day, the madder red sky in the evening, and the stars at night. By the way, there are beaches, cycling courses, and golf courses near the inn, so it's also recommended for active couples.

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This inn does not have a meal plan, but there are restaurants, convenience stores, and direct sales stores nearby, so you don't have to worry. Your room comes with a kitchen, so you might be able to purchase local ingredients in advance and enjoy a "cooking date." You can also try BBQing on the balcony.

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The white walls look great against the blue sky! The inn also has a garden with a dazzling green lawn, so you can feel like you're living in a villa, just the two of you.

Kochi is full of the real pleasures of travel, with its rich nature, history and tradition still alive today, and the magnificent and rich delicacies of the mountains and sea. You can experience a variety of things, so it's fun to make a plan that suits you. After sightseeing, spend some time alone in an elegant guest room with an open-air bath. I hope it will be a memorable anniversary date.