Sea, forest, sky, what do you like? 7 recommended hotels and ryokan where you can spend your time surrounded by nature / Hyogo

Are you always so busy with things you need to do that you just don't have time to spare? When that happens, why not go on a trip and refresh yourself? If you want to reward yourself for being busy, we recommend going to a place rich in nature. You'll get a sense of time passing slowly, something you can't get at regular sightseeing spots or theme parks.

If you want to enjoy nature to the fullest, a trip to Hyogo is recommended. Hyogo has a vast area from north, south, east and west, so you can choose as many destinations as you want from the sea, satoyama, forest, starry sky ryokan, and all kinds of nature. ♩ Please try to find a candidate destination for your trip.

NIPPONIA Ushirokawa Tenku Farm is located about 50 minutes by car from the Kawanishi IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. You can rent the entire building exclusively, so you can feel as if you are living in the nature of Tanba Sasayama. From the large glass windows, you can see the historic terraced rice fields that have been used to grow rice to be presented to Todaiji Temple in Nara for about 1,300 years, and you can have the original scenery of Satoyama all to yourself.

The semi-open-air cypress bath is one of the pleasures of staying at this inn. If you soak in the tub before sunset, you can spend a precious moment relaxing surrounded by the rustling of the trees and gentle natural light. All of the amenities, such as shampoo, are made from natural materials, some of which are even from the local Tanba Sasayama area. The gentle scent of cypress and other natural materials will soothe you during your bath time.

At Satoyama, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast, unlike the usual hectic mornings. All the ingredients for rice and miso soup are locally produced and prepared in your room, so you can enjoy cooking at your own pace. Pour spring water over the rice harvested from the rice terraces in front of you, and cook it slowly in a clay pot according to the instructions provided, and you'll have a delicious meal that you can only enjoy here.

Onraku no Mori is located in the mountains, about 24 minutes by car from Toyooka Station. It is a glamping facility where you can enjoy onsen, so it is perfect for those who want to have both an active outdoor experience and a relaxing onsen trip. Each guest room is independent, so you can enjoy a relaxing and private stay.

The stylish room is equipped with two spacious double-sized beds, so you can rest your tired body after enjoying the outdoors all day. There are also plenty of outlets, so you can charge your smartphone after taking lots of photos. There is also air conditioning, so you won't feel the heat even in the summer. In addition, almost all tents are equipped with a spacious terrace, so you can use it as an outdoor living room.

After enjoying a barbecue or outdoor activities, you can wash away your sweat and fatigue in onsen. The attached natural onsen, Otome no Yu, is a cute, retro facility with an atmosphere like a traditional public bath. Of course, you can use it as many times as you like during your stay, so you can rest assured♪ The viscous water has a moisturizing effect and is said to be a "beautiful skin bath." In the open-air bath surrounded by nature, you can relax while feeling the rustling of the trees, or relax in the tent sauna. Enjoy your time however you like.

About 3 minutes by car from the Awaji IC on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway, you will come across the "GRAND CHARIOT" located on a hill overlooking the sea.
We arrived at "Grand Chariot) Big Dipper 135°". If you stay here, you can enjoy the beautiful stars shining in the night sky. The independent guest room "Cocoon" has a cute fairy tale-like exterior, and once inside, you can relax and unwind, feeling like you're wrapped in a cocoon, just as its name suggests.

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The guest rooms are divided into various types, such as the "Wind Cocoon" and the "Sky Cocoon," with a total of 11 types. Some types are filled with characters, such as "Hello Kitty," so if there is a character you like, choose it without hesitation. Inside the cocoons, the warmth of the wood and soft natural light are comfortable, allowing you to relax and forget about time. The rooms also come with a cypress bathtub, so you can enjoy bath time soothed by the scent of wood.

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Stay up a little late at night and wait for it to get completely dark. If you look up at the sky, you can enjoy a star-filled sky that is hard to see in the city. But don't worry if you don't want to go outside. There is a 5m-high skylight inside the cocoon, so you can still see the stars from there. ◎ Feel like you're back in your childhood and look for shooting stars while chatting with your friends.

About 20 minutes by car from Sasayamaguchi Station. "Maruyama Village" is a renovated old house built at the end of the Edo period. It is a rare lodging facility that only accommodates two groups of guests per day, utilizing an empty house that was originally in the village. During your stay, you will feel as if you have become a villager, blending into the village and relaxing. In addition to the usual things you can do while staying here, such as walking around the village and cycling, there are also plenty of activities that you can rarely do elsewhere, such as chopping firewood and trying out a pizza oven, which are sure to create special memories◎

There are two guest rooms in the entire building that you can stay in. This means you can spend your time to your heart's content in private, without having to worry about other people. The rooms have been renovated to be comfortable to live in, but they are also high-quality spaces that exude the weight of history from the Edo period. The soft lighting seems to gently envelop you. Choose "Akari," located on high ground with a great view, or "Honoho," where you can experience a traditional bath in a Goemon bath. Which do you prefer?

