[Okayama] Enjoy your birthday even more♪ 7 recommended hotels and ryokan

Okayama, the "Land of Sunshine," is known for its many sunny days and warm climate. The southern part of the prefecture is bordered by the Seto Inland Sea with its many islands, while the northern part is blessed with lush mountains and onsen. Okayama is also home to many historical spots, such as Okayama Korakuen, which has been designated a special place of scenic beauty as a historical and cultural heritage, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, where you can enjoy a traditional townscape lined with storehouses. Why not spend a tasteful birthday in Okayama, a place filled with magnificent nature and historical atmosphere?

If it's your birthday trip, you'll want to stay at a hotel or ryokan that offers a special feeling that's different from the norm. In this article, we'll introduce recommended hotels and ryokan in Okayama for birthdays. Relax with aromatherapy, enjoy a luxurious dinner at a top-floor restaurant while watching the night view, or relax in an elegant suite or a room with onsen at Yunogo onsen. We've gathered hotels and ryokan where you can fully enjoy a sense of the extraordinary. Not only can they be used as a reward trip to relieve the fatigue of daily life, but they can also be used as a surprise trip to celebrate the birthday of a special person. Let's spend a memorable and wonderful birthday in Okayama, the "Land of Sunshine" ♪

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Okayama is located just a two-minute walk from JR Okayama Station. It is a hotel with excellent access, directly connected to Okayama Station. If you want to feel special, we recommend the high-rise rooms on the 17th and 18th floors. As a special perk for your stay, you can enjoy a special menu at the restaurant and bar on the 20th floor. You can spend a luxurious time enjoying drinks and sweets while looking down on the city below.

For dinner, head to Japanese Dining Kuriyasen on the top floor of the hotel for a special birthday dinner. At the restaurant's Teppan Corner Osafune, they will cook carefully selected Japanese beef and seasonal seafood right in front of you. One of the most recommended dishes is the "Yama" dinner course, which includes a specially selected Kuroge Wagyu beef steak. It's a luxurious course that meat lovers will love. At this restaurant, you can enjoy the beautiful night view from the top floor along with the food, so it's perfect for a birthday where you want to experience something out of the ordinary.

After enjoying dinner at Washoku Dining Kyusen, take a break at Sky Bar & Lounge Kyusen on the same floor. This lounge has a great view and makes you feel like you're floating in the sky. You can enjoy whiskey, brandy, cocktails, and more while watching the glittering night view of the city. Spending your birthday in a luxurious space where you can fully enjoy adult time is sure to be a memorable one.

Breakfast is served buffet-style with a wide variety of dishes. The menu is packed with attractive items that allow you to experience Okayama's food culture, including local dishes carefully selected by the chefs and dishes made with local ingredients. At the "Live Egg Station" in one corner of the buffet, a chef will prepare your favorite egg dish right in front of you. Normally, we tend to rush through breakfast when we're busy, but this is an opportunity to take our time and enjoy it to the fullest!

Hotel Granvia Okayama Okayama is directly connected to JR Okayama Station. The hotel has a wide variety of restaurants serving Japanese, Chinese, and French cuisine, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying meal without even stepping outside the hotel. The guest room pictured is a Superior Double room on the 16th floor. The guest rooms on the 16th floor are designed with the concept of healing in mind, creating a natural, relaxing space. The guest rooms are fitted out with spacious beds, allowing you to stretch out and lie down to your heart's content. Relax and unwind in this calming atmosphere, rejuvenating your body from the fatigue of everyday life.

How about some sophisticated French cuisine for a special birthday dinner? At the restaurant "Pouli D'or" on the top floor of the hotel, you can enjoy dishes that are carefully made to preserve the natural flavor of the ingredients and with attention to detail. The "Anniversary Dinner" course is full of surprise services to brighten up your birthday, such as sparkling wine, a whole cake, and a bouquet of flowers. You can celebrate the birthday of a loved one with a variety of dishes that give you a sense of the extraordinary and a special surprise.

