8 Best Hotels and Ryokans in Amakusa for Couples' Trip with Open-Air Bathrooms
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If you and your busy schedule are planning to take a trip together for the first time in a while, you'll want to make some wonderful memories. At times like these, we highly recommend the Amakusa region Kumamoto, a region with beautiful beaches and a deep-rooted foreign culture. You can have special experiences such as touring Oe Cathedral, whose pure white exterior stands out against the blue sky, and dolphin watching. If your inn also has a room with an open-air bath, you can spend a blissful time relaxing together in onsen. This time, we would like to introduce eight hotels and ryokan that are recommended for couples traveling to Amakusa.
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It's such a blessing to be able to spend time with your loved ones in a beautiful scenery. The Amakusa region, located in the southwestern part Kumamoto, is a place with a beautiful, sparkling blue sea and over 100 islands of various sizes. Take a walk around Oe Cathedral (pictured), a Romanesque-style church on a hill with a beautiful pure white exterior, or take part in a dolphin-watching cruise. Sharing this special time will definitely deepen your relationship.
Since you're going on a trip with him, you want to experience things that you normally wouldn't be able to do. If you stay at an inn with a room with an open-air bath, you can enjoy onsen alone without being disturbed by anyone. In addition, it is also attractive to enter at your favorite timing. After a lot of sightseeing, you can relax and heal your tired body. This time, we will introduce about 8 hotels and ryokan in Amakusa that have rooms with open-air baths.
This is a resort hotel with the concept of "a luxury liner floating in the sky." As the name suggests, the entire building looks like a ship floating between the unobstructed sky and the Amakusa sea below. Right near "No. 5 Bridge (Matsushima Bridge)", one of the Five Bridges of Amakusa. If you take a boat from Misumi Port, which is about a 3-minute walk from JR Misumi Station, to Matsushima Port, you will be picked up at Matsushima Port.
All rooms at this inn have an ocean view. In addition to the rooms in the main building, there are only three villa-type rooms. If you want to experience the feeling of visiting a villa in a tropical country, we recommend the villa type. In this "Panorama View Villa", you can enjoy the beautiful view of Amakusa from the wooden terrace that surrounds the room. It would be nice to have a romantic time while watching the setting sun.
Panoramic view as far as the eye can see from the open-air bath on the wooden terrace. "Panorama View Villa" is built at the tip of the cape, so there is nothing to block your view. Let's soak in the hot water together while listening to the sound of the waves. At night, you can see the sky full of stars, romantic♪
The real pleasure of traveling is the delicious gourmet food that can only be eaten locally. At this hotel, you can enjoy exquisite Amakusa Italian cuisine using plenty of local ingredients at the ocean view restaurant. If you don't know what to eat, how about the greedy course "Enjoying Amakusa Italian cuisine" (pictured), where you can eat seafood, meat, and vegetables? It would be nice to sit at a window seat and have a toast with the two of you while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
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Amakusa Tenku no Fune
Kumamoto /Amakusa/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,500
- address
- 5984-2 Aizu, Matsushima-cho, Kami-Amakusa City Kumamoto
- access
- About 25 minutes by car from JR Misumi Station / About 50 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Blue sea and tall palm trees. It is a hotel that makes you feel like you are on a trip to an overseas resort. The lobby has large windows facing the sea, giving it a great sense of openness! Take a few minutes to walk to Hondo Beach and spend a relaxing time at the seaside spa resort. It is also nice that there is a shuttle bus from Amakusa Airport (about 15 minutes, advance reservation required).
It's a special trip to spend with him, so why don't you choose a detached room with a little luxury? This hotel has 4 types of detached rooms called "Hanakan". This "Sakura" is a room where you can see the blue sea from a large window. There is also a space with tatami mats by the window, so it would be nice for two people to lie down by the window.
