If you're going to Atami, you'll want to enjoy luxurious in-room dining! 13 recommended ryokan that boast great cuisine

Feeling a bit tired from everyday life in the city? Want to go to onsen, eat some delicious food and refresh yourself? If that sounds like you, how about Atami in Shizuoka? In addition to being easily accessible in just 50 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, the city boasts onsen with abundant hot water, a variety of gourmet foods including fresh seafood, and attractions such as the MOA Museum of Art, Atami Sun Beach, and Kinomiya Shrine.

When you travel, you want to relax with a person you feel comfortable with. If that sounds like you, then an in-room dining that serves meals in your room is perfect for you. With in-room dining, you can enjoy your meal at your leisure without worrying about other guests, so it's recommended for couples' anniversary trips, family trips, and solo travelers. Now, we will introduce you to some inns in Atami that boast great cuisine, where you can enjoy in-room dining of local delicacies such as spiny lobster and golden-eyed snapper.

Atami onsen Furuya Ryokan is ryokan located about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from Atami Station. Founded in 1806, this inn has more than 200 years of history and is very quiet despite being located in downtown Atami, which is convenient for sightseeing. All guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms, and you can also choose a room with onsen that flows directly from the source. It's perfect for a relaxing holiday.

All rooms at this inn in-room dining for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy carefully prepared meals to your heart's content in a private space. For dinner, you can enjoy an original kaiseki meal made with plenty of seasonal ingredients. The sashimi is mainly made with local fish caught in the waters off Atami. Enjoy the seasonal flavors unique to the area, caught at Atami Port, Ajiro Port, Odawara Port, Numazu Port, and other ports in the city.

In addition, you can also enjoy splendid golden-eyed snapper, which is said to be the fish caught in the Izu coastal waters of Japan, in a plan that includes "simmered golden-eyed snapper." Only large, fatty snappers weighing over 800g are used, procured at the local Atami Fish Market, and the dish is seasoned with three types of soy sauce and three types of sugar for a rich flavor. You're sure to be satisfied with the taste that you can only get here!

This inn owns "Kiyozaemon no Yu," one of the seven hot springs in Atami that have been flowing since the Edo period, and the large public baths for men and women and the baths in the guest rooms with onsen all have water that flows directly from the source. After enjoying the seasonal flavors of Atami to your heart's content in your room, soaking in the hot spring onsen that flows directly from the source will fill you with happiness in both body and mind.

"Umi no Hana" is a onsen resort located about 5 minutes from "Ajiro Station" with a free shuttle service (15:00, 16:00, 17:30) that overlooks Atami and Ajiro Bay. All rooms have an open-air onsen bath with an ocean view, so you can spend a relaxing time with your loved ones while gazing at the sea.

For dinner, choose in-room dining plan. You can enjoy seasonal creative kaiseki cuisine lovingly prepared by the head chef. Enjoy Atami's unique gourmet cuisine, which is hard to find in the city, such as fresh seafood including locally caught spiny lobster and abalone, and rice grown in Izu and Shuzenji.

The delicate dishes are served one by one, with a particular attention to presentation, at a pace that suits the diner. First, enjoy with your eyes, then savor the flavors with your tongue. The local Shizuoka sake that can be enjoyed with the food is highly fragrant and has a round, refreshing taste.

In addition to the baths in the guest rooms, there are three private open-air baths on the premises. "Umioto no Mori" (pictured) is a large bath that can fit more than five people, equipped with a rock bath and a reclining bath. Lie down in the shallow tub and let yourself be absorbed in the warm water while gazing at the sea, and you'll feel as if you're melting into the ocean.

Shin Kadoya, a long-established ryokan founded 130 years ago, is a onsen ryokan built in the Sukiya style and located on a hilltop overlooking the city of Atami, about an 8-minute taxi ride from Atami Station. All rooms are equipped with a moon-viewing terrace, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the sea, allowing you to enjoy a stay filled with a sense of openness. You can also choose a room with a pool or an open onsen hot spring bath, so be sure to discuss it with your travel companions.