The breakfast is carefully prepared by the villagers, one dish at a time, under the supervision of "Roan Matsuda," a popular soba restaurant in Sasayama. The gentle flavor, made with an abundance of local vegetables, will soak into your entire body. What's more, breakfast is delivered to your room, so you can eat at your own pace. Spending a relaxing time in the village may bring about positive changes in your life when you return to your daily routine.

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Ginpaso is a hotel located about 20 minutes by bus from Banshu Ako Station. The moment you enter the lobby, you are greeted by a magnificent view of the ocean that spreads out across the large glass windows. This view can be enjoyed from anywhere in the hotel, making your stay feel like you are floating on the sea.

There are various types of rooms, from standard rooms with open-air baths to special rooms. The most recommended is the special room with observation deck "Miyabi," where you can enjoy the view from the observation deck. The spacious 14-tatami space is very comfortable, with a 42-inch TV on the sofa by the window and a Simmons bed. It even has a private observation deck terrace, so you can relax and watch the sunset, which the inn is so proud of, from the comfort of your own room.

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The best part of staying at Ginpaso is the famous open-air bath with a spectacular view. The open-air bath blends so seamlessly into nature that you can almost lose track of where it is with the ocean. Once you enter the bath, you can relax as if you were enveloped in the majestic sea. The Ako hot onsen water that fills the bathtub is said to be effective for beautifying the skin, and coupled with the spectacular view in front of you, you'll likely lose track of time and end up soaking in the bath for a long time.

Kinosaki onsen boasts a history of 1,300 years. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is located about a 10-minute bus ride from Kinosaki onsen Station, the closest station to Kinosaki Onsen. This sophisticated onsen, created by Nishimuraya, a long-established Kinosaki ryokan, combines style and modernity. You can freely stroll through the famous, vast forest garden of 165,000 square meters, and there are plenty of things to see besides the natural scenery that changes with the seasons, such as chapels and shrines. You can walk around feeling like you're sightseeing a bit.

There are six types of guest rooms in total. The "Japanese-Western Room" shown in the photo is a semi-suite room where you can enjoy the comfort of a Western-style room and the relaxed atmosphere of a Japanese-style room at the same time. Outside the window, a forest garden spreads out in front of you, and you will feel as if you are taking in negative ions just by being in the room. There is also the stylish "Tsuki no Mune" with a Japanese modern atmosphere, and a "Guest Room with Open-Air Bath" where you can enjoy a private bath.

The large public baths within the facility are separated by gender and include a large onsen bath, an open-air bath, and a mist sauna with aromatic scents and a Romanesque design, so you can enjoy a little bath-hopping. In addition, although there is a fee, the three onsen open-air hot spring baths are the ultimate relaxing experience. In a sophisticated, modern Japanese private space facing a beautiful garden, you can spend an extremely luxurious time bathing in onsen, enjoying a rock sauna, and sipping the sparkling wine that is provided.

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Fukuzumi Shukubamachi Hotel NIPPONIA is located about 30 minutes by car from Sasayamaguchi Station. The inn, renovated from the mansion of a local dignitary from the Edo period, is full of a sense of grandeur created by history. This area is designated as a traditional buildings preservation district because two precious historical townscapes, a post town and a farming village, are connected along the same road, and you can spend a quiet and relaxing time while feeling the romance of nature and history.

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There are four types of guest rooms: "VMG Premier", "VMG Comfort", and "VMG Grand" which can accommodate two or three people. The interior of the room has been left as it is, with the beams, old glass in the windows, and fittings made by the craftsmen at the time of construction, allowing you to experience the high level of skill of the craftsmen of the past. The baths installed in the rooms are also original cypress baths. Since there are no televisions or clocks intentionally placed in the rooms, why not spend your time listening carefully to your own voice without being distracted by outside information?

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Dinner is served in a spacious, comfortable restaurant with a historic setting. The dishes brought out from the immersive open kitchen are all carefully selected dishes made with an abundance of local ingredients. You'll be filled with happiness after enjoying the dishes, which are made with plenty of delicacies from Tanba Sasayama, including fresh vegetables and lavish use of Tajima beef. After the meal, you can relax with a drink or coffee in the free drink lounge before going to sleep.

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The sea, the forest, the sky... Hyogo has many natural experiences that will allow you to forget about your daily routine and fully refresh yourself. When you arrive at the hotel, forget about the troubles of everyday life for a moment and entrust yourself to nature. You will surely be able to release all the stress you have built up and return to your natural calm.