6 Best Hotels & Ryokans with Ocean Views in Niigata

Niigata, with its long and narrow landform facing the sea, is an area where you can enjoy various ocean views. The highly transparent Sea of Japan is breathtakingly beautiful. The view of the sun setting over the sea is especially spectacular. There is also a legend that if you see a "green flash" of green light for a moment just before the sun sinks below the horizon, you will be happy. Enjoy an exhilarating drive along the coastline on the "Nihonkai Sunset Line," or enjoy onsen springs and onsen bathing at the "Senami Onsen Beach." Let's go on a trip to Niigata where you will be healed by the ocean view ♡

The sea dyed in the madder color of the setting sun, the jet-black sea illuminated by the moonlight, the refreshing sea in the morning... If you want to fully enjoy the sea that changes color every moment, you should stay here instead of going on a day trip♪ Recommended for such people. Here are some hotels with ocean views. We carefully select inns where you can enjoy a superb view of the ocean, such as hotels where you can see the sea from your room, and ryokan where you can see the sea from the open-air bath and spacious lobby. Book your favorite inn and embark on a soothing trip with a view of the ocean!

“Ooedo Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shiomiso” is known as “Yugane no Yado”. Located on the ocean front of onsen Beach, you can enjoy a large panoramic ocean view with no obstructions! The sun setting over the Sea of Japan is especially spectacular! How about relaxing while waiting for the sunset on the Yubae Terrace? The sandy beach is right there, so it is recommended to take a walk ◎

You can see the sea from the standard pure Japanese-style room and Japanese-style bed room, but the best recommendation is the Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath "Ocean View Suite"! Both the open-air bath and the ocean view are rooms that you can monopolize. From the sofa facing the sea and from the window of the Japanese-style room, you can see the ocean on one side! Enjoy the extraordinary feeling ♡

For dinner, a Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet with plenty of seafood! Roasted Echigo rice pork Koshiou and other Niigata ingredients are also used abundantly. The bespoke Murakami beef sukiyaki is also recommended. The "Japan Sake Bar" unique to Niigata is a service where you can enjoy your favorite local sake by pouring it from the server as much as you like. Let's ♪ taste a variety of famous sake to your heart's content

`` Niigata onsen Taikanso Senami no Yu'' is a seaside inn located about a 1-minute walk from the beach. When you step inside the building, the lobby with its high ceiling gives you a feeling of openness. From the large glass windows, you can see the sparkling Sea of Japan. After checking in, why not spend some relaxing time in the lobby lounge while looking out at the sea?

All 80 guest rooms have an ocean view! The 12 guest rooms with open-air baths are especially recommended. The open-air baths in the guest rooms with open-air baths in the "Taikan" building are filled with hot water from onsen Onsen, which flows directly from the source. Immerse yourself in the famous hot springs that were used by the poet Akiko Yosano, and enjoy the luxurious feeling of floating in the majestic Sea of Japan.

The men's and women's large public baths are also a must-see. There are two types of baths, lukewarm and Atsume no Yu, so you can enjoy a long bath while waiting for the sunset without getting overwhelmed. You can even see the ocean from the low-temperature sauna room. If you look at the exhilarating sea view while working up a pleasant sweat, you will definitely be able to prepare your mind and body!

The dinner, where you can enjoy not only seafood but also meat, is popular. You can enjoy Murakami beef, a local specialty of black beef raised on Koshihikari hay, in shabu-shabu and teppanyaki dishes. The melt-in-your-mouth softness and the flavor of the rich meat juice that spreads in your mouth are impressive. The combination of "Koshihikari from Iwafune" cooked in front of you is outstanding and you may not be able to stop eating.

"SADO NATIONAL PARK HOTEL OOSADO", located on the hill of Kasugazaki, a scenic spot on Sado Island, boasts a 180-degree panoramic view of the Sea of Japan. You can relax in the "Sunset Lounge", which has a refreshing atmosphere inspired by the deep blue sea and sky, or have a drink in the lawn garden. Wait for the sun to set into the sea at your favorite spot. A walk around Kasugazaki Quasi-National Park is also refreshing.

The 74 guest rooms all have an open ocean view of the Sea of Japan. In the evening, you can enjoy a picturesque sunset from the windows. The hotel also has a "Water Terrace" where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the sea through a water basin, as well as a foot bath. The beauty of the place changes depending on the time of day, so we recommend taking a stroll every now and then.

"When I come to Sado, I definitely want to taste the seafood!" Dinner is a kaiseki meal that fulfills such a request. Sweet shrimp, abalone, oysters, yellowtail, snow crab... Satisfy both your heart and stomach with the exquisitely fresh and melt-in-your-mouth seasonal seafood, Koshihikari rice from Sado, and Sado's local sake. You might even let out a shout of joy.

Aikawa Nanaura Beach is one of the "Top 100 Sunset Spots in Japan," and is known for its beautiful sunsets. "SADO RESORT HOTEL AZUMA" is located on the hill of this coast. There is a lawn garden of about 7,000 tsubo that faces the sea, and yoga is held in the morning. The “white swing of happiness” handmade by the staff is an outstanding photo spot. You can feel the sensation of throwing your body into the sea, so why not return to your childhood and go rowing to your heart's content?

