14 Best Ryokans for Couples in Okayama: Healing Onsen, Gourmet Food

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It is also called "sunny country" because of Okayama low rainfall. The blessed climate for growing fresh fruits is Okayama ideal ♪ for travel and sightseeing, and there are many sightseeing spots that you want to walk around on a sunny day, such as the "Kurashiki Bikan District" that retains the townscape of the Edo period, and the "Okayama Korakuen" that is counted as one of the three major gardens in the Japan.

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Another appeal of Okayama is that you can enjoy historic buildings and rich nature, such as Kibitsu Shrine, which is connected to the legend of Momotaro, and Mogami Inari, one of Japan's three major Inari shrines. Among them, the appearance of ``Okayama Castle'', also known as ``Crow Castle'', is spectacular! The jet-black castle tower that stands out against the blue sky is a popular photo spot.

After a long and tiring walk, take a relaxing break at a special inn. In this article, we will introduce a wide variety of inns, from long-established ryokan where you can enjoy the history of Okayama to Balinese-style inns where you can enjoy the exotic atmosphere. Whether you are a couple who is particular about the appearance, a couple who wants to enjoy a private open-air bath for two, or a couple who wants to eat healthy food, you are sure to find an inn that will satisfy you.If you are traveling to Okayama, be sure to read this article. Please take advantage of this.

Traditional white-walled and sea cucumber-walled warehouses are lined up, and bright willows sway along the river. ... ryokan is located in the center of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is full of historical romance. It's a bit of a walk from the nearest station, Kurashiki Station, about 15 minutes, but it's not a problem as long as you're taking a walk through the beautiful scenery. While enjoying the scenery of good old Japan, let's go on a walk date and get dressed up ♡

Ryokan ryokan is a historic inn founded in 1957. ``Tatsumi no Ma'' is a renovated rice storehouse that was built about 260 years ago and is a historic room that was loved by the writer Ryotaro Shiba and the woodblock artist Shiko Munakata. Even though it was my first time visiting the Japanese-style room, which has the atmosphere of an attic, it somehow has a relaxing atmosphere. This room is recommended for adult couples, where you can enjoy the charm of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

ryokan Kurashiki's cuisine is designed to celebrate and enjoy the seasons, and we are particular about the presentation. By adding seasonal flowers, we create a color that is pleasing to the eye as well as the palate. While watching the calm flow of the Kurashiki River, enjoy it with ryokan Kurashiki's original sake "Kurashikigawa Narumani" ♡

Like ryokan Kurashiki, Yoshii ryokan is located within the Bikan Historical Quarter. This long-established ryokan is based on a private house built in the late Edo period, and has passed down the spirit of hospitality for over 100 years since its founding in the Meiji era. About 10 minutes walk from Kurashiki Station. Even in Kurashiki at dusk, pale orange Western lights gently guide visitors so they don't get lost.

If you visit Yoshii ryokan, we recommend staying in the traditional room ``Kaede'', where the late Edo period patriot Ryoma Sakamoto also stayed. Ryoma Sakamoto is a great man that everyone in Japan knows and is particularly popular among men. I'm sure he would be happy to hear that this guest room has a connection to Ryoma. This room with a stylish arch on the wall is perfect for photos.

For dinner, we will have seasonal kaiseki, a specialty of Yoshii ryokan, a Japanese-ryokan. Many of the eye-catching dishes are made with plenty of seasonal ingredients from the Setouchi Inland Sea. Enjoy to your heart's content the dishes prepared by the head chef of a Japanese-style ryokan. Both of the two baths in the hotel can be rented out for free 24 hours a day, so I'm very happy to be able to relax and enjoy my meal without having to worry about time, and then have a bath time just with my boyfriend.◎

Next on our list is Tsurugata, a culinary ryokan also located in the Bikan Historical Quarter. Built in 1744 during the era of the eighth Tokugawa shogun Yoshimune, Tsurugata is one of the oldest buildings in Kurashiki. When you stand in front of a large lantern with the name of ryokan written on it, you will feel nostalgic, as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.

You can feel the breath of history and tradition at the meal "Tsurugata." The large beams that run east to west through the large hall are a long-standing tradition that have been passed down since the Edo period. The food you eat in this dignified setting is sure to taste even more special than usual.

