[Kumamoto] Head to Yamaga onsen and Hirayama onsen for a soothing and tranquil stay. 6 recommended ryokan for solo female travelers

Every day is the same thing over and over. Have you ever been so busy at work that you suddenly noticed your skin looking tired? Every time you look in the mirror, your face is marked with tiredness and your heart is in a depressed mood. It's women like you who are so tired who need a day off to relax in a quiet place. For those of you who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we recommend Yamaga onsen and Hirayama onsen in Kumamoto.

The appeal of Yamaga onsen and Hirayama onsen is, above all, the high quality of their springs. onsen, known as "natural lotions," are sure to restore moisture to tired skin! As it is a quiet town in the mountains, there are few noisy tourists, making it perfect for solo female travelers. What's more, the ingredients grown in the great outdoors, including the Kikuchi River and the beautiful Satoyama, are sure to add color to your "best holiday."

It's about a 30-minute bus ride from Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen. Located about a 10-minute walk from Yamaga Bus Center, this onsen is filled with local love, incorporating traditional crafts from Yamaga city throughout the building. The lobby is beautifully decorated with Yamaga specialty umbrellas and Chikaken bamboo lanterns. As an inn that loves Yamaga, you're sure to be able to fully experience the splendor of Yamaga.

The rooms overlook the clear Kikuchi River and the streets of Yamaga, and have the warmth that can only be experienced in a Japanese-style room. Sit on the chairs on the veranda, sip on some hot tea and watch the river flow, and your everyday stress will wash away.

Hot onsen, with their smooth, silky texture, are loved by many as "beauty baths." After bathing in them, you can feel the difference in your skin the next morning. Hot onsen are heated to the perfect temperature for bathing, and they warm the body from the inside out. Wash away the fatigue of the day and take a long, relaxing bath. Since you're traveling alone, you can soak in onsen to your heart's content!

Kaiseki cuisine, which focuses on seasonal ingredients from Kumamoto, is presented with delicacy and beauty that expresses the four seasons of Japan. Pay attention to the beautiful presentation that is a feast for the eyes as well as the tongue! Treat yourself to a delicious local shochu.

It takes about 40 minutes by bus from JR Tamana Station. This inn, located on the banks of the Kikuchi River, is a onsen ryokan with two faces: Suikyouan, a Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath, and Rokumontei, a comfortable and relaxing Japanese style room. Enjoy a peaceful time in a quiet space that you can't experience on a daily basis.

If you are traveling alone, we highly recommend "Suikyouan"! The rooms are equipped with open-air baths, so you can relax in onsen without worrying about time. There are garden chairs in the open-air baths, so you can sunbathe while watching the leisurely flow of the Kikuchi River.

In addition to the large public bath, rooms at Suikyouan also have an open-air bath, so you can soak in onsen whenever you like. The spring water is so soft it's said to be "soft for maiden's skin," so you'll want to soak in it for a long time. The open-air baths in your room can be used 24 hours a day, so it's nice to take a luxurious morning bath.

The creative kaiseki cuisine, which uses ingredients unique to Yamaga and allows you to enjoy the seasonal flavors, goes perfectly with the carefully selected local sake from Yamaga! If you like alcohol, you should try this local sake, which is made from high-quality "Higo rice" and the beautiful water of Kumamoto, the city of water. Enjoy a wonderful time savoring the colorful dishes.

It takes about 45 minutes to get to Yamaga onsen by bus from Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen. This inn, located about a 5-minute walk from onsen Plaza, is an authentic Japanese-style hot onsen ryokan with a nostalgic atmosphere. The "Lantern Dance", a summer tradition in Yamaga, was born here! The furnishings, full of historical romance, create an extraordinary atmosphere.

You can choose the room that suits you best from three types. The Japanese-style rooms, filled with the warmth of wood, have a nostalgic atmosphere. The rooms are named after names such as "Kurokaki," "Yoshino," and "Fukuju," and the details of the pillars and tokonoma alcoves feature furnishings that are named after the rooms. Forget the hustle and bustle in this playful and tasteful space♪

The wide sky that can be seen from the observation bath on the top floor is so beautiful that it will blow away your everyday stress and worries. The charm of this inn is that you can feel free and relaxed while soaking in Yamaga's onsen, which boast one of the largest spring water yields in Japan and are known as "Kyushu's leading hot springs for beautiful skin." Another way to enjoy this hot onsen is to eat "Yamaga Monaka Ice Cream" after your bath.

This inn was originally known as a traditional Japanese ryokan. That's why the dishes are so carefully prepared! You can enjoy the bounty of the sea and mountains, made with carefully selected ingredients. We especially recommend the famous dish, "Kabutoni." It's a very popular dish, made with red sea bream from Amakusa, cooked in Yamaga soy sauce and mirin.

