12 Popular and Relaxing Onsen Towns in Shizuoka

You can enjoy soaking in onsen at ryokan, hotels, onsen facilities, etc. in places with onsen. In addition to onsen, the appeal of hot spring towns is that you can eat local gourmet food, check out nearby tourist spots and souvenir shops, and enjoy strolling around in onsen. There are various onsen towns in Shizuoka, and you can enjoy onsen trip while immersing yourself in the wanderlust. Each place has a different atmosphere and charm, so you'll want to visit various places!

Shizuoka is easily accessible from Tokyo, making it perfect for a day trip to onsen when you don't have much time, or for a quick overnight stay. Moreover, these are all places where you can truly enjoy the feeling of traveling. Here we will introduce onsen towns in Shizuoka, ways to enjoy them other than onsen, and recommended accommodations. Please use this as a reference when you want to soak in a high-quality onsen and soothe your mind and body.

"Atami onsen" in Atami City is said to be one of the three major onsen in Japan. Atami, which has been famous for its onsen springs for a long time, has become an even more attractive onsen town in recent years, with the number of trendy cafes and tourist spots increasing. A place where you can eat while walking in Atami, visit power spots such as Kinomiya Shrine, and enjoy flowers and nature. It's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a couple's trip, a girls' trip, or a relaxing solo trip. The ease of being able to go from Tokyo on either a conventional train or the Shinkansen is attractive.

There are two large shopping streets in front of Atami Station. “Nakamise Shopping Street” and “Heiwa-dori Shopping Street” are lined with restaurants and souvenir shops, and are visited by many tourists. From Atami's classic dried fish to onsen onsen buns, popular bakeries, and traditional restaurants. Take a leisurely stroll through the nostalgic shopping street.

Events are held throughout the year in Atami. It is also best to go for events such as the cherry blossom festival in spring, the summer festival, the autumn fish festival, and the winter plum festival. In particular, the "Atami Sea Fireworks Festival" is held throughout the year, so you can enjoy winter fireworks that are rarely seen. The fireworks that are launched over the sea are a beauty that will remain in your heart.

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Hoshino Resorts Risonare Atami" is a hotel where all rooms have ocean views and offer spectacular views of Atami. The highlight is the "Solano Beach Books&Cafe" with approximately 1,000 books. The space resembles a beach in the sky, and the white sand spread over the floor is impressive. At night, it is a bar where only adults can relax and enjoy the night view. Other amenities include a heated swimming pool, a kids room, a climbing wall, and many hands-on programs for the whole family.

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“Atami onsen Tsukino Sumika Atami Juraku Hotel” is about a 3-minute walk from “Atami Station” and is also close to the Nakamise Shopping Street. Impressed by the spectacular view of the Atami sea and the city from the lounge! Of course, you can also enjoy the scenery while listening to the sound of the waves in your room. meal using fresh ingredients carefully selected by the head chef from local fisheries and markets are in-room dining for both breakfast and dinner. This is an inn where you can fully enjoy the goodness of onsen trip, enjoying sightseeing and relaxing at the inn.

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Located on a hill overlooking Hatsushima Island, Yutorelo Atami is an inn where guests spend time under the theme of "beauty, color, and food. Japanese/Western-style rooms with open-air baths and large windows offer a magnificent view of Sagami Bay (not available at onsen). At meal, you can enjoy a creative Japanese kaiseki dinner featuring steaks freshly grilled on a teppan. The hot water in the large bath is a sulfate spring known as one of the three most beautiful springs, so it is recommended for those who are particular about the quality of their spring water.â

"Ito onsen" in Ito City has a history of opening hot springs in the Heian period and offering hot water to the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, in the Edo period. There are more than 150 unique onsen inns, and there are many sightseeing spots such as "Ito Marine Town" and "Tokaikan". Surrounded by rich nature, it's an attractive onsen resort where you can enjoy sightseeing according to your own travel style.

The retro streets where you can feel the atmosphere of the Showa era are somewhat warm. There are many meal and souvenir shops, so you can't help but eat while walking. It's nice to spend time relaxing in onsen, but it's recommended for people who like to stroll around onsen town.

