[Kansai] 9 Hotels and ryokan with Private Saunas. Relax in a Luxurious Space

As the days of work and housework continue, fatigue will accumulate before you know it. If you are tired of such a stressful society, why not try the hot sauna? The feeling of “totou” from the core of the body is increasing in popularity regardless of gender. However, there must be people who say, “I want to be healed without worrying about other people,” “It’s hard to enter because I’m not used to it,” and “It would be nice if we could enjoy it as a couple.” For such people, a hotel or ryokan with a “private sauna” is recommended.

This time we will introduce recommended hotels and ryokan with private saunas in Kansai. The Kansai area is full of attractive spots, such as Hyogo, which is home to the popular onsen resort Arima onsen, and Kyoto, which has a soothing and relaxing townscape. After enjoying sightseeing, you can relax in your very own sauna. Let's fully enjoy such luxurious time♪

Arimasanso Gosho Bessho (Arima Sanso Goshobeiso) is located about 5 minutes by car from Kobe Electric Railway's Arima onsen station. It is a luxurious inn with only 10 guest rooms, all of which are detached rooms, on a vast site of about 1,400 tsubo (approximately 1,400 m2). onsen Located a short distance away from the town, you will not be bothered by the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area. It is only about a 10-minute walk from the station, so you can head there while onsen eating and walking around town.

There are two types of guest rooms: a wooden one-story villa with high ceilings and a two-story wooden maisonette facing the river. All rooms are suites over 100 m2, so you can relax and enjoy the spaciousness. All rooms are also equipped with a thermal room (low-temperature sauna) and a golden spring bath.

The "Thermal Room" is kept at about 37 degrees Celsius, the temperature at which people feel most relaxed, and is expected to boost immune function. After warming up however you like by reading, chatting, or watching the TV provided, you can relax in the golden spring water in the bathroom right next door.

Some rooms have the world's first tree house type onsen "Corvo de Ouro". In an open space without a roof, you can have the ultimate relaxing experience as if you were part of the forest. Enjoy the golden onsen springs unique to Arima Onsen to your heart's content in a special location that can only be found here. Even in the large public bath in onsen building, you can enjoy onsen while bathing in the gentle light that comes in through the skylight.

meal are made with carefully selected ingredients, such as home-grown vegetables and rice, as well as high-quality Kobe beef and Tajima beef. You can also enjoy seasonal fresh fish procured at Akashiura fishing port, such as abalone and spiny lobster. The predecessor of Gosho Bessho was a hotel for foreigners who came to escape the summer heat. Inheriting that trend, you can enjoy unique Yamaya cuisine that perfectly matches the Japanese culture of Goshobo and the Western food culture of Kobe. The harmony that spreads in your mouth gently fills your tired heart.

"Setre Highland Villa" is a hotel located on Mt. Hiromine, about 20 minutes by car from JR Himeji Station. The scenery of Himeji that can be seen from everywhere in the hotel is attractive. After check-in, go to the club lounge where you can enjoy about 30 kinds of drinks and sweets for free. The "superb view from 300m above the ground" that spreads outside the window is a masterpiece. Overlooking the open cityscape of Himeji during the day, and immersing yourself in the sparkling night view at night.

There are 7 types of guest rooms. All rooms have a view of Himeji city. If you just stare out the window, your troubles will seem trivial. If you like saunas, be sure to stay in the "TOTONOI" guest room with a sauna, which is limited to one group per day. On the terrace, there is a barrel sauna, water bath, and open-air bathing space where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the "Harima Plains." It can accommodate up to 7 people, so you can enjoy it with your family or friends who like saunas.

The museum has a variety of healing spaces, such as a meditation space, a theater room, and a library. It's nice to decide how to spend your time as you please. Especially recommended is this "Healing Terrace" which boasts an outstanding sense of openness. While sitting on a deck chair, you can overlook the city of Himeji from the Hiromine mountain range. The gentle breeze will blow away the fatigue of your trip and the stress of everyday life.

Harima, where the hotel is located, is a land blessed with mountains, rivers, and the sea. The hotel uses seasonal ingredients from Harima to create dishes with different themes for each season. The seasoned rice is particularly popular as being exquisite. Enjoy it with local Harima sake or natural wine. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal with a variety of dishes that allow you to fully enjoy Himeji Yumesaki's "Hinohikari" rice. You can start your day feeling refreshed while looking out at the magnificent view.