Dinner is a seasonal multi-course meal. The menu includes sashimi made with Atami's seasonal seafood, grilled and steamed dishes made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients, and rice from Nirayama, a rice-producing region of Shizuoka. The seasonal flavors are sourced through unique routes and prepared with great care. Please take your time to savor every bite of this carefully prepared dish.

You can also enjoy dishes made with high-quality ingredients such as "Spiny Lobster Sashimi," "Grilled Abalone," and "Simmered Golden Eye Snapper" as special order dishes. It can be a little embarrassing to have a slightly extravagant order brought to you in front of other people, but at this inn where all in-room dining served in your room, you don't have to worry about that.

The large public bath is luxuriously filled with hot water from our own hot spring, which boasts an abundant amount of 95 liters per minute. In addition to the large indoor bath and open-air bath for men and women, the "open-air bath in the sky" allows you to bathe while looking out over Atami city and the sea. Take a deep breath under the wide open sky and relieve your daily fatigue and tension.

Sanpeiso, located about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from Atami Station, is a historic inn originally built as a villa for Baron Ijichi, who served as a staff officer for General Nogi during the Russo-Japanese War. All 11 guest rooms are spacious and built in the sukiya style. You can also choose a detached room or a room with a semi-open-air bath. The quiet environment surrounded by greenery will make you feel as if time has stopped.

meal served at this inn are based on tea ceremony and honzen cuisine, and are multi-course meals incorporating the four seasons. The meals are prepared using cooking methods that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, with a focus on the produce of Izu, which is rich in ingredients. Both breakfast and dinner are in-room dining, so you can enjoy the food at your own pace. In addition to the regular meals, depending on the plan, you can also enjoy special dishes such as "boiled golden-eyed snapper," "sashimi lobster," and "abalone steak." Since you've come all the way to Atami, it would be nice to indulge in a little luxury.

There are two large baths in the building, "Kami-no-Yu" and "Shimo-no-Yu", which are alternated for men and women. The high salt content of the water has a strong moisturizing effect, and is said to have benefits such as beautiful skin and moisturizing. Both large baths have indoor and outdoor baths, each with its own unique atmosphere. During your stay, be sure to try them out.

Located about 7 minutes from "Ajiro Station" by the inn's free shuttle (reservation required), "Chikurin-an Mizuno" is ryokan with 14 rooms, all with ocean view rooms and open-air baths with natural hot spring water. It is a place where you can enjoy a holiday by simply spending a luxurious time while watching the ocean change its scenery from morning to evening.

Dinner is a seasonal Japanese banquet. Enjoy healthy cuisine created with the desire to help you regain your energy through in-room dining. Among the fresh seafood caught in the local Ajiro area and used in the sashimi and seafood hotpot, there are some rare local products that are not available in the city. Savor every bite.

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The inn's specialty, "Dream Kasago (Dream Fish) Deep Fried" is served with a thick sauce made from black vinegar, ginseng, royal jelly, and other ingredients. It has a refreshing taste and is easy to eat. The breakfast menu includes healthy dishes such as "medicinal paper hotpot," so you can start your day off feeling refreshed.

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As for the baths, in addition to onsen that flow directly from the source that are attached to each room, there are three types of six private onsen that guests can use at no extra charge, which is a nice touch. This "Bamboo Forest" bath features a spacious bathtub of about 2,500 liters and two large windows. There are also three washing areas, so the whole family can use it comfortably.

Atami Sakuraya ryokan is a purely Japanese-style onsen inn located about a 5-minute walk from Atami Station. Although it is close to the station, you will have to go down a steep staircase of 77 steps on the way there, so if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling with your family, it is recommended that you use the inn's free shuttle service (reservations required). Most of the guest rooms are Japanese-style, and some have ocean views or garden views. The spacious space is perfect for stretching out your body after warming up in onsen.

