[Tochigi] Let's go on a refreshing trip to the nearby area ♩ 7 recommended hotels and ryokan for couples

"I want to start living together with the man I love!" "I want to be as particular as possible about our wedding and honeymoon!" At times like these, money is something that inevitably becomes a concern. If you're a couple thinking about your future, there will come a time when you absolutely have to work hard to save money.

There must be many couples who work hard together to save money by discussing monthly goals, using savings apps and joint accounts. But living a life of frugality can leave you exhausted both mentally and physically. Saving money is not something that can be achieved overnight, so it's important to take a break every once in a while. Why not go out for the first time in a while as a reward for your hard work?

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You can't afford to spend that much on travel expenses, but if you're going out, you want to immerse yourself in something out of the ordinary! ... For couples like you, we recommend Tochigi. Not only is it easily accessible from the city center, but depending on your mode of transportation, you can also significantly reduce travel expenses. There are plenty of sights to see, including Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko," Lake Chuzenji, with its beautiful nature throughout the seasons, and Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its seasonal flowers and illuminations.

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Tochigi, home to many onsen such as onsen, Nasu onsen, and Shiobara onsen, is the perfect place to spend some relaxing time with your partner. In this article, we've picked out hotels and ryokan in Tochigi that are perfect for couples who are always working hard. Check them out now and plan a refreshing trip together with your partner ♡

Kinugawa is one of the Kanto region's leading onsen towns, surrounded by magnificent nature. Located about a five-minute walk from onsen Onsen Station, the town's gateway, is the "Quiet and Heartfelt Inn Nanae Yae." The "Standard Riverside Japanese-Style Room" has a traditional feel to it, and is perfect for taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As you gaze out the window at the Kinugawa River, the babbling of the valley will gently embrace you two.

If you stay here, you definitely want to enjoy the open-air bath with its spectacular view overlooking the Kinugawa Valley. While soaking in the soft hot spring onsen, you can enjoy seasonal views, from fresh greenery to autumn leaves and snowy scenery. When you lean your head on the granite pillow in the bathtub and let your whole body float, you will feel as if you are blending into the nature in front of you. The temperature is just right to make you want to soak forever, so enjoy this sense of freedom to your heart's content.

The spacious public bath is also a relaxing space where you can truly feel at ease. When you soak in the large bathtub, which is based on wood and stone, every inch of your body will be loosened. You can bathe all night long, except during the men's and women's changeover times, so you'll want to soak in it again and again.

Dinner is the inn's original Japanese-style banquet cuisine. It is packed with local delicacies, including Nikko's famous yuba (tofu skin), shabu-shabu made with branded pork "Tochigi Yume Pork," and freshly cooked rice cooked in a pot using locally grown rice. The famous river fish dishes are also excellent, and you may be surprised by the rich flavor of the trout and sweetfish! Depending on the season, there are plans for private dining room where you can enjoy dinner just the two of you, so why not check it out?

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Yaita City is located exactly halfway between Utsunomiya, Nikko, and Nasu. Hotel Sakura is located about 30 minutes by reservation-only shuttle bus from Nasu-Shiobara Station and is built on the grounds of Mayflower Golf Club. The stone building that stands tall in the middle of the course is like a castle from a fairy tale! You might exclaim, "Wow!" when you see the elegant exterior reflected in the pond in front of you.

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The interior of the building, which uses natural wood lavishly, has an elegant design with sunlight pouring in through the windows and ceiling. Even the standard A-type guest rooms are over 50 m2 and come equipped with suite-like facilities, including a spacious living space and a cypress bathtub. The golf course that spreads out before you looks like a European garden, making you feel as if you're on a trip abroad with your partner.

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The hotel is also equipped with a large public bath where you can stretch out your limbs to your heart's content. The massive, extra-large bathtub is made of ancient cypress, and the delicate wood grain and fragrance give off a sophisticated flavor. If you open the large glass window all the way, it will feel like an open-air bath, so you can take a deep breath and feel the pleasant breeze. You will feel your mind and body gradually relax.

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The restaurant "Sakura" with its high coffered ceilings makes it look like a castle dining room, making it the perfect place for dinner with your boyfriend. Among the wide variety of menu items including Japanese, Western and Korean cuisine, the recommended dish is the "Japanese and Western Half Course" with a meat dish as the main dish. A luxurious dinner with a glass of wine is the perfect way to relax for the couple who are usually busy.