After enjoying a date in Okayama with your boyfriend, be sure to stay in the 8-tatami "Deluxe Japanese-style Room." You can enjoy the beautiful courtyard, which allows you to feel the changing of the seasons, to your heart's content, not only from the veranda, but also from the adjacent ceramic bathtub. In the courtyard, you can enjoy a quiet time filled with the weight and dignity of history, including the oldest tree in Kurashiki, which is 400 years old, and elegant stone lanterns.

"Kojiya" is located in the Joto district, a castle town with long eaves. Only three groups can stay at this inn, which is made up of four townhouses, each day. Each building has a private garden or porch, perfect for spending romantic time with your boyfriend ♡ ryokan is recommended for adult couples who want to enjoy time alone without being disturbed by anyone. .

Koujiya has its origins as a sake brewery. A service unique to Koujiya is the ``Sake Bath,'' in which a luxurious amount of Japanese sake is poured. If you pour plenty of sake into the spacious bathtub, which will allow you to soak up to your shoulders, you will be sure to relax your body and soul with the scent of alcohol and the scent of cypress.The bathtub is very spacious, so of course you can take a bath with your boyfriend. Enjoy a special bath time filled with high-quality alcoholic beverages.

Buildings A and B have dining kitchens, so you can enjoy cooking in a private space. When you hear the sound of knives in the stylish kitchen, you'll feel like a newlywed! You can rent cooking utensils for free, so buy local ingredients and enjoy homemade local gourmet food. If he sees you standing in the kitchen, he might fall in love all over again...♡

ryokan "Kifu no Sato" is based on the concept of "a relaxing inn where you can enjoy flowers."The hotel features seasonal flowers arranged inside the hotel and the famous hot springs of "Yugo onsen," one of Japan's leading spas with a history of 1,200 years. This is ryokan where you can enjoy. One of the most popular is the ``Medicinal Stone Steam Bath,'' which uses 13 types of natural minerals to gently warm your body from the core. The sauna is at a low temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, which is gentle on the body, so you'll be immersed in it and forget about the time.

If you want to enjoy the famous hot springs with your boyfriend, we recommend a private open-air bath. You can choose from two types: the rock bath ``Kobushi,'' where you can soak in onsen while looking out at the quaint garden, and the stone bath ``Atsuji,'' which is luxuriously made with granite from Okayama. If you lean shoulder to shoulder and soak in onsen, you might be surprised at how honestly you can say the words of gratitude that you would normally be embarrassed to say.

If you visit Kifu no Sato, be sure to stay at Nojigiku, the most recommended guest room. Your room is equipped with a bath that uses 100% hot spring water from Yunogo onsen, so you can enjoy bath time just with your boyfriend without worrying about time or worrying about other people watching. Windows that can be opened and closed look out onto the courtyard, providing a perfect view. After your bath, you can cool off in the tatami living room set up in the veranda style.

Okutsuso is a historic ryokan that was loved by many famous people, including the first lord of the Tsuyama domain, Tadamasa Mori, former Prime Minister Takeshi Inukai, and printmaker Shiko Munakata. Okutsuso, which does not accept guests under junior high school age, is ryokan for adults where you can spend a quiet and relaxing time. Enjoy to your heart's content this quaint wooden ryokan that boasts nearly 90 years of history and has been designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

onsen at Okutsuso are of the foot type, with a bathtub above the source. Therefore, you can soak in the 100% pure source that has not been oxidized at all. Its reputation is evident from the anecdote that Tadamasa Mori, the lord of the Tsuyama domain, was so fond of this onsen that he locked it away to prevent outsiders from using it. Nowadays, everyone can enjoy onsen at Okutsuso. The private bath ``Izumi no Yu'' has retro-modern tiles and beautiful light shining through stained glass, and is available 24 hours a day, which is a great feature for couples.

If you want to enjoy Okutsu's hot springs to your heart's content, be sure to stay at Seiko-tei, a special detached building with rooms with open-air baths. In this room located along the mountain stream, you can enjoy Okutsu's famous hot springs while enjoying the quiet murmuring of the stream. If you feel hot, take a break on the bench set up on the veranda-style wooden deck. Enjoy a blissful bath time alone with him.

