Best 15 Hotels for an Elegant Fukushima Excursion!

Fukushima boasts the third largest area in Japan. You can enjoy superb scenery woven by nature, such as Mt. Bandai, where the highland resort spreads out at the foot of the mountain, and Lake Inawashiro, where the transparent water is clear to the heart. In addition, there are many local gourmet foods that can only be eaten here, such as the famous old site of the Aizu clan, "Kitakata ramen" and "Namie yakisoba noodles". Fukushima is a place where adults can take a break from the superb scenery and gourmet food.

A trip to Fukushima to heal the hearts of tired adults. Then why not stick to choosing a hotel? There are many hotels in the Fukushima that boast luxury ryokan with open-air baths that take advantage of the natural scenery and dishes that use fresh local ingredients. This time, we will introduce each type of inn, such as "resort hotel" and "luxury ryokan". You should be able to find an inn that you think you will find.

In the Aizu region, you can enjoy spectacular views of nature such as Mt. Bandai and Goshikinuma. Hoteli Aalto, located in a national park full of nature, is a resort hotel perfect for a relaxing adult stay in a quiet environment. You can pick up and drop off from "Inawashiro Station" for free, so it's safe even for people who like to travel by train.

The 17 rooms, including the detached rooms, are unified with high-quality Scandinavian interiors. What is common between Northern Europe and Aizu is the idea of “coexisting with nature.” The nature of Aizu that can be seen from the window in the spacious room, the simple decorations, and the warmth of the wood that spreads throughout the building... You can spend time resetting your mind without thinking about unnecessary things.

The open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs on the bank of the marsh boasts an outstanding view. Please spend a blissful time while watching the fresh greenery in spring and summer, the autumn leaves in autumn, and the quiet silvery world in winter. After warming up in onsen, cool down with free drinks such as coffee milk and "Aizu Bandai Cider" in the lounge♪

meal are served at the hotel's restaurant, Tagokoro Shokudo, which is built around a fireplace. Dishes that make use of local Aizu rice and vegetables will remind you of the natural seasonal flavors. The delicacies of the mountains and seas, such as Bandai bamboo shoots and smelt, are also attractive. The simple tableware and the beautiful colors of nature will delight your eyes.

There is only a hotel in a national park, and there is such a mysterious blue swamp in the surrounding area. You can enjoy the view from the lounge terrace or take a walk around the area. Speaking of Urabandai, the blue and green "Goshiki-numa" is a famous sightseeing spot, but you can have such a superb view all to yourself while staying at the hotel.

Urabandai Kogen Hotel" is located 30 minutes from "Inawashiro Station" by free shuttle bus. From the hotel, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Mt. The view is like a painting, and will be an unforgettable memory for a lifetime.

This is a room called "Luxury Twin" recommended for couples. Bandai and Yarokunuma spread out from the window, and you will lose track of time while sitting on the sofa and looking at them. A room with a special and calm atmosphere is also good for an anniversary stay.

You can also see the superb view of Mt. Bandai perfectly from the open-air bath. The natural onsen that are soft against your skin will gradually relax your body and mind. Soaking in onsen while bathing in the forest is the ultimate luxury.

During your stay, be sure to visit the "library lounge" exclusively for hotel guests. We have books in various genres such as nature, art, architecture, and celestial objects. If you find a book that interests you, take a break with free coffee or tea. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the leisurely flow of adult time.

Urabandai Lake Resort is a luxury resort hotel facing the quiet Lake Hibara. Natural onsen, of course, are fully equipped with bars, darts, karaoke, table tennis, and simulation golf. It would be nice to decide that the purpose of your trip is to stay at Urabandai Lake Resort, and plan your trip around the hotel. It takes about 30 minutes from Inawashiro Station by free shuttle bus or local bus.

It's a hotel full of fun, so it's recommended to invite someone, such as a couple, family, or friends, to stay. The "Superior Twin" that can accommodate up to 3 people is very spacious, so you can relax even during winter trips when you tend to have a lot of luggage.

