[Shikoku] Treat yourself to a trip! 8 recommended hotels and ryokan for an extraordinary experience

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Blessed with both the sea and the mountains, and with nature close at hand, the Shikoku region is the perfect place for a reward trip to heal your tired mind and body. There are plenty of tourist spots where you can truly refresh yourself, such as Konpira-san, onsen spot of Kagawa, and Dogo onsen, the most famous hot spring resort in Ehime. Enjoy Kagawa 's local gourmet dish, Sanuki udon, which will satisfy both your soul and stomach, and spend some time relaxing in the nature-rich Shikoku region, forgetting about your hectic daily life and rejuvenating your tired mind and body.

If you feel like you have too much to think about and too much to do, and your mind and body are getting tired, it's time to reward yourself for all your hard work. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a luxurious stay at an inn that feels out of the ordinary. Shikoku has many special inns where you can fully experience nature and refresh yourself! This time, we will introduce a selection of hotels where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the great outdoors, hotels that feel like they're in a foreign country, and ryokans with ryokan that have open-air baths where you can enjoy onsen in a private space.

Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onko Chishin by Onkochishin is about 40 minutes by car from Matsuyama Interchange and about 35 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station. The hotel, which was originally an art museum, has been renovated into a luxury hotel and is a sophisticated and beautiful space. After being moved by the art works exhibited in the building, you can enjoy a luxurious treatment that incorporates the bounty of Setouchi, such as yuzu and mandarin oranges, in one of two limited-edition "spa suite rooms". Pamper yourself every once in a while.

All seven guest rooms are suites, with large windows offering a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. The photo shows the "Semi-open-air onsen spring suite with forest view." Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can spend a special time undisturbed. The semi-open-air bath is equipped with an original fully flat reclining bath, so you can even lie down and relax. You can enjoy the comfort of onsen in a completely private space and the spectacular view for an exquisitely relaxing experience.

The view from the infinity pool that leads to the Seto Inland Sea is also wonderful. The simple and sophisticated design of the poolside is a space where you can just enjoy the view without thinking about anything else. Quietly gazing at the ocean as it changes its appearance with the setting sun will purify your mind. After enjoying the beautiful sunset, take a break with free drinks such as wine and juice in the adjacent Art Lounge, which is only available to guests staying at the hotel.

For dinner, enjoy a multi-course meal of local production for local consumption with a focus on aroma and seasonality in the dining room with a sense of openness. The dish on the right side of the photo is cooked with Ehime salmon, lemon and cypress leaves. In addition, you can enjoy dishes using puffer fish sashimi from Ehime and pike on a plate of Ehime 's traditional "tobeyaki". The variety of dishes that are fun to look at and eat will surely make you glad you came. We also recommend ♡ pairing Ehime's local sake and wines selected by the exclusive sommelier

Dogo Miyu therapy" and is about a 25-minute drive from Matsuyama IC and a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, is an inn for adults that accepts guests from junior high school age and above. It is about a 3-minute walk from Dogo onsen Main Building, the symbol of onsen spring town, so you can take a stroll or visit the outdoor baths. The library lounge NIKITATSU has two different spaces, a bright "yang" space and a contrasting "yin" space, so you can relax with a free coffee depending on your mood.

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There are four types of rooms, each with an open-air bath filled with water from Dogo onsen and a view terrace. The photo shows a "Deluxe room with open-air bath." Each piece of furniture has been carefully selected, so try it out to see how it feels. Another great point is that you can use Imabari towels and amenities from "SUNDARI," which are used in first-class hotel spas. If you take care of your mind and skin, you'll be able to feel like yourself even when you return to your daily life ♡

For dinner, try creative Japanese cuisine made with ingredients from Ehime, a treasure trove of mountains and sea, at Dining Tachibana. You can enjoy seasonal seafood and vegetables to your heart's content. The Iyo beef steak and sea bream rice with tea broth, which can be enjoyed all year round, are also excellent♡ Enjoy a relaxing dinner in a chic, calm dining space with a black motif♪

The natural onsen observation bath with open-air bath is designed to be open and spacious, with a panoramic view of Matsuyama city and the Ishizuchi mountain range. The chic and modern interior, unified in black, is lit up with the soft light of indirect lighting, making it easy to stay in the bath for a long time. After warming up your body while taking in the view, head to the sky lounge "Kagirohi". Relax with complimentary drinks and snacks while watching the beautiful night view of Matsuyama Castle lit up and the sunset sky.

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From JR Kotohira Station, take the Kotosan bus for about 35 minutes to reach Asan Kotonami, where a free shuttle service (reservation required) runs once a day. Pass through the lobby, enveloped in the warmth of the fireplace and the scent of wood, and check in at the Irori Lounge. Take a break with seasonal sweets and drinks to begin your stay at a villa surrounded by nature. At night, relax and unwind in the Observation Foyer (photo) or Stargazing Terrace, overlooking the illuminated bamboo forest.

