The 12 Best Hotels & Ryokan in Yamaguchi with In-Room Open-Air Baths for Couples to Relax
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Why not take a break from your busy daily life and take a trip to Yamaguchi, the westernmost tip of Honshu, with your loved one? It is also known as a hot spring area, with many spots and historical heritage sites where you can experience nature that is difficult to experience in the city, such as onsen and Kintaikyo Bridge. There are many inns with rooms with onsen open-air baths and private baths that are perfect for couples' trips! There are also other inns where meals are served in-room dining or private dining, so you can enjoy your time alone. Let's go out with him to Yamaguchi, which is an hour and a half by plane from Tokyo.
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Yamaguchi is the westernmost part of Honshu and is known for the Kanmon Strait, which connects Honshu and Kyushu. The view of the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea is so beautiful that you'll want to see it with your loved ones. Akiyoshi-do, one of the largest limestone caves in the East, is a fantastic spot that will stimulate your sense of adventure. In addition, Kintaikyo Bridge, one of Japan's three most famous bridges, has beautiful scenery depending on the season and is lit up at night, so you can spend a romantic time with your boyfriend.
Surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea, Yamaguchi is also known as the place that handles the most blowfish in the world. In addition to ``Tessa'' and ``Fuguchiri'', there are many other unique local dishes. This "Suo Oshima Mikan Nabe" is a hot pot of seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and summer mandarin oranges, a specialty of Yamaguchi. You can slowly enjoy the flavor of the fish while enjoying the faint scent of mandarin oranges.
Yamaguchi is also known as one of Japan's leading onsen resorts, including Yumoto onsen and onsen. Of course, the spacious large public bath is attractive, but if you are traveling as a couple, we recommend a room with an open onsen spring bath so you can enjoy your time with your boyfriend even more. In Yamaguchi, there are many attractive inns with rooms with open-air baths! This time, we'll be introducing an inn that has rooms with onsen open-air baths where you can enjoy a relaxing hot onsen just the two of you whenever you like.
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Nagato Yumoto Onsen is a onsen onsen with the oldest history in Yamaguchi. Recently, the number of spots for couples has been increasing, such as Yamaguchi 's first "river terrace" and fantastic light-up lights that illuminate the city. This inn stands on the banks of the Otogawa River, which flows through the mountains of this onsen area. Let's forget about everyday life and spend a relaxing time together in the rich nature and scenery of Satoyama. Inside the museum is an astronomical dome where you can view the starry sky that day through a specialized telescope. If you are a hotel guest, you can use it for free.
This inn has many rooms with open-air baths. There are various views from the rooms, such as river side, mountain side, and mountain stream side. This ``Fuyo Junior Suite (with open-air bath/stream side)'' room offers a beautiful view of nature that looks like a painting from the large window. The Ryukyu tatami flooring is comfortable even if you go barefoot after taking a bath.
When choosing a room from among the multiple rooms with open-air baths, we recommend choosing based on the view from the open-air bath. This is an example of an open-air bath in a "junior suite" type room. If you choose a room facing the mountain stream, you can relax in the midst of nature while looking out at the mountain stream of the Otonobu River. What's more, there are chairs next to the open-air bath, so it's nice for the two of you to spend some quality time together.
At this inn, you can choose to have in-room dining depending on your plan. The ``extreme gourmet food'' is carefully created using the seasonal ingredients of Yamaguchi using the skills of master craftsmen. Being able to enjoy that in a space just for the two of you without being disturbed is the ultimate luxury. Special Kaiseki dishes are prepared for each season, and the winter-only ``Torafuku Full Course'' allows you to fully enjoy the flavor of the king of blowfish, including sashimi, fried chicken, and hot pot dishes.
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Yamaguchi Nagato onsen Onsen Otani Sanso
Yamaguchi /Nagato/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 29,700
- address
- Yamaguchi 2208 Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City
- access
- 60 minutes by car to Tsunoshima and JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station / 70 minutes to the airport / 35 minutes to Motonosumi Shrine and Hagi / 5 minutes free transfer from JR Nagato Yumoto Station
- Staying time
- 16:30(IN)〜 09:30(OUT)など
About 10 minutes on foot from Nagato Yumoto Station. There is also a free shuttle service from the station to the inn, so you don't have to worry about traveling with a lot of luggage. This inn stands on the banks of the Taineiji River. The lobby is glass-enclosed, with a beautifully maintained Japanese garden on the other side. In addition to onsen and souvenir shops, there are also amusement facilities such as bowling and game corners. It is an inn where you can spend a good time with him.