If you want to relax during your stay, we also recommend Lobby Lounge Lumiere on the first floor of the building. The interior is furnished with comfortable armchairs and low tables, creating an elegant impression. In this lounge, you can enjoy sweets made with local Okayama ingredients, such as Gateau O'Melon, made with Ashimori melon, and Jersey cream puffs, made with rich Hiruzen Jersey milk. In a space bathed in soft light, you can enjoy an elegant tea time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Breakfast is available at Dining & Bar Applause on the 19th floor of the building. The buffet-style menu includes freshly made plump rice balls, healthy dashi chazuke for when you first wake up, and rolled omelets made with eggs from Okayama. There is a wide variety of menu items to give you a boost of energy in the morning. Enjoy as much of your favorite food as you like while taking in the refreshing morning view from the top floor of the hotel.

Poppy Springs Resort & Spa is about 90 minutes away by shuttle bus from the west exit of JR Okayama Station. Located in the center of Yunogo onsen, you can experience their famous onsen spa and aromatherapy surrounded by gentle fragrances. The interior of the building incorporates an open California style, giving you the comfort that only onsen resort can offer. It would be a good idea to give a special time to heal both body and mind on the birthday of a special person who always works hard.

There are seven types of rooms to choose from, including twin and double bed types. The "Semi-Suite Twin with Jacuzzi" is particularly recommended for birthday stays. The spacious room is unified in soft colors, creating a relaxing and calming atmosphere. From the open-air jacuzzi on the terrace, you can enjoy the view of Yugo onsen to your heart's content. In addition, with the anniversary plan, they will prepare a cake and a bouquet of flowers. You can discuss this when you make your reservation, so plan ahead to have them delivered at the best possible time!

The onsen spa inside the hotel draws water from the source of "Yugo onsen." The weakly alkaline water is said to be effective in creating smooth, beautiful skin and improving blood flow. The spacious bathtub is equipped with a jacuzzi, so you can enjoy a luxurious bath time on your birthday. After enjoying onsen, why not further relax with aromatherapy? Treatments are performed using oils tailored to each individual from a selection of 30 types of natural aroma oils. The melting scent and all-hand treatment will relax your body and mind, allowing you to spend a blissful time♪

For dinner, enjoy creative French cuisine at the restaurant "SONOMA" on the first floor of the building. If you're looking to treat yourself to a little luxury on your birthday, we recommend the dinner course "Cattleya." From the "appetizer buffet" made with vegetables sourced from local contracted farmers to the final dessert, you can enjoy beautifully presented dishes. For breakfast the next day, enjoy a morning full of healthy treats, including locally produced yogurt, homemade bread, and seasonal vegetable salad! Eating fresh ingredients in the morning is sure to recharge your energy.

The Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Villa is located about a 10-minute walk from JR Tsuyama Station. The hotel is located in the center of Tsuyama Castle Town, where many historical resources still remain. If you are staying on your birthday, we recommend the Special Floor Yurou, which has a room with an open-air bath. From the terrace of your room, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the castle town of Tsuyama. Relax and soothe your everyday fatigue in onsen while gazing at the tranquil townscape.

The Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Villa also has rooms where you can stay with your beloved dog. The rooms on the "Dog Friendly Floor" are equipped with pet amenities and bathtubs so that you can spend a worry-free time with your dog. There is also a dog run on the guest room floor, which is covered with wood chips. The play equipment in the dog run is free to use, and it is designed so that your dog can play safely even on rainy days. There are plenty of services to make your dog happy, so it's the perfect place to celebrate your dog's birthday ◎

At the large public bath "Tsuyama onsen Jomi SPA" on the 8th floor of the building, you can enjoy Tsuyama's famous hot spring "Momo onsen." Momo onsen has been loved by people since ancient times and is said to have skin-beautifying effects as well as easing muscle and joint pain. The large public bath is equipped with a spacious open-air bath, from which you can view Tsuyama Castle's Bitchu Yagura turret. Soaking in onsen while looking at the castle is a tasteful experience that is sure to become a fond memory.

For dinner, you can enjoy the chef's signature kaiseki cuisine, made with ingredients from Okayama, at Chef's Dining Sakura on the 7th floor of the building. The anniversary plan allows you to enjoy a special kaiseki course featuring local beef, Nagi beef, as well as fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables. There are also plenty of services to entertain the birthday celebration's star, such as sparkling wine and a special dessert plate. Enjoy a wonderful birthday dinner while enjoying the rich cuisine of Okayama.