All guest rooms have an ocean view. There are so many different types of rooms to choose from, including rooms with open-air baths where you can soak while gazing at the ocean, and rooms with ocean terraces, that it's hard to choose. The "Ocean View Garden Twin" shown in the photo has a wide veranda where you can relax and enjoy the ocean and starry sky. You can also enjoy the spectacular view from the ceramic bath in your room!

One of the charms of this hotel is the abundance of activities and events. After dinner, there are live jazz performances and Sado folk songs. There is also a lecture on Sado Okesa, so be sure to learn it. It will surely be an unforgettable souvenir from your trip. In the summer, we recommend catching turban shells and sea kayaking on the beach below the hotel.

"Hotel AreaOne Banjinmisaki Banjin Misaki" in Kashiwazaki City is a seaside hotel that combines the comfort of a hotel with the relaxation of ryokan. The lobby lounge offers a panoramic view of Cape Banjin, known as the place where Nichiren Saints docked. There are plenty of free rental items such as irons and humidifiers, as well as free rental bicycles. For women, there is also a free rental of colored yukata, and I am happy with the thorough service.

The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms where you can relax. Even a standard Japanese-style room has a spacious size of 12.5 tatami mats. Our recommendation is the special room that was renewed in February 2022. In a spacious space of about 90 square meters, there are two large windows where the sea of Kashiwazaki approaches your feet, so you can fully enjoy the ocean view. It is also attractive that you can receive aroma esthetics and chiropractic treatments in the room. You don't have to move to another room, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.

At night, go to the large public bath where you can relax in the hot water. There are two places, the Gin no Fune, which has a garden view, and the Kin no Fune, which has an ocean view. When the weather is nice, you can even see Sado Island floating in the distance from the Kin no Fune. When I look at the horizon, I feel like my heart is calming down.

"Hotel Mancho" in Aikawa on Sado Island is about 45 minutes by car from "Ryotsu Port". The sea spreads out right next to the inn, and you can experience things like gillnet fishing. Traditional works of art from Sado are displayed in the museum, and the "Sado Okesa Appreciation Party" is sometimes held in the lobby. How about enjoying the beauty of the Sea of Japan and Sado in its entirety?

For the pure Japanese-style "standard guest rooms," you can choose between rooms overlooking the charming town of Aikawa and rooms overlooking Aikawa Bay. If you want to enjoy the scenery of the sea and the scenery of the city at the same time, we recommend the "special room". The Sea of Japan, which is sometimes rough and other times gentle, will refresh your mind.

The Japanese-Western Special Room, which is limited to one group per day, has an open-air bath modeled after the Sado specialty, Tarai Bune. The attractive point is that you can see the Sea of Japan that seems to go on forever and the historic site of Oma Port, which is related to the Sado mine! If you soak in the bathtub and look into the distance, you'll feel like you're rowing out into the open sea♪

For dinner, we have a gorgeous lineup! Among them, "Sado Beef Kaiseki" is a must-try. The rare "Sado beef" is rarely seen on the mainland and is called a phantom beef. If you stay overnight, you definitely want to try this. There is also “Flying fish figure sashimi” available only in summer. The impact of the appearance is also outstanding, and it is a gem unique to this place. Enjoy the blessings of Sado's four seasons to your heart's content♪

"SADO Futatsugame View Hotel" is a resort hotel overlooking the spectacular "Futatsugame", which looks like two crouching turtles. About 50 minutes by car from Ryotsu Port, it stands on a hill at the northernmost point of Sado. Futatsugame Beach, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, is famous for its particularly clear seawater on Sado Island. It's nice to relax in the lounge with a large window while enjoying the view ◎

All guest rooms have ocean views, including the "twin" rooms, which overlook not only the open sea but also "Futatsugame." If you want to relax, we recommend the "maisonette type" with a loft or the "log house" with a private garden. Looking out at the crystal clear sea will naturally clear your mind.

Of course, you can also enjoy the endless ocean view from the large public bath. The hot water uses natural spring water from the Osado Mountains. If you entrust yourself to the nature of Sado Island, you might be able to feel the passage of time more slowly than usual.

Hotel Familio Sado Aikawa, located in the Quasi-National Park, is about 60 minutes by car from Ryotsu Port. The hotel boasts a location with a great view, and the beauty of the sea and the setting sun that can be seen from the window. It is fully equipped with facilities such as a garden where you can have a barbecue and guest rooms with mini kitchens. Perfect for long stays

There are two types of guest rooms: twin rooms and family rooms. All of them are Western-style rooms with an ocean view, and the nice point is that the bath and toilet are separate. A room with a mini kitchen is recommended for those who want to cook for themselves while traveling. If you look at the ocean dyed in the twilight or the glittering ocean from the window, it will surely be a scene of your trip that will remain in your heart.

onsen spring bath "Yawaragi no Yu" draws in Aikawa onsen. The soft water will soften not only your skin but also your mind. Forget the busyness of the day and enjoy a relaxing time.

