Celebrate your birthday at an inn in Chiba♪ 7 recommended hotels and ryokan

A birthday with a special someone. What will you do this year? Of course it's nice to dress up and spend your birthday in a stylish hotel, but I think many people would like to celebrate in a relaxed and natural way with their special someone. Why not spend this year at a relaxing inn where you can relax both your body and mind?

Chiba, which is easily accessible from Tokyo and full of nature, has many onsen with sea views and inns where you can eat fresh fish, so it is perfect for those who want to spend a relaxing time. In addition, there are many hotels and ryokan with attractive anniversary plans. If you overlook the vast Pacific Ocean, you will be able to enjoy an extraordinary and special feeling that you will not think is nearby. In order to achieve both a special service unique to your birthday and a relaxing time without straining your shoulders, let's ♡ go on a birthday trip to a onsen inn in Chiba

THE SHINRA is built on a small hill and offers a panoramic view of the cityscape of Tateyama and the Pacific Ocean. It is a luxury resort for adults only, and only guests aged 13 and over can stay. The hotel has large windows facing the sea, so you can enjoy the ocean view at any time. The view from The Lounge on the top floor (8th floor) is particularly special. You can spend a relaxing time sipping drinks and petit fours. Alcohol is also available in the evening.

There are 26 rooms and 8 types to choose from, all with ocean views and an open-onsen spring bath! We especially recommend the luxurious rooms in the "Prestige Building" that opened in 2019. The "Precious Suite Room" also has a Japanese-style room corner with tatami mats. Sit on a chair on the terrace and enjoy coffee brewed in the coffee machine while looking out at the sea. Such a luxurious experience is perfect for a special day that comes once a year.

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Enjoy dinner in the stylish dining room, which is equipped with a grill kitchen that can be enjoyed with all five senses. The sound and aroma of grilling, and the flames of flambé are sure to whet your appetite. The dishes, made with a focus on ingredients from Minami Boso and carefully made to preserve the original flavor of the ingredients, will add color to your memorable dinner time.

In the large public bath, "The Spa," you can soak in "Tateyama onsen" a weakly acidic natural hot onsen is rare in the Boso region. The facility boasts an "infinity open-air bath" located about 50 meters above ground, with glass windows that block the view outside. The sea and sky blend together, making you feel as if you are one with onsen, giving you a truly extraordinary feeling. On clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji in the distance!

SPA & HOTEL Maihama Eurasia is about 15 minutes by train from Tokyo Station to JR Maihama Station, and then 5 minutes by shuttle bus. Located right next to Tokyo Disney Resort® and the sea, the hotel boasts outstanding views of Mount Fuji towering across the water and the fireworks from the park. The lush greenery of the approximately 200 varieties on the premises also gives you a real resort feel. Another great thing about this hotel is that you can enjoy natural hot onsen straight from the source, which are rare in the Maihama area.

Most of the rooms are Western-style rooms with a resort feel, but if you want to spend your birthday relaxing, the "Japanese-style open-air room" in the main building is the perfect choice! If you soak in the large, round open-air bath, the view of the bay area will spread out before your eyes, giving you a sense of freedom. After the bath, you can even lie down on the tatami mat and take a nap. It's nice to have a birthday where you can enjoy the luxury of doing nothing.

The hotel's restaurant, Orchid, is open until 10pm (last orders at 9:30pm), so you don't have to worry if you come back to the hotel late. The dinner menu has a wide variety of dishes, including seafood, soba and udon, steak, and omelet rice. There is also a take-out menu, so it is recommended for those who want to spend their birthday relaxing in their room with their loved ones.

The spa has seven baths where you can enjoy free-flowing hot spring water that springs from about 1,700 meters underground, as well as three types of saunas. The "Hammam Cave Bath," modeled after a Turkish steam bath, has an all-marble dome that is kept at about 36 degrees Celsius, allowing you to sweat comfortably and refresh yourself. After bathing, you can treat yourself to one of the four beauty treatments, exfoliation, massages, and more, which makes a great birthday present♪

Kamogawakan is located in the lush pine forest of Minami Boso. It is only a minute's walk from the sea, so you can feel the sea breeze and the sound of the waves from inside the inn, making it a relaxing place to spend time. Kamogawa Sea World is also just a three-minute walk away, so you might want to go see the killer whales after checking in. There is a drink corner called Mizuya on each floor of the inn, so we recommend enjoying a relaxing stay with a drink in hand.

