[Tottori] Healing solo trip to retro and cute Kurayoshi/Misasa onsen ♡ 8 recommended ryokan

Going back and forth between home and work... If you feel like you're losing motivation, it's a signal that your mind is asking for a refresh. Take good care of yourself and get your motivation back! A recommended method is to go on a solo trip. Since you're alone, there's no plan, so you can enjoy the luxury of doing only what you like as you please♪ If you free your mind from the daily constraints of time, you'll find that you'll regain your energy before you know it.

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If you're going on a solo trip to free your mind, your destination should be the Kurayoshi/Misasa onsen area in Tottori! The Shirakabe Dozogun, a popular spot with its beautiful white walls and red roof tiles, is home to souvenir shops, traditional craft stores, and cute cafes. After enjoying a leisurely stroll at your own pace, you can relax and unwind at an inn where you can enjoy Misasa onsen. Let's introduce some recommended inns for solo travelers.

Seiryuso is located about 20 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Kurayoshi Station. The pride of this inn is its private open-air bath with free-flowing spring water. Misasa onsen is a high-concentration radon hot onsen, and it is said that "after three mornings you will feel refreshed." Enjoy touring the eight baths and regain your physical and mental health!

The retro-style rooms also come with an open-air bath. It's perfect for a morning bath the next day. Waking up to a soak in onsen while feeling the refreshing morning sun is the perfect way to start your day. The lounge also offers free "radium coffee." Drinking high-concentration radium spring water is said to activate immune cells. How about having a cup of morning coffee after breakfast?

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At Seiryuso, there are rooms where you can see the cherry blossoms in full bloom in April. You can enjoy the arrival of spring from your room, along with the babbling of the Misasa River.
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After relaxing in onsen or in your room after a day of walking around the city, enjoy the inn's signature kaiseki cuisine. The food, which incorporates plenty of Tottori's seafood, will leave you smiling. From November to March, you can also enjoy Matsuba crab. meal made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients will fill your stomach and your heart.

From JR Kurayoshi Station, take a bus or taxi for about 15 minutes to arrive at Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou. When you open the window of your room, you will be right next to nature, changing its colors with the seasons. Take a deep breath of the clear air and stretch, and the tension in your shoulders will be released.

"Misasa onsen" is a hidden hot spring that boasts one of the world's highest radon contents. Bathing in the water will improve your skin, and drinking the water will make you healthy. In addition, taking in the steam can have an anti-aging effect. Your mind and body will be warmed and healed, and by the time you return home, your stress will be blown away and you will feel refreshed and full of energy.

After relaxing in the hot onsen, fill your stomach at the traditional Japanese restaurant "Hanaikada." The atmosphere of a Kyoto teahouse is out of the ordinary. You can spend a relaxing private time here.

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It's about 20 minutes by shuttle bus or taxi from JR Kurayoshi Station. When you arrive at Izanro Iwasaki, the first thing you'll see is the beautiful Japanese-style garden through the glass. It's nice to take a break with a cup of coffee in the lobby while looking out at the garden.

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In the "Wandering Large Open-Air Bath," you can stretch your legs and relax while deeply savoring the aroma of nature. "Isanro Iwasaki" also has a wide variety of other hot onsen, including foot baths, reclining baths, steam baths, and walking baths. If your sense of adventure is tickled and you enjoy touring the baths, you'll probably end up soaking for a long time.

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After a long soak in the hot bath, why not take a stroll through the garden in the evening breeze to cool down? As you walk alone in the dim light of the lanterns, you'll see a sky full of stars in the clear air. You'll be thrilled by this sight, which is hard to see in the city.

Located about 20 minutes by car from JR Kurayoshi Station and standing on the banks of the Mitoku River, Kiya Ryokan is a wooden ryokan with a historic feel. The entire building has been designated a registered tangible cultural property, and in the lobby you can see furniture and furnishings that have been used since ancient times. Walking through the atmospheric building will make you forget the passage of time.

There are 14 guest rooms, most of which are Japanese-style. All rooms are decorated in a purely Japanese style, so you can relax and unwind. The view from the rooms is of the retro onsen town and the river with its pleasant babbling brook, both of which are views unique to Misasa onsen. There are plenty onsen to choose from, so it's great to just relax and unwind.

