[Himeji/Kamikawa] 7 recommended ryokan for couples! A relaxing trip with your boyfriend in Hyogo

The Himeji/Kamikawa area is famous for the beautiful Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site known as the White Heron Castle. There are also many other attractive spots where you can spend a relaxing time, such as Taiyo Park, which recreates world-class architecture, and Kanzaki Rural Park Yodel Forest, where you can interact with animals in nature. It's the perfect destination for a relaxing trip for couples who are both busy and tired from the city.

If you're staying in the Himeji/Kamikawa area, we recommend staying at ryokan! Himeji has a wide range of ryokan, from affordable to ryokan. Many of ryokan have a nostalgic atmosphere, and you might feel like you're visiting relatives in the countryside. Some even have hot onsen. They're perfect for a relaxing trip for two. We'll introduce some recommended ryokan to you.

"Yumenoian Yuyake Koyake" is a onsen ryokan located about 40 minutes by Shinki bus from JR Himeji Station. "Himeji Castle" and "Koukoen Garden" are about 30 minutes by car, so it is in a perfect location for sightseeing around Himeji by rental car. The surrounding area of the inn is a relaxing rural landscape, so you can spend your time relaxing.

There are 17 guest rooms in total. All rooms have an open-air bath, so they are recommended for couples. The shape of the room and the open-air bath varies depending on the room. For couples, we recommend the two-room type with 6 tatami mats, twin beds, and a deck! You can cherish your time together and each other's time.

meal you can enjoy creative kaiseki dishes carefully prepared one by one. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients such as sweetfish, matsutake mushrooms, eel, and organically grown vegetables. Enjoy the delicious food with a wide selection of locally brewed sake in the moderately private space of meal WAKOHA. ♪ The time spent sharing delicious food will become an unforgettable memory for the two of you.

Shiota onsen Kaminoyama ryokan is a long-established ryokan that was founded in 1874. It is located in a quiet area where you can enjoy the beautiful stars and moon on clear nights. It is about 35 minutes by bus from Himeji Station. There is also a shuttle service from Himeji Station twice a day, so it is recommended to visit the inn after seeing Himeji Castle.

Guest rooms are available in the Tsubakikan, Main Building, and East Building. For couples who like a retro atmosphere, we recommend the East Building, which retains the atmosphere of the Taisho to Showa eras. Many of the rooms have a view of the pond and garden. This inn also offers a carbonated layered weak salt spring. It is drinkable and has a distinctive salty cider-like taste. There are a wide variety of baths, including cypress baths, garden baths, and open-air baths, so it is also recommended for onsen lovers.

In addition to the popular onsen shabu-shabu menu, the restaurant serves a wide variety of local ingredients, including Tajima beef and seafood from the Harima Sea. Breakfast is mainly Japanese, and you can enjoy yutsubo porridge made using the hot spring water. Yutsubo porridge is said to be gentle on the stomach, so it's a great way to start the day off right with a warm feeling for two♪

"Himeji Yumesakigawa onsen Satoyu Hitotoki Yumenoi" is a lodging where you can enjoy the stars in the night sky in a peaceful atmosphere. There is also a "Woof Woof House" where you can stay with your pet, so it is recommended for couples who want to travel with their pets. It is about 40 minutes from Himeji Station by Shinki Bus. There are 80 free parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is perfect for rental car trips.

For couples, we recommend the "Japanese-Western room with open-air bath." It's located on the top floor of the "Shorokan Main Building," so you can enjoy a beautiful view of nature. The open-air bath is made of Shigaraki ware, so you can spend a special time just for the two of you. There are also plenty of bathing facilities, such as the large public bath "Mantenboshi," which has an infinity bath that seems to be one with the surrounding nature, and the large public bath "Hikoboshi & Orihime," where you can enjoy an open-air cypress bath, making it perfect for bath-loving couples!

meal For your anniversary, you can ask for a dinner with "sea bream grilled in a salted kettle" to celebrate your special day! You may also request a dinner with "sea bream grilled in a salted kettle" for your anniversary. meal will be a special memory for you and your loved one.