After dinner, put the bath amenities in your room in the basket and go to the bath with a view overlooking Himeji city. In the spacious public bath, you can stretch out your limbs and relax. Togoru hot water has a mellow texture that can be expected to make your skin sticky. It is said to be effective in relieving fatigue and stiff shoulders, so let's wash away all the daily fatigue in Togoruyu.

About 5 minutes by car from Awaji IC, you will arrive at Villa Mon Temps Awaji, a private villa with an ocean view. As the name means "my time" in French, this is a space where you can spend your precious time in quality. When you open the door of the villa, the living room that spreads out in front of you is too luxurious! In the back is a large panoramic ocean view that will take your breath away.

The room is spacious with 3 bedrooms and a living room, and the total area of the site is a whopping 1,336㎡. It can accommodate up to 10 people, so it is recommended for trips with close friends or family. All bedrooms are equipped with a bathroom and toilet, so you can spend your time without worrying. Each room has a different atmosphere, but all of them have an ocean view. You can see the magnificent sea view from every room.

The main bedroom "Room 101" has a full-fledged private sauna. A relaxing space for adults where no one will disturb you. Adjacent to the sauna is a sleek Jacuzzi bath with lighting inside the tub. Of course, the jacuzzi bath also has an ocean view♪ Relax while looking out at the sea.

When you step out onto the terrace, there is an infinity pool where you can feel as if you are melting into the horizon, and an open-air bath where you can admire the blue sky and starry sky. Enjoy a luxurious time while enjoying the spectacular view that spreads out in front of you. In addition, the ``All Glass Terrace'', a room entirely made of glass, is fully equipped with air conditioning and heating for your comfort. You can enjoy a comfortable temperature regardless of the season.

There is a coffee maker in the room. You can enjoy authentic coffee with the push of a button, so please enjoy it whenever you like, such as after meal or as a snack. You can also have a BBQ on the "All-Glass Terrace." Enjoying dinner under the starry sky with no obstructions will be an unforgettable experience.

``Ume, Yamazoe'' is an inn in Yamazoe Village, Nara that is limited to 3 groups per day. Located at the top of the village, this comfortable space is created by renovating a house that was built over 100 years ago. The concept is ``a slightly inconvenient hotel,'' making it the perfect environment for modern people to detox. Access is approximately 10 minutes by car from Yamazoe IC on the Meihan National Highway, and free transportation is available from Kintetsu Nabari Station. Please make sure to make a reservation at least two weeks in advance for transportation requests.

There are only three rooms available, and they don't have a TV or perfect air conditioning or heating. However, you can enjoy the sounds of nature and the beautiful sunrise, moments that you would normally miss. If the weather conditions are right, you can even see a beautiful sea of clouds from your room. All rooms have a bathroom, but some rooms have a private semi-open-air bath. Just staring blankly at the mountain scenery will reset your mind.

The long-awaited sauna is an authentic Finnish sauna. At one of the few outdoor Finnish saunas in Japan, you can face yourself while listening to the crackling sound of firewood. Once your body has warmed up enough, let's soothe your body from the core with an open water bath and an open-air bath. It's great that both men and women can enjoy it together, as you'll be wearing a bathing suit. Swimsuits can be rented, but the number is limited, so it is safe to bring your own.

The dining room, which features splendid historical pillars and high ceilings, is a place of relaxation where you can feel the warmth of an old folk house. In particular, the U-shaped counter is made with the idea of "to be able to surround the dining table together." A special time to enjoy delicious Japanese food made with local ingredients from Yamazoe village with people gathered at the same place on the same day. The once-in-a-lifetime experience should remain as a beautiful memory.

“GRAX HANARE Kyoto Rurikei” surrounded by nature. An outdoor resort about 30 minutes by car or free shuttle bus from Sonobe Station on the JR Sanin Main Line. Near the inn is the Rurikei Gorge, which has been selected as one of the 100 best soundscapes in Japan. If you listen to the cool sound of the waterfall, the fog in your heart will be washed away. Once you step into the facility, you will be excited at the beginning of a stay that will release your mind and body.

