8 Hotels & Ryokan in Izu, Shizuoka with In-Room Open-Air Baths - All Are an Absolute Delight!

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Izu, located in the eastern part of Shizuoka, is one of Japan's leading onsen resorts, with onsen of various qualities gushing out. Surrounded by the beautiful sea and greenery, there are many spots where you can enjoy nature to the fullest, such as Dogashima, Yumigahama, and Irozaki. The Nishi-Izu and Minami-Izu areas are also famous for offering spectacular views of Mt. Fuji across the ocean. Also, don't miss out on the gourmet specialties, such as fresh seafood such as spiny lobster and red sea bream, and wasabi grown in clear streams.

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This time, among the hotels and ryokan in Izu, we will introduce inns that are fully equipped with open-air baths that flow directly from the source. Not only can you soak in the fresh hot water in a private space where no one will disturb you, but you can also have the view from the bathtub all to yourself, and be healed by the sound of the waves and the murmuring of the river. If you come all the way to Izu, why don't you refresh yourself in such a space?

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Toi onsen, located about an hour by car from Mishima Station and about 40 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station, is a popular onsen area in the western part of the Izu Peninsula. ``LOQUAT Nishiizu'' is a renovated mansion of a famous family with over 300 years of history in Toi, and is an inn that can accommodate only 3 groups per day. The inn's name, ``LOQUAT,'' refers to loquat, a specialty of Toi. The main building with its large tiled roof welcomes you with a sense of style.

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The guest rooms are renovated warehouses and the former Suguro residence built around the main building. Both rooms are separate rooms with a sense of privacy, so they're perfect for a secret trip with your boyfriend ♡ The modern interior stands out among the heavy beams and pillars that give you a sense of history, making you feel like you've wandered into another world. You might feel like...!

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The terrace, equipped with an open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water and deck chairs, is almost the same size as your room and has an open feel. The bathtub is also larger than the standard for an open-air bath in a guest room, and there is just enough room for just me and my boyfriend. After the bath, you can lie down on the deck chair and look at the loquat tree in the garden during the day and the starry sky at night. We recommend spending your time looking at it. The loquat leaf extract treatment oil and the amenity bags dyed with loquat branches create a special feeling that can only be found here.

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The meal is an Italian course by "Takeru Quindici", which has its main store in Kita-Kamakura. There is no fixed menu, and carefully selected ingredients from Nishiizu are cooked according to the guests of the day. There is no doubt that both of you will be happy with the pairing of beautiful food and wine♡Kamakura's famous gelato shop "Gelato & Bake SANTi" is also on the premises, so you can enjoy seasonal ingredients. Please enjoy the gelato that you used.

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Shimoda onsen, located in the southern part of the Izu Peninsula, is one of Izu's premier scenic spots with beautiful cobalt blue seas and pure white sandy beaches. Bettei Rakuyu is a small luxury resort with a total of 8 rooms, located about 5 minutes from Shimoda Station by car or by free shuttle service (reservation required). The beach that spreads out in front of the oceanfront pool looks like a private beach in a tropical country.

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All guest rooms are suites with tasteful furniture and paintings. The deck is fully equipped with a cypress open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water. Relaxing in onsen, enjoying a casual conversation on the deck chair... The crystal clear sea that you can see while spending time like that is a superb view just for the two of you. , Take time to bond with him.

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Have your meal at the beachside restaurant "Rakuyutei" where you can see the ocean in front of you. The original French full course is full of delicious dishes ordered from all over the world, with a focus on local seasonal ingredients. Spending time wrapped in the magic hour sky and the light of the moon road will surely become one page of your precious memories ♪

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Tsukigase Onsen, one of the seven onsen of Amagi in Nakaizu, is a luxurious onsen resort that uses abundant hot springs at one of the few onsen inns. About 20 minutes by car or bus from Shuzenji Station, “Ufufu” is an inn where you can fully enjoy the hot water of Tsukigase onsen. The clear stream of the Kano River flows in front of you, and in the season you can see a fantastic sight of fireflies flying around.

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All seven guest rooms are relaxing spaces that combine the elegance of a Japanese ryokan with the comfort of a hotel. We recommend a room with a river view overlooking the Kano River, like this "Ryuusei". If you sit in front of the large windows that cover one wall, you can hear the murmur of the river from beyond the trees. You can enjoy the feeling of forest bathing while staying in a sophisticatedly designed room.