After taking a break in your room, go to the open-air hot onsen with a spectacular view of Lake Hibara. You can enjoy Urabandai's famous hot springs, which have been treasured as "golden hot springs" since ancient times, under beautiful scenery. The hot water contains plenty of natural moisturizing ingredients, and you can expect it to beautify your skin. Soak in the hot water while feeling the cool breeze blowing across the lake, and get your skin smooth and smooth.

Even after enjoying the French course or buffet dinner at the hotel restaurant, the fun continues. "Urabandai Lake Resort" has billiards, darts, and a bar with a chic and mature atmosphere, so you can have plenty of fun until the night ♪ Talking at the bar, playing darts and having fun with your friends... Unlike the city, at night. Urabandai is a very quiet place, so I'm happy that I can enjoy a lot in the hotel!

About 3 minutes by taxi from "Bandai Atami Station", "Moritaya". Because it is not a large-scale ryokan, you can receive warm hospitality in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. In addition to 9 guest rooms with open-air baths, there are also 3 types of free private baths. During your stay, enjoy a tour of the hot springs to soothe your mind and body.

This is a room called "Kizuna Suite" that boasts a view from the open-air bath. There is also a terrace, so you can enjoy the cool evening breeze while drinking a free beer after taking a bath.

The free private open-air bath “Kakurenbo in the forest” has an outstanding sense of openness! You can enjoy bathing under the blue sky during the day and under the starry sky at night. Enjoy a luxurious time while listening to the sound of the trees swaying in the wind and the sound of the water flowing.

A dinner that the head chef puts his skills to work just to say, "I came here because I want to eat again." Ingredients and cooking methods, as well as tableware, are all made in Aizu! The local cuisine kaiseki, which uses local ingredients such as Aizu vegetables, Kawamata gamecock, and Aizu chicken, is full of deliciousness, and the umami will permeate your body.

About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from "Sukagawa Station", "Otogi no Yado Yoneya" is located in a peaceful countryside. This is an unusual onsen ryokan with a Japanese fairy tale concept. As soon as you step inside, you will be greeted by a cute lobby with a fireplace and furniture that makes the most of the warmth of wood.

This is the room "Hana no Ame" that has the highest repeat rate. Soft colors and rounded furniture will make you feel gentle. Among them, the eye-catching two-color chair was designed by the famous Danish architect Finn Juhl. The warm atmosphere of "Otogi no Yado Yoneya" is unique to the fact that furniture born in Northern Europe matches a Japanese-style room!

The open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs is also inspired by a spring that gushes out from the fairy forest. There are many onsen ryokan in Japan, but there are not many open-air baths that make you feel like you are soaking in a forest spring! The sunlight filtering through the trees during the day and the leaves illuminated by the lights at night are very fantastic. onsen, which are poured with care to avoid contact with the air, have a unique thickness that seems to moisturize your skin.

For dinner, a fairy tale is served as a course meal! The menus have themes such as ``The Naked King'' and ``Cat in Boots,'' and they look cute as well! The theme changes depending on the season, but you'll want to take pictures of them all♪ The seasonings are additive-free, the meat is rare "Tankaku Beef" from Iwate, and the ingredients are carefully selected. Please enjoy Tao cuisine with both your eyes and your tongue.

Take the bus from Aizuwakamatsu ryokan and get off at Higashiyama onsen Station, then walk for about 1 minute to reach Aizu Higashiyama onsen Mukaitaki. The whole building is designated as a registered cultural property of the country. Why don't you stay in such a precious building and enjoy onsen and gourmet food?

There are 24 rooms in total. Each room has a different floor plan and construction method, and is full of the techniques of shrine carpenters. This “Daffodil Room” is a room where you can see the waterfall in the courtyard. Sitting on a chair by the window overlooking the pond and waterfall in the courtyard is breathtakingly beautiful, taking you away from your busy life.