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At the Yunohana-dori Shopping Street, you can do a slightly different tour of the Seven Lucky Gods called the Yukake Shichifukujin Meguri. Stone statues of the Seven Lucky Gods are placed here and there in the shopping district, and you pour hot water over them and make a wish. The design of the stone statue is cute! The Shichifukujin Meguri, which involves visiting temples and shrines, requires planning, but the “Yukake Shichifukujin Meguri” is great because you can easily do it during your walk.

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“Toshin-an Yoneya” is recommended for important anniversaries and when you want to relax slowly. There is also a large communal bath full of elegance and a private open-air bath that changes its expression depending on the season and time. Originally a Japanese-style ryokan, one of the attractions is the monthly kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients that can be enjoyed in your room or private room. A high-quality inn where you can forget about everyday life.

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Tsuki no Usagi is a detached luxury inn with only 8 rooms, all of which have onsen baths. You can overlook the sea and Izu Oshima from the old private house-style rooms that emphasize privacy. Enjoy your meal in a tasteful private meal room nestled in the bamboo grove. In the creative cuisine that focuses on local ingredients and seasons, there are also four major delicacies of Izu such as spiny lobster and abalone. This is the perfect inn for couples who want to enjoy a quiet time together.

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"Izu Kogen onsen" is located in the popular resort area of Izu Kogen in the eastern part of the Izu Peninsula. A healing onsen where you can be released from stress in Izu Kogen, which boasts a vast site that stretches from the symbol of Izu Kogen, Mt. It is a spot where you can enjoy not only nature but also sightseeing such as numerous museums and theme parks. Inside Izu Kogen Station, there is a footbath spot called "Omiashi-no-Yu", perfect for relaxing while waiting for a train.

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There are many museums near Izu Kogen onsen, such as the Izu Teddy Bear Museum, the Izu Music Box Museum, and the Ivory and Stone Sculpture Museum. It is recommended that you enjoy sightseeing that stimulates your sensibility by coming into contact with art while being soothed by onsen at your inn, and that will make your mind and body more vibrant.

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The suspension bridge on the Jogasaki coast is a tourist spot that represents Izukogen. The red suspension bridge between the quays is even more impressive than it looks in the photo. There are also plenty of spots where you can play while interacting with nature with your family and friends, such as "Izu Granpal Park" and "Izu Shaboten Zoological Park".

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"Hotel Village Izukogen Resort" is built on a hill overlooking the magnificent Sagami Sea and the Pacific Ocean. All rooms are condominium suites with kitchenettes, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious stay in Izu Kogen. There are also pet-friendly suites. The open-air bath is a wonderful hot spring source. Of course, you can relax while looking at the superb view of Sagami Sea. In addition, there are plenty of on-site facilities such as a heated pool, tennis court, dog run, and cyber stadium, so let's enjoy a rich resort life.

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"Izu Kogen onsen Shifuku no Yado Naginosho" is a small inn with only 5 rooms. All rooms are equipped with natural onsen open-air baths, and there are also rooms with hearths like this one. The nostalgic yet new warmth is wrapped in a comfortable silence. Enjoy the beautiful view and natural onsen open-air bath without worrying about time. The meal are cooked in an iron pot, and you'll be enchanted by the careful cooking methods and beautiful presentation that only a small inn can offer. Recommended for trips where you want to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Izu Nagaoka onsen, located in Nakaizu, the gateway to Izu, is onsen area that combines Kona onsen and Nagaoka onsen. There are many inns with free-flowing hot spring water. There are many inns where you can see Mt. Fuji, and you can also enjoy Mt. Fuji from sightseeing spots such as "Izunokuni Panorama Park"! Not only will you be healed by onsen, but you will also be healed by the magnificent view that spreads out before your eyes. In addition, there are various shops for the famous onsen steamed buns, so you can enjoy comparing them.