This inn offers a full menu of experience services and optional tours. Of course, solo travelers are also welcome! One of the most popular tours is the guided "Mt. Mitoku Tour" which takes you to the "Nageiredo Hall", also known as "the most dangerous national treasure viewing in Japan". A guide will accompany you on the path to the "Nageiredo Hall", which clings to the mountainside, so you can enjoy the tour with peace of mind. A visit to the supreme temple, "Nageiredo Hall", is sure to calm your mind and increase your sense of freedom.

It's about 15 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Kurayoshi Station. Located almost in the center of the onsen town, Shunsai no Yado Iwayu is a traditional inn built over 200 years ago. The soft, traditional Japanese atmosphere is somehow comforting. Just staying in the room will help relieve your everyday fatigue.

After resting in your room, head to the rock bath. The quiet space, reminiscent of a cave, is strangely calming. It's a good place to clear your mind and meditate.

At "Shunsai no Yado Iwayu," you can rent colorful yukata for free. With a wide variety of stylish designs, it's hard to choose just one. Dressing up in a Japanese style that's different from usual will lift your spirits.

The "Specially Selected Creative Kaiseki" at "Shunsai no Yado Iwayu" is truly vivid, showcasing the originality of the head chef. The dishes, which you would never encounter if you were just commuting between home and work, will make you forget all the unpleasant memories of your daily life. You will be able to enjoy the luxury of feeling happiness being brought to you with every bite. After the meal, we also recommend having a drink at the shot bar inside the storehouse.

Matsukazeso Ryokan is about a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Kurayoshi Station. You can even bring your dog along to stay. The pet-only rooms are soundproofed, so you can relax without worry. ryokan with your dog, who usually stays at home alone. You can also rent a yukata to match your pet, so be sure to take a memorable photo.
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This is the annex's modern Japanese room, "Matsu no Ma." You can enjoy a relaxing time while looking out at the garden. In the main building, there are also rooms with garden views and 12-tatami family-type rooms that can accommodate up to six people.

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About a 10-minute walk from Matsukazeso ryokan, there is a spot for walking your dog. Utsubuki Park has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots" and "Top 100 Forests for Forest Bathing." In spring, about 4,000 cherry trees and 40,000 azaleas bloom all at once. It will be a walk that will decorate the memories of your exciting trip.

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Keisenkaku, located on the banks of the Misasa River, is about a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Kurayoshi Station. In spring, you will be greeted by magnificent cherry blossoms in full bloom. Walking while admiring the cherry blossoms with the sound of the clear stream playing in the background will brighten your cloudy mind. You will have a great feeling of a comfortable stay.

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The relaxing Japanese-style room has a calm and emotional atmosphere. Looking out the window, you can see the endless green mountains and clear streams. The rich scenery will soothe your mind and bring out a gentle feeling. It's like a place to pamper your body and mind tired from the city.

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The large, open-air bath is also available. While gazing at the greenery, you can bathe your whole body in the healing radon onsen. The stiffness in your body will gradually be released. You will be freed from the stress of a busy work life and your mind will also be relaxed.

Hotel Saint Palace Kurayoshi, located about a one-minute walk from JR Kurayoshi Station, is recommended for women who want to explore the city and sights. There is also a bus stop convenient for sightseeing right in front of the hotel. There is no onsen, so it is also nice to enjoy a day trip to the onsen facilities. For budget-conscious travelers, this is a great place to stay with good value for money.

Start your morning with a buffet of Italian home cooking. This stylish breakfast with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes will lift your spirits. Once you've stocked up on nutrients, it's time to set off to explore Kurayoshi. Wherever you go is up to you. Enjoy a wonderful solo trip that will fill your soul.
*As of January 2021, buffet style dining will no longer be available and some set menu options will be available. Please check the website for the latest information.

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At the cafe restaurant "Saint Germain" in the annex, you can enjoy photogenic and delicious fruit sandwiches. It's nice to start your day in a stylish cafe like those you'd find in Paris.

For a solo trip that will free your mind from the strictures of everyday life, Kurayoshi-Misasa onsen Tottori is the perfect choice, located just a short distance from Tokyo. The retro townscape, abundant nature, and healing onsen will soothe your dry mind and body. So, let's head to Kurayoshi-Misasa onsen!