Because it is ryokan that protects the traditions of Aizu, the cuisine is exceptional. You can enjoy local cuisine from Aizu deep in the mountains in your room. A variety of seasonal local dishes, such as the traditional soup ``kozuyu'', ``carp simmered'' handed down directly from the Aizu clan, and ``herring pickled with sansho pepper'', a preserved food unique to the mountainous area! Please enjoy the beautiful Aizu lacquerware.

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, this is an inn where you can enjoy beautiful scenery in any season. Every year from around Christmas in December to the end of February, bamboo cylinders lit with candles are set up in the garden. Once you see it, you will never forget it. During this period, try to reserve a room facing the courtyard, such as the "Suisen no Ma" or "Sumire no Ma" introduced above♪

Tsuchiyu Bettei Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu. The inn is surrounded by an untouched virgin forest and is very quiet. The "separate room" extends for 3 rooms, and the other rooms extend for 2 rooms, so it is also recommended for family trips.

The best feature of "Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu" is that there are 3 types of baths that can be reserved for each room! This is "Shinpeki" where you can fully enjoy forest bathing while soaking in hot water. Feel the scent of the untouched forest and the murmuring of the river, and spend the ultimate relaxing time.

If you want to stretch your arms and legs and relax, go to Seiran. It's surprising that you can reserve such a spacious open-air bath. We recommend not only the season of fresh greenery, but also the season of snow, when you will be lost in the silence that will take your breath away.

Wild vegetables such as cod sprouts and kogomi in spring, sweetfish and char caught in mountain streams in summer, matsutake mushrooms in autumn, pufferfish and crabs in winter... You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine that uses plenty of the most delicious ingredients of the season. Spending time slowly savoring the seasonal delicacies brought to you one by one is the best reward for yourself who works hard every day.

Hanare Matsushimakaku is an inn with a modern Japanese atmosphere where you can relax and relax as if you were at home. All rooms have their own open-air baths and view baths, so no matter which room you choose, you can enjoy your private time. About 15 minutes by taxi or bus from Aizuwakamatsu Station.

There are open-air baths and view baths in the rooms, but be sure to visit the large public baths as well. This is located along the mountain stream overlooking the famous Aizu Fushimi Falls, so you can enjoy onsen while watching the dynamic flow of the river. There is also a private open-air bath with a great view on the roof. How about staying overnight and making a trip to fully enjoy the hot onsen?

A Noh stage has been built on the cliff opposite the inn. Every night, you can enjoy dance performances by local geisha and folktales of Aizu. You can also see the stage from the bar lounge, so it's nice to spend some adult time enjoying traditional performing arts with a drink in hand.

Located in Yunokami Onsen in Shimogo-cho, Minamiaizu onsen, "Toryukan" is an inn where you can enjoy a free-flowing onsen while admiring the spectacular view of the valley. All rooms are equipped with an indoor bath with free-flowing hot spring water. The inn is also famous for its delicious food. Relaxing in onsen, filled with gourmet food... I wanted to spend a holiday like this! You can spend a happy time that seems to be. You can have them pick you up from Shin-Shirakawa Station for free.

The inn is located in a valley, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window. Especially during the fall foliage season, you can relax while enjoying the colorful scenery that looks like a painting. All rooms have onsen, but if you want to enjoy the view from the bath, try staying in the special room "Ryugetsu".

Aizu's local cuisine is arranged into creative kaiseki cuisine by the head chef. You can enjoy local ingredients with delicate seasoning that can only be eaten here. There is also a full range of bespoke dishes, such as Aizu's unique cherry blossom meat (horse meat) and stone-grilled Wagyu beef. I love that you can adjust it according to your stomach.

Fukushima, which is also a rice-producing region, is also rich in local sake. Especially in Minamiaizu, there are many delicious sake breweries. If you enjoy delicious local sake with kaiseki cuisine, your heart will be filled with happiness.

"Oyado Manyotei" is available for groups of up to 12 people over the age of 16. Recommended for those who want to spend some adult time in a quiet and calm atmosphere. It is also good for two people who want to spend time together as a couple once in a while. It takes about 30 minutes by bus from Inawashiro Station.

