[Ito/Higashiizu] All rooms have open-air baths with natural hot spring water! 6 recommended hotels and ryokan / Shizuoka

source:Contribution of Kurofune

Among Japan's leading onsen resorts, Izu, "Ito/Higashiizu", which is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area, is particularly popular. In addition to onsen, there are plenty of sightseeing spots such as famous places where you can fully enjoy nature such as Mt. . It's a coastal area, so you can't miss the gourmet food including fresh seafood.

This time, we will introduce inns in the Ito/Higashiizu area that are fully equipped with open-air baths that flow directly from the hot spring source. It's the ultimate luxury to be able to soak in fresh hot water whenever you want without leaving your room♡If you enjoy the view from the bathtub and the dishes that use plenty of local specialties, You should be healed from the core. While checking the charm of each inn, please try to find your favorite one.

“Gensen to Hanare no Oyado Tsuki” is a hidden inn located about 5 minutes by car or free shuttle from Futo Station in Ito. The guest rooms surrounded by greenery are separated from each other. You can spend your time quietly without worrying about the surroundings, so it is recommended that you visit with friends you are comfortable with as a reward for yourself who is always working hard. There are hot springs springing up all over the site, and the scent of sulfur will make you feel like you're on a trip.

There are 9 rooms in total, and there are two types: one-story and maisonette. The one-story detached guest room umi-Umi is a room where you can feel the magnificent Sagami Bay right there. After checking in, you can relax and catch up with each other at your favorite place, such as the refreshing terrace, the table in the moat, or the peaceful tatami space. It's nice to spend time chatting.

The open-air baths on the terraces of all rooms are fed directly from the source. There is nothing between the bathtub and the scenery, so it is the best location where you can enjoy a sense of unity with the sea! Depending on the weather, you may be able to see the moon road and the sunrise from the front ♡

Okawa onsen is known for having an outstanding amount of untouched nature among onsen areas in Izu. It's not a lively onsen town, but it's an area where you can relax and have a calm time. "Isaribi" is an inn located about 8 minutes on foot from Izu Okawa Station, the gateway to Okawa onsen, and about 3 minutes by free shuttle service (reservation required). It is perfect for spending time at your own pace in a calm atmosphere.

A total of 12 guest rooms can be selected from Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. Each guest room has a different design, but from every room you can enjoy a beautiful view of Sagami Bay that looks like a painting. The stylish furniture and interior are also comfortable, and the comfort is beyond description.Check-out is late at 12:00, so you can enjoy your stay until the next morning.

The design of the open-air hot spring baths in all rooms is different for each room. You can enjoy the fragrance of the cypress bath, or the bath made of Izu stone, Towada stone, and other stones. As you soak while gazing out at the sea, you will be able to relax not only your body, but your mind as well.

For dinner, you can choose either a relaxing guest room or the dining room ZEN. The water and salt used in the dishes are carefully selected, so you can directly feel the goodness of the ingredients. You will want to savor each bite slowly. In the dining room, you can also enjoy seasonal ingredients while grilling them on the tabletop hearth. Enjoy the deliciousness of the charcoal-grilled food that you have grilled yourself while enjoying drinks with your loved ones.

Ukiyama onsen is about 5 minutes by car from Izu Kogen Station. Standing quietly in this place, which is known as a quiet villa area, is the cooking inn "Izu no Umi". The surrounding area is surrounded by lush green mountains, so as soon as you arrive, take a deep breath and take a deep breath.When you pass through the pure Japanese-style gate like a high-class restaurant, the ultimate healing space spreads out ahead. .

All 6 guest rooms are about 55 square meters, even the standard rooms are spacious with a special feeling. It consists of a spacious Japanese-style room, a Western-style room with a large bed, and an open-air bath facing nature. The tranquil atmosphere is perfect for relaxing with your partner, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms are great, but you can't miss the free private open-air baths (reservation required)! With a width of about 7m and a depth of about 1.2m, only two people can monopolize the bath, which is not the standard size for a private bath. When you take a leisurely soak, you can hear the rustling of the trees and the chirping of insects, and feel the nature with your whole body. Masu.

In the high-class private dining room, you can enjoy orthodox Japanese cuisine prepared by Chef Sadao Hamada, who is said to be a master of Japanese cuisine. There is a wide array of exquisite dishes that combine high-quality ingredients and the skills of the chef, including sashimi of fresh fish landed at the nearby fishing port and shabu-shabu of alfonsino. Please enjoy the delicate dishes unique to a restaurant with two people to your heart's content.

