13 Luxury Onsen Ryokans & Hotels in Tochigi for Couples with Open-Air Baths

If you are a couple who doesn't have much time to spend with your lover, why not use your anniversary as an opportunity to bring the two of you closer together? Tochigi is home to many famous onsen throughout the country, including onsen Onsen and Nasu Yumoto onsen. It's about 2 hours by car or train from Tokyo, so it's perfect for busy couples who don't have time to travel.There are many wonderful onsen ryokan where you can enjoy a luxurious feeling, so you can enjoy some private time just the two of you.

This time, out of the many inns in Tochigi, we have selected 13 ``luxury onsen inns that boast open-air baths'' that are perfect for anniversaries. You can enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath in a bath with a view overlooking the changing scenery of the four seasons, or in a spacious private open onsen air bath that will give you a luxurious feeling. You can heal your mind and body while feeling special. Let's forget about the busyness of everyday life and enjoy the time with him♪

About 60 minutes by JR bus from Nasushiobara Station, get off at the bus stop "Yunohanasou-mae" and you will soon arrive at "onsen Yunohanaso". There are 11 onsen with different spring qualities in the Shiobara onsen where onsen ryokan is located. The moist and elegant appearance will increase the mood of the two of you.

All 12 rooms face the valley of Hokigawa, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. The detached building "Musashi" has a terrace full of nature right next to it. How about spending a relaxing time together while feeling the refreshing breeze?

The terrace is equipped with a stone open-air bath. Another great point is that you can enjoy the luxurious hot water flowing directly from the source without heating or adding water. If you enjoy a onsen bath with the sound of the babbling brook as background music, your tired body and mind will be refreshed.

For dinner, you can choose from a monthly kaiseki meal or one of the 5 types of hot pot: chicken sukiyaki, soft-shelled turtle hotpot, crab sukiyaki hotpot, crab chiri hotpot, and beef shabu. All of the dishes on the menu are made with love, one by one. It's fun to poke a pot with him.

Another great thing about this meal is that you can enjoy matsutake mushrooms in the fall. It's a luxurious experience that's sure to become an unforgettable memory for the two of you.

"onsen Sanraku" is located about 10 minutes on foot from onsen Onsen Station. It is one of the inns of the "Sanraku brand" that operates luxury ryokan that create a premium space. All guest rooms are spacious with more than 74 square meters, and you can enjoy seasonal views of the Kinugawa River from the rooms. A relaxing onsen inn where you can be healed by the superb view and onsen.

The guest rooms, furnished with carefully selected furniture, include Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. From the windows, you can enjoy the view of the flowing Kinugawa River and the natural beauty of the mountains. Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in autumn, etc. ♡ Let's burn the scenery of nature into the hearts of the two of you.

The hotel has an open-air cypress bath. Bath time surrounded by the scent of cypress is wonderful. Enjoy this famous hot spring that has been in operation for over 300 years. There is also a spacious indoor bath and sauna, so you can relax to your heart's content.

For dinner, you can enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine. The dishes served on carefully selected tableware are all special menus that you can enjoy with your eyes. The colorful dishes double your appetite ♩ "Karasuyama radish", "Chijimi spinach", and "Tochigi Wagyu 'Takumi'", which is said to be only about 8% of the approximately 4,000 Tochigi Wagyu beef, are available here. Let's enjoy a menu that can only be eaten by two people.

One of the "Sanraku brand" inns, Nasu Onsen Sanraku is located about 35 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from Nasushiobara Station. It is a pure Japanese style ryokan with a long history established in 1923. Enjoy a relaxing time at this healing inn where you can fully appreciate the unique highland atmosphere of Nasu ♡♡.

The "Japanese modern room with garden open-air bath" on the 1st floor of the West Wing is a popular room with a high repeater rate. The wide veranda is equipped with a spacious guest room open-air bath, and you can enjoy a footbath overlooking the garden. Indulge yourself in the ultimate indulgence by occupying the luxurious onsen for two.

The inn's pride is the large open-air bath, which is a spacious space of about 30 tatami mats, and is onsen with plenty of natural stones. You can enjoy a onsen bath while absorbing plenty of negative ions in a space surrounded by trees. Refresh your body and soul with a sense of openness that cannot be experienced in the city.

For dinner, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine that uses plenty of local ingredients, such as highland vegetables unique to Nasu and rice grown in the prefecture. One of the most popular items on the menu is the custom-ordered foie gras steak. There is no doubt that the two of you will be impressed by the soft texture and deep taste.

The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is located on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko National Park, about 30 minutes by car from Tobu Nikko Station. It opened in July 2020 as the fifth hotel in Japan of the Ritz-Carlton Group. Based on the concept of "a mansion in harmony with the nature of Oku-Nikko," the calm space incorporating Japanese elements is perfect for an adult couple's anniversary.

