[Izu] Workation at a hotel or ryokan with onsen. 7 inns to help you work and rest

You've gotten used to remote jobs, but staying at home all the time can be stressful... Why not try workation as a change of pace? Being in a different environment than usual will allow you to concentrate on your work, and you can enjoy onsen and local cuisine during your break, so you're sure to be satisfied in both mind and body♪ Izu is a popular onsen resort that is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and there are an increasing number of accommodations where you can enjoy workation, so why not take this opportunity to visit.

When choosing accommodation for workcation, it is important to check whether the environment allows you to work smoothly. In addition to the internet connection, if you are staying at ryokan, check in advance whether there is a place where you can work at a table so you can stay with peace of mind. After work, you can soothe your fatigue by enjoying onsen and local cuisine. Izu is rich in nature, so it is also fun to combine your stay with a day off and go to the sea or mountains.

Kona Stay Izu Nagaoka, located about a 15-minute walk from Izu Nagaoka Station, is a fully renovated onsen ryokan built in the Showa period that opened in 2019. The interior retains the feel of ryokan while still maintaining a stylish atmosphere. The guest rooms have tatami mats and beds, so you can lie down and take a rest when you're tired from work. The rooms are spacious, so there's plenty of space even if you're staying for multiple nights and have a lot of luggage.

The common space is open except during breakfast, so you can use it as a work space. It's also helpful when you find it difficult to maintain your posture at the low table in your guest room. You can also use the lounge and lobby, so try different places to find one where you can concentrate. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, so you can safely hold online meetings.

There are supermarkets and drugstores near the hotel, and you can also use the shared kitchen to cook your own meals. Many shared kitchens at hotels are simple, but the kitchen at Kona Stay Izu Nagaoka is large and well-equipped, which is great. There is also a coin laundry on-site, so you won't have to worry about your laundry piling up if you're staying for multiple nights.

You can enjoy hot onsen straight from the source in the bath. Wake up in onsen in the morning, and then soothe your fatigue in onsen again when you're done with work... that's something you can only do during a workcation. Izu Nagaoka onsen is a historic onsen that was discovered 1,300 years ago, and its alkaline water is thick and has skin-beautifying properties.

"Izu Nagaoka onsen Kameya Keian" is located just off the "Izu Nagaoka IC" and is easily accessible by car. Located in a quiet spot on the side of a small hill, this traditional Japanese ryokan is perfect for when you want to relax and enjoy workation.

The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with a nostalgic atmosphere, and all rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi. In the relaxing Japanese-style rooms, you can forget about the flow of time in the city and work peacefully. You may also find that your concentration improves!

After concentrating on your work and getting it done, enjoy the hot springs of Izunagaoka onsen. The appeal of remote jobs at ryokan is that you can immediately soak in onsen after work without having to move. Refreshing yourself in onsen during your break from work is sure to increase your efficiency afterwards.

Located about 12 minutes by shuttle bus from Ito Station, Ito Onsen onsen Forest Ito is an inn with spacious guest rooms that are perfect for workcations. At home, where there are many things, you tend to be distracted by what is in front of you and your concentration is easily interrupted, but in a neat and tidy guest room, you will be able to concentrate. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, so you can rest assured about the internet environment.

The guest rooms are a whopping 120 square meters! They come with a 30-tatami living room, a Japanese-style room, a Western-style room, and a fully-equipped kitchen. There are convenience stores, supermarkets, and bento shops around the hotel, so you won't have any trouble finding meal during your stay. Making a simple lunch using local ingredients is a great way to refresh yourself♪ All rooms come with a microwave, large refrigerator, and washing machine, making it comfortable even for consecutive nights.

After work, relax in onsen that flows directly from the source. In addition to the spacious marble indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath for one person, so you can enjoy your own relaxing time. If you get up early in the morning and work out in the spa, you will be able to start your day's work feeling refreshed.

Minamiizu Town, located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula, is a popular spot for its beautiful beach, Yumigahama. Kyukamura Minamiizu is in an excellent location with Yumigahama beach right in front of you. You can see Yumigahama from the guest rooms, and enjoy an open view. If you work remotely on the weekend, you can also enjoy leisure activities on the beach.