The "Onyado Fugetsumuhen (On-yado Fugetsumuhen)" (5 minutes by car or free shuttle service from Izu-Ogawa Station) is onsen ryokan built on a steep slope of a mountain in a hinagatate style. It is an inn with a superb view of the Jōgasaki inlet and Sagami Bay below. After arriving at the waiting building at the foot of the mountain, guests are transported to the lobby by a special monorail! The hotel is full of amusement elements, such as riding in an automatic cart, which is a very exciting experience.

There are 3 types of guest rooms with a modern Japanese atmosphere. Above all, the view from the "second floor building" located on the hill is spectacular. When you go out onto the terrace overlooking the ocean, stretch out comfortably. Feel the sea breeze and gaze at the glittering horizon. .

The open-air baths in all rooms are filled with plenty of self-sourced hot springs pumped from the grounds. The view of the sea from the bathtub is just a word of "wonderful"! You will want to stay here forever, soaking in the hot onsen and enjoying drinks on the terrace. The scenery that changes with time, such as the magic hour, the starry sky, and the night view of Oshima, is sure to soothe your heart.

The kaiseki course, which uses plenty of seasonal ingredients from Izu, is served at the meal "Zagura". It's a private room-style sunken tatami room, so you can relax without worrying about being seen by other people.The room service snack menu is also substantial, so you can have a drink after dinner while listening to the sound of the waves in your room. It is also recommended to enjoy

"Imaihama Beach" is known as one of Izu's most beautiful beaches, with shallow water and high quality water. “Kiri no Kahori Sakura” is located on a hill in front of Imaihama Beach, about a minute’s walk from Imaihama Kaigan Station. When you pass through the curtain and enter the building, you will find a lobby that makes you feel nostalgic. Sit around the traditional hearth and enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets as you check in.

There are only 4 guest rooms. All rooms face the beach, and the scent of the sea will naturally soothe your heart. Depending on the room, it is possible to see seasonal flowers and trees such as Kawazu cherry blossoms and Kanagi rhinoceros that bloom in the garden on the premises. The product is also nice ♡

All rooms are equipped with an open-air bath directly connected to the observation terrace, so you can soak in onsen whenever you like. Each room has a different atmosphere, such as the Shigaraki pottery bath, the stone open-air bath with a sleeping bath, and the Koya maki pail open-air bath. When you look out the window, the white sandy beach and the blue sea are dazzling, making you feel even more open! After bathing, you can enjoy the cool evening breeze on the terrace while wearing a yukata designed by Yumeji Takehisa.

In a completely private room meal, enjoy hearty, creative kaiseki meals that focus on local production for local consumption. Only a small inn can offer such a unique dining experience, where each dish is carefully and painstakingly prepared. Among the seasonal seafood that line the table one after another, the Izu specialty, simmered sea bream, is a particularly popular delicacy. The quality of the ingredients and the excellent seasoning will bring a smile to your face.

If you walk about 10 minutes from Kawazu Station, you'll see "Hanareya Ishidaya" which was founded in 1873. Once you pass through the entrance, you will be greeted by a stately connecting corridor adorned with colorful flowers. The garden is full of seasonal nature such as fireflies, irises, and plums. Why don't you spend time with your important partner while thinking about history in a wooden building built in a beautiful garden?

There are a total of 11 detached guest rooms in the garden. Each room is an independent building, so you can spend your time as if you were renting out the entire villa. When you look at the garden from the window, you may hear the sound of the stream and the chirping of birds, and you may feel that you are part of nature. There is a pond in the garden at the end of the wide porch, so it is recommended that the two of you just relax while feeding the carp.

All rooms are equipped with an indoor bath and an open-air bath, both of which are drawn from the natural hot springs on the premises. You can stretch out and relax. A night in which you can only hear the sounds of onsen pouring into the bathtub, and look up at the sky full of stars. It will surely be an unforgettable night for both of them.

Dinner at the meal is a Japanese course packed with ingredients unique to Izu. As of October 2021, Shokado bento-style dishes will be prepared, so you can bring them directly to your room. Let's enjoy colorful dishes while enjoying conversation slowly without worrying about time ♩

You can enjoy fresh hot water to your heart's content whenever you like, in the guest room open-air baths fed directly from the source. If you are staying in Ito or Higashi-Izu, how about spending a relaxing time in the open-air hot onsen baths in your room? There is no doubt that you will be able to refresh your mind and body in a special luxurious moment.