It's about 40 minutes by bus bound for Yamaga from JR Tamana Station. Get off at the last stop and take a taxi for about 15 minutes to this inn, a quiet onsen ryokan nestled in the untouched landscape of Japan's Satoyama. Enjoy a relaxing holiday in this adult hideaway with the colorful rural scenery spreading out below. There's no hustle and bustle here. Relax and enjoy a relaxing time soaking in onsen while gazing at the colorful scenery.

It's hard to find time to relax during busy days, isn't it? For busy women, we recommend staying in this Japanese modern room. You can enjoy both the relaxation of a Japanese-style room and the comfort of a Simmons bed.

onsen at this inn is characterized by its melting texture. The soft water wraps around your skin, warming you from the core. It gently moisturizes skin that has lost its glow due to daily stress. Enjoy a relaxing and healing time while gazing at the piercing blue sky and the beautiful rural mountain scenery spreading out below you.

The original kaiseki cuisine, which mainly features various seasonal vegetables, wild plants, and river fish from the local satoyama, is something you can only get here. The Kikuchi River basin, where this inn is located, has a rice-growing culture that uses terraced rice fields for about 2,000 years. Enjoy the delicious food together with shiny, freshly cooked rice.

It takes about 50 minutes by bus from Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen to Yamaga Bus Center. After changing buses, it is another 10 minutes away and you will find this small onsen inn with a total of 8 rooms. Each room in the detached building is packed with the architectural designer's ideas, and the details shine through. When the sun goes down, the beautiful stained glass lamps light up the inn, creating a fantastic atmosphere. It is a wonderful inn full of romance.

Each of the eight guest rooms is designed according to a theme. You can experience the good old days of Japan in some of the rooms, which were relocated from beautiful buildings of the former Hosokawa clan. There is also a room that uses a teahouse built in the Meiji period as it is. Rejuvenate yourself in this stylish space that combines retro and modern styles.

Each room has its own hot onsen, so you can enjoy it whenever you like. However, we would like you to try the large public bath at this inn! From the semi-open-air bath built on the mountainside, you can feel the colorful changes of the seasons, and you can also enjoy the famous cave bath. Please enjoy the luxury that only a woman traveling alone can offer.

The restaurant's proud kaiseki cuisine, made with fresh seasonal ingredients and based on the theme of "delicious, fun, and beautiful," changes the menu every time so that repeat customers can enjoy it. Please enjoy the exquisite dishes, which are presented with great care even in the tableware, with all five senses. Give yourself a delicious reward for your hard work.

Take the bus bound for Minamikanjo-cho from Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen for about 30 minutes. From there, change to another bus and get off at the Hirayama onsen mae bus stop. This inn is about a 10-minute walk away. It is a hot onsen inn where you can receive the finest hospitality under the concept of "enjoying quality time to the fullest in the great outdoors of Yamaga." Recommended for those who want to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax to their heart's content. Spend some relaxing time in the great outdoors, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The stylish and avant-garde design of the rooms gives off a warm feeling. The kumiko craftsmanship, inspired by Yamaga lanterns, creates a delicate beauty that will make you want to take a photo. Just sitting in the zaisu chair and stretching your legs out will make you feel incredibly happy. You can also view the beautiful nature of Yamaga from the window.

Legend has it that Kumamoto's great man, Kato Kiyomasa, cured his heat rash here, and this natural onsen flows directly from the source. In addition to the large public bath and open-air bath, there are also plenty of private baths available. If you want to enjoy onsen without being disturbed by anyone, why not take advantage of the private baths, which cost extra? The private baths have both an indoor bath and an open-air bath, so you can enjoy both and enjoy them at a great price♪

Colorful, seasonal kaiseki cuisine is created using local ingredients and the chef's skills. Not only are the ingredients carefully selected, but the food is healthy and "healthy." The drinks that go well with meal are also carefully selected, so it's a must-see for women who like alcohol. Not only dinner, but breakfast is also very appealing. Enjoy a carefully prepared breakfast with lots of healthy side dishes that are good for your body.

This time, we introduced hot onsen ryokan in Yamaga onsen and Hirayama Onsen in Kumamoto onsen that are recommended for women traveling alone. There are luxuries that can only be enjoyed when traveling alone. Surrounded by nature, Yamaga onsen and Hirayama onsen are extremely quiet, making them the perfect place for adults traveling alone. The exquisite hot onsen will leave your skin glowing, and a relaxing stay in a quiet place will invigorate your mind. Spend a luxurious holiday and be sure to recharge your energy for the next day!