Himeji City Rest Center Koderaso is located about a 5-minute drive from Mizonokuchi Station. If you make a reservation in advance, you can get a free shuttle from Mizonokuchi Station, so it's easy to get to. Right in front of the inn is the ruins of Tsuneya Castle, which is associated with Kuroda Kanbei and can be reached by hiking in about 30 minutes, so it's recommended for history-loving couples.

The guest rooms are mostly Japanese-style rooms. If you want a more reasonable stay, there are also rooms without a bath or toilet. Some rooms even offer views of beautiful nature. They are perfect for a relaxing countryside experience.

The ingredients used are locally produced and locally consumed. They offer not only a monthly kaiseki dinner menu, but also a barbecue menu, so you can choose the menu based on your mood. Breakfast is mainly Japanese food, which will make you feel energized from the morning.

Tsutsumi-no-bo ryokan is a popular inn offering a homely atmosphere at reasonable prices. It is located about a 3-minute walk from Sanyo Tenma Station. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, so it is extremely convenient! The parking lot is convenient and large vehicles are also allowed.

All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi. It's convenient for couples who want to spend time playing games on their smartphones. The rooms are air-conditioned, so you can stay comfortably.

The cafeteria is equipped with a coffee machine, microwave, and kettle. Breakfast is mainly Japanese, making it the perfect place to warm up before sightseeing. However, breakfast may not be available on Sundays, so please check when making a reservation.

"Irori no Yado Houraku" is located about 15 minutes by car from Tonomine Kogen and about 30 minutes by car from Kanzaki Rural Park Yodel Forest, and is recommended for couples who love nature and animals. It is about 15 minutes by car from Teramae Station on the Bantan Line. There is also a free shuttle. The parking lot has domestic electric vehicle charging cables and Tesla car facilities that can be used when visiting with an electric car. The winter snow scenery is also beautiful.

The recommended room for couples is the designer room "Kawa no Ma." This room comes with an open-air observation bath, allowing you to enjoy some time just for the two of you. There are also Japanese-style rooms with views of the valley and the riverside stage, making it perfect for couples who want to experience the countryside.

You can enjoy seasonal meal such as irori cuisine in spring, riverside cuisine in summer, matsutake cuisine in autumn, and wild boar hotpot in winter. Irori cuisine is recommended. Irori cuisine eaten while watching the mountain stream flowing in front of you is exceptional♪ The menu and contents change depending on the season, so it is recommended to inquire in advance!

"Refresh Park Ichikawa" is a lodging facility located in a leisure park surrounded by nature at the foot of Mt. Kasagata. Inside the park, you can find the "Waterside Park" and the "Kabuto Kuwagata Wakuwaku Hall," where you can refresh yourself and feel like a child again. From the facility, you can enjoy a view of the tranquil Japanese countryside. It is about a 20-minute drive from Amaji Station.

The guest rooms are mostly Japanese-style rooms. You can relax as if you were at grandma's house. There are also cottages that you can rent as a whole, so you can enjoy the outdoors. The cottages are equipped with refrigerators, kitchens, and barbecue tables, so they are also recommended for couples who want to cook their own meals.

meal meal The "Refreshment Gozen" is a healthy option for couples who like to exercise and are calorie-conscious. For those who want to eat to their heart's content, the authentic kaiseki cuisine "Fuji Kaiseki Plan" is also popular.

In the Himeji and Kamikawa area, you can spend a relaxing time that is different from the city. If you are a couple looking for a change of pace and a chance to relax, why not choose this as your travel destination? If you stay at a Japanese-style ryokan with a relaxing atmosphere, you are sure to have a relaxing time together! Please enjoy a wonderful trip where you can relax and be healed.