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Onsens and Spa Hotels in Japan

 

Escape the demands of normal routine, whoosh through the air across the Pacific tended by the highly-trained staff of Japan Air Lines, and enter a world of graciousness, tradition and pampering ceremony which has changed little since the days of the great samurai warriors.

Stay at a traditional Japanese inn, or ryokan, surrounded by pristine gardens. Remove your shoes at the door and enter a world of peaceful, enduring design: tatami mats on gleaming wood floors, translucent dividing walls and sliding doors, low-slung furniture, carefully arranged flowers, and traditionally-costumed staff whose graciousness and personal attention will soon make you forget any cares which have come with you.

Perhaps the ultimate Japanese serenity is achieved in the traditional Japanese hot-spring bath, or onsen. Dressed in a flowing kimono, you approach the baths, take a quick dip in the steaming mineral water, get out and wash thoroughly, then return to the bath for a good long soak. Many baths have glass walls looking out onto perfect Japanese gardens to soothe your spirit the way the hot water soothes your body. The result is utter relaxation, with no thought of cares far away.

 

After your bath, put on your kimono and go for a stroll, admire the surroundings, go window-shopping, and let your mind and spirit wander as they will. This is true serenity, Japanese-style.

Explore the mysteries of the renowned Japanese tea ceremony, an age-old ritual which is not so much about tea as friendship, good feeling, mutual consideration and togetherness. As you participate, that same feeling of utter serenity descends, bringing peace not just now, but whenever you recall these moments.

The serene traditional Japanese way of life nourishes the body as well as the spirit.
On your Travel in Style experience, you'll feast on the finest Japanese cuisine.
Dinner is a marvelous variety of local delicacies, from sukiyaki, tempura and sushi to grilled seafood or, if you prefer, finely-prepared Western dishes.

By the middle of your Japanese sojourn, you'll feel that you belong here. By the end, you'll feel more fully restored and revived than if you spent a whole month of leisure at home.

 

 

Onsens and Spa Hotels in Japan

Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en
Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Tamanoyu
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa

Gero Spa Suimeikan
Ibusuku Seaside Hotel
Suginoi Hotel
Shiroyama Kanko Hotel

Hotel Highland Resort



Don't just visit. Experience and participate in the Japanese way of life, at a price that's more affordable than you thought possible , you'll appreciate the essence of Japan.


【Odawara】
A High Quality Resort in a Castle Town
Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa

RoomThis hotel was grand opened in April 2004 in Odawara, which is well-known for its castle. Odawara is easily accessible from Tokyo area by train or car, and is only 37 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
The hotel is located about fifteen minutes from Odawara Station (JR or Odakyu Line) by taxi. Shuttle bus services are also available on weekdays.

The hotel has 172 guest rooms including 10 cottages, and all boasting a view of of Sagami Bay.
Opening the sliding glass door and stepping out onto the balcony, you can enjoy a view of the Izu Peninsula and Oshima Island, and even Miura Peninsula when the weather permits.

spaThe hotel features Bade Zone; a facitity that offers a variety of spas which use natural hot spring water, saunas and a 25m swimming pool(Bade Facikity 1F)

There is also a full range of outdoor and indoor Natural Hot Spring Baths, all of which are popular for their effectiveness in treating a number of medical conditions.(Bade Facility 3F)

The Bade Zone, the Aesthetic Saloon Aqua Beautéspa and a Natural Hot Spring Baths are connected to the main facility via a connencting passage on the third floor. This passage gives you direct access from your room, to the aforementioned facilities. By using this passage, you can come and go freely in specially made waffle weave robes, which are very popular among hotel guests because of their lightness and handiness.
Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
The hotel has14 ballrooms, including 6 Japanese-style rooms, equipped with the latest conveniences. The rooms are ideal for corporate gatherings or parties.
Sports facilities include a driving range, jogging track, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness centre.

Based on the “Natural Hilton” concept, each restaurant boasts a creative menu composed of fresh ingredients including carefully selected seasonal ingredients. This luxury spa resort offered by Hilton is certain to be a refreshing stop during your travels in Japan.

 

【Hakone】
A Full-day of Relaxation and Fun at a Hot Spring Spa
Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en

kowaki-en onsenHakone is one of the most popular destinations in Japan. Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en is very popular among both domestic and overseas visitors because it features a relaxing outdoor hot spring bath with a spectacular view of the surrounding natural landscape.

Yunessan“Yunessan” offers a wide variety of baths and attractions with a Mediterranean theme. (swimsuits required)
It also features a garden-style open-air bath where you can enjoy seasonal views of Hakone Mountains while bathing in a public bath.



Hakone Hotel Kowaki-enThe restaurants, including the garden restaurant, offer a wide variety of international cuisines. Convention facilities include 4 ballrooms and 7 conference rooms of varying size and type.
The hotel is located 20 minutes by car from Hakone Yumoto Station, and is easily accessible from Shinjuku by train. You can even enjoy a one-day trip to the hot spring theme park to help bring relief from the hustle and bustle of the city.