It has been 20 years since we have been conscious of the concept of ``food accommodation.'' At Hakkei, an inn surrounded by mountains, you can enjoy delicious dishes featuring fresh vegetables. Only at Hakkei can you enjoy more than 50 types of vegetables for both dinner and breakfast. It seems that there are many repeat customers who come back to Hakkei because they fall in love with the skills of the head chef, who knows everything about local vegetables and has been working with vegetable dishes for a long time.

One of the attractions of Hakkei is that you can enjoy three concept suites: "Premium Suite," "Family Suite," and "Cigar Suite." The room we recommend for adult couples is the "Premium Suite"! In the kitchen installed in the room, you can not only cook your own food using local ingredients, but if you request, a chef will cook right in front of you.

Having a top-notch chef cook live just for you is a truly special and luxurious moment. The room is equipped with an all-you-can-drink beer server and an open-air bath overlooking Asahikawa, so you can enjoy an adult night to your heart's content.

In addition to the various onsen within the hotel, the great thing about this hotel is that you can enjoy the famous mixed bathing open-air bath ``Sunayu'' right in front of your eyes. The sand bath, which is open 24 hours a day for free, is a rare mixed bathing open-air bath that is unique in Japan. At Hakkei, you can borrow adorable pink bathing suits for women free of charge, so even those who are hesitant about mixed bathing can use the baths with confidence.

Next, we will introduce Tsumugi ryokan, an inn with an attractive location that is approximately 15 minutes walk from Okayama Station, the gateway to Okayama (free shuttle service available). Only two groups can stay at Tsumugi ryokan each day. Only two selected groups will be able to experience the ``nostalgic Japanese lifestyle'' that can only be found at Tsumugi ryokan.

At Tsumugi ryokan, a renovated 80-year-old private house, you can enjoy the fusion of historic old things and modern convenience and comfort. The lattice-work shoji screens and splendid transoms are a product of the elegance and technology that the Japanese have loved since ancient times. When you look at these structures in the bright sunlight, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the good old days of Japan.

There are comfortable wooden chairs on the porch where plenty of sunlight shines in. Tsumugi Ryokan is close to Okayama Station and convenient for ryokan in the area, such as ``Okayama Korakuen'', ``Okayama Castle'', and ``Mogami Inari''. How about resting your tired feet from sightseeing and thinking about the beautiful scenery of Japan?

About 6 minutes walk from Yubara onsen Station. At Ganuran, you can enjoy a Balinese-style stay that is different from the purely Japanese-style ryokan we have introduced so far. Balinese cats, beloved as the embodiment of God's wife, are displayed throughout the facility. Ganaran, where you can feel the exotic atmosphere the moment you step in, is an inn recommended for couples who like overseas resorts.

Each guest room has a different concept, such as a canopy bed that looks like a princess, a bathroom with unified blue tiles, and a color scheme based on bright primary colors. What's more, all rooms come with a hot onsen! Among them, the room recommended for couples is the special room ``Tenku'' where you can enjoy the only rooftop open-air bath. The open-air bath on the roof with no obstructions is a private space just for you and your boyfriend where no one will disturb you ♡ Enjoy the high-quality onsen of Yubara onsen while enjoying the refreshing breeze hey.

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The meal that sticks to local ingredients is also popular. For dinner, you can enjoy a carefully served Japanese kaiseki, and for breakfast, you can enjoy colorful Western food that will wake you up refreshed. One of the most popular is the fluffy bread served for breakfast. The special bread baked every morning goes well with the soup full of vegetables, making ♪ it the perfect breakfast to start the day and enjoying the rest of the sightseeing to the fullest.

"Nishikien" boasts high-quality onsen with plenty of sodium and dishes made with carefully selected ingredients. Based on the concept of ``Today's delicious food creates your tomorrow,'' you can enjoy dishes made with plenty of ingredients that are good for beauty and health, such as seasonal vegetables with low pesticides, medicinal eggs from Acorn Farm, and honey from Yamada Bee Farm. Masu. The spoon that came with breakfast was filled with precious honey that a single bee spends its entire life collecting.