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The Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, located about eight minutes by bus from Izu-Nagaoka Station, is a reverberatory furnace registered as a World Heritage Site as a site of Japan's industrial revolution during the Meiji Era. A reverberatory furnace is a melting furnace for melting metal and casting cannons. This is the only reverberatory furnace in Japan that was actually in operation. It feels like a little bit of a privilege to come and touch a world heritage site on a trip♪

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At onsen town, there are facilities where you can stimulate pressure points on the health promenade using natural stones and soothe your feet with a footbath. It might be a good idea to stop by the park while strolling around the hot onsen town or enjoying onsen at your leisure.When you visit Izu-Nagaoka onsen, be sure to stop by here as well.

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Yumeguri no Yado Yoshiharu is ryokan where you can enjoy a pure Japanese atmosphere. You can enjoy a tour of hot springs in ryokan, including 5 private open-air baths with different tastes, a large public bath, a private bedrock bath (for a fee), and a footbath. There are ryokan rooms with open-air baths where you can spend a quality time, so you can enjoy your private time.

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The pride of the hotel is the large cypress onsen with a ceiling height of over 10m. Enjoy a onsen bath surrounded by the scent of cypress. There are also more than 15 types of baths, so you can enjoy onsen springs.The rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms with a calm atmosphere. The buffet has about 50 kinds of Japanese, Western, and Chinese meal, and you'll be spoiled for choice with steak, tempura, sushi, sashimi, and dim sum served in an open kitchen. Recommended for those who like biking ♪

"Inatori onsen" is located on a small protruding cape on the east coast of Izu. Many inns have open-air baths overlooking the ocean, so it's a place where you can relax and be healed while enjoying the seaside scenery. There is also a retro hot onsen town atmosphere, such as a playground where you can experience shooting and smart balls, and snacks. We recommend waking up a little early and taking a walk along the coast, or taking a bath while watching the sunrise.

The history of Inatori's traditional Hina no Tsurushi Kazari is said to date back to the late Edo period. People around them, who prayed for the health and happiness of mothers and girls in ordinary households who could not decorate hina dolls, which were expensive at the time, brought scraps of their own old kimonos and used them with various meanings. A unique Japanese-style craftwork in which small dolls with a motif are made little by little and tied with strings. You can also experience making it, and it's interesting to see it differently when you know the meaning of each one ♪

Inatori is located almost in the center of the east coast of the Izu Peninsula, and has convenient access to tourist spots. It takes about 10 minutes by bus from Inatori onsen to Izu Animal Kingdom. You can meet white tigers, which are rare in Japan, and the experience of feeding wild animals is quite impressive! If you're tired of playing, why not try the Hina Footbath at Inatori onsen? Located within Inatori Bunka Park, this is a large footbath that can accommodate about 20 people at a time. It's interesting that the bathtub is divided into 5 sections, each with a different temperature.

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Located at the cutting edge of Inatori, Taberu Oyado Hamanoyu boasts spectacular views of the ocean, the sunrise, and the moonrise right in front of you. In particular, the total number of 16 baths on the roof offers a spectacular view. This private open-air bath is 110 square meters and best for couples and families. The rooms are spacious, and some even have hammocks to swing in. The food is hearty. You can fully enjoy the seafood unique to Izu, so you can enjoy your trip without saying anything.

Shimoda onsen is located in the historical town of Shimoda, on the southern part of the east coast of the Izu Peninsula. It is a general term for five onsen, "Rendaiji onsen", "Kawachi onsen", "Shirahama onsen", "Kannon onsen onsen, and "Aidama onsen". As for the spring quality, Kannon onsen is a strong alkaline onsen, Aidama onsen is an alkaline simple onsen, and the others are simple onsen. Many ryokan and hotels are lined up along the coast, and the ocean view is attractive.

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Shimoda Port, which has long been the cornerstone of trade, is the stage of the big incident at the end of the Edo period, the arrival of the black ships. There is a street called Perry Road in the city of Shimoda. Many kimono shops, hotels, and tour sites have plans to enjoy walking around town in kimono, so please try it out. It is also best to take a walk through the history of Shimoda by listening to the story of the Shimoda Sightseeing Town Walking Guide (fee required), which has three different courses.