 

 

【Matsumoto】
A Hotel With Views That Justify It’s Name of “Buena Vista”
Hotel Buena Vista

Hotel Buena VistaMatsumoto is a city located in the heart of nature's bounty and surrounded by imposing mountains. It is also famous for the Saito Kinen Orchestra by created Hideo Saito, a man who dedicated his life to classical music education.

Hotel Buena Vista, the first full-scale hotel in Nagano Prefecture, is only a 7 minute walk from Matsumoto Station. The hotel is a favorite among guests from foreign countries, and offers a full range of services for those looking to hold conventions, events, exhibitions and parties.

Hotel Buena Vista
Guest rooms on the 12th floor were refurbished as into premier rooms in March 2005. The rooms on this floor offer gentle lighting and luxurious beds. They are even particular about the pillows on the floor, and can provide 6 different types of pillows stuffed with fillers including buckwheat husk (Advanced reservations required)

While staying at the Buena Vista Hotel, you can enjoy the unique “nature” of Matsumoto with its view of the Northern Alps as well as Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure.

 

 

【Matsumoto】
Barrier-Free Ryokan
Hotel Tamanoyu

Hotel Tamanoyu is located in Asama Hot Springs, in the mountains outside of Matsumoto. This historic spa has a long history, and records of its name can even be found in the first official history of the country “Nihon Shoki” (compiled in 720).
Hotel Tamanoyu is a traditional ryokan founded in 1886, and is an intimate establishment that has only 38 guest rooms.


A few years ago, Hotel Tamanoyu created a bath for the exclusive use of elderly patrons and those in wheelchairs, as well as 4 barrier-free guest rooms. Guide dogs are also welcome throughout the entire inn.
These rooms feature tatatmi mats that are durable enough to accommodate wheelchairs, and the hotel has been redesigned so all guests may enjoy the entire facilities comfortably without any assistance of hotel staff.

In addition, the exclusive bath has proved to be very popular as it commands a view of Utsukushigawara Plateau.

Furthermore, a mini-concert sponsored by the hotel is conducted every night, so guests can enjoy the cultural delights of Matsumoto in a family atmosphere.

 

 

 

【Takayama】
Grand view of Northern Alps
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort

“Spa Wing”, a new addition to Hotel Associa Takayama Hotel opened in November 2004.This two story addition features hot spring baths on both floors, a terrace restaurant, and wonderful views of the Northern Alps and Takayama.

The view of the Alps from “Kabeyu”, or wall of hot water, on the 5th floor creates a particularly fantastic landscape as it looks as if the mountains were floating on the surface of the water.

“Spa Phyton” has been an especially popular attraction among the hotel guests since it opened in April 2004. It’s six treatment rooms were designed with the woods of Hida-Takayama in mind, and four of the rooms include private baths.
After leisurely relaxing in the natural hot spring, you can relieve the fatigue of traveling with aroma therapy.


Guests can enjoy the first full-scale hot spring resort hotel in Gifu in the heart of nature's bounty.Each season has its own special appeal with differing views of the Northern Alps in the distance as well as the history and culture of Hida Takaya.

 

 

 

Kyoto】
For sightseeing tours in Kyoto
Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa

“KOTORAN SPA By CLARINS” opened on the 10th floor in Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa in Kawaramachi-sanjo, the center in Kyoto, in July 2005. It is the first spa in Asia run by the French Clarins.

You can relax in the treatment room designed with both modern and traditional Japanese touches.The room occupies 652㎡ on the top floor of the hotel.
Services are not included in the room fee, and appointments are recommended because of their popularity.


In addition, original brand items from the hotel, created under an arrangement with ”Shoei-do”, a popular store for traditional gifts, are recommended as souvenirs of Kyoto for your friends and family. This hotel is conveniently located for sightseeing. Please rest your weary mind and limbs while sightseeing the ancient capital.

 

 

 

【Gero】
Comfort in traditional beauty
Gero Spa Suimeikan

Gero Spa is one of the most famous hot springs in Japan, and has a history of over 1000 years.
Suimeikan occupies vast area of over 33,000㎡along a clear stream and its natural beauty. It boasts the best resort environment of hotels located along the Hida River.Accommodations are spread out among 4 buildings, all of which take advantage of warmth of wood. “Seiransou” is built in the style of a tea ceremony house.

In addition, the hotel has a variety of ballrooms and conference rooms installed with cutting-edge audio/visual equipment. The hotel has indoor/ outdoor swimming pools and is also well-known for its full-scale Noh stage.It goes without saying that the Japanese garden is beautiful and Japanese-cypress tub as well as open-air bath are luxurious. The hot spring water is well-known as promoting beauty because of its alkaline nature, and it also contains ingredients to moisturize the skin.

 

 

Ibusuki】
Hot Sand Bath
Ibusuki Seaside Hotel

Ibusuki Seaside Hotel is located in the quiet area facing Kinko Bay just 5 minutes by car from the center of Ibusuki.
All guest rooms, baths and the swimming pool have a commanding view of the bay.