The rooms in the annex "Hanakan" have an open-air bath. Soaking together in an open-air bath with a pleasant sea breeze, and having a leisurely conversation that you can't usually have, you can enjoy such a luxurious time while traveling. Let's blow away the daily stress along with fatigue in an open space.
Once you feel the beautiful scenery of Amakusa with your eyes and ears, let's taste Amakusa with your taste buds. At this inn, you can enjoy local cuisine and creative dishes that use plenty of local ingredients from Amakusa. How about a luxurious dinner as a reward for your hard work, such as the "Akebonozen" (pictured), where the abalone dynamically caught on the net catches your eye, and the "Honzen" where you can enjoy Ise lobster sashimi. Sho.
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Amakusa Onsen Hotel Alegria Gardens Amakusa
Kumamoto /Amakusa/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,000
- address
- Kumamoto 996 Hirose, Hondo-cho, Amakusa City
- access
- 150 minutes by car from JR Kumamoto Station / 10 minutes by car from Hondo Bus Center / 15 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
This inn stands quietly like a hideaway at the end of a road between colorful trees in Unzen-Amakusa National Park. Stay in one of our villa-style rooms and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. About 40 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport. A transfer to the airport is also available. The distinctive name comes from the travelogue "Gosoku no Kutsu" written by five poets who traveled Amakusa. Let's make memories together in an exotic space that is typical of Amakusa, where Nanban culture has taken root.
All 15 villa-type rooms are extraordinary spaces surrounded by colorful greenery. This "Premium (Villa C)" is a room with the theme of "Medieval Amakusa where Christianity was introduced." It is located on a hill that can be reached by climbing a special stone staircase, and the light that shines through the window draws the sunshine filtering through the trees in the room. Let's sit on the sofa by the window and relax together.
One of the charms of this inn is that all villas have open-air natural onsen baths. This is the open-air bath in the "Premium (Villa C-4)" room. The rustle of the leaves and branches swaying in the wind will heal your mind and body, unlike the noise of the hustle and bustle that you hear every day. In addition, you can also see the Amakusa sea that spreads out through the gaps in the trees. Forget the time, soak in onsen together and reset your mind and body.
Indulge your taste buds in a private room with a view of the sea at the special restaurant "Tensho", which is only available to guests staying at "Premium (Villa C)". If you travel to Amakusa, you should definitely try octopus! Amakusa octopus is lightly cooked to enhance its texture and flavor. You can broil it with a hot stone or boil it. After a good night's sleep, enjoy breakfast on the terrace while gazing at the blue waters of the East China Sea.
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Ishiyama Rikyu Gosoku no Kutsu
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 29,700
- address
- Kumamoto 2237 Shimotakita, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City
- access
- 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from JR Misumi Station. About 2 hours from Kyushu Expressway Matsubase IC.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Located near the 4th Bridge (Maejima Bridge) of the Amakusa Five Bridges that connect the Amakusa Islands, this hotel offers a breathtakingly beautiful view. The water surface swaying in the waves is illuminated by the setting sun, and the glittering view was chosen as one of the 100 best sunset views in Japan. Enjoy the romantic scenery together and spend a special day together.
This time, we would like to introduce you to “Angel’s Ladder,” a hideaway with an open-air bath inside “Hotel Ryugu.” Luxuriously appointed rooms with private lobbies and private dining are like villas in a resort. There are 4 types of rooms: "typeA (photo)", "typeB", "typeC" and "typeS". Furthermore, each floor has a different design theme, so you can't stop being excited from the stage of choosing a room!
Why don't you forget the time and relax at our private spa? "Angel's Ladder" has an open-air bath in every room. This is the open-air bath of the "type B" room. After all, the sight of the sun setting over the sea is worth seeing. You can enjoy the view while soaking in onsen together, or sit on a deck chair and enjoy the view while talking. Please enjoy a wonderful healing time.
