6 Best Ryokans with Open-Air Baths for a Cozy Couples' Retreat in Aizu-Wakamatsu & Surrounding Areas

Aizuwakamatsu City is a famous tourist destination in Fukushima. There are many tourist spots full of historical atmosphere, such as Tsuruga Castle, the only red-tiled castle in Japan, and Nanokamachi Street, which is lined with buildings from before the Taisho era. It is often featured on TV and in magazines, and is a town full of charm, with traditional crafts such as ``Akabeko'' and ``Akaari Koboshi,'' and even a onsen town. Why not rent street clothes as a couple and take a stroll through the retro townscape?

Refresh yourself in onsen after sightseeing! There are many onsen onsen around Aizuwakamatsu City where you can enjoy high-quality hot onsen, such as Higashiyama Onsen, Ashinomaki Onsen, onsen Yunokami Onsen. Yes. If you want to stay with him, try choosing a room with an open-air bath where you can enjoy onsen in your room. Let's have a happy bath time with him ♡

Hanare Matsushimakaku is about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station. Located in Taki-no-Yu, which is said to be the birthplace of Higashiyama onsen, you can take a bath while looking out at the power spot, Fushimi-gataki Falls. There is also a rooftop private open-air bath that is great for couples. Enjoy onsen and the spectacular scenery together♪

There are 10 guest rooms, each with a different design. If you are staying as a couple, we recommend the highest class Japanese suite "Hana no Ma". The most luxurious room, the open-air bath made of Shigaraki ware is custom-sized! After relaxing in the large bath, you can spend an elegant time being healed by the most beautiful view of the hotel that can be seen from your room. Why not enjoy a little luxury together on your special day?

The meal are based on the theme of fusion of local cuisine and kaiseki cuisine, with a focus on ``local production and seasonal consumption'', and you can indulge in locally sourced seasonal ingredients such as ``Aizu horse meat'' and ``Aizu chicken''. I can. Furthermore, depending on the plan, you can choose to have both dinner and breakfast served to your room. It's nice to be able to enjoy high-quality hot springs and delicious food in a private space just for the two of you without leaving your room.

Aizu onsen Harataki is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station. This inn has its own hot spring source, which is rare even in Higashiyama onsen, so you can enjoy freshly-springing onsen that have not been touched in any way! From the open-air bath, which is lavishly fed with private hot spring water, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the natural waterfall `` Harataki'' which is the name of the inn, and enjoy onsen that are 100% sourced. There is also a ``private observation bath'' where you can enjoy a private onsen, so couples can enjoy onsen without hesitation.

If you're staying as a couple, try booking a room with an observation bath, where you can enjoy the private hot onsen in your room. There are a total of 4 guest rooms with observation baths, and you can choose from two types of bathtubs: a tub-shaped bathtub or a bathtub made of cypress. When you open the window, the beautiful valley spreads out in front of you, making it look like a painting. It's such a luxury to be able to enjoy the hot spring water directly from the private source in front of such a beautiful scenery, just the two of us ♡

Dinner is a new style where you can enjoy both "homemade dishes" and "half buffet." The ``home-cooked meals'' include appetizers, sashimi, and hot pot dishes, allowing you to enjoy carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Aizu. Furthermore, at the half buffet, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat Aizu local cuisine! With this much volume, he is sure to be very satisfied ◎

Higashiyama onsen Konjakutei is about 15 minutes by taxi from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station. This inn is a sister inn to the aforementioned Harataki, and is ryokan that specializes in seasonal cuisine. For dinner, the head chef himself carefully examines the seasonal ingredients that arrive in the kitchen every day and prepares the dishes for that day, so you can enjoy the menu until you are seated.In winter, we serve seasonal fish and shellfish shipped directly from Toyosu Market, as well as other dishes. You can enjoy "Specially Selected Wagyu Beef" from Fukushima. meal in-room dining, so it's nice to be able to spend time with him without worrying about other people ♡

There are 25 guest rooms in total. There are three types of guest rooms with onsen: ``Guest rooms with a view bath'' that use Aomori cypress bathtubs, ``Room rooms with open-air baths'' that use Aomori cypress bathtubs and Shigaraki ware bathtubs, and ``Japanese-style rooms with hot spring baths''. You can choose from. Even at this inn, you can enjoy high-quality onsen from our sister hotel, Harataki. Let's enjoy onsen springs with him♪