The hotel was renovated in 2019. Be sure to check out the 23 newly renovated rooms, which come in eight different types! Twenty of the rooms have a semi-open-air bath on the terrace, and the natural onsen "Nagisa no Yu" is actually drawn in. Feeling the sea breeze through the pine forest on your skin, enjoying the natural onsen all to yourself is a special experience. What a luxurious birthday it would be to lie down on a daybed and gaze at the sea beyond the pine forest♪

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Dinner is served on a "stay-and-dine" basis, allowing you to choose your dinner according to your mood that day. The dishes are beautifully arranged and use plenty of seafood caught in the sea of Minami-Boso, so be sure to bring your camera. You can request a birthday cake or bouquet of flowers to be delivered at any time, so you can surprise your loved one upon arrival or after meal. After dinner, how about renting out the party room for a handsome birthday party? You can have a lot of fun without worrying about your surroundings.

There are two types of private hot springs in the large public bath, the salty "Shiosai no Yu" and the sulfur-scented "Nagisa no Yu," and two private onsen family baths, so it's a must-see for onsen lovers. In addition, an infinity rooftop onsen called "HARUKA" has opened on the top floor! You can bathe in a swimsuit, so you can lose track of time and watch the Pacific Ocean change color with your loved one.

Minamiboso Katsuura Suika a modern Japanese inn located in Millenia Katsuura, a villa area on high ground reminiscent of a tropical resort. After checking in, the first thing you do is choose a yukata in your favorite color. There are samue robes in the rooms, but a cute yukata really appeals to a woman. In the spacious building with a total area of about 10,000 square meters, you can sink into a hanging chair in the lobby and read a book, or relax on the garden terrace. There is also a dog run and a dog hotel, so you can spend your birthday with your beloved dog.

All eight types of rooms are relaxing Japanese-Western style. There are various types of baths in the rooms, such as open-air baths, semi-open-air baths, and cypress baths, so choose the room you like♪ The rooms "Midori" and "Umi" boast spacious balconies and cypress baths, so you can enjoy the view from the large windows from anywhere, whether you're lying in bed, feeling the breeze on the balcony, or staying in a Japanese-style room. Bath time while enjoying the scent of cypress is also a blissful moment♡

If you choose the "Happy Anniversary Plan", you can receive a commemorative photo service at dinner. As an inn with the right to enter the fishing port, you can enjoy a luxurious dinner in a chic private dining room while enjoying a meal of extremely fresh seafood such as spiny lobster, red snapper, and abalone, saying "Hi Cheese!" with a big smile. You can also enjoy a half glass of sparkling wine.

In addition to the large communal bath with an open-air bath where you can gaze out at the starry sky, there are also two private open-air baths that you should definitely try. What's more, you can use them free of charge with the "Happy Anniversary Plan," which is great. Sink into the round Shigaraki ware bathtub and enjoy the "Kura no Yu" onsen Uchiurayama Onsen, which is said to have skin-beautifying effects, all to yourself. You'll feel the joy of celebrating your birthday well up inside you ♡

Located about 5 minutes by car from JR Kimitsu Station, Sanbi no Yado Ryokan Kawana is a long-established inn with a nostalgic atmosphere. The interior of the ryokan, which is designed to resemble a suburban mansion with a Showa-era atmosphere where you can relax with your loved one, is decorated with a folk art-style interior, and you can relax with music playing on records. This inn is also warmed by its small touches, such as the provision of bamboo charcoal for air purification.

There are only 15 rooms, and they are Japanese-Western style rooms and Japanese-style rooms with cute interiors that exude the atmosphere of Taisho Roman. There are only 3 rooms with open-air baths, and they are luxurious rooms where you can feel a sense of freedom with a private open-air bath and garden on the terrace. Only the rooms with open-air baths are provided with samue and bathrobes, so you can relax in your favorite style. There are plenty of amenities such as cleansing, conditioner, and tabi socks, so you don't have to worry if you forget something!