If you stay at "Angel's Ladder", you can have a meal at the exclusive dining room "Kokoro Zukushi". Enjoy a special dinner in a calm space with 6 counter seats and 6 private rooms. If you want to enjoy your time alone, we recommend a private room. If you choose the "Chef's Recommended Course", you can enjoy seasonal fresh seafood such as "Amakusa black abalone teppanyaki" and "Amakusa seasonal sashimi platter" (pictured).
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onsen Hotel Ryugu
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 17,043
- address
- Kumamoto 6136 Aizu, Matsushima-cho, Kamitamakusa City
- access
- 20 minutes from Misumi (No. 1 Bridge) / About 60 minutes in the direction of Amakusa from Matsubashi IC on the Kyushu Expressway. 15 minutes by liner from JR Misumi Station. 90 minutes by bus from Kumamoto Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
This inn is located along the coastline overlooking the beautiful Amakusa Matsushima, at the foot of Mt. If you pass through the lobby, you will find a spacious wooden deck, and beyond that is a natural sandy beach that looks like a private beach. Let's spend an open holiday at a relaxing inn located about 15 minutes on foot from Matsushima Sanko Bus Center.
This time, I would like to introduce a room in the new building, "Attachment". The detached room with an open-air bath has a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room, so you can choose according to your preference. The sea spreads outside the window, and you can enjoy your time alone while listening to the sound of the waves. In addition, there is a service that allows you to fish from the deck of your room (for a fee)! You can enjoy fishing while staying in your room, and you can have the fish you catch cooked for free, which is unique to this seaside inn.
You can enjoy the beautiful view of Amakusa Matsushima from the bath attached to the room. The sea, with islands of various sizes floating in it, looks like a painting. Feel like you are floating on the sea and enjoy a leisurely and relaxing time. There are benches next to it, so it would be nice to sit side by side after the bath and look up at the starry sky.
Enjoy freshly caught seafood to your heart's content, which can only be enjoyed at an inn by the sea. This is the menu that you can enjoy with the most popular "Standard Spiny Lobster Plan" at "Nagisatei". You can enjoy the plump texture of Japanese spiny lobster, as well as Amakusa's famous Kuruma prawns. If you eat dishes that you can hardly taste in the city, you and him will surely smile.
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Matsushima onsen Amakusa Nagisatei
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,400
- address
- 5650-2 Amura, Matsushima-cho, Kami-Amakusa City Kumamoto
- access
- 20 minutes by car from JR Misumi Station (shuttle available) / 5 minutes by car from Kyushu Sanko Bus Matsushima stop
This inn stands in front of the deep blue sea that glistens in the sunlight. Nearby is Amakusa Shiro Park, which is home to the "Ai no Kane," which is said to convey your feelings to the person you love. It might be a good idea to take a stroll around the area♪It takes about 30 minutes by car from Misumi Station. Shuttle service is also available (reservation required). Please enjoy the extraordinary scenery while relaxing and looking out the train window.
Relax with him in a space where the sound of waves echoes comfortably. In this special room away "Shinsen", you can spend an extraordinary day like a private villa. If you open the window, you can feel the comfortable sea breeze. The open atrium has a loft that can be reached by climbing a ladder from the indoor dining room. Let's enjoy the luxurious "time to do nothing" with him to your heart's content.
Of course, this "Shinsen" room has an open-air bath (not a onsen). It's a small bath, but the distance between you and him is physically shortened, so this is a happy size♪ Let's relax while listening to the sound of the waves. It's a detached room, so I'm happy that I can't hear other customers' voices.
At this inn, you can enjoy fresh seasonal seafood from the sea of Amakusa in your room. It's nice to be able to spend meal time in a private space where no one will disturb you. The kaiseki course for dinner varies depending on the price and ingredients, such as the "Kuruma Shrimp" course and the "Abalone/Ise Lobster" course (pictured). Let's eat delicious food together.
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Amakusa onsen Hotel Shoryuen Kaisei
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,800
- address
- Kumamoto 6494 Kami, Oyano-cho, Kamitamakusa City
- access
- From the Kyushu Expressway Matsubashi IC, take Route 266 toward Amakusa for 50 minutes. 15 minutes by car or 25 minutes by bus from JR Misumi Station.