The theme of the cuisine at this inn is "cuisine to be enjoyed with all five senses." They use seasonal natural ingredients carefully selected not only from Atami but also from all over the country, and their experienced chefs take great care to carefully prepare each and every dish. Breakfast and dinner are all in-room dining, so you can enjoy your meal at your leisure while also enjoying the taste with your eyes. The main dish for dinner is either "dancing abalone" or "Japanese black beef teppanyaki," so please choose your preference when making your reservation.

The inn's specialty is the "special beef stew," which is simmered for a week. It is available with all plans that include dinner. It is rich in flavor, but the acidity of the tomatoes makes it very light, and it is said to be so tasty that even if you are full, you will find yourself finishing it all. The rice used is Odawara rice carefully selected by the head chef. Enjoy the shiny, freshly cooked rice with distinct grains.

The hotel has two large hot onsen baths with open-air baths, "Tensei-no-Yu" and "Kaisei-no-Yu", which are alternated between men and women. "Tensei-no-Yu" (pictured) also has a sauna and cold bath, while "Kaisei-no-Yu" has an open-air reclining bath, so it's fun to visit both large baths and take a quick bath tour during your stay. The indoor baths in the rooms also have hot spring onsen drawn from the source, so you can enjoy onsen in the privacy of your own room.

Atami Onsen Yamaki Ryokan, located about a 16-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Atami Station, is ryokan traditional Japanese onsen onsen ryokan in the sukiya style. The spacious tatami-floored rooms are perfect for a relaxing holiday, whether you're sitting cross-legged or lying down.

The cuisine at this inn is an elaborate Japanese-style banquet using fresh seafood and mountain produce unique to Atami. The plan allows you to choose your main dish for dinner, and when you make your reservation, you can choose from among "Dancing Grilled Abalone," "Domestic Beef Steak," or "Extra Sashimi." Another thoughtful touch is that freshly cooked dishes are brought to your room one by one at a time, according to the pace of the person eating.

For breakfast, you can enjoy Atami's unique gourmet cuisine, such as "dried local horse mackerel" and "boiled golden-eyed snapper" delivered directly from Izu Shimoda. Breakfast is also in-room dining, so you can relax and meal even if you've just woken up and don't have to worry about wearing any makeup.

The hotel has large hot onsen baths for men and women, as well as private baths (additional charge) that require a reservation. The sodium and calcium chloride spring water is said to be effective against arthritis and poor circulation. Relax up to your shoulders and release the fatigue that has built up in an air-conditioned city office.

Located about a two-minute walk from Kinomiya Station, Atami Onsen Yunoyado Okawa is a cozy hot onsen inn with seven rooms. The guest rooms are spacious Japanese-style rooms, some of which even have Japanese-style beds. The tatami feels great on your bare feet, so it's a great place to stretch out and relax after warming up in onsen.

Dinner is a multi-course meal made with fresh Izu seafood and seasonal ingredients. As it is all in-room dining, you can enjoy your meal at your own pace without worrying about anyone, even if you have small children or are enjoying reminiscing with friends.

The upgraded accommodation plans include a plan that includes a boat-style platter where you can enjoy local seafood, and a plan that allows you to taste the luxuries unique to Atami, such as "Abalone Shabu-shabu." It's fun to choose what to eat with the people you go with.

All of onsen at this inn are free-flowing. Freshly-born onsen is poured into the bathtubs, which are made from an abundance of giant cypress trees, every day. In addition to the large indoor bath, there is a private open-air bath, "Hatsukawa no Yu" (photo, additional fee), which requires a reservation, where you can enjoy bathing while listening to the sound of the nearby Hatsukawa River and the rustling of the bamboo forest.

It's about a 5-minute ride on the free shuttle bus from Atami Station. Atami Taikanso, is a onsen inn beloved by the great Japanese painter Yokoyama Taikan, located in the hills of Atami. The huge, intricate labyrinth-like building was designed by Hirata Masaya, a leading figure in the Sukiya-style architecture, and the room where Taikan stayed is still standing today as a special room called "Taikan no Ma." Other options include Western-style rooms with karaoke rooms, Japanese-Western rooms with onsen baths, and pure Japanese-style rooms with different views of the mountains or the sea. You can also choose meal, so you can tailor your stay to your liking.