The room offers views of the lush forest. If you listen carefully, you can hear the murmuring of the mountain stream, so just relaxing in your room will purify your mind. In addition to simple Japanese-style rooms, there are Western-style rooms with beds and rooms with cypress onsen.

Of course, the bath is 100% free-flowing from the source. Although it is a sulfur spring with strong acidity, it does not have a strong sulfur smell and leaves your skin smooth. The open-air bath is a cypress bathtub, and the forest spreads beyond it. The floor and walls of the indoor bath are made of cypress, and you can feel the scent and warmth of the wood. There is also a private open-air bath with two ceramic bathtubs.

There are also many fans for dishes using local vegetables, Fukushima beef, river fish such as char and yamame trout. The freshwater fish raised in the clear waters of the Agatsuma River are so delicious that even people who have never been fond of freshwater fish will love it! Accompanied by sake recommended by the inn, please enjoy the luxury that is only allowed for adults.

"Auberge Suzukane" is about 5 minutes by car from "Bandai Atami Station". A bright and open lobby welcomes you. An auberge where you can feel the changing of the four seasons from your room or anywhere in the hotel. With an appearance like a storehouse, all 7 suite rooms are separate types with heated floors. Built like a villa, it's a charming "hidden inn".

Guest rooms with tasteful Japanese names such as "Fuji", "Ai", and "Seiji" are decorated according to the image of the name. It has a Japanese-style room, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and maisonette type. Harmony with the garden that can be seen from the window is also considered, so you can relax just by being in the room. The indoor baths in the guest rooms are made of cypress or stone, and each room has different specifications.

The bath in the guest room is a natural onsen flowing directly from the source. The 800-year-old Bandai Atami onsen is also known as "Hagihime no Yu," and has a long history. It's a thick alkaline simple hot spring that can be expected to beautify your skin, so you'll be left with moist and smooth skin after taking a bath. There is also a pure Japanese-style stone open-air bath in the hotel, so be sure to try that as well. You can enjoy it in a different way. Soak in plenty of hot water to heal your daily fatigue.

Cooking is one of the pleasures of traveling. Here, you can enjoy the ``Exquisite Luxury Menu'' breakfast that won first place in Fukushima at the ``Breakfast Festival 2017'' sponsored by Rakuten Travel. For dinner, we chose the award-winning head chef's ``Luxurious Kaiseki Cuisine with Top-Grade Carefully Selected Wagyu Beef.'' Seasonal ingredients prepared with time and effort are nourishing for the mind and body. You can eat well and feel full of energy.

"Hotel Hana no Yu" is about 8 minutes by taxi from "Bandai Atami Station". This is a popular hotel with 30 types of onsen. In addition, as it is a large-scale hotel, there are plenty of meal and souvenir shops. Quiet and quiet ryokan are wonderful, but it's also nice to enjoy a lively and spacious hotel stay for an extraordinary feeling.

The spacious Japanese-style room has large windows, giving it a sense of openness. It is surprising that it is the most standard room in this size. There are rooms with open-air baths, but there are plenty of large public baths and private baths in the hotel, so even if you are traveling as an adult, you can stay in a standard room.

After arriving at the hotel, immediately go to onsen! There are two large public baths, and the men's and women's baths change depending on the time. There are so many hot onsen here that you can't even write them all down! The quality of the hot springs can be expected to be effective in relieving fatigue, so by the time you've conquered all 30 types of onsen your fatigue should be blown away♪

For dinner, guests can choose from several of the on-site restaurants. This is "Cooking Chaya Asaka no Sato" where you can enjoy grilled kaiseki grilled in a smokeless roaster. There is a partition between the seats, so you can meal calmly. When you are full of delicious meat, you can change into a yukata for changing into the onsen ♪ for free, so you don't have to worry about the smell of meal.

"British Hills" stands in the forest about 40 minutes by shuttle car from "Shin-Shirakawa Station". This is a hotel where you can experience England while staying in Japan. In the center of the vast 73,000 tsubo grounds is a manor house, surrounded by tea rooms, pubs, and buildings from the 12th to 18th centuries. You'll get used to it ♪ Would you like to go on a quick trip abroad on the weekend?