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All onsen are equipped with open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs, so you can enjoy the thick hot water unique to Tsukigase onsen as much as you want. Let's spend The views and tastes of the open-air baths are completely different depending on the room, so please try to find your favorite.

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meal are served at a stylish Japanese-style counter. Fresh fish landed in Suruga Bay, the blessings of the Kano River such as amago and sweetfish, local rare Izu beef, and handmade vegetables from our own garden... course meals that bring out the deliciousness of the ingredients will satisfy your soul. It's strange. If you enjoy it with delicious alcohol, it will be the best refreshment ♩

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Musoan Nishi Izutoi Onsen Musoan Biwa, located in Toi onsen, is a onsen inn built in a forest that covers an area of approximately 6,000 tsubo. It is located halfway up a small mountain overlooking Suruga Bay, and is about 3 to 5 minutes from Toi onsen bus stop and Toi Port by free shuttle service (reservations required). The forest on the premises has been left in its natural state, and you can enjoy the seasonal pleasures of harvesting wild bamboo shoots and loquats.The cozy atmosphere makes you feel as if you are visiting a relative's house in the countryside. I am.

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There are a total of 8 guest rooms that are separated from each other. Although the floor plans and designs are different, each room has an old-fashioned hearth. Just by being in this space, the tasteful wood of the old folk house will gradually soothe your tired heart. You can draw a picture with the colored pencils provided in your room, or write a letter to someone.

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On the spacious terrace is an open-air bath made of cypress barrels and granite, which is elaborately designed for each room. The 100% free-flowing hot water from the source, which is not heated or added at all, is irresistible for onsen spring lovers. Being able to watch the bright red sunset on the horizon all to yourself is the ultimate luxury.

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Each room is equipped with a private meal room, so don't hesitate to mealIt is also a nice point to be able to get. This is a creative multi-course meal that includes local fish sashimi while grating local wasabi, as well as plenty of seasonal ingredients. The hot pot and grilled fish cooked on the hearth in the private room, and the warm and delicious ♡ conversation with loved ones while enjoying the meal are the best memories of the trip.

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It takes about 20 minutes from Shimoda Station by car or by reservation-based shuttle bus. Kannon onsen, a onsen inn located in Okushimoda onsen, is a vast resort facility that includes four accommodation buildings, two onsen facilities, a onsen water factory, and a private vegetable garden. It is known as a famous hot spring that is highly effective for beautifying the skin, so it is recommended to visit with friends.The site is approximately 500,000 tsubo (500,000 tsubo) surrounded by mountains, so you can relax and relax in the midst of nature. Yo.

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Among the lodging buildings that each have their own appeal, the one I recommend is “Pygmalion.” On the terrace, which boasts an outstanding view, there is an open-air bath made of Shigaraki ware and cypress. onsen are so thick that it feels like you're soaking in a beauty essence♡ Don't miss the original amenity goods that use onsen water lavishly♪

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Dinner served at the meal shop "Shikisai" is a multi-course dinner centered on vegetables harvested from the on-site farm house and fresh seafood. What is surprising is that all the dishes use the source of Kannon onsen! The umami of the ingredients is brought out a lot, and the taste is very mellow. All the dishes are clean from the inside of the body, so it's okay to eat more than usual ◎

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The Izu Peninsula has been designated as a “UNESCO Global Geopark” as a geological heritage site of international value. Among them, the Dogashima area in Nishiizu is famous for being able to observe rare strata formed by submarine volcanoes. One of the inns where you can see such a precious scenery up close is “Mayufuta onsen” in “Dogashima Onsen”. In the cypress open-air bath in the main guest room, you can enjoy the superb view while soaking in the free-flowing onsen.

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This room is a separate private room prepared separately from the main guest room. At Mayu Niryo, one group of guests can use two guest rooms. Both rooms are spacious, so it's perfect for group trips. Breakfast and meal are served at the dining table in a private room, so you can enjoy chatting to your heart's content without worrying about others.