Yoshii Ryokan is located about a 10-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station. It is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for over 100 years since the Meiji era. The building of Yoshii ryokan was originally constructed as a private residence in the late Edo period. It is said that even Sakamoto Ryoma once stayed in the guest room shown in the photo, Kaede, during the late Edo period! It's quite romantic to be able to stay in the same room as such a great man from the late Edo period. Enjoy a relaxing, adult birthday trip at this charming ryokan that retains the elegance of the time it was built.

For dinner, enjoy colorful dishes made with plenty of seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy seafood from the Seto Inland Sea in accordance with the season, such as sea bream in spring, conger eel in summer, and crab hotpot in winter. For those who want to enjoy dinner in a private space, we recommend the in-room dining plan. You can enjoy your birthday dinner at your leisure while relaxing in a tasteful guest room. The anniversary plan also includes a toast drink service, a decorated cake, and a bouquet of flowers.

The hotel has two baths that can be reserved for private use. The photo shows the "cypress bath" with its refreshing scent. Since it is reserved for private use, you can use it without hesitation and relax in the cypress bathtub. After enjoying the bath, why not spend some more time relaxing with aromatherapy? Yoshii ryokan also offers aromatherapy treatment services in a private room. Enjoy a moment of bliss as you relax your tired body while being enveloped in the pleasant aroma of the aroma.

Kifu no Sato is about a 10-minute drive from Mimasaka Interchange on National Route 374. Seasonal flowers are arranged in 76 locations within the building, and gorgeous flower arrangements are displayed at the front desk to welcome guests. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the rich nature of the courtyard and the flowers within the building.

The guest room in the photo is the very special Nojigiku suite. This luxurious room comes with its own onsen, where you can enjoy 100% water from the source of Yugo onsen also known as the beauty bath. The tatami-floored living room lets in sunlight through the windows, creating a bright and open atmosphere. There is a counter and chairs by the window, from which you can enjoy the view of the lush courtyard. You can lie down on the tatami or relax and gaze out at the courtyard from the counter. You can spend some relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The anniversary plan dinner includes a "Luxurious Meal" using sumptuous sashimi and seasonal ingredients. This luxurious meal uses carefully selected high-quality ingredients such as abalone and sea urchin, as well as loin meat from Okayama 's brand beef, Chiya Beef. The food is presented in colorful dishes and is visually beautiful, so you can enjoy the food with your eyes even before eating. This special feast is perfect for a birthday when you want to experience something out of the ordinary.

The hotel has a variety of elaborate baths, including a garden bath where you can relax and gaze out at the garden while basking in the sunlight, and a stone-paved open-air bath where you can enjoy the hot springs while gazing up at the starry sky. There are also private open-air baths available for those who wish to enjoy onsen onsen a private space. Enjoy a luxurious time immersed in onsen without having to worry about those around you.

Yubara onsen Hakkei is located about a 15-minute drive from Yubara Interchange. There are a variety of guest rooms available, each with its own unique style. The Nostalgia Suite is especially recommended for birthdays. The room, decorated with retro furniture, has a nostalgic atmosphere and will make you feel like you're in an extraordinary place. The guest rooms also come equipped with semi-open-air baths, where you can enjoy onsen straight from the source. Soak in the hot spring water in a onsen that exudes the warmth of wood and experience an extraordinary feeling.

meal are mountain village cuisine, mainly vegetable-based, befitting a mountain ryokan. More than 50 types of vegetables are used for dinner and breakfast combined, so you can enjoy wholesome food that is full of the bounty of nature. There is also no set meal, and guests are free to choose the ingredients and cooking method according to their own preferences. Another great thing about this inn is that you can enjoy meal according to the preferences of yourself and the person you are celebrating. They can also prepare surprises such as cakes and bouquets of flowers, making it a memorable way to celebrate the birthday of a loved one.

After enjoying dinner, why not enjoy a soak in onsen while gazing at the night sky at the "Private Spa Sora no Yu"? Since it is a private open-air bath, you can relax in the hot water without worrying about being seen by others. You can have this luxurious space all to yourself, surrounded by the refreshing scent of the forest and a sky full of stars. Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful bath time in the great outdoors.

This time, we introduced hotels and ryokan in Okayama that are recommended for birthdays. On a trip to Okayama, you can enjoy everything from gourmet food to onsen and charming townscapes. After enjoying sightseeing, stay at a hotel or ryokan in Okayama where you can experience an extraordinary feeling and spend a memorable birthday♪