There are two types of guest rooms: the "Main Building Guest Rooms" with an onsen hot spring bath, and the "Satoyama Hutte" with a lovely deck terrace. The "Satoyama Hutte Type G" pictured is a cute Japanese-Western room with a warm Japanese interior. The terrace is equipped with chairs and a table, so you can bring your favorite drinks and relax surrounded by nature. Relax with your loved ones while listening to the sounds of the swaying trees, the babbling river, and feeling the pleasant breeze. Enjoy a luxurious moment that will make you forget time.

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meal are Satoyama cuisine, using ingredients from Sanuki and Awa, such as vegetables from local farmers, Olive Beef, and Awaodori Chicken. You can enjoy seasonal appetizers, sashimi made from local seafood, and relaxing hot pot dishes, all accompanied by local sake, local beer, and wine. Another great thing is that there are seasonal options, such as barbecues in the summer and hearth cooking in the winter. There's no doubt that the dishes, which allow you to experience the four seasons of Satoyama, will satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

At the riverside bath "Seseragi" (pictured), you can enjoy bathing while listening to the sound of the waterfall and the chirping of birds and feeling the nature. You can enjoy the hot onsen to your heart's content in a wide variety of baths, including an indoor bath filled with hot spring water from the hotel's own hot spring source, a rock bath, and a reclining bath. We also recommend treating yourself to a treatment at Mana Spa. If you stay at Satoyama Hutte, you can also use the private open-air bath "Nagomi-yu" for free for 60 minutes. Please choose from a sauna or a bedrock bath chair.

Kotohira Kadan is a long-established ryokan located about 5 minutes away from JR Kotohira Station with a free shuttle. The Garden Lounge (pictured) has a mature atmosphere, with a library and massage chairs where you can relax however you like. The outdoor terrace offers a view of Sanuki Fuji and the Kotohira townscape, and the view will open your mind as you relax. You can relax from the bottom of your heart by relaxing in the Tsukimidai, where you can gaze at the moon while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverages (all charged) in the evening bar.

Guests can choose from a variety of rooms to suit the purpose of their trip, including rooms with open-air baths where they can enjoy the onsen onsen at your leisure are perfect for a reward trip.

For dinner, please enjoy the multi-course course. Depending on the time of year, you can also enjoy a course consisting of the "Sanuki Three Livestock" consisting of Kagawa Sanuki beef, Sanuki Yume pork, and Sanuki Cochin, or a course where you can enjoy fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and the delicacies of Kagawa's mountain village. ♪

The open-air bath at the large public bath "Kissho-no-Yu" is a relaxing location where you can feel close to nature and even hear the sound of the trees swaying in the wind. At night, you can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the illuminated bamboo forest. After warming your body and mind in onsen, you can enjoy bathing in a private stone bath (fee required). You can also receive a traditional Thai massage at the detached spa "Bangkunmei" located in the garden. If you take care of yourself for your hard work every day, you will be able to take care of yourself from tomorrow onwards.

onsen Hotel Iya Onsen is located about 55 minutes by car from the Ikawa-Ikeda Interchange and about 30 minutes by free shuttle service (reservation required) from JR Oboke Station. The hotel has a unique structure that allows guests to feel close to Iya Gorge from the window, and to go to and from the open-air bath along the river by taking a 5-minute trip on the "cable car" while viewing the flowing Iya River. Get power from the energy of nature at "Kumo no Ue Terrace," which offers a 180-degree view of the mountains of the Iya Valley, which changes its expression with the seasons.

There are 20 rooms in total, including rooms with open-air baths overlooking the valley and Japanese modern style rooms. The photo shows the "Tamayura Suite Above the Clouds." In addition to the bedroom shown in the photo, this luxurious room is equipped with a simple relaxation area with chairs where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular view, an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the Iya Valley, and a foot bath. Wherever you are, you can rest your mind in a relaxing space where you can truly relax.

Dinner is a kaiseki course meal using seasonal ingredients, based on the theme of "Iya Japanese cuisine." Enjoy locally grown vegetables and Tokushima's brand beef, "Awa beef," to your heart's content. A variety of kaiseki plans are available, including a kaiseki course where you can enjoy teppanyaki, and a premium kaiseki course where you can savour Awa beef and the bounty of the sea and land. It's also nice to be able to enjoy local flavors such as "Iya soba" and "Awaodori chicken and seasonal vegetables steamed in a bamboo steamer" ♪

The photo shows "SORA NO YU", which commands a magnificent view of the Iya Valley. It is a luxurious space where you can enjoy the trees that change color with the seasons like a painting. You can also take the cable car to "KIYORA NO YU", a private bath (fee required) where you can feel close to the Iya River, so it's nice to take a luxurious tour of two onsen with different atmospheres♪ Enjoying the scenery and hot onsen while feeling the silence of the valley will be a blissful moment that makes you feel like you are in an extraordinary world.

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Resort Hotel Moana Coast is a secluded resort for adults, located about 2 minutes by car from Naruto Kita IC and about 10 minutes by free shuttle (reservation required) from JR Naruto Station. The photo shows the "Free Lounge" for guests only, where you can enjoy coffee and other drinks. The cute space lined with retro photos will lift your spirits. Relax on the indoor garden terrace "Siesta", or treat yourself to a beauty treatment and spend some luxurious adult time to reset your mind.