In this guest room with an open-air bath, Hanare Saikyotei VIP Room, you can spend a relaxing and luxurious holiday with him. Relax and enjoy the view outside the window that changes with the seasons. An extraordinary time that can only be experienced while traveling. It would be nice to sit side by side on the porch and have a casual conversation that you can't usually do because you're too busy.
The open-air bath attached to the guest room is so spacious that even two people can enter without feeling cramped. Let's warm up slowly together while looking at the beautifully maintained garden. Enjoy a romantic time while looking up at the sky full of stars at night. In addition, there is also a large public bath and a private open-air bath (for a fee), so be sure to check them out!
For dinner, you can enjoy creative cuisine featuring squid dishes in the spring and summer, and blowfish dishes in the fall and winter. This ``Blowfish Kaiseki Plan'' can also be enjoyed only during the winter. Enjoy Yamaguchi's famous puffer fish in chirinabe, deep-fried dishes, or as sashimi, making this a highly satisfying plan! Let's fill our stomachs and hearts.
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Nagato onsen Yumoto Kanko Hotel Saikyo
Yamaguchi /Nagato/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,750
- address
- Yamaguchi 1051 Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City
- access
- 10 minutes on foot from JR Mine Line Nagato Yumoto Station / 30 minutes by car from Chugoku Bisho IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
The birthplace of Shoin Yoshida, who raised the patriots who were the driving force behind the Meiji Restoration. This inn is located in Hagi City, which is a transmission district that still retains the history of the past, including "Shokasonjuku" and "Ito Hirobumi's old house". The Matsumoto River flows in front of you, and it is a classic modern building that retains the texture of the good old days. Spend a wonderful holiday with him in a photogenic space where Japanese and Western, the present and the past coexist.
The appeal of this inn is that you can enjoy the leisurely flow of time while gazing at the gentle flow of the Matsumoto River. There are several rooms with open-air baths, but among them, I would like to recommend this "Special Room River Suite". This is a maisonette-type room on the top floor with a semi-open-air onsen bath. The main room has a 10-tatami mat Japanese-style room, a living room, and a loft with twin beds, so it feels like you're visiting a villa.
Why not take a relaxing soak in the semi-open-air bath while gazing at the beautiful Matsumoto River? There is also a terrace, so after warming up your body, it would be nice to cool off with the gentle breeze blowing from the river. A beautiful sunset in the evening, a beautiful starry sky at night, and a sunrise in the morning. Let's enjoy together the scenery that changes according to the time.
This is the most popular basic Japanese kaiseki meal. The delicious seasonal flavors that use plenty of seafood from the Sea of Japan are plentiful. It is a plan that you can enjoy luxuriously, such as Yamaguchi's specialty "Tessa" that can be eaten in the season from autumn to just before spring, and Hagi's brand beef "Nagahagi Wagyu". Enjoy delicious food and regain your vitality for tomorrow.
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Hagi onsen Hagi Eight Views Karijima Villa
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,200
- address
- Yamaguchi 3092 Shinkawa-Tsubaki-Higashi, Hagi City
- access
- 3 minutes by car from Higashi-Hagi Station
- Staying time
- 15:30(IN)〜 10:30(OUT)など
At this inn, Kikugahama Beach, which has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets, spreads out in front of your eyes, and you can fully enjoy the sunset scenery that changes over time. There is a free shuttle service to Higashi-Hagi Station, so you don't have to worry about getting lost even if it's your first time! There is also a stylish tea lounge (pictured) on the Kikugahama coast, which is entirely made of glass, so you can enjoy a relaxing cup of tea while watching the sunset.
This inn has 15 rooms with different styles and open-air baths, so choosing a room will be exciting. This "Fukujuso" room is classified as a "room with an open-air bath" among the many rooms with an open-air bath. There is a spacious terrace, so the two of you can sit on a bench and enjoy the view of Kikugahama.
Each room with an open-air bath has a different shape and size. When choosing a room, it might be good to choose in the form of an open-air bath. The open-air bath in the Fukujuso room features a round ceramic bathtub. Combined with the scenery of Kikugahama spreading out in front of you, you can enjoy an extraordinary space.
At this inn, you can enjoy creative cuisine that incorporates Western elements while preserving the traditional Japanese taste. In addition to the standard plan ``Fujihana,'' which allows you to enjoy local ingredients in their most delicious state, there are also plans where you can enjoy Hagi City's branded beef ``Kenrangyu.''