Shimoda is home to Ryosenji Temple, where the US-Japan Treaty of Shimoda was concluded, and Gyokusenji Temple, which was used as Japan's first American Consulate General in Japan. you can visit See the rising sun and the American flag fluttering in the wind, and take a trip to remember your ancestors. The approach to Ryosenji is Perry Road, so please take a look at it as well. Shimoda also has many scenic spots such as Ryugu Cave.

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"Shimoda Prince Hotel" is a resort stay in Minamiizu where you can enjoy the ocean view. The Shirahama Beach, where the inn is located, is the largest shallow beach on the Izu Peninsula, so it is characterized by its beautiful emerald green color. In addition to the ocean view from all rooms, you can enjoy the sea of Shirahama Beach at any time from the large windows of the restaurant and the public bath. Another popular point is that you can fully enjoy luxurious seafood dishes such as abalone and spiny lobster. In the summer you can also put it in the garden pool.

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“Shimoda Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso” is a well-established inn with a refined appearance that is refined in the tradition of a long-established ryokan. Surrounded by lush nature of about 2,000 tsubo, the sukiya-zukuri style building and beautiful ryokan create a tranquility that cannot be experienced in the city. After relaxing in a calming Japanese-style room, refresh yourself in the onsen pool, sauna, and aroma sauna zone that you can use in your swimsuit. The meal that are provided with the most delicious "temperature" are also memorable tastes.

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Atagawa onsen located in Higashiizu Town, Shizuoka, offers spectacular views of the ocean and scenery. The onsen town has a "onsen tower" built at the source, and is said to have the largest number of onsen towers per area in Japan. A onsen town where steam rises and you can feel the atmosphere of onsen. There are also many other attractions, such as the Atagawa Banana and Crocodile Garden, which uses onsen heat to grow bananas, and the retro Showa era hot onsen town. The calm atmosphere makes it perfect for a relaxing and quiet stay.

At the Atagawa Yunohana Park in front of Atagawa Station and the Atagawa Hot Park on the coast, there are footbaths where you can take a break. At the Atagawa Yunohana Park, you can make boiled eggs from the hot spring source, and at the Atagawa Hot Park, you can enjoy a health promenade that stimulates the soles of your feet. Atagawa onsen is located by the sea, so there is also a spot where you can enjoy a relaxing footbath while looking out at the sea.

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“Yukake Benzaiten” is a must-visit spot in Atagawa onsen. It is said that if you make a wish while pouring hot water over the statue of Benzaiten enshrined here, your wish will come true. In addition, the Nagi tree in front of this hall is said to be a matchmaking tree, and many couples and women have votive tablets tied together. In addition, there is a legend that if you wash your money in Takaraike, your financial luck will increase. It is truly a powerful power spot with various benefits in one spot!

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"Atagawa Prince Hotel" is located on a hill in Atagawa onsen and overlooks the sea and onsen town. Just by staying at this hotel, you can tour 12 different baths and a sky bath. Above all, the rooftop open-air bath where you can enjoy a panoramic view has an outstanding sense of openness! You can enjoy a romantic night, such as the "Sea and Starry Sky Bar" that opens on summer, full moon, and new moon nights, and an open-air bath that can be reserved for a fee at midnight after normal business hours. is also recommended.

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"Hotel Katara Resort & Spa" uses plenty of hot water from Atagawa to create a playful resort space. You can enjoy onsen while playing, such as the all-weather all-season pool (charged), 9 types of bathtubs, and the jungle spa (charged) where you wear swimwear with interesting 13 animal objects. After you are tired from playing, you can relax while gazing at the sea in all rooms with ocean view. If you eat a lot of buffet-style meal, you will have a good night's sleep♪

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Toi onsen is the oldest onsen in Nishiizu. About 400 years ago, during the Edo period, when the gold mine was excavated, hot water gushed out and became onsen. onsen that gushed out at that time was called "Mabuyu" and is still famous as a hot spring resort. In the central area, there is the Toi onsen footbath "Kogane no Yu" where you can casually enjoy a footbath. You can also enjoy dishes using deep-sea fish from Suruga Bay.