For dinner, enjoy creative cuisine incorporating seasonal flavors, including fresh seafood from Edomae and Minami Boso. The playful presentation makes the food visually appealing as well. The restaurant is particular about its ingredients, and uses seasonal produce grown on its own farm, such as bamboo shoots and wild plants in the spring, pumpkin in the summer, matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts and mushrooms in the fall, and radishes in the winter. The special feeling of being able to enjoy dishes that feature the flavors of the season is perfect for a birthday stay.

In addition to the large public bath, there are four private baths and one special private open-air bath, so you can enjoy bathing without leaving the building. In this "Private Open-Air View Bath Bouki-no-yu," you can spend a luxurious bathing time while looking out at the grand panorama of Uchibo and Kimitsu.

Located about 10 minutes by car from the center of Tateyama, Hanashibuki is an inn located on Shiomi Coast, where you can feel the atmosphere of a fishing town. It is only about a 1-minute walk from the coast and boasts an unobstructed view. On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Fuji across the sea. When you arrive at the inn, you can enjoy a welcome drink while you enjoy the view of the sea from the fireplace in the lounge or on the open terrace.

Among the many ocean view rooms, the one we especially recommend is the "Modern Japanese Twin Room with Open-Air Bath with a View." This room allows you to see the Pacific Ocean while soaking in the open-air bath in your room. If you soak in the hot water while looking out at Tateyama Bay, you'll feel as if you're blending into the sea and sky. Women can choose from a variety of gorgeously colored yukatas, so why not enjoy your stay in seclusion in your favorite one?

This inn offers a paid service to deliver surprise cakes and flowers, so it's easy to arrange for a cute decorated cake. The reservation deadline varies depending on the item you order, so please check with the inn in advance. You can just picture the surprised and happy faces of your loved ones when they receive a surprise♪

The private hot spring water that gushes out from within the premises, Tateyama Shiomi onsen "Kogane no Yu", is full of sea minerals! After relaxing in the large public bath with an open-air onsen, enjoy a cold drink and a foot massage at the bath area. You can receive a 5-minute foot massage for free, so you can refresh yourself after your trip. There are also two private open-air baths with private rest rooms, so onsen lovers will have a wonderful time.

About a 10-minute walk from JR Awa-Kominato Station, Kominato Onsen Jitsuri-no-Yu Toyomeiden is a seaside inn with only 12 guest rooms. The homey atmosphere based on the concept of a "onsen house" is perfect for those who want to spend their birthday relaxing. After checking in, why not enjoy the luxury of doing nothing while stepping out to the garden with a view of the sea and watching the fishing boats coming and going in Uchiura Bay?

There are four types of rooms, including standard Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with beds, all of which have ocean views. Of these, the "Relaxed Japanese-style Room" is the one you'll want to stay in on a special day. The view from the stage-like raised bed while relaxing is breathtaking! You can see the ocean bathed in the morning and evening sun, the fishing lights of fishing boats, and even fireworks in the summer from this raised platform.

The inn's pride and joy is its cuisine! You can enjoy luxurious seafood such as seasonal local fish, spiny lobster, and abalone in traditional fisherman's cuisine. For birthday stays, we recommend the "Hoyoden's All-You-Can-Eat! Boso's Three Great Flavors" plan. This special seafood-filled dinner includes three dishes: spiny lobster sashimi, grilled dancing abalone, and whole boiled golden-eyed snapper, and is very filling. Come hungry ♡ You will also receive the privilege of free use of the private bath.

Enjoy five elaborate baths where you can fully enjoy the private hot spring "Miri no Yu" that gushes out from the premises. There are two private baths with indoor and outdoor baths, a semi-open-air bath with a terrace, and a large bathtub with an ocean view, and you'll want to try them all♪ The octagonal good luck bath "Umi no Yu" is a cypress bath that will make you want to take a deep breath and inhale the scent of cypress. Relax and soak in the cool chairs on the terrace.

Birthdays are an important day that comes once a year. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to escape from your everyday life and stay at a hotel or ryokan? Chiba is easily accessible from Tokyo, and you can enjoy ocean views, onsen, and super fresh seafood. Spending a relaxing time at an inn without pretense is sure to be the best birthday present ever. If the inn offers special birthday services, you might even be able to have a surprise celebration. If you want to celebrate your birthday in a wonderful way, spend the day at a hotel or ryokan in Chiba.