[Saga] Relaxing trip to Ureshino onsen. 10 hotels and ryokan recommended for solo travelers

Are you so busy with work that you can't get a chance to relax? Add in the stress of relationships and you want to escape from your daily routine right now? If that sounds like you, why not go to a onsen resort in the middle of lush nature and let your hair down? Forgetting the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spending some quiet time alone will help relieve your everyday fatigue.

Ureshino onsen is counted among the "Three Great Hot Springs for Beautiful Skin in Japan." Famous for its tea and ceramics, it is one of Kyushu's leading onsen. It is blessed with beautiful natural scenery as well as tourist attractions such as the ninja and history experience theme park "Saga Original Ninja Village Hizen Yume Kaido," making it the perfect place to spend some time alone. This time, we will introduce you to some lodgings in Ureshino onsen that are perfect for solo female travelers.

It's about a 35-minute bus ride from JR onsen Station. This inn is a 100-year-old long-established ryokan designed by the famous architect Junzo Yoshimura, who was also involved in the construction of the new Imperial Palace. Enjoy the skilled hospitality accumulated over its long history, the beautiful gardens that have been carefully designed down to the last detail, and enjoy your own time. In a space surrounded by greenery, you can slowly release the stress that has built up every day.

One of the attractions of traveling alone is being able to relax without having to worry about anyone else. This inn offers calming, purely Japanese-style rooms, so you can relax in a quiet space. The rooms are Japanese-style and have beds, so there's no need to lay out or put away futons. It's nice to sit in a chair by the window and gaze at the view outside.

One of the charms of this inn is that you can enjoy elaborate cuisine that lets you taste the four seasons of Saga. A variety of delicacies are carefully arranged, with the utmost attention paid to each and every dish. You can enjoy the fresh produce from the land and sea to your heart's content. The dishes are made of Arita ware, and attention has been paid to every detail. Being able to enjoy such a dinner at your leisure while sipping on delicious sake, without having to prepare or clean up, is the ultimate luxury.

This inn offers two public baths: Shiki no Yu, which is open to the public and Takinoyu (pictured), which is open only to guests. After enjoying the sense of openness in Shiki no Yu, which is spacious and bright, like an open-air bath, you can relax in Taki no Yu while gazing at the beautiful garden with a Takinoyu. Warming up from the core of your body while watching the carp swimming in the pond will help your stress-ridden mind slowly melt away.

This inn is surrounded by the greenery of rolling mountains and is about a 30-minute taxi ride from JR onsen Station. The first thing you'll see is, of course, the entrance. The beautiful garden was created by landscape artist Kazuyuki Ishihara, who won the gold medal three years in a row at the world-famous British horticultural festival, the Chelsea Flower Show. It's a gateway to something a little different from the concrete of city life, and a real break from the everyday.

At this inn, you can choose between a Japanese-style room or a Western-style room. Sprawl out in the spacious Japanese-style room and take a rest. Enjoy the happiness of "doing nothing" without having to worry about anyone, something you can only experience when traveling alone. It's also nice to sit on a chair on the veranda, sip some hot tea, and look out over the beautiful Ureshino townscape. The simple space without any unnecessary things allows you to relax quietly and leisurely.

Fresh seafood and seasonal Saga delicacies such as Saga beef and Wakakusu pork. One of the attractions of this inn is that you can enjoy them in dishes that highlight the skill of the chef. In particular, the Saga beef, one of the top brand beef in the country, with its smooth fat and sweetness and rich flavor, is a must-try. Since you're traveling alone, why not treat yourself to a luxurious meal after all your hard work?

There are two attractive baths here: a large public bath and an open-air bath in the sky. The greatest attraction of the open-air bath on the 9th floor is the magnificent view and sense of openness. Relax in onsen and relieve your daily stress while enjoying the slowly passing clouds and Ureshino townscape during the day, and the twinkling night view of the stars at night. If you want to enjoy a bath time by yourself, we also recommend a completely private bath (fee required, reservation required).