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Hagi Ichirin onsen
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 23,447
- address
- Yamaguchi 482-2 Horiuchi Kikugahama, Hagi City
- access
- Approximately 7 minutes by free shuttle from JR Higashi-Hagi Station (reservation required 15:00-18:00) / Hagi Castle Town, a World Heritage Site, is within walking distance / Approximately 25 minutes by car from Ogori Hagi Road Edo IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
This inn is the only ryokan in the World Heritage "Hagi Castle Town". Let's enjoy an extraordinary, slow-flowing time in a space that fuses Japanese dignity and Western elegance. If you pass through the front gate that reminds you of a samurai residence, you will find yourself in a different world surrounded by seasonal flowers.
A quiet space where you can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life is a good place to spend a wonderful holiday with your boyfriend. For those of you, we recommend this Shikitei Suite Garden Open-Air Bath Room. With a private garden and terrace, and an open-air bath, this room will make you feel like you are in a villa.
Soak in the open-air bath in the garden while feeling the changing seasons. There is also a spacious terrace, so it would be romantic to have a conversation with the two of you while looking up at the starry sky after taking a bath. Waking up in the morning and soaking in a hot spring while looking up at onsen is a luxury that can only be done while traveling. If your room has an open-air bath, you can enjoy it whenever you like.
If you stay in the ``Shiki Garden Suite Garden Open-air Bath Room,'' you can choose an in-room dining plan. When you think of Yamaguchi, you think of "fugu." We recommend this ``Okare Fuku Kaiseki'' where you can enjoy classic sashimi, chiri, and fried chicken. There are also plans where you can enjoy Hagi's branded beef, Nagahagi Wagyu, and Hagi Mutsumi Pork, which is known for its sweet and tender meat.
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Hagi onsen Hagi Castle Sannomaru North Gate Mansion
Yamaguchi /Hagi/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,500
- address
- 210 Horiuchi, Hagi City Yamaguchi
- access
- 10 minutes by car from Higashi-Hagi Station.
This inn is located in Shimonoseki's inner parlor, "onsen", which is known for holding the onsen Festival. The concept is "an inn where you can spend a special time with a special person", so you can spend a memorable time with your loved ones. Children under the age of 12 cannot stay, so it can be said that this is an inn for adults. At night, it would be nice to have a relaxing drink at BAR Ichiyo.
All 8 rooms are separated and designed so that you can enjoy your time alone. There are one-storied type and maisonette type, so choose your favorite room. This is a room called “Hachinosho,” which is characterized by its large open windows. The living room and bedroom are separate, so you can relax as if you were at home. Spend a luxurious time in a thoroughly private space.
Each of the 8 rooms has an open-air bath. The open-air bath in the room of "Hachinosho" has a shallow bath for lying down, so you can stretch your legs and relax. Let's talk about various things while soaking in the hot water together. The powder room is spacious and easy to use, so women who have trouble getting dressed in the morning can rest assured.
Dinner will be served in a private meal room. It's nice to be able to spend time just for ourselves without worrying about the surroundings. This "Standard Kaiseki" course is a standard course where you can enjoy not only local delicacies from the sea and mountains, but also Kawatana's specialty "Karasoba", which has a smooth texture and the sweetness of tea soba. All the rooms in the meal are decorated with miniature gardens, so you can enjoy meal in a calm atmosphere.
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onsen Onsen Kotengu San Logi
Yamaguchi /Shimonoseki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,000
- address
- Yamaguchi 5153 Kawatana, Toyoura-cho, Shimonoseki City
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Kawatana Onsen Station on the JR onsen Main Line / Approximately 30 minutes by taxi or rental car from Shin-Shimonoseki Station on the JR Shinkansen
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
If you're traveling as a couple and want to stay overnight, how about staying at Hanatsubaki, a detached room with onsen? There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, so you can choose the one that suits you best. You can feel the warmth of the wood, and the Japanese-Western style room has a large sofa, so the two of you can spend a relaxing time together.
Hanatsubaki, a detached room with a onsen, comes with a natural onsen cypress open-air bath. Enjoy a relaxing bath time in a refreshing mood surrounded by the pleasant scent of cypress grown at the foot of the Onigajo mountain range. While looking out at the private inner garden and listening to the sound of the leaves and branches swaying in the wind, you can spend time alone without being disturbed by anyone.