About 40 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport, this inn is located in Shimoda onsen, the oldest onsen town in Amakusa with a history of about 700 years. The nostalgic old folk house-style building makes you feel as if you have returned to your hometown. A detached room with onsen in all rooms, limited to only 7 groups per day. You can spend a wonderful time with him in a place like a hideout.
Among all detached rooms with onsen, this is the "B plan" room where you can enjoy an open-air bath. The calm Japanese-style room has stylish furniture. In addition, the old folk house-style ceiling with large beams creates an extraordinary feeling. Sit on a chair by the window and enjoy a leisurely casual conversation while drinking tea.
The open-air bath attached to the room also has the texture of the good old days. It's nice to be able to soak in onsen in your room whenever you like, without being disturbed by anyone. In particular, the hot springs of Shimoda onsen are also known as "hot springs for beautiful skin," so the two of you can soak in the hot waters to moisturize your tired skin. Let's spend a happy holiday with him with moist and glossy skin.
If you visit Amakusa, you definitely want to try seafood dishes. The appeal of this inn is that you can fill yourself up with creative kaiseki meals made with fresh fish caught in Amakusa Nada, which faces the East China Sea. In addition, there are menus that can only be eaten at this inn, such as the inn's original "Cheese Steamed Chawanmushi". After detoxifying your mind and body in onsen, let's have a delicious meal together and regain your vitality for tomorrow.
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Shimoda onsen Yunosato Crayon
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 24,000
- address
- Kumamoto 1394-3 Shimotakita, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City
- access
- 110 minutes by car from Matsubashi IC / 90 minutes by car from Misumi Station / 40 minutes by car from Oniike Port / 40 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport / 45 minutes by car from Ushibuka Port
Located in a corner of the Amakusa Shimoda onsen town, this inn is directly managed by a fishmonger where you can enjoy fresh spiny lobster and seafood caught on the west coast of Amakusa. About a 10-minute walk away, there is the Gosoku-no-kutsu Literary Promenade, which has been maintained as a promenade by five poets, including Hakushu Kitahara and Tekkan Yosano, where you can take a leisurely stroll in nature. is also attractive.
This "Japanese-style room with an open-air bath" is a renovated historical guest room that was visited by a great literary figure in the Meiji era. It's a calm Japanese-style room that still retains the retro feel of the good old days, so it's recommended for couples who want to spend a relaxing and quiet time together. It would be nice to sit on the wide veranda chair and talk about your favorite books. The room has an open-air bath, so you can enjoy Shimoda onsen to your heart's content whenever you like.
There is an open-air bath in the room, but there is also an open-air bath that is said to be the largest in Shimoda onsen! The 700-year-old hot onsen has a smooth texture. Enjoy the natural onsen without boiling or diluting them♪ After soaking in onsen springs, you can return to your room and lie down on the tatami mats to cool the water down.
This inn is directly managed by a fishmonger, so you can enjoy fresh seafood at a reasonable price. Amakusa is also one of Kyushu's leading spiny lobster production areas. The shining, translucent flesh is sweet and has a plump texture. meal room is a private room, so you can enjoy your time together as much as you want.
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onsen Onsen Yumotoso Yumehotaru
Kumamoto /Amakusa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,400
- address
- Kumamoto 1366-1 Shimotakita, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City
- access
- About 2 hours from Matsubashi Interchange on R266 towards Amakusa via Hondo
This time, we introduced about eight inns in the Amakusa region of Kumamoto that have rooms with open-air baths.What do you think of them? If you're going on a trip to take advantage of your busy schedule, you'll want to make some special memories with him. Amakusa is home to the beautiful sea and exotic culture, so after admiring the extraordinary scenery with your boyfriend, you can relax in the open-air bath attached to your room. Why not invite him on a trip to the Amakusa region on your next holiday?