At the hotel, the atmosphere of medieval England is recreated with carefully selected interiors. Antique furniture is lined up and the classical atmosphere is exciting! It looks completely medieval, but don't worry, it's fully equipped with hair dryers, towels, and wireless LAN.

Even the bathroom has a medieval British style♪ The clawfoot bathtub is so cute! Standard room amenities are from London's fragrance maison "Miller Harris", while deluxe and luxury rooms are from "Ren", which is also handled by Harrods in the UK. Enjoy an elegant bath time as if you were an English lady.

The main dining room is full of dignity. It looks like something you'd see in a movie! Here you can enjoy traditional British menus and seasonal course meals. By the way, there is a dress code for men to wear a jacket. Ladies, let's dress up a little more than usual and have a grown-up night.

For something a little more casual, head to the on-site pub Falstaff. In addition to the classic British pub fish and chips, you can also enjoy home-cooked English cottage pies and unusual fish cakes. There is also an original ale beer with a fruity sweetness. Drink and eat a lot and immerse yourself in the charm of an English town.

Onyado On-yado Toho (Orix Hotels) is ryokan located on a hill at an altitude of 300 meters in Aizu city. About 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Aizuwakamatsu Station. After checking in, let's take a break with a drink first. Free hot coffee is available in the lobby lounge. You can relax in the spacious space.

There are various types of guest rooms such as Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms. The recommendation is "Aya" prepared on the top floor premium floor. It has a retro-modern design that combines the comfort of a Japanese-style room with lattices, tatami mats, and Japanese paper, and the comfort of a bed.

onsen is Higashiyama onsen, which warms your body to the core. The inn boasts two scenic open-air baths, "Sora no Yu" and "Tanagumo no Yu". Sora no Yu has a circular open-air bath that protrudes 11 meters above the ground, making you feel as if you are floating in the air. “Tanagumo-no-Yu” is attractive because the open-air baths with different water depths are lined up like terraced rice fields. Let's relax in various hot water such as sleeping bath and half bath.

In the dinner buffet, you can enjoy "Negi soba," which is made from Takato soba from the Aizu region with chopsticks, "Sauce katsudon," the soul food of Aizu, and obanzai, but also pay attention to the dessert. It seems that the exclusive pastry chef makes everything by hand, and there is an array of colorful sweets. Strawberry shortcake, tiramisu, seasonal menus, and more are all exciting.

About 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Aizu Railway "Ashinomaki onsen Station", you will arrive at "Okawaso", an inn with a superb view where you can feel the great outdoors. All seven types of guest rooms are located along the mountain stream facing the Okawa River, so you can spend a relaxing time appreciating the beauty of nature in each season. The photo is of the tea lounge "Tonbo no Niwa". You can enjoy your favorite drink while enjoying the nature from the window. Surrounded by a modern Japanese interior, it has a stylish atmosphere.

The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style, but we recommend the Western-style twin room on the top floor. You can relax on the comfortable size bed in the luxurious and spacious guest room.

The pride of "Okawaso" is the vermilion floating stage in the hall. Surprisingly, live shamisen performances are held here from time to time. You can spend a wonderful time in a space full of atmosphere. It looks like it will be a valuable experience that you can't usually do.

onsen is Ashinomaki onsen, which has an abundant amount of hot water. In addition to the spacious indoor bath, the open-air bath "Shikibutai Tanada" is a dynamic structure. It is an open-air bath with a terraced rice paddy structure, and the top of the bath is right in front of the valley. You can enjoy onsen while feeling nature with all five senses, such as the murmuring of the river, the scent of the cypress roof, and the superb view of the mountain stream right in front of you.

Magnificent natural scenery, superb open-air baths, and gourmet cuisine made with local ingredients... Fukushima is full of attractions that will soothe the hearts of tired adults. The hotels and ryokan introduced in this article are all perfect places for adults who want to relax and unwind. Once in a while, why don't you go on an adult trip to Fukushima as a reward for yourself and your family?