"Lake Chuzenji View Suite" is a luxurious structure of about 115 square meters. You can enjoy the dynamic view of Oku-Nikko from the large windows. Let's enjoy a rich feeling with him in an extraordinary space.

At the "hot onsen public bath", which is the first in a "Ritz-Carlton Group" hotel, you can enjoy the source of "Nikko Yumoto onsen", which boasts a history of about 1200 years. In the open-air bath, you can soak while looking out at the garden, which is based on the concept of the majestic nature of Oku-Nikko, which was born from a volcano. If you enjoy a onsen bath surrounded by the gentle light of the outside, you will definitely be able to purify your soul!

At ``Japanese Cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko'' you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You can also enjoy Edomae sushi and teppanyaki prepared by chefs who are well-versed in Japanese cuisine. The `` Tochigi Kuroge Wagyu Beef Steak'' grown exclusively for this hotel is exquisite! Enjoy a delicious meal and have fun talking with him.

For breakfast, the hotel's special wooden box that looks like a "jewelry box" is colorfully arranged. If you have a bright breakfast for two, it will be a wonderful start to the day.

"Shikimitei Fujiya" is located in a mountain village surrounded by nature, about 5 minutes by car from Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal. Renovated in January 2019, this is a private onsen inn with an open-air bath in every room. It is a perfect space for adults to enjoy a special time.

"E-type room with open-air bath" is the highest grade room in a hotel located in a corner room. The spacious room is equipped with a large massage chair, so you can stretch out your wings and relax. If he gets tired and falls asleep, watch over him gently.

In the private open-air bath in your room, you can enjoy onsen bath while admiring the scenery of Shiobara onsen in every season. Feel the nature close by and soak in onsen with a refreshing feeling ♡ There is also a large public bath with an indoor bath and an open-air rock bath in the building. If you check in before 5pm, you can use the large public bath for free ♪ You can enjoy a different atmosphere from the open-air bath in your room.

You can meal in a private dining room so that you can enjoy your meal in a private space. The Japanese-modern space creates a special time for just the two of you. If you enjoy a special meal in a high-quality space, there is no doubt that it will be an unforgettable memory.

For breakfast, you can enjoy a wide variety of homemade dishes. A healthy menu that uses plenty of highland vegetables harvested in mountain villages will make your body healthy. Among them, "Shark's fin chawanmushi" is a popular menu item at the inn. Let's enjoy one dish at a time by two people.

Hoshino Resorts Risonare Nasu" is located about 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Nasu Shiobara Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line. It is an "agriturismo resort" based on the concept of getting away from the city and enjoying local farming and nature experiences in the great outdoors. A total of 43 rooms are scattered throughout the property, with the "main building" themed on trees and the "annex building" themed on flowers. The rooms offer natural scenery and pleasant breezes. The rooms are designed to let you forget about your busy daily life in a space where you can relax and be surrounded by nature.

When it comes to a space where you can relax slowly, it's an open-air bath! The open-air bath of "RISONARE Nasu" is surrounded by the great nature of Nasu with a beautiful forest spreading out in front of you. It is a space where you can feel the scenery of the four seasons in front of you and gently relax to your heart's content. While listening to the chirping of birds in the morning and looking at the starry sky on a clear night, you can relax in the plenty of hot water.

RISONARE Nasu offers many activities that allow you to fully enjoy nature, including farming experiences. There is a farm called "Agri Garden" in the facility, and about 80 kinds of vegetables and herbs are cultivated. You can experience "making original herbal tea" in the greenhouse "Greenhouse". You can enjoy a one-of-a-kind herbal tea made by two people. Reservations are not required and are for hotel guests only. It's nice to take a break during your stroll♪

At the main dining room, OTTO SETTE NASU, you can enjoy creative Italian course dinners. A plate filled with colorful ingredients is as beautiful as if it were decorated with jewels. Vegetables and herbs grown in the agri-garden are also used as ingredients. Enjoy the exquisite marriage of wine and food with wine selected by an experienced sommelier.

Fufu Nikko is about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Station. It is a luxurious hotel where all rooms are suites with onsen. The Fufu Luxury Corner Suite, which features a spacious living room, has a retro atmosphere. The interior is full of luxury with an elegant and sophisticated sense. The spacious sofa is a waste to be used by only two people. Just sit down and take a deep sigh, and the fatigue of everyday life will be purified.

onsen in your room are bathtubs made of stone or cypress leaves. Enjoy onsen from our own source as much as you like. There is also a large public bath in the building. The open-air bath has the vast nature of Nasu right in front of it, so you can expect a healing effect. The alkaline simple spring slowly warms your body. Bath time close to nature while feeling the refreshing forest breeze seems very relaxing.