Shiobara onsen Township is a historic onsen place with a history of over 1200 years since the opening of the baths. Yama no Yado Shimofujiya (shimofujiya)" is located in Oku Shiobara Shinyu onsen, about 10 minutes from the center of Shiobara onsen Township by car or by reservation-only shuttle service. The sense of seclusion of this secluded hot spring in a place surrounded by virgin forest is an atmosphere that onsen couples who love hot springs will love.

The inn's pride and joy, the "large cypress bath," is 100% natural! The spring water flows directly from the mountain behind the inn into the bathtub. The spring water is cloudy, the most typical of onsen, even among the many different types of water found in Shiobara onsen. As the smell of sulfur hangs in the air, let the smooth, skin-friendly onsen soak into your body. It is said that the thick, viscous water has skin-beautifying and detoxifying effects...♩

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The garden-style open-air bath with a pleasant breeze can be reserved for private use at a reasonable price if you make a reservation at check-in. Enjoy onsen with just the two of you, without worrying about being seen, while feeling the nature of the nearby mountains with your whole body. There is also a service that allows you to use three nearby public baths for free, so you can enjoy touring the retro outdoor baths in a yukata and geta.

Of the three types of guest rooms, the simple "Japanese-style room" is a relaxing space with a gentle atmosphere throughout the room. After the bath, lie down on the tatami mat in your yukata, do nothing, think about nothing, and just let time flow. The sleeping face of your boyfriend who falls asleep will be a precious memory of your trip.

Dinner is a multi-course meal full of flavors of Okushiobara. In addition to river fish dishes such as rock fish and ayu grown in the local clear stream, vegetables and eggs are also thoroughly produced locally. The shabu-shabu of Tochigi black Wagyu beef that melts in your mouth is so delicious that both of you may not be able to stop using chopsticks. The meal is basically a private room or a semi-private room, so it's nice to be able to spend time alone without hesitation.

It's about a 10-minute ride from Nikko Station by free shuttle bus. The elegant white building standing in the forest is the long-established Nikko Kanaya Hotel, which was founded in 1873 (Meiji 6). It is known as the oldest surviving resort hotel in Japan, and the hotel itself has become a tourist spot. Not only is the building, designated as a tangible cultural property, a sight to behold, but the hotel is also conveniently located within walking distance of Nikko's most famous site, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, so there's no shortage of things to do.

As they pass through the revolving doors at the entrance, the couple is greeted by a front desk with a Meiji-era feel. There are guest rooms where famous people such as Einstein and Helen Keller once stayed, and the building is decorated with a collection of sculptures and furnishings... it's as if time has stopped inside. The elegant space, full of historical atmosphere, makes the trip feel even more special.

There are a total of 71 guest rooms spread across four buildings. One of the charms of Kanaya Hotel is that even the same type of room has a completely different feel to each room. If you're traveling with your partner, we recommend the "Standard Twin B." Although it may be small, this room combines calm and elegance, and you can enjoy the profound history of the hotel.

Dinner in the "Main Dining Room," decorated with Meiji-era ornaments, features traditional French cuisine that has been handed down for over 100 years. Time-honored dishes such as "Sauteed Rainbow Trout Kanaya Style" and "Taisho Croquettes" are served with bread from the "Kanaya Hotel Bakery," which is also famous as a standalone bakery. A special dinner in a space steeped in history is sure to become an unforgettable memory for the two of you!

After your meal, why not stop by the hotel's bar, "Dacite," for a drink? Enjoy a little adult time with whiskey or a stylish cocktail while listening to jazz records playing from a vacuum tube amplifier.

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For couples who want to enjoy onsen just the two of you, we recommend Nasu Ichiya Hotel located in the middle of the resort town of Nasu Highlands, surrounded by nature. If you make a reservation in advance, you can use the hotel's shuttle bus or local bus from Nasu-Shiobara Station for free. Why not spend some relaxing time with your partner in the spacious Japanese modern bed room?