This inn is located along the Ureshino River, which flows gracefully through onsen town, about 30 minutes by bus from JR onsen Station and about 10 minutes on foot from the bus stop. This inn has a warm, modern Japanese atmosphere and has 14 rooms where you can enjoy the scenery surrounded by lush greenery. You can relax in the spacious lounge with large windows, or enjoy some time alone in your room without being disturbed by anyone. It's also nice to take a walk around the area and get in touch with nature.

Even if you are traveling alone, you can stay in this 8 tatami Japanese-style room with a veranda. The Japanese-style room is not too large and not too small, so you can spend your time by yourself at your leisure. It's also nice to bring the book you've been reading, sit in a chair in front of the large window where lots of light pours in, and continue reading at your leisure. Enjoy the slow flow of time that you can't experience in your busy daily life.

This inn has a large, open-air bath with a full glass wall, and a private open-air bath (fee required, reservation required) where you can enjoy your time alone without any worries. If you want to spend some time alone without being disturbed by anyone, we recommend the private open-air bath. The luxury of having the finest onsen all to yourself in the clear air is something you can only experience when you're traveling.

About 30 minutes by bus from JR onsen Station. Founded over 90 years ago, this inn has a long history, but also a modern and sophisticated atmosphere. Located along the Ureshino River, this is a hideaway for adults that combines nostalgia with a stylish touch. Away from the hustle and bustle, spend a dreamlike time in a quiet space where time seems to stand still.

This inn has a total of 19 guest rooms. Each has its own unique charm, providing a relaxing space with great attention to detail. For solo travelers, we recommend the "Japanese-Western Room with Hinoki Bath - Kaede" shown in the photo. Not only is it a sophisticated and stylish space, but it also perfectly matches the good points of a Japanese-style room with the good points of a Western-style room. It feels so good to walk barefoot on the tatami mats. The room also has a hinoki bath, so you can soak in onsen for as long as you like, whenever you like.

One of the attractions of this inn is that you can enjoy local seasonal vegetables and fish, based on the idea of local production and consumption. Enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes with all your senses, including the exquisite brand beef "Saga beef", rice from Ureshino, and fresh fish caught in the Ariake Sea. Depending on the plan and room, the meal venue will be either the private dining room "Kokuzo" or the Japanese restaurant "Toiro", so please check in advance.

This inn has three carefully selected private baths, including the large public baths "Kumano-yu" and "Toyotama-yu" (prices for private baths vary depending on the room and plan). If you want to enjoy both the indoor bath and the open-air bath, we recommend the large public bath "Kumano-yu" shown in the photo. Men and women alternate between the "Toyotama-yu" and the large public bath in the morning and evening, so you can wait in the cypress bath in your room until your time comes.

Located about 30 minutes by bus from JR onsen Station and about 10 minutes on foot from the bus stop, this long-established ryokan was founded in 1830 and has a long history. This inn is located in a quiet atmosphere along the river, where you can enjoy time alone in a luxurious space that shines with attention to detail that you can't find anywhere else. You can spend your time in luxury right up to the time you take a bath after relaxing in onsen, so it is recommended for those who want to forget about their busy daily lives and spend some time relaxing.

Stretch your legs out on the tatami mats and enjoy the slow pace of time. This Japanese-style room is perfect for spending such a holiday. Another feature of this inn is that each room is decorated with a flower arrangement that matches it. In a simple yet sophisticated space, you can enjoy your time alone without being disturbed by anyone. For those who want to treat themselves to a luxurious reward for their hard work, there are also rooms with open-air baths.

One of the best parts of traveling is being able to enjoy the seasonal flavors of the land. At this inn, you can enjoy the finest cuisine that makes the most of the ingredients. For breakfast, the main course is Ureshino's specialty, melt-in-your-mouth onsen tofu. The chef's homemade side dishes are accompanied by local rice and vegetables, making it a healthy option. One of the great things about traveling alone is being able to savor each dish at your own pace.