"Waterside Dining Kawadoko" is open for a limited time from spring to autumn. You can enjoy banquet cuisine that can only be tasted here while feeling the natural waterfall and clear stream nearby. For dinner, you can choose from "Tsukiakari" with charcoal-grilled Wagyu beef sirloin as the main dish, or "Hoshiakari" with charcoal-grilled Aizu chicken as the main dish. The restaurant is fantastically lit up at night, so you can spend time with your partner in a romantic atmosphere ♡

*Reservations are required, and must be made at least two days in advance. Seats are limited, so please contact the hotel as soon as possible.

Oedo onsen Monogatari Aizu Higashiyama onsen Higashiyama Grand Hotel is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station. One of the charms of this inn is that it is all-inclusive. You can use all-you-can-drink at dinner, beer after bathing, popsicles, high-performance massage chairs, and more for free! Enjoy the full range of in-house services with him stress-free without worrying about your wallet.

Another attraction is the private hot spring source, which has an abundant amount of hot water. The open public bath with large windows will make you feel like you are bathing in the forest. There are various types of rooms to choose from, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms. For couples, we recommend the ``Special Room,'' a guest room with an open-air bath that is limited to 3 groups per day.◎You can enjoy high-quality hot spring water flowing directly from the source while enjoying the seasonal scenery. Take onsen together and heal your daily fatigue.

Dinner and breakfast are creative buffets produced by buffet master Takaharu Takashina. You can enjoy a variety of seasonal ingredients throughout the year. Depending on the season, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh raw tuna, thick-sliced steak, local Aizu cuisine, and more! For breakfast, you can enjoy a rich Japanese and Western buffet menu with over 50 dishes. Even the time to choose the food will be fun♪

``Aizu Ashinomaki onsen Marumine Annex Kawane'' is a long-established ryokan located in ``Ashinomaki onsen'', a popular onsen area in Aizu that rivals ``Higashiyama onsen'. Enjoy a wide variety of onsen, including the ``Ancient Hinoki Hot Spring,'' which uses an ancient cypress tree approximately 2 meters in diameter as a bathtub, and the ``Mountain Stream View Bath,'' which offers a panoramic view of the valley across a 30-meter-long window. You can enjoy it.

Most of the rooms face the mountain stream, and there are various types of rooms with open-air baths, including Western-style rooms with Simmons twin beds, Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. Of course, all the open-air baths in the rooms are filled with natural hot spring water! Enjoy a private time for two in this open-air bath overlooking the mountain stream, watching the seasonal scenery.

For dinner, you can enjoy a colorful banquet meal carefully prepared by the head chef using seasonal ingredients and local Aizu ingredients. The dishes are served one by one so that you can enjoy them at their best. Please take your time to savor every bite.

``Fujiryukan'' is a hidden inn for adults, with all guest rooms equipped with onsen baths fed directly from the source. In addition to the private bath in your guest room, you can also enjoy a private open-air bath overlooking the Okawa Valley. Let's enjoy the hot water while feeling nature with him. You will have the ultimate relaxing time.

There are 12 guest rooms in total, with 5 types. There are comfortable rooms surrounded by nature, such as this Japanese-style room. If you are staying as a couple, we recommend the special room "Ryugetsu". The baths are designed with privacy in mind, and both the open-air bath and the indoor bath have water directly from the source. It's so luxurious. The rooms are close to the mountain stream, so you can enjoy the beauty of the valley in all four seasons. Listen to the sounds of nature, such as the rustling of leaves and the sound of water.

Dinner is ``Aizu Kaiseki,'' which includes local Aizu cuisine. Carefully selected ingredients are used. Eating simple dishes will give you energy. The meal room has private rooms that are great for couples. Please enjoy the delicious food with him without worrying about the people around you.

After strolling through historic Aizu, stay at an inn with a room with an open-air bath. If you spend a lot of time alone in the open-air bath while admiring the beautiful scenery, you are sure to deepen your relationship ♡ Relax to your heart's content and have a wonderful time with your boyfriend.