The spectacular view of Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji seen from the coastline of Toi onsen is breathtaking. The beautiful evening scenery is especially popular, and many tourists visit Koibito Misaki on the coastline. It would be great if you could enjoy it while soaking in onsen. There are plenty of ways to enjoy nature, such as the "world's best flower clock" and ferries and pleasure boats that depart from "Toi Port". In the summer, it's nice to play to your heart's content at "Toi Beach".

"Toi Gold Mine" was the catalyst for the birth of Toi onsen. There is a museum where you can learn about its history and a sightseeing tunnel, making it a gold theme park that you can enjoy with your family and friends. A short walk from the onsen town of Toi onsen. The world's largest gold nugget, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records, is on display.

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Oedo Onsen Monogatari Toi onsen Hotel is known for its charming rooms and baths overlooking Suruga Bay. The dinner buffet, which has a wide variety of items including seafood from Suruga Bay, is also popular. Enjoy freshly prepared gourmet food in our 14m long live kitchen. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Suruga Bay from the ``Large Bath with a Sea View'' on the second floor. The scenery at sunset is especially beautiful.

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The pride of Makiisuso Matsui onsen is the largest bath in Hokkaido, the largest in the world, with a capacity of 207,000 liters every day. It also has the largest volume of hot water, 207,000 liters every day, and is a fun place to explore the baths, including a cave bath and a private open-air bath in the sky (for a fee). onsen Guests can choose from modern Japanese-style rooms or rooms with an open-air bath, depending on their preferences and needs. You can also look forward to meal choosing from a variety of courses such as grilled Ise sea urchin and cooked fresh fish with fish sauce. You will be healed by the hospitality that has remained unchanged since the establishment of ryokan.

Shuzenji, Izu City, "Shuzenji onsen" has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous hot springs. Located almost in the center of Shuzenji onsen town, there is Tokko no Yu, which is said to be the origin of Shuzenji onsen. Although bathing is currently prohibited, let's take a look at the symbolic existence of Shuzenji onsen. There is a "Footbath/Kawarayu" nearby, so if you want to enjoy a footbath, please use that. Strolling through the bamboo forest in a yukata is also recommended♪

The area around the Katsura River, which flows through the onsen town, has an elegant atmosphere, and you can walk while listening to the murmuring of the river and looking at the buildings and nature. There are also many restaurants and onsen inns. From restaurants where you can enjoy a light meal while soaking your feet in a footbath to restaurants where you can eat authentic soba. It is recommended that you stop by a restaurant during your walk.

The Shuzenji onsen town is popular not only for onsen, but also for its autumn foliage. It is also recommended to wear a yukata and take a walk ♪ Shuzenji onsen is full of nature and there are many photo spots, so let's take a commemorative photo while walking.

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Yukairo Kikuya is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for about 400 years since the Edo period. There is a large communal bath, an open-air bath, and a private bath within the elegant inn, so you can visit the hot springs just by staying at the inn. There are a wide variety of guest room types, including detached rooms with open-air baths fed by natural hot springs, modern Japanese rooms, and Japanese rooms where you can fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere. There are also plenty of services such as free night noodles and drinks after bathing in the private lounge.

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Arai ryokan, a registered cultural property of the country, is known for its owner's close friendships with literary figures and artists, so many works were created at this ryokan. The guest rooms and large public bath are registered cultural properties of the country. The calm scenery is also attractive, including the only room in Shuzenji that overlooks a small forest path, and a room that overlooks the Katsura River and garden. It's nice to soak in a bath designated as a cultural property and think about the depth of history. We also recommend joining the cultural property guide (charged), which is held twice daily.

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onsen is located in Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun. There are several ryokan along the coast. At Kitagawa onsen, you can see the "moonrise", which is not the sunrise, and for several days before and after the full moon, you can see the "moon road" where the moonlight shines on the sea surface. The path of light that shines on the pitch-black sea is a fantastic sight, so if you want to spend a romantic adult time, please take a look.