This inn has a large communal bath and private baths. We recommend that solo travelers try out the four types of private baths (reservations required, extra charge), including the "Shinsei no Yu" shown in the photo. Having the waters of Ureshino onsen, famous for its skin-beautifying properties, all to yourself is one of the luxuries of solo travel. In the "Yukemuri Lounge," a space to relax after your bath, you can relax while listening to jazz melodies on a vintage audio system.

It's about a 25-minute bus ride from JR onsen Station. You'll be greeted by an entrance decorated with colorful flowers at this quiet onsen inn on the banks of a river. It has a nostalgic, warm atmosphere, like visiting grandma's house. This retro and relaxing inn offers a space where you can forget about the busyness of everyday life. It's perfect for those who want to spend some time alone!

All guest rooms at this inn overlook the beautiful garden. Sit on a chair on the veranda and enjoy a cup of tea while relaxing and gazing at the beautiful garden, which changes color with the seasons. The rooms have a nostalgic feel to them, so you can forget about the tension and hustle and bustle and relax while experiencing a little bit of the extraordinary that is your travel destination.

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Both breakfast and meal are in-room dining, so you can enjoy meal at your leisure without worrying about others around you. The dishes, which use an abundance of locally sourced seasonal ingredients, are a feast for the eyes as well. In addition to dinner, we highly recommend trying the breakfast pictured. Waking up to such delicious food is such a luxury, something you would never get to do normally. Enjoy a happy morning with Ureshino's specialty, the soft and creamy "onsen tofu."

This inn has three types of onsen: a large public bath along the river, an open-air bath in the garden, and this spacious private bath (fee required, reservation required). If you want to stretch your legs and relax while watching the seasonal scenery of the Ureshino River, try the large public bath. If you want to soak in a rock bath while watching the sky and greenery, try the open-air bath. And if you want to enjoy some time for yourself without being disturbed by anyone, try the private bath.

It's about a 40-minute bus ride from JR onsen Onsen Station. This inn is where you can enjoy the natural onsen that are renowned in Ureshino onsen, one of Japan's three great hot springs for beautiful skin. In addition to the hot onsen, there are plenty of ways to have fun in the hotel. At the free-use "Mangadokoro," you can read as many manga as you like from about 800 volumes. You can relax in your room or read your favorite manga to your heart's content at the "Mangadokoro." Enjoy the freedom that only a solo traveler can offer on your holiday.

If you want to relax, we recommend a Japanese-style room along the Ureshino River. Enjoy a nap on the tatami mat, something you rarely get to do. It's also nice to sit on the veranda and enjoy the view outside the window. There are also Japanese-style rooms with attached baths, so you can have one of Japan's three great hot springs for beautiful skin all to yourself in your room.

For dinner, you can enjoy a creative banquet that combines Japanese and Western cuisine. Enjoying a sumptuous meal to your heart's content and being able to go back to your room without even cleaning up is a luxury that is unimaginable in everyday life. Free yourself from the hassle and enjoy a relaxing rest.

Refresh your tired skin in one of Japan's top three hot springs for beautiful skin, which feels like you're soaking in beauty serum. The spring water is cooled and barely any water is added, so you can enjoy water that is as close to the source as possible. There is a Japanese-style tatami bath (indoor bath) with tatami mats laid out, and an open-air bath where you can soak in onsen while feeling the breeze. Stretch your legs, gently soothe your tired body, and regain your vitality for the next day.

Located about 30 minutes by bus from JR onsen Station and about 10 minutes on foot from Ureshino Bus Center, Ureshino onsen Onyado Takasago is a popular Japanese-style hideaway. This small inn with 10 rooms has rooms with open-air baths and foot baths, so even solo travelers can relax here. It's the perfect place to get away from your busy daily life and refresh yourself.

This inn also has rooms with open-air baths, so you can make the most of your time alone. Relax and soothe your day to day fatigue while soaking in the waters of Ureshino onsen for beautiful skin. The rooms combine a Japanese atmosphere with modern comfort, so you're sure to have a comfortable stay. Sitting in a chair by the window and gazing at the view outside is also a special experience.