After enjoying the carefully selected cuisine, head to "Bali no Tsuki" where you can enjoy a bedrock bath in a private space. There are two rock beds in the Balinese-style private room that you can reserve, so you can enjoy relaxing time just the two of you side by side. Enjoy a cup of herbal tea while your body warms up, and your body and mind will feel soft and relaxed ♡

We recommend staying in the "Asian" room, which is popular with couples. A ceiling fan is installed on the high ceiling that gives an open feeling, allowing you to enjoy the exotic atmosphere. The bath in your room is filled with germanium, so you can enjoy a germanium hot bath with soft water that is said to promote sweating. Wash off all the fatigue from your travels by soaking in the bedrock bath or in the germanium hot bath!

Surrounded by tranquil nature, Hotel Santoka allows you to experience the charm of each season up close. Accommodations that are rich in nature tend to be inconvenient to access, but Hotel Santoka provides free transportation to the nearest stations, Kurashiki Station and Kojima Station, so you don't have to worry. There are cultural properties rich in nature such as ``Yuka Shrine Hongu'' and ``Yukasan Rendaiji Temple'' within a 10-minute walk from the hotel, making this inn convenient for sightseeing in the surrounding area.

For couples, we recommend staying in one of only four special rooms with an open-air bath. From the open-air bath set on the spacious wooden deck, you can admire the lush greenery and fragrant nature. The ultimate relaxing time where you can enjoy a sense of openness while being a private space. Enjoy bath time just with him while going back and forth between the open-air bath and the wood chairs ♡

Hotel Santoka signature cuisine allows you to enjoy the Japanese seasons with your eyes. You may be hesitant to put your chopsticks on the items that have been made with the utmost hospitality. After experiencing the four seasons in the rich nature, be sure to experience the charm of the four seasons through Japan's rich seafood and mountain delicacies.

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``Yukaikan Hanayashiki'' is an inn that offers unpretentious, honest hospitality with the concept of ``an inn that makes you want to return home for some reason.'' There are no special facilities, nor are there any extravagant features. However, before you know it, you'll want to come back again.This is an inn filled with a simple, gentle, and cozy atmosphere that will make you feel relieved.

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The highlight of this inn is the rooftop open-air bath that can be reserved completely. While you can enjoy an outstanding view of the mountains up close, there is no charge to use it! This reflects the thoughtfulness of the inn, which wants you to enjoy high-quality natural onsen with ease. Depending on the time of day, there may be competition for the rooftop private open-air bath, which has a great view and good spring quality. For two people who want to enjoy the experience for sure, we recommend checking in a little earlier.

Aburaya is a historic inn that has been welcoming travelers for over 300 years since the first year of Genroku. From its appearance, you can feel the history of Yubara onsen itself. The guest rooms at Aburaya are all luxurious, with onsen fed directly from the source. Of the two accommodation buildings, ``Yumesuian'' has all rooms along the river, so you can enjoy a private bath time while enjoying the sound of the river.

If you want to enjoy a sense of freedom and travel, we recommend using the private family bath "Yakuoyu." The use of rocks of various shapes gives a somewhat rustic impression, but the quality of the hot water is said to be very smooth. Enjoy the high-quality natural onsen flowing straight from the source at a long-established traditional ryokan.

The last place we would like to introduce is Matsunoie Hanaizumi, an inn where you can enjoy a variety of hot spring tours. There are a total of 17 types of hot springs that you can enjoy at Matsunoie Hanaizumi! Yubara onsen is ranked second in the national ranking of open-air baths. This inn can truly be called a onsen theme park, where you can enjoy the high-quality hot water to your heart's content. Be careful not to get so excited that you take a long bath and make him feel lonely.

For couples who want to spend a romantic and relaxing time, we recommend staying at the separate Hoshi no Yado, where you can spend a quiet time in a guest room with a semi-open-air bath. The spacious bathhouse has a beautiful ceramic bath, and you can enjoy Yubara onsen to your heart's content while looking out at the small garden. Being able to enjoy onsen without worrying about time is a privilege that comes with having a room with onsen.

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Quaint cityscape and colorful nature. High-quality onsen gush out from the basement, nurturing the delicacies of the mountains and the sea. It is a Okayama that has four beats: history and nature, gastronomy and famous hot springs. The attractions are varied, and no matter how many times you visit, you will never get bored. If you want to enjoy a fulfilling couple trip with him, please visit Okayama. And stay at an inn with a lot of personality and charm to end your trip in the best way ♡ possible.