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For dinner, enjoy Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine at the venue or in your room. In addition to the basic kaiseki course, which includes five kinds of fresh seasonal fish, Kuroge Wagyu beef, and grilled abalone, if you are on a girls' trip or mother-daughter trip, you can also consider a course with less volume that allows you to choose your main dish. ◎ As with dinner, breakfast is a Japanese set meal at the venue or in your room. The rice is served hot in a rice container, so you can easily eat two bowls. Eat well and start your day energetically.

The magnificent garden was designed by Matsunosuke Ryui, a pioneer in landscape architecture, and will soothe your mind from the hustle and bustle of the city. onsen are set up in Japanese-Western rooms with onsen baths, three types of large baths that are alternated between men and women, three private baths for a fee, and a foot bath with a view. Enjoy the hot onsen that are gentle on women, warming your body and leading to beautiful skin, and then head home with a spring in your step.

Located about a 10-minute drive from Atami Station, Atami Sekitei Bettei Sakuraoka Saryo is a luxury ryokan consisting of six detached buildings. Once you pass through the lit gate, you can go straight to your room. There is no need to stop by the front desk to check in, and your elegant stay begins immediately after arrival. From the window, you can enjoy a tasteful garden where you can experience the "wabi-sabi" atmosphere, and you can fully enjoy the private space while watching the carp swimming freely.

meal is a multi-course meal that incorporates the commitment of the famous artist and gourmet Kitaoji Lusanjin in the Shitei style. You can relax in your room, so you can alternate between the lush garden and the beautiful cuisine. You can spend a luxurious time that pleases both your eyes and your tongue.

In spring, you can enjoy grilled Spanish mackerel buds and bamboo shoot rice, in summer you can enjoy cold shabu-shabu and somen noodles, in autumn you can enjoy grilled swordfish with yuzu and La France pear, in winter you can enjoy cod hotpot and charcoal-grilled snow crab, and you can feel the four seasons of Japan through meal. Breakfast is also in-room dining, so you don't have to worry if you oversleep a little.

Each room is named after a courtesan, such as "Kocho" (Butterfly) or "Yugiri" (Yugiri), and despite their glamorous names, they are designed to allow you to fully enjoy the tranquility of Japanese culture. Every room has an open-air bath, so you can bathe in it as much as you like, whenever you like. The highlight is that you can also use the large open-air bath at "Atami Sekitei," located at the end of the stone pavement in the garden, and the private open-air bath.

If you are considering a trip to Atami with children, we recommend the Atami onsen Atami Juraku Hotel, located about a 3-minute walk from Atami Station. It is conveniently located just past the arcade of Nakamise Shopping Street, a popular tourist spot. Although the area is crowded with people as it is close to the station, the hotel has a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The ocean-facing rooms are especially popular on the days when the Atami Seaside Fireworks Festival is held. You can enjoy the spectacular show from the windows of your room. For a luxurious family trip, stretch out in the upgraded rooms, which are two rooms connected together and offer a panoramic view of the sea and the city of Atami.

meal are served in your room, with a creative Japanese kaiseki dinner made with seafood procured by the head chef himself. A dedicated attendant will serve you the food, so all you have to do is concentrate on eating. There is also a children's menu. If you want to eat a lot of meat, you can specially order Australian beef steak or domestic beef steak. The good thing about in-room dining is that even if your child finishes eating and falls asleep, you can still enjoy meal at your own pace♪

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Breakfast is served in the room, of course. The delicious smells of Atami's famous dried fish and rice cooked in a pot right in front of you might wake up even the late-rising children! If you order a plan that includes spiny lobster for dinner the previous day, you will be served spiny lobster miso soup at breakfast, so it's worth splurging on.