Within the approximately 10,000m2 site, there are 14 rooms in total, including two types of maisonette rooms: the "Main Building" room type with an open-air bath and private sauna room, and the "Annex" room type with a semi-open-air bath facing the courtyard, so you can choose according to your preference. Enjoying conversation with your loved ones in a warm room with soft colors will surely relieve your accumulated fatigue and make you feel truly relaxed.

There is an open-air bath on the rooftop, on the third floor above the guest rooms in the main building. You can enjoy the blue sky and the trees swaying in the wind, and at night, the stars twinkle in the clear air. Bring your favorite drinks or alcohol and enjoy a relaxing bath while watching the scenery. After relaxing and soothing your tired body in the jet bath, we recommend experiencing the luxurious "totono" in the private sauna to refresh yourself ♡

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For dinner, enjoy a locally produced Italian course meal at the ocean view restaurant, using seasonal seafood and fresh vegetables from "Tokushima and Naruto." The "Premium Course" requires reservations at least five days in advance. Please check the hotel's official website for restaurant reservations.

Located about 20 minutes by car from Tosa Interchange, Villa Santorini was built in the image of Santorini, Greece. It is an adult resort hotel that accepts junior high school students and above. It is a photogenic space that is so picturesque that it is often used for wedding photos, and you will forget that you are in Japan. Take a stroll by the poolside, soothed by the mascot cat, and check out Greek accessories in the shop. Enjoy the foreign atmosphere and the scenery that changes with the setting sun.

There are a total of 18 guest rooms in the main building and new building, with cave-shaped rooms in the main building and flat-roofed rooms in the new building modeled after a captain's mansion built on the cliffs of Santorini. The photo shows a "Santorini Twin" room in the new building. The new building is located at the highest point in the building, and offers an unobstructed ocean view of the blue sea from the wide windows. It's luxurious to be able to enjoy the spectacular view while relaxing in your favorite spot, whether on the sofa or in bed.

The bathroom in the Santorini Twin room, as shown in the photo, is also a relaxing space. You can enjoy a bath while admiring the magnificent view, or sit on a deck chair and enjoy a conversation with your loved one while feeling the sea breeze... Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, enjoy some time for yourself, and reset your mind. Another great feature is the double sink that two people can use together. Wake up naturally to the morning sun shining in, and relax as you get ready, leaving you with a sense of ease♪

For dinner, head to restaurant Rogue and enjoy the Chef's Choice Italian Dinner Course, prepared by a chef who trained in Florence, Italy. Enjoy a luxurious full course meal using carefully selected ingredients from Kochi. In addition to wine pairings, there are also tea pairings for those with low alcohol tolerance (reservations required). It's also refreshing to try the food with a selection of seasonal teas, such as Kagoshima Chiran Tea Spearmint and Fukuoka Yame Gyokuro, first infusion at 50°C, second infusion at 60°C.

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It is about 20 minutes by car from Kochi Interchange. From JR Kochi Station, take the tram for about 20 minutes and get off at Kamimachi 1-Chome tram stop to find Jyoseikan. This traditional inn was founded in 1874 and is known as a former frequent lodging for members of the imperial family. Relax in the elegant building and beautiful Japanese garden, and savor the original sweets made by the in-house pastry chef at the tea lounge, Seseragi. You'll find yourself feeling refreshed before you know it.

There are various types of rooms, from Japanese-style rooms to Western-style rooms and special rooms, so you can choose according to your purpose. The photo shows the "Tensei Hollywood Twin" room, which comes with a hanging chair. The spacious bed allows you to stretch out in an open-feeling room, so you can relax and relieve your fatigue. Looking at the view from the window and relaxing in the hanging chair without thinking about anything will help you relax from the bottom of your heart.

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Dinner is a colorful banquet meal incorporating seasonal ingredients from Tosa. The "seared bonito" is prepared in-house using straw grilling, allowing you to enjoy the luxurious taste of the original. The "seared bonito using straw grilling demonstration" held every day is spectacular! In addition to salt-seared and grilled fish, you can also enjoy dishes that can only be eaten here, such as "bonito-wrapped rice balls" and "bonito Shimanto green seaweed bite-sized croquettes." Enjoy it with the abundant local Tosa sake and you'll be smiling without even realizing it...♪

The open-air bath with a view on the top floor of "Jyoseikan" is a bath with a spectacular view of the Kagami River, Kochi Castle and the mountains. After the bath, let's relax while enjoying "yuzu tea" made with the famous Kochi yuzu at "Yuzuki Chaya Jomi Tower". A luxurious hot water bath and warm and delicious drinks will slowly relax ♡ your mind and body

If you spend time in nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you'll realize that you've been pushing yourself too hard. At times like these, you can reward yourself with a stay in a luxurious space surrounded by magnificent nature and delicious food, and recharge your energy, so you'll be able to work hard and be yourself even after returning to your daily life.♡ If you feel a little tired, go on a refreshing trip to treat yourself thoroughly in a space that feels out of the ordinary! Enjoy a wonderful time that will help you regain your true self.