During your stay, be sure to visit the FUFU LOUNGE. Take a break with afternoon tea or enjoy a cocktail after taking a bath. If you spend time in a romantic space with classical music, you might get closer to him♡ From 16:00 to 19:30, there is also a free drink service.

meal can be enjoyed at Japanese Cuisine Setsuchu or Teppanyaki Soro. In both cases, you can enjoy Fufu's original dinner using seasonal ingredients from Tochigi. The kaiseki cuisine at "Japanese Cuisine Setsuchu" is like a banquet in the imperial court, and the menu is elegant and gorgeous. Each dish is gorgeous and cute, and there is no doubt that it will be a heart-warming dinner time ♡

Hanare no Yado Kaede is about 60 minutes by bus from Nasushiobara Station, and is a single-family inn in a great location overlooking the Hoki River in front of you. There are 10 rooms in 4 types, all with private gardens and open-air baths. The Hanare Japanese-Western Room has a modern atmosphere with a bedroom with Ryukyu tatami mats. The beautiful nature of Nasushiobara spreads through the maple trees in the large private garden. Enjoy a private moment in a peaceful and liberating space.

This is an example of a private open-air bath overlooking the vast nature of Nasu. In this private space where no one will disturb you, you can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy some quality time together.

meal are served both in the evening and in the private dining room. Ingredients that are carefully selected from all over the country and sent directly from the production area are used for the inn's proud mountain and sea creative cuisine. The menu, which is brought out one by one in a rhythmic manner, is truly a work of art served in a beautiful vessel. There are plenty of anniversary options such as bouquets and decorated cakes, so how about adding a surprise to your anniversary trip? Imagining the happy face of the other party and thinking about the plan will also be a precious memory ♡

A popular spot in the lobby is the flickering fireplace in the lounge. You can enjoy grilled marshmallows after dinner until 8:45 pm. Crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, the marshmallows are sure to bring a smile to your face. Let's spend a memorable night in Nasu, talking about memories and the future while being illuminated by the flickering flames.

Take the Tobu Bus from Tobu Nikko Station and walk about 5 minutes from the last stop, Yumoto onsen. Yunomori is a small resort ryokan with a total of 12 rooms, located in Yumoto onsen, which is known as the "Okuzashiki of Nikko." All rooms have open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs, and the hot springs are hydrogen sulfide springs with the smell of sulfur. The hot water is characterized by its high concentration, and is said to be effective for beautiful skin. The great thing about a room with an open-air bath is that you can enjoy onsen onsen whenever you like.

Dinner at the restaurant "Mori no Kura" is an authentic kaiseki course that uses plenty of carefully selected ingredients from all over the country as well as local ingredients. Tochigi Wagyu beef shabu-shabu, Nikko's specialty "Nikko Yuba", and the local specialty "Onsen onsen" which is farmed using onsen water. We also have sake that goes well with the food.

You can also enjoy the hot spring onsen directly from the source in the large public bath in the building. There is an indoor bath and an open-air bath. Relax and enjoy the hot spring water while soaking in the milky white cloudy water, and enjoy a relaxing time feeling the great outdoors. The temperature of the source is quite high, ranging from 49.3 degrees to 78.9 degrees. As there is an abundant amount of water, the water temperature is maintained even in the open-air bath in winter, and you can also enjoy a relaxing bath with a view of the snow.

About 10 minutes by car from Tobu Nikko Station and JR Nikko Station. Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa is ryokan with a mature atmosphere surrounded by rich nature and silence. The suite room of the villa "Aqua" is perfect for a couple's anniversary trip. A luxurious room with a private open-air bath (heated natural water), a balcony, and a water garden. You can spend a private time without being disturbed by anyone while feeling the tranquility of nature and negative ions with your whole body.

When you want to take a bath in a slightly different atmosphere, you can enjoy your bath time slowly in the large public bath ◎ The open-air rock bath at Nikko onsen is decorated with seasonal flowers. Azaleas in spring, fresh greenery in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and white snow in winter.

The "Seseragi Set" is recommended for those who like to drink. A set of local sake and small sake cups in a bamboo tube in a wooden tub allows you to enjoy Tochigi's delicious sake while soaking in onsen. Tokugawa also has a wide selection of local sake, wine, and beer, so you can enjoy them with your meal. There is also a sake tasting set, so looking for your favorite sake and comparing it with two people will be a good memory of your trip.