The spring waters of Manpuku-no-Yu are weakly alkaline and are said to help with fatigue, neuralgia, and skin beautification. Both men's and women's baths have indoor and outdoor baths, so you can relax and listen to the sounds of the ocean. There are also kid's bath toys, so even children who don't like baths can enjoy themselves. If you're on a family trip and want to take a bath with everyone, you can use the two private baths.

Although they don't serve in-room dining, we've picked out an inn that is renowned for its excellent food! Fufu Atami is located about 10 minutes by private shuttle (reservations required) from Atami Station. It is a onsen resort quietly located on the banks of the Hatsukawa River that runs through the city. The 6,600m2 garden features the main building (currently closed for renovation until July 2024) and the annex, Ki no ma no tsuki. The annex has a total of six rooms. It is a spacious space with an open-air bath with its own hot spring source, a well-equipped bar corner, and a private garden terrace. You can enjoy the sounds of the babbling river and the greenery that stands out against the blue sky while taking in the nature of Atami.

meal will be served at Sushi Kappo Umi no Yuha on the first floor of the villa, where you can enjoy "Umi no Yuha style" sushi made with fresh locally caught seafood and sizzling Japanese cuisine. There is a 10-seat counter, separated by high-backed chairs in pairs, and a private room with a counter. Both spaces are private, allowing you to savor delicious sushi while admiring the master sushi chefs at work at the counter.

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In the morning, enjoy a Japanese breakfast that will please your body and soul. Starting with warm tofu, the meal is followed by a long line of grilled fish, rolled omelette, pickles, and marinated tuna, all of which are served with freshly cooked rice. Leave some time for after-meal meals, and enjoy the meal slowly, right up to the final drink and dessert.

The hot spring onsen that flows into the open-air baths in the guest rooms comes from a private hot spring onsen in Atami, which boasts an abundant supply of water. The bathtub is spacious enough for both one and two people to enjoy, allowing you to spend a relaxing time. There is a daybed near the bathtub, so you can relax while looking out at the greenery and feeling the pleasant breeze.

Although it is not in-room dining can dine in your room, there is another inn where you can enjoy a leisurely meal in a private space. Located about a 10-minute drive from Atami Station, on a lush mountainside with a panoramic view of Atami city, Watei Kazekomichi is a sophisticated inn for adults. Each of the eight rooms has an open-air bath, and the furniture and furnishings are coordinated to create a different atmosphere for each room, creating a relaxing space. The rooms are equipped with relaxing amenities such as original in-house wear made by Kyoto brand SOU・SOU and Imabari towels, a proud Japanese towel brand, so you can experience luxurious relaxation.

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meal are served in a dining room with a great view of Atami's cityscape, the sea, and Hatsushima Island in the distance. There are semi-private counter seats for two, as well as fully private table seats for families, so although you're not in-room dining, you can enjoy your meal in privacy without worrying about the eyes of others.

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Dinner is a creative banquet meal prepared with carefully selected ingredients such as local fish caught that morning and vegetables grown in the Izu soil, carefully crafted by the head chef. In order to make the most of the quality of the carefully selected ingredients, the chef uses natural deep sea water from Amagi that he personally travels to collect, and he is particular about the tableware and presentation of the dishes. Breakfast is a Japanese breakfast of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and egg dishes. Enjoy each dish with all your senses, feeling the chef's love.

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onsen are natural hot onsen, and you can enjoy them as much as you like, whenever you like, in the open-air baths in your rooms, which are filled with a sense of openness that makes you feel as if you are one with the nature of Atami. Each room has a different atmosphere, as well as a different view, such as Atami Bay, Sagami Bay, or the bamboo forest, so no matter how many times you stay, you'll never get bored of interest.

Did you enjoy our feature on Atami's accommodations that boast excellent in-room dining dining? If you soak in onsen with your family, friends, or loved ones and enjoy fresh seafood to your heart's content, you'll naturally smile and relax. So, let's plan a trip to Atami for next weekend!