While staying at the hotel, you can enjoy Osumi Peninsula as well as superb views of Mt. Uomi, a well-known cherry-blossom viewing spot, and Chiringashima Island, a desert island approachable on foot over a path that appears at low tide.


One of the main draws of the hotel is its hot sand baths.
You can also enjoy golf, hiking, or just spending a leisurely time relaxing.

 

 

Beppu】
Feel time pass with all five senses
Suginoi Hotel

Spa the Ceada, which was developed with the full cooperation of Mr. Daniel Mardon, a French massage and physical therapist, has recently drawn a lot of attention. It’s services help promote proper metabolism to expedite the burn-off of fat and is said to be effective from the very first treatment.

Beppu is one of the nation’s top hot spring destinations. Suginoi Hotel’s hot spring is said to be good for various ailments including neuralgic and joint pain. Japan’s largest outdoor bath “Tana-yu” commands a panoramic view of the city of Beppu and allows you to have liberating feeling of relaxation.

In addition, the hotel is composed of a variety of rooms (562 in all) so that they can meticulously take care of all guests including couples, families, groups and people that require barrier-free facilities.

Suginoi Palace, Aqua Beat (an indoor swimming pool) and other entertainment facilities (such as bowling) are located right next to the hotel so you will never be at a want for things to do even over a prolonged stay. The hotel is located 45 minutes from Oita Airport by bus and 10 minutes from Beppu Station by car. Be sure to add this hotel to your itinerary in Kyushu.

 

 

 

【Kagoshima】
Remembering time immemorial in the view of Sakurajima Island
Shiroyama Kanko Hotel

Shiroyama Kanko Hotel stands in the woods of Shiroyama, a high vantage point right in the center of Kagoshima.Each season holds its own unique draw at this hotel surrounded by bounties of nature. Of special note is “Satsumano-yu”, or hot water of Satusma. Guests are drawn to the views of the hotel’s outdoor hot spring bath “Satsuma no Yu”, including Kingo Bay, the sun rising over Sakurajima Island, and Kagoshima below.

Because the hydro-carbonate spring is good for cuts and grazes, burns and chronic skin diseases, it is called “ Bijin-no yu” or hot spring for beautiful women.
The hotel has a “One Shot Corner” for tasting local spirits (100 yen or more per glass), and specially-made “Satsumaage”, or fried fish balls, makes a good souvenir.
It is located 10 minutes by car from Kagoshima Central Station or 50 minutes from Kagoshima Airport by car.
Enjoy relaxing while viewing grand Sakurajima, a sight that harkens back to time immemorial.

 

 

 

【Yamanashi】
Resort with a view of Mt. Fiji
Hotel Highland Resort

The hotel, said to be the best in Yamanashi Prefecture, is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and each season has its own unique charm. It is also located near Fujikyu Highland and Fujiyama Museum, which features a collection of works by painters who were enchanted by the beauty of Mt. Fuji.



The hotel is the perfect base for sightseeing and allows you to easily experience the natural richness of the area thanks to its access to golf courses, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka and “Oshino Hakkai “, a national monument.
The grand figure of Mt. Fuji is visible from the guest rooms as well as the main dinning room and indoor swimming pool.

The swimming pool can be enjoyed in all weather and seasons, and is special since it often reflects the gentle slopes of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy dinner in the main dinning room ”Top of Zipangu” with cuisine featuring carefully-selected ingredients and local Yamanashi wine.

 

 


Onsen Paradise, Honeymoon in Japan, tour Japan
Photo Credit : By JNTO

 

La beauté du Mont Fuji. . . la confusion civilisée de Tokyo. . . la perfection d'une cérémonie de thé et la sérénité d'un jardin soigneusement arrangé. Ne faites pas seulement la visite. Eprouvez et participez à la façon de vie Japonaise, à un prix qui est plus abordable que vous aurez pensé possible. Sur cet itinéraire de neufs jours et huit nuits, vous apprécierez l'essence du Japon. Il y a même le temps d’explorer à vous seul, avec tous les détails importants arrangés par nous.


Interior of  atraditional home in a Japanese Village
"Kayabuki no Sato"
(Interior of one of the home in the traditional Japanese village)


Onsens and Spa Hotels in Japan


Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
Hakone Hotel Kowaki-en
Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Tamanoyu
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa

Gero Spa Suimeikan
Ibusuku Seaside Hotel
Suginoi Hotel
Shiroyama Kanko Hotel

Hotel Highland Resort

Japanese Onsen,honeymoon Japan


If you are interested in hot springs, you are certain to want to visit both a traditional and contemporary spa while in Japan. Onsen are popular destinations in Japan, and this issue will feature recommended hotels and Ryokans to fit the needs of your travel plans.
These hotels provide warm-hearted service and offer careful attention to all patrons, both of which are the trademarks of traditional Japanese “ryokan” inns.

 

 

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Kiyomizudera Shrine, tour Japan
Photo Credit : By JNTO

 









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