The “Kurone Iwaburo”, which can be used free of charge by guests staying at Kitagawa onsen, offers the illusion of being submerged in the sea, as the line of sight is almost the same as the surface of the sea. A bath where you can feel the sea so close is rare, so it's a very valuable experience. Currently, the baths are divided into men's and women's baths, so even those who used to avoid mixed bathing can enjoy the baths with peace of mind. The view from the dynamic bath where you can sometimes get splashed by the waves is definitely worth seeing, so be sure to give it a try!

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“Izu Hokkawa Onsen Kissho Caren” is attractive for its open-air bath with a superb view that blends in with nature. All rooms are Japanese-style with an ocean view! You can see the sea spreading in front of you and Izu Oshima. There are spa treatments, French kaiseki cuisine, etc. in natural onsen, so it is also recommended for important days. For onsen lovers, you can enjoy visiting 18 hot springs, such as the sister building "Tsuruya Kisshotei" and the public open-air bath "Kurone Iwaburo".

"Hamanako Kanzanji onsen" is located in Kanzanji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City. The coast of Lake Hamana is lined with onsen inns, and it is famous as a onsen resort. There are zoos, amusement parks, flower parks, and other leisure facilities nearby, as well as onsen! There is also a ropeway where you can enjoy the scenery from the top of the lake, making it a popular tourist spot. You can enjoy onsen, play to your heart's content at the leisure facilities, and spend your time however you like.

Hamanako Kanzanji onsen has plenty of lodging facilities and day trip bathing facilities. It is also recommended for people who want to be fully healed in onsen, but also want to include some fun. The amusement park "Hamanako Palpal", the "Lake Hamana Music Box Museum" that you can go after taking a walk in the air on the ropeway, the "Hamamatsu Flower Park" with many flowers nearby, and the Lake Hamana Unagi Expedition where you can see the eel farming that is unique to Lake Hamana. Variety is abundant, such as the corps "Tempo Fish Farm". Perfect for those who want relaxation and stimulation.

While strolling around the Lake Hamana Kanzanji district, stop by one of the power spots, Kanzanji. It is also best for women who want to be blessed with a good match because there is a "Enmusubi Jizoson". Omamori and Ema are also popular. It is also famous as a scenic spot, and you can spend a relaxing time looking at the majestic Lake Hamana that spreads out in front of you.

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Sansuikan Kinryu, which boasts the oldest history in the area, is a Japanese-style onsen ryokan with a relaxing atmosphere. All the rooms are on the Lake Hamana side, so it is a luxury to spend time doing nothing while slowly looking at the lake surface. meal served in your room or in a private room are unique to a Japanese-ryokan that uses seasonal ingredients from Lake Hamana. In addition to the fragrant all-cypress hot onsen bath and open-air bath, there is also a nice service that you can use the two private open-air baths (not onsen) for free once per group.

"Bentenjima onsen" on Bentenjima Island in Hamamatsu City is characterized by the crimson torii "Bentenjima Tourism Symbol Tower" standing on the lake. You will be impressed by the large panorama that spreads out in front of you, such as Lake Hamana and Enshunada. There are hotels and ryokan along the coast, and you can see the romantic sunset as it sinks into the sea, so it is also recommended for couples.

Bentenjima onsen may be better described as a resort area than onsen area. Depending on the season, you can enjoy clam digging, swimming in the sea, marine leisure activities, and some even go fishing or cycling. It is a spot where you can enjoy things unique to this area, unlike other onsen resorts.

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At The Ocean Hamanako Benten Resort can see the large torii gate of the Bentenjima tourist symbol tower floating in Minamihamanako. There are ocean side and lake side rooms, so you can fully enjoy the waterside view. In addition, from the open-air bath on the terrace, you can see not only the Otorii but also the Pacific Ocean and the impressive sunset. The buffet, where you can enjoy local specialties and fresh seafood, is also popular.

We introduced popular onsen resorts and onsen towns in Shizuoka. Speaking of onsen, the main purpose is to heal the fatigue of everyday life, but in the onsen resorts introduced this time, there are many ways to enjoy them, such as the cityscape, scenery, and gourmet food. Shizuoka is an area that is easily accessible from the city center, so why not go there quickly and easily to soothe your body and mind?