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In addition to the large public bath, the hotel boasts two private baths that can be reserved free of charge when you check in. The rooftop private open-air onsen "NASUYAMA" offers a dynamic view of the Nasu mountain range right in front of you. It would be heart-warming to soak in onsen with your boyfriend and watch the sunset paint the ridgeline red and the sky full of stars. Ladies can choose from a selection of yukatas, so don't forget to take a photo of the two of you together in yukata.

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Before dinner, head to the "YOTTEKO Party" held daily at the hotel's kitchen gallery "YOTTEKO." You can enjoy free amuse-bouches made with freshly picked local vegetables. First, toast with him with an aperitif of cider. With a variety of snacks that bring out the flavor of the vegetables themselves, you'll both end up overeating before meal...!

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Dinner is based on the concept of "food in harmony with nature" and is heaped with fresh vegetables! Enjoy your meal in the semi-private Japanese dining room "Shikisai". The French menu at "Bistro Japonaise" includes the specialty Bagna Cauda, Nasunohara beef, Nikko's tuna trout, and more. The dishes are all very pretty to look at. The all-you-can-drink plan, which includes free drinks at dinner and in the bar lounge, is recommended for couples who want to enjoy plenty of alcohol.

It's about 40 minutes from Nasu-Shiobara Station by free shuttle bus (reservation required). Nasu Yoko Hotel is a hotel with a great view, built inside the Nasu Yoko Golf Club, which overlooks the majestic Nasu mountain range. Even the standard Superior Rooms are spacious and come with a terrace where you can enjoy the golf course and the greenery of the forest. The sunsets and night skies that can be seen from the terrace are beautiful, so you're sure to have a romantic time with your partner ♡

The hotel is equipped with a large bath with onsen view of the golf course, called "Beautiful Skin Bath." The water is a strong alkaline sodium spring, and is said to have the effect of leaving your skin smooth and moisturized even after you have finished bathing. While gazing at the vast, unobstructed blue sky through the glass, you can take your time to pamper your hard-working mind and body.

The restaurant overlooking the spacious greenery is full of luxury. You may feel a little excited about this unusual situation. You can also casually express your wishes, such as "I want my proposal to be like this."

Dinner is creative Japanese-French cuisine that can only be found here. The dishes are made with plenty of local ingredients, such as pesticide-free rice from the prefecture and vegetables grown in Nasu, and even the seasonings are almost all homemade! A full course with two main dishes of meat and fish is sure to satisfy him. The presentation is delicate and stylish, so you'll smile every time a dish is brought to you.

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Hotel Tsuganoki is located in a quiet area, about a 10-minute walk from onsen Station, a little way from the center of the onsen town. The Kinugawa River flows right next to the hotel, so you can relax in the middle of nature. Kinugawa's famous Kinutateiwa Suspension Bridge and Kinutateiwa Otsuribashi Suspension Bridge are within walking distance, so it's great to enjoy a stroll around the area with your boyfriend♪

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Of course, you can see the nature of Kinugawa from the large windows of the calming Standard Japanese-style rooms. Looking out at the greenery from the warm atmosphere of the room will calm your mind... Once you've taken a break, we recommend picking up a book of your choice in the Library Corner inside the building.

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At the "onsen Large Bath," which has both an indoor bath and an open-air bath, you can fully enjoy the hot spring waters of the Kinugawa River while gazing at the 700-year-old Tsuga tree, from which the inn's name is derived. As your body warms up, you'll have a mysterious feeling that you're receiving the sacred power of the Tsuga tree. After the bath, you can take care of your skin in the "women-only, private-style powder room" ♩ A set of amenities is provided in a cute drawstring bag, a service exclusive to women that's also a nice touch ♡

Dinner will be at the meal "Rin no Ma." In addition to vegetables and meat from Tochigi, you will be served dishes made with plenty of seafood procured exclusively from fishing ports in Boso. As it is a small inn with only 17 rooms, you can tell that each dish is carefully prepared, which will make you feel warm and happy. The specialty "Soy Milk Mizore Nabe" made with a special soy milk soup is a blissful dish that will warm both of your hearts.

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Soak in onsen while watching the magnificent nature, be impressed by the beauty of the architecture, and enjoy the local specialties... If you spend time at ryokan or hotel in Tochigi that you can easily go to, you can perfectly recharge the energy of the two hard-working people ◎ Let's laugh a lot, take a break, and work hard together again from tomorrow♩