The workcation plan at Kyukamura Minamiizu comes with perks such as late check-out and a coffee voucher for use at the lobby cafe. Starting work in the lobby, which is completely made of glass and has an open feel, will give you a different feeling than usual. There is a foot bath space on the rooftop, so it is also recommended to use it for a break.

Both dinner and breakfast are served buffet style. You can enjoy a wide variety of dishes made with fresh local ingredients, including Izu's specialty, boiled golden-eyed snapper, and sushi. meal also has an open-air garden bath where you can enjoy Yumigahama onsen, so you can enjoy the food and onsen to recharge your energy for the next day.

Izu Imaihama onsen Imasou is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for over 70 years, located about a 3-minute walk from Izu Kyuko Line's Imaihama Kaigan Station. The beautiful sea stretches out in front of the inn, and you can enjoy an ocean view from every guest room. A relaxing inn by the sea is sure to help you concentrate on your work. Take a walk along the seaside between work breaks to refresh yourself.

There are four types of rooms, including the basic "Japanese-style room + next room" and "Japanese-style room + bedroom." Working while looking out at the ocean view outside the window is sure to help you get more done than usual. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and in the rooms, so you can work in the lobby lounge to refresh your mind.

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In the large public bath, you can enjoy Imaihama onsen while looking out at the sea. Feeling the sea breeze in the open-air bath while bathing in the hot onsen will blow away the fatigue of the day. A morning onsen will also help you start work with a refreshed mind and spirit. If you want to enjoy the hot onsen at your own pace, we recommend a private bath.

"All Rooms Suite & Ocean View Hotel Village Izukogen Resort" is a hotel where you can enjoy workcation while feeling like you are in a villa. The rooms are spacious and divided into a bedroom, living room, and dining room! You can see the ocean from the window, so you can remote jobs in an open space. When working outside of your home, you may be worried about the internet environment, but this hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi throughout the building and wired LAN in the rooms, so you can rest assured.

If you stay in a hotel for several nights, you may get bored of meal, but since there is a kitchen in the room, you can cook your own meals and enjoy workation without getting bored. The dining table can also be used while working. Cooking utensils and tableware can be rented for a fee, so if you wish to do so, it is recommended that you make a reservation early.

Both dinner and breakfast are served buffet style. Tasting dishes made with locally grown vegetables and seafood will make you feel like you're traveling. From the restaurant where meal, you can see Izu Oshima and Sagami Bay, and enjoying a different meal in a different place than usual will naturally help you work more efficiently.

During your break after work, you can relax in the natural onsen in the open-air bath. There is also an open-air bath with a view in the guest room, so you can enjoy a luxurious time just for yourself. You can also spend your time fulfillingly by working out in the heated pool on the premises, or maintaining your body at a beauty salon or chiropractic clinic.

Take the bus from "Hakone Yumoto Station" and get off at "Sengoku Information Center" or "Kintoki Trailhead". Then walk for about 5 minutes to "Field Hakone Resort", a cottage recommended for workcation. There is a table on the terrace, so it looks like it would be comfortable to work there. It is located in an easy location for sightseeing in Hakone and mountain climbing, so it is a place you will want to stay at on your days off.

Guests can choose between a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room. Both rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and are spacious, at about 30 square meters. Opened in 2017, the rooms are clean and comfortable. There are convenience stores and supermarkets near the inn, and you can store any food you buy in the mini fridge in the room.

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The shared kitchen is fully equipped with items such as microwave ovens, toaster ovens, rice cookers, and other cooking appliances. You can feel like a tourist if you cook lightly in the kitchen for breakfast and lunch, and enjoy meal restaurants within walking distance in the evening. There is no onsen at the inn, but there are day-trip onsen facilities nearby, so it is fun to stop by for a stroll. meal The lack of restrictions on time for taking a bath and relaxing at the inn allows you to focus on your work and private life at your own pace.

Workation allows you to change your mood by going somewhere different from your everyday life, and since you are free from unnecessary chores, you can concentrate on your work. The best part is that you can combine workation with your days off to enjoy leisure activities, and Izu in particular is a perfect place for activities, with the sea and mountains nearby. Make your workation in Izu a fulfilling one for both your work and private life.