Based on the concept of "deliciousness is happiness. deliciousness is power." Enjoy the unique food culture of Shimonoseki, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides. We recommend the plan where you can taste authentic Shimonoseki tiger fuku, including this [Fuku course]. Fugu is normally in season in winter, but if you make a reservation at this inn, you can enjoy delicious fugu dishes all year round. Let's eat the special dishes and feel happy together!
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Kawatana Grand Hotel Otafuku
Yamaguchi /Shimonoseki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 21,855
- address
- Yamaguchi 4912-1, Oaza-Kawatana, Toyoura-cho, Shimonoseki City
- access
- 30 minutes from Shimonoseki IC on the Chugoku Expressway / 20 minutes from Otsuki IC / 3 minutes by taxi from onsen Onsen Station on the JR Sanin Main Line / Free shuttle bus available (inquiry required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
It is recorded that Shinsaku Takasugi, Hirobumi Ito, Ryoma Sakamoto, and others often visited onsen town "onsen" to enjoy drinking. Located in the center, this inn is perfect as a base for sightseeing. There is also a "Couple Limited Plan" that will make your trip even more colorful. Let's enjoy a different onsen date wearing a stylish colored yukata that he chose.
This is the room on the top floor, "Executive Floor Yugen - Yugen - Yugiri," which has an open-air bath. From the large windows, you can overlook onsen town wrapped in a retro atmosphere. Let's spend a relaxing time together in a comfortable tranquility. If you prefer a bed, we also recommend the Executive Floor Yugen Ukifune, a room with an open-air bath.
The open-air bath is the perfect size for two people to enter. While gazing at the beautiful townscape of onsen, let's forget the time and chat together. If you feel like you're getting hot, you can sit on the side bench and cool off slowly. You can enjoy the sunrise in the morning, the sunset in the evening, and the starry sky at night.
Dinner at ryokan is one of the real pleasures of traveling. At this inn, you can enjoy a dinner produced by Tadamichi Ota, a master of Japanese cuisine. Yamaguchi's seasonal ingredients are available, such as "Unkai Nabe Kaiseki" where you can enjoy sukiyaki with specially selected Japanese beef on cotton candy that looks like a sea of clouds, and "Tora Fugu Zanmai Kaiseki" where you can eat first-class tiger puffer fish all year round. Take your time.
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Nishi-no-Miyabi Tokiwa onsen Tokiwa
Yamaguchi / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,995
- address
- 4-6-4 Yamaguchi onsen Prefecture
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes on foot from onsen Onsen Station on the JR Yamaguchi Line / Approximately 10 km (approximately 12 minutes) from Ogori IC on the Chugoku Expressway / 60 minutes by bus from Ube Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Established in the Edo period, this inn with a history of over 300 years is located in the center of onsen. Feel the breath of history while strolling through the beautifully maintained circuit-style Japanese garden. In addition, there is also a Meiji Restoration materials room in the museum, so it is recommended for couples who love history.
This is the room "105 Omodaka" with an open-air bath. It's designed to protrude into the waterside of the garden, and if you sit on the wide veranda, you'll feel as if you're floating on top of the pond. The beautifully maintained scenery looks like a set in a movie. In fact, this room is often used in pamphlets and magazines. Spend a luxurious holiday just for the two of you in an extraordinary space.
Listen to the sounds of nature while soaking in the open-air bath. How about such a wonderful bath time? Being able to soak in onsen flowing directly from the source whenever you like is a luxury you can't get on a daily basis. What's more, the bathtub is just the right size, so the two of you can soak in the hot water slowly while staying close to each other. Wear a comfortable yukata after taking a bath.
Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Yamaguchi is a place where you can enjoy seasonal delicacies full of local delicacies. Starting with pufferfish, the king of winter tastes, Saikyo conger, a summer taste of the Seto Inland Sea coast, and Akiho prawns, which are characterized by their soft sweetness, are the most delicious ingredients that can only be tasted locally. If you stay in the room "105 Sawakata" with an open-air bath, you can enjoy dinner in your in-room dining.
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onsen Matsudaya Hotel
Yamaguchi / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,138
- address
- 3-6-7 Yamaguchi onsen Prefecture
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Yamaguchi Line onsen Onsen Station / 15 minutes from Chugoku Expressway Ogori IC to Yuda city
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Located about 10 minutes on foot from onsen Station, this inn is like a mountain villa where you can enjoy beautiful scenery. A spacious garden spreads out, and there are sofas outside where you can sit comfortably. There is also a footbath where you can soak your feet while looking at the trees swaying in the wind, so you can relax and warm your body and soul.