Dinner is "Nikko Local Kaiseki Meal" using local seasonal ingredients. The menu uses plenty of local products Tochigi such as Nikko's famous yuba and A5 rank Tochigi Wagyu beef shabu-shabu. Breakfast is a health-conscious Japanese set that is gentle on the body. There are also days when soy milk hot pot is on the menu. Get empowered by local produce and continue ♪ your sightseeing journey

From Nasu-Shiobara Station, take the bus bound for Nasu-Yumoto and get off at "Shin-Nasu". From there, a 3-minute free shuttle ride will take you to Hoshi no Akari, which has only 13 rooms on a site of approximately 3,000 tsubo. The small number of rooms means you can expect attentive and attentive service. All rooms have an open-air bath in a pure Japanese style with the gentle scent of tatami mats. Please enjoy a moment of relaxation surrounded by the clean air of nature and the Japanese aroma of tatami mats.

There are 4 types of open-air baths in the guest rooms with different tastes: rock baths, pottery baths, cypress baths, and granite baths. The photo is of the granite open-air bath in room 206, "Kengyu." It is a location with a great sense of freedom, with Mt. Nasu and the great nature of the Kanto Plain spreading out in front of you. The open-air bath in the guest room is a "sodium bicarbonate spring", but you can enjoy a "sulfur spring" in the large public bath. You can enjoy it by entering both onsen and comparing the hot water.

At the meal "Seisai", you can enjoy creative cuisine using carefully selected ingredients. Starting with lava-grilled Tochigi Wagyu beef, there are more than 10 items on the menu, from appetizers to desserts. If you want to indulge yourself, we recommend adding one more item and eating all of Tochigi's gastronomy.

Celebration Inn Juan is about 2 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kawaji-Yumoto Station on the Aizu Kinugawa Line. A luxury ryokan located in the valley where the Kinugawa and Ojika rivers meet. For couples, we recommend the guest room with an open-air bath, “Sakura”. Located on the top floor, it is a location where you can look out over nature from the open-air bath. On a clear night, the sky fills with stars, creating a romantic space. Two people can enjoy the natural planetarium slowly.

The large open-air bath surrounded by a bamboo forest is also attractive. No matter where you look, you can see the beautiful greenery and the view is soothing. Juan is proud of its hot spring quality and quantity, which has been certified as a 5-star by the Japan onsen Association. The bamboo grove is lit up when the sun goes down, and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime. Relax and heal your fatigue surrounded by beautiful nature.

The theme of "Juan" is to taste the seasonal ingredients of Tochigi with all five senses. meal The menu is a gorgeous and thoughtful one that befits the name of a "celebratory inn. The chef has been meticulous about soup stock, temperature, and presentation, and all of the dishes are stunningly beautiful. We recommend the "Celebration Meal" for couples traveling for their anniversary. The gorgeous menu prepared for an important celebration will definitely make your night memorable.

Kinugawa Keisui is located about a 3-minute walk from Tobu World Square Station on the Tobu Kinugawa Line, nestled against the Kinugawa Valley. It is a resort hotel provided by Tokyu Harvest Club, which has 25 facilities nationwide. Spending time blending into the natural surroundings of Kinugawa allows you to enjoy a special sense of freedom that you can't experience in the city.

All rooms have onsen open-air baths and balconies. The Kinugawa Valley can be seen in front of you, and it is a space where you can fully enjoy the rich greenery of nature. There are two types of spacious guest rooms of 59 square meters or more: twin rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. All rooms have minibars, and you can enjoy beer, wine, and juice for free. Furthermore, all amenities are from L'Occitane! Enjoy the pleasant scent of organic cosmetics and enjoy the finest resort stay.

The open-air baths in the rooms are nice, but some people would prefer to enjoy onsen in a large, open-air bath. If that sounds like you, be sure to try the large onsen bath with an open-air bath. The overwhelming sense of openness, as if you were floating in the forest, is the perfect space for those who want something out of the ordinary. There is also a onsen family bath (reservation required, fee applies) in the building. You can enjoy the view from the large windows, and there is a spacious changing room, so it is very open.

The pleasure of traveling is the delicious meal, isn't it? At Restaurant Kei, you can enjoy a course menu centered on grilled dishes made with local ingredients. The dishes are delicately and beautifully served in simple colored bowls, ♡ and you can choose between Japanese and Western dishes for breakfast. In addition to freshly baked bread and soup or plump freshly cooked rice and miso soup, it is a set meal style with a main course and a variety of side dishes. Dishes that satisfy your stomach and heart are the perfect ♪ reward for yourself

Found a favorite place to stay? The onsen of Tochigi is easily accessible from Tokyo, so it is easy to make a plan. If you're not sure how to spend your anniversary, stay at a luxury onsen inn in Tochigi. I was very satisfied that the two of us could enjoy wonderful onsen and gourmet food! It will surely be an unforgettable trip.