At the annexed restaurant, which is certified as a Sado specialty store "Sado Meshirane", you can enjoy a lineup of carefully selected delicacies such as "Sado abalone butter steak" and "Sado red snow crab grilled in the shell". There is no doubt that just one bite will make your cheeks drop! If you like alcohol, be sure to try the hotel's original sake "Sado Millennium Cedar".

"Hotel Nikko Niigata" is a luxury high-rise hotel along the Shinano River. It is conveniently located about 10 minutes by car from JR Niigata Station. From the adjoining observatory, you can see the night view as if you had opened a jewelry box. It is perfect not only as a base for sightseeing, but also for those who want to stay full of extraordinary feelings ◎

All guest rooms are on the 22nd floor or higher. It is also attractive that you can enjoy different views such as the city area and the Gozu mountain range depending on the room. From the ocean view rooms, you can see the city of Niigata, the Shinano River, and the Sea of Japan in the distance. The photo shows the "Luxury Twin" where you can see the townscape and the sea from windows on two sides. Immerse yourself in an elegant atmosphere in a space full of special feelings.

For breakfast, have a buffet at the all-day dining "SERENA" on the 3rd floor. You can enjoy local gourmet foods such as the hotel's original curry "Niigata Yukimuro Aged Asa Curry" and Niigata's specialty "Hegisoba". Let's recharge with soul food unique to the land ♡

Founded in 1892, Naniwaya Yuunagitei is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kujiranami Station. It is a long-established inn with a modern essence added to its traditional appearance. If you cross the bridge dedicated to the inn and go through the tunnel, you will come out onto a small sandy beach that looks like a private beach. On a quiet beach, it is wonderful to listen carefully to the waves that come and go.

There are 12 guest rooms in total. There are rooms with fine-view baths and balconies, and you can look out over the Kujiranami Coast, which was selected as one of Japan's top 100 beaches. In addition to the view of the Sea of Japan, you can also enjoy scenery such as the sacred Mt. Yoneyama and the beautiful coastline of Fukuura Hakkei. The breathtaking view is full of extraordinary feeling! You may feel that you are on a journey.

For dinner, the main dishes are the tastes of the Sea of Japan, such as the simple [Dance grilled wild abalone] and [Chinese-style blue crab sauce]. Don't forget to try the ``sea bream shabu'', which uses sea bream, a specialty of Kashiwazaki, and the ``sea bream chazuke,'' which won the Grand Prix of the National Local Donburi Championship. You'll be amazed at how delicious it is!

“Kutsurogi no Yado Seiunso & Bettei Hanakairo” is located right in front of onsen Beach, one of the “Top 100 Beaches” selected only for its beautiful water quality and sandy beaches. After checking in, go to the open deck where chairs are lined up facing the magnificent Sea of Japan. You can enjoy the sunset over the Sea of Japan while enjoying the footbath. You can see the sea while enjoying alcohol at the bar counter.

All 13 guest rooms have an ocean view, but the 3 rooms in the newly completed villa "Hanakairo" are especially recommended! It is a maisonette Japanese-Western style room with an indoor bath and an open-air bath where you can soak in the hot spring water. The bedroom is on the 2nd floor. Lying on the bed and watching the sea change its color little by little is a luxury.

The new bathroom building "Komoriyu Sorin-an" boasts that you can soak in onsen, which is the source of the hot spring, 24 hours a day. You can also see the Sea of Japan from the indoor bath, so you can enjoy the scenery both morning and evening. You can enjoy the ever-changing view of the sea and onsen over and over again. The private bath is equipped with an indoor bath and an open-air bath. If you close your eyes while listening to the roar of the waves, your daily fatigue will be healed...♡

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Umiterasu Nadachi Hotel Korin, located on the coast of Joetsu City, is about 2 minutes by car from Nadachi Station on the Nihonkai Hisui Line. The hotel is well-equipped with facilities such as a spa with seven baths and a seawater pool that is only open during the summer. The vast seascape, the sound of rippling waves and fresh seafood... It is recommended for those who want to fully utilize their five senses and enjoy a hotel stay to the fullest.

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The guest rooms include "standard rooms" such as Japanese-style rooms and loft-type Western-style rooms, and "special rooms" that are connected to three rooms. In the case of a "standard room," the room type is left up to you. You can choose the view, so if it's all the trouble, I'd like to choose a room with a view of the sea.

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For meal, enjoy freshly caught seafood to your heart's content at the attached Seafood Restaurant Umi no Daidokoya. If you choose the "Fresh fish banquet plan where you can choose sashimi and grilled fish at the market", you can choose your favorite fish at the adjacent "Michi-no-Eki". If you add the fun of choosing by yourself, it seems that the taste will be improved ◎

Facing the Sea of Japan, Niigata has a long and narrow landform, with two remote islands and a total coastline of more than 600km! The sea is open and unobstructed to the horizon, and if you look at the waves that come and go, you will be healed from your daily fatigue. The sunset over the Sea of Japan is sure to be an unforgettable sight! Stay at a hotel or ryokan with an ocean view and recharge your mind and body♡