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Dinner is an authentic full-course meal that combines French and Japanese tastes. We use plenty of local ingredients, including seafood from Suruga Bay, branded beef from Shizuoka, and vegetables picked in the morning from Izu. There are plenty of gourmet foods that you must try when you come to Nishi-Izu, such as plump spiny lobster appetizers and local abalone poé ◎ Don't forget to take a souvenir photo of everyone together with the gorgeous dishes ♪

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The private relaxation room ``Private Siesta'' in the hotel is also a luxurious space that you should definitely experience during your stay ♡ Equipped with an ester room and an open-air jet bath, you can spend the ultimate relaxing time. Drinks such as beer and juice in the room are available for free (with the exception of some plans). Let's toast to the spectacular view of Dogashima while working hard at our usual efforts ♩

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Asebino, located in Yugashima Onsen, one of the Seven onsen of Amagi, is a hot spring inn in the heart of the mountains, about 20 minutes by car from Shuzenji Station. It is located along the Sekokyo Gorge, where fireflies and autumn leaves are beautiful, surrounded by deep greenery and the murmuring of a clear stream. The name of the inn comes from the Asebi tree that grows in large numbers in this area. As the flower language of Masuigi says, "Let's go on a trip together," it's a space where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and share special moments with your loved ones.

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There are a total of 18 guest rooms of different types, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. In the Japanese-style room "Yama no Kura", the sunken kotatsu set in front of the terrace makes you feel warm and calm. It might be a good idea to take this opportunity to sit down with him and talk about things you haven't been able to convey until now, or discuss your future plans. The murmuring of the Nekogoe River, which can be heard from outside the window, should gently envelop the two of you.

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All rooms are fully equipped with private open-air baths, which are filled with onsen drawn from five private hot spring sources. The voices of wild birds that come from somewhere and the soft rays of the sun will soothe your soul. The large communal bath Seko no Yu, which boasts an open-air bath that runs parallel to the mountain stream, and the 4 private open-air baths that can be used for free (partially by reservation) are also wonderful, so two people can leisurely tour the hot springs. Let's have fun♪

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meal are served in the private room "Shunko Dining", so you can enjoy your time alone. It is packed with local ingredients such as sweetfish and wasabi raised in the clear stream, and fresh fish from nearby waters. Please spend a happy time filled with smiles while tasting each item with sake ♡

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“Nohanatei Komurasaki” in Shimoda onsen is a Japanese ryokan where you can feel the old-fashioned atmosphere. Despite its convenient location, just a 3-minute walk from Shimoda Station, its appearance is like a quiet retreat. With only 5 rooms, it's a very private inn, so it's perfect for relaxing with friends and boyfriends. It is also a nice point that the check-out time is late and you can stay comfortably for a long time ◎

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The guest rooms with horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu tables) overlooking the garden are a relaxing space that makes you feel nostalgic. You can choose from the seasonal wildflowers in the lobby to decorate your room with. You can also choose a wind chime, paper fan, and sake cup to use in your room. You'll be happy to see the stylish hospitality scattered everywhere♡ After changing into your favorite yukata, go out into the city and enjoy the atmosphere of onsen town.

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All guest rooms are equipped with open-air stone baths, so soak in onsen to your heart's content and heal your daily fatigue. You can freely add water or hot water and adjust the temperature to your liking, so you will want to soak for a long time while gazing at the scenery of the garden. The guest room also has an indoor bath made of cypress, so you can enjoy the luxury of choosing a bath according to your mood.

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The creative multi-course dinner is a parade of seasonal seafood caught locally, such as lobster and sazae! The plan of Kinme sea bream, which Shimoda Port boasts the largest landing Japan, is also popular. After the meal, you can have a midnight snack that satisfies your stomach and mind ◎ Since it is in-room dining in both morning and evening, let's enjoy a relaxing meal while enjoying local sake from Shizuoka and shochu from the Izu Islands.

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Izu is one of the best onsen areas in Japan, where you can enjoy unique hot spring qualities in each area. If you want to fully enjoy Izu's onsen, we recommend staying at a hotel or ryokan with an open-air bath in your room. In addition to being able to soak in onsen whenever you like, each inn has its own attractions, such as superb views, gourmet cuisine, and special hospitality. Spending time at your favorite inn will make your time with your loved ones even more special.