All the rooms are two-story separate buildings that are rented out. It is fully equipped with facilities such as two bedrooms, a private deck, a kitchen and a bath where even a large number of people can stay comfortably. There is a glamping tent on the deck, so you can experience the feeling of glamping while staying in a comfortable villa. It's the perfect environment to forget everything and stretch your wings. All rooms are equipped with gas fireplaces and projectors, so you can spend a relaxing time as you please.

The sauna is in two of the 10 villas, "Villa with Private Tent Sauna". Surrounded by the pleasant scent of aromatic water and the hot air, the sauna is so paradise that you will want to go back and forth between the water bath and the open-air bath many times. In addition, guests can use the public baths and open-air baths of Rurikei onsen, which is about a 1-minute walk away, for free. After the sauna, take a leisurely soak in onsen to heal your daily fatigue.

Dinner is a full course BBQ where you can enjoy everything from appetizers to dessert. All cooking utensils and tableware are available for rent, and they also come with instructions on how to use them and how to cook them. You can do the cooking yourself, so you can enjoy the process of making it. For those who want to eat Japanese food, you can also choose the ``Waju three-tier Japanese meal plan,'' which mainly features sukiyaki hotpot.

When the weather is nice, why not take a nap while swaying in a hammock? When the sun goes down, head to the TAKIBI Terrace in the shared space in the center of the venue. Gather around the swaying bonfire and have a relaxing chat. The bonfire is lit between 8pm and 9pm. You'll naturally feel free to talk about deep topics that you normally wouldn't talk about, such as love stories or your future life.

About 25 minutes by car from JR Kameoka Station, "Satoyama Holiday onsen" is located in the innermost part of "Yunohana Onsenkyo". This is an all-inclusive inn with 8 free perks such as dinner drinks, bars, and activities. There is also a “Satoyama Garden” with its own farm and footbath, and a glamping facility that can be enjoyed all year round, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay in nature. At the lobby counter, hot baked sweet potatoes as well as free welcome drinks. It will warm your stomach and heart.

The seven types of guest rooms are quiet and will help you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This is a special room with an open-air natural onsen bath, but the only room you can enjoy the sauna in is the "Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Private Sauna)". It is a comfortable space with the utmost consideration given to the indoor environment. It is packed with details to help you relax, such as the "Yogibo Max" that will soothe your tired body, and the "MOKUMO Pillow", a low-resilience sleeping pillow that will make you feel like you are sleeping on a cloud. You can also choose your loungewear, so you can relax in the style that suits you best.

The outdoor terrace of the guest room with sauna is equipped with an open-air bath that you can enjoy as much as you like. The adjoining "Private Sauna Room" is set at 55-60°C, which is said to be less stressful on the body, so you can spend a relaxing time. The far-infrared relaxation and bedrock bath plates are easy to warm up, and the sweating effect is about twice that of a high-temperature sauna. Even those who are unfamiliar with saunas can use it with confidence, as it is very effective with a small amount of effort.

Breakfast is a Japanese-style breakfast served at "Satoyama Dining Daichi" where sunlight pours in. The vegetables, picked that morning and grown on our own farm, are full of the bounty of Satoyama and are as fresh as can be! Your heart will feel warm and relaxed from the first bite. The drink bar has a wide selection of drinks, from Miyama milk, herbal tea, and vinegar drinks to various juices, coffee, and tea. You'll find yourself wanting to have more than one cup.

One of the charms of this inn is that you can enjoy the historical Yunohana onsen, where warriors of the Sengoku period healed their wounds. You can relax to the fullest in the large communal bath with tatami mats and the open-air rock bath. There is also a nice service that you can choose from 3 types of shampoo and treatment. You can enjoy your bath time more by trying out the brands you're interested in and using different products in the morning and at night.

"SPA & HOTEL Suishun Matsui Yamate" is a hotel about a 6-minute walk from Matsui Yamate Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line. There are plenty of facilities such as a relaxing "recliner room", a fitness gym equipped with the latest machines, and onsen with two types of saunas, all of which can be used free of charge. There are eight types of guest rooms, including Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms. There are also guest rooms with open-air natural onsen spring baths, so if you want to enjoy onsen in private, please do so.