The hotel also has a large public bath where you can enjoy bathing while listening to the murmuring of the Ureshino River. You can fully enjoy the benefits of onsen and refresh your mind and body. onsen 's effects will moisturize your skin, and you'll forget about the stresses of everyday life. Enjoy the luxury of a private bath where you can enjoy onsen without being disturbed by anyone.

For dinner, we are proud of our Yudofu (boiled tofu) made with Ureshino onsen and Saga beef shabu-shabu. You can enjoy the deliciousness that melts in your mouth. For breakfast, we serve dishes made with plenty of local seasonal ingredients. They will brighten up your morning with happiness.

"Ureshino onsen Chagokoro no Yado Warakuen" is a relaxing inn located in the nature-rich Ureshino onsen. It is about 5 minutes by free shuttle from JR Ureshino onsen Station. Located in the center of onsen town, it is an ideal location for sightseeing and walking. At this inn, you can not only drink Ureshino's famous tea as it is, but also enjoy it in various forms such as tea vinegar and baths. Why not refresh yourself by taking a solo trip to enjoy tea?

There are a total of 47 guest rooms, with the "Sazan-tei" room with an open-air bath being particularly recommended. The "Fuji" room shown in the photo is a tea-themed room with an open-air bath built with a tonbai wall, where you can fully enjoy the smooth waters of Ureshino onsen. In addition, tea bags are provided in the bathroom, so you can enjoy your own tea bath, so you can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some relaxing time.

The biggest attraction of this inn is the open-air tea-themed "tea" bath. The onsen water, infused with plenty of Ureshino tea, is highly effective at beautifying the skin and soothing your tired body and mind. In addition to the large public bath where you can enjoy the waters of Ureshino onsen, you can also enjoy bathing in a private bath (fees apply). The aroma of tea fills the air throughout the building, which is extremely relaxing.

For dinner, enjoy a seasonal banquet meal using seasonal ingredients, including fresh seafood and Saga beef caught in the Genkai Sea and Ariake Sea. For breakfast, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine using local seasonal ingredients. We especially recommend the "onsen yudoufu," a Ureshino specialty. Be sure to try it. Enjoy a luxurious solo trip at "Ureshino onsen Chagokoro no Yado Warakuen"!

"Ureshino onsen Hamilton Ureshino" is a Western-style resort located about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Ureshino onsen Station. It features a classic exterior reminiscent of medieval Europe, and is surrounded by beautiful nature, so you're sure to be able to relax and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a quiet environment. The library has over 1,000 books, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay.

The hotel offers spacious rooms, including the Deluxe Twin (pictured), with an appealing interior that blends in a Japanese style. Sitting in a chair by the window and relaxing while looking at the view outside is a truly luxurious experience. Enjoy a relaxing time in a high-quality space with calming furnishings.

In the large public bath, you can enjoy the waters of Ureshino Onsen, famous as one of Japan's three great onsen for beautiful skin. In particular, soaking in the open-air bath while gazing at the starry sky is a blissful time that will heal your mind and body. If you want to enjoy a private bath surrounded by greenery, we also recommend the private open-air bath "Ryokuan" (fee required). Take your time soaking in onsen and thoroughly refresh yourself from the fatigue of everyday life.

Dinner at the Italian restaurant "Tre Colonne" is a course meal that makes use of local ingredients. Breakfast is a set menu that focuses on health and deliciousness, using local organic ingredients. Enjoy a relaxing morning while savoring the carefully prepared food in the quiet hours of the morning. Why not escape from your busy daily life and spend a luxurious time healing your mind and body at "Ureshino onsen Hamilton Ureshino"?

Ureshino onsen, with its rich nature, tranquil environment, and delicious food, has the perfect inn for solo travelers to detoxify your body and mind from the stresses of busy daily life. Refresh yourself by bathing in one of Japan's three great hot springs for beautiful skin, surrounded by abundant nature, and your everyday stress will melt away. Why not go to Ureshino onsen as a reward for yourself for your hard work?