This inn has an open-air bath and a terrace in all rooms! There are many spacious and luxuriously built rooms, including this room of "Rurimari 110". At “Rurimari 110”, not only is there an open-air bath, but there is also a heated pool on the terrace! You can spend time as if you came to a resort area.
This ``Natural Torafugu Course'' is available from the beginning of October until the end of March, and in addition to the hot pot, you can also enjoy blowfish sashimi and boiled blowfish. In addition, the "Shunsai Japanese Kaiseki" menu, which is available all year round, is a luxurious kaiseki meal with 13 dishes. If you make a reservation, you can have your dinner in a private room, so be sure to enjoy your dinner without being disturbed.
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Yamaguchi and onsen Onsen Koukian
Yamaguchi / onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 36,300
- address
- 2-7-1 Yamaguchi onsen Prefecture
- access
- 10 minutes on foot / 3 minutes by car from onsen Station
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
It is close to Motonosumi Shrine, known for its spectacular scenery of 123 torii gates lined up over 100 meters, and within an hour's drive from Senjojiki, where you can see Aomi Island. This inn is perfect as a base for sightseeing around Yamaguchi's famous spots, including the beautiful white sand beach of Tsunoshima. Reservations are required, but there is a free shuttle bus from Igami Station, so you don't have to worry. In addition to the open-air bath in your room, there is also a large public bath where you can enjoy the smooth quality of the water, as well as this open-air bath with a view.
The anniversary floor has wonderful guest rooms with open-air baths and guest rooms with observation baths, including this Japanese-Western style room with open-air bath. The appeal of this room is that you can relax and feel like you're in your own villa. Let's spend "luxurious time doing nothing" with him.
The appeal of this inn is that you can enjoy a variety of seasonal ingredients in the best condition, including carefully selected ingredients. Also, although it is a separate order, we highly recommend you to try the ``Live Squid Sashimi''. The transparent squid is kept in a fish tank inside the facility, so you can enjoy its plump texture.
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Yuyawan onsen Hotel Yokikan
Yamaguchi /Nagato/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,200
- address
- 10130 Igami Yuya, Nagato Yamaguchi
- access
- About 50 minutes from Mine Interchange, about 80 minutes from Shimonoseki Interchange, about 20 minutes from Tsunoshima, about 50 minutes from Hagi, excellent access to surrounding sightseeing spots!
- Staying time
- 16:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Yuno onsen is located in the mountains of Shunan City. This inn is located on the banks of the Yoichi River, close to Botchan Park, which commemorates Mataichi Hironaka, the model for Botchan, the novel by Soseki Natsume. Located in Shunan's inner parlor, this place is perfect for relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is a beautiful Japanese garden on the premises, and there is also a footbath, so you can relax your mind and body.
This room at Warakutei Wa is recommended for couples traveling as it comes with an open-air bath. Wood is used abundantly, making the room feel warm. Additionally, the bedroom has a bed with a Simmons mattress. It's popular, so make your reservations early. After taking a stroll through the surrounding sightseeing spots, you can slowly soothe your tired body.
The inn is located on the bank of the Yoichi River, so you can soak in the open-air bath in your room while feeling the river breeze. It's nice to talk slowly in a quiet space. In addition, there are various types of baths in this inn, such as a large public bath, an open-air bath, and a bubble bath. There is also a private bath (for a fee), so if you want to enjoy onsen in a different way, please use it.
When it comes to seafood in Yamaguchi, blowfish is the most famous, but many locals actually say ``octopus.'' Shunan City is particularly famous for its certified brand octopus called ``Shunan Tako,'' and ``Shunan Octopus Karaage'' is a recommended dish. At the Japanese Kaiseki dinner, you can enjoy local ingredients such as Shunan Octopus and Yamaguchi 's rare Takamori Wagyu beef to your heart's content.
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Yuno Onsen Houzanen
Yamaguchi / Shunan/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,700
- address
- 4255-1 Yuno, Shunan City, Yamaguchi
- access
- Shinkansen Tokuyama Station → 7 minutes by car from JR Sanyo Main Line Toda Station / 6 minutes from Sanyo Express Tokuyama Nishi IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
This time, we would like to introduce an inn in Yamaguchi that has rooms with onsen open-air baths that are recommended for couples. Since we're both busy with work and don't get to see each other often, let's take advantage of the occasional break. Your room comes with an onsen spring bath, so you can spend the most relaxing time together anytime. Why not invite him to go on a trip to Yamaguchi on your next holiday?