The 17 types of baths are so unique they're almost like an attraction. In addition to super carbonated springs, hot spring tubs, milk ion baths, and more, you can enjoy two types of saunas and six types of bedrock baths. Private saunas are available in private rooms for a fee. You're free to do whatever you want, whether that be doing a loyly whenever you like or meditating while listening to your favorite music on a Bluetooth speaker! After the sauna, lie down on the "Totonoi Bed" and enjoy the ultimate relaxation. Immerse yourself in your own world.

In the hotel meal, you can choose from a Japanese restaurant or an Italian bar. meal After enjoying the "Shaved ice", how about the hotel's specialty, "Hakuma-ice", a fluffy shaved ice topped with fruit and syrup, at the drink and dessert bar "Patio"? After taking a sauna or a bath, you will feel even more refreshed. After taking a morning bath, you can eat well.

About 7 minutes by car from Hikone Station on the JR Biwako Line, "Biwakohan Ajikaku no Yado Futabaso" is the only one in Hikone City that is built along Lake Biwa. All rooms overlook Lake Biwa, and the inn is conveniently located just a minute's walk from the shore of Lake Biwa. In the surrounding area, there are spots that can be enjoyed in each season, such as "Kaizu Osaki", which has been selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots", making it a perfect base for sightseeing.

All 14 guest rooms are a modern Japanese space with a calm atmosphere. Each room has a name such as the mountains surrounding Lake Biwa, the islands floating in Lake Biwa, and the colors inspired by the scenery of Lake Biwa. The color scheme of the interior is based on the ever-changing scenery of Lake Biwa. All rooms have tatami mats, but there are rooms with beds, so choose the one that suits your taste.

You can enjoy a private sauna in the guest room "Hira," which comes with a sauna, open-air bath, and cold bath. The sauna room is equipped with Shigaraki ware sauna stones, and you can spend a peaceful time surrounded by the aroma of your choice of aroma oil and Ibuki medicinal herbs. After working up a sweat, you can head to the cold bath or open-air bath, overlooking Lake Biwa. You can experience blissful "refreshment" by sitting in a spacious deck chair and bathing in the open air. This is the special room "Ibuki" with an open-air bath. In spring, you can enjoy bathing under the cherry blossom trees.

As the name "Inn of Taste" suggests, the inn's greatest pride is its food. Guests can enjoy nutritious, original Japanese cuisine based on locally harvested Omi ingredients. The inn's specialty, "duck hotpot," which is only available in winter, is also exquisite. Shiga is also known for its "Omi beef," and Futabaso only uses "certified Omi beef," which is of particularly high quality. The exquisite certified Omi beef can be enjoyed in the "Omi Beef Tasting Kaiseki," which allows guests to taste the beef in three different ways: teppanyaki, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki. Enjoy a happy time while also savoring the wide selection of local sake.

Future Resort is a luxury glamping resort in Nagahama City, located between Lake Biwa and Mount Ibuki, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. It's easy to get to from Osaka and Nagoya, and while it's close to the city, there are beautiful hiking trails that can be climbed from the premises, allowing you to relax in nature. There are also artificial onsen, a barrel sauna, a garden pool, karaoke facilities, and a cafe, so you can make the most of your stay.

The rooms are named after nature, such as "Sun Wing," "Forest Wing," and "Space Wing." We recommend the "Moon Wing," which has a private sauna. There is also an artificial hot onsen and a private pool, so you can enjoy a luxurious stay. At night, you can watch movies on the projector by the lit-up poolside. You can see Mt. Ibuki from the balcony on the second floor.

The sauna at "Tsuki no Mine" is a Nordic-style barrel sauna. You can detox to your heart's content in a completely private space. On the other hand, this is a Finnish-style sauna with loyly on the premises. It is a shared sauna, but you can rent sauna wear for a fee, so you can experience the sauna casually.

This "Taiyo no Mune" is a glamping dome! There is a wooden deck with a dedicated BBQ space (gazebo), so you can enjoy sunbathing outside. There is also a dedicated Instagram spot, so look forward to it! You can also stay with your dog, so you can travel with him without having to leave him at home. Let him play to his heart's content in the adjacent dog run.

Daily fatigue and stress unconsciously put a burden on the body. Before you reach your limit, let's refresh yourself in the sauna. With a private sauna, you can enjoy it freely without worrying about your surroundings, and you don't have to worry about it. You can stay overnight after the sauna, so it will be even more soothing. Step into a hotel and ryokan with a private sauna where you can spend your time without hesitation.