【保存版】一度は泊まりたい最強のオールインクルーシブ宿6選

【保存版】一度は泊まりたい最強のオールインクルーシブ宿6選

Hello, it’s Pyon 🐰 So far I’ve shared over 100 travel videos from Japan and around the world on YouTube I only feature places I’ve actually stayed at and truly loved, but today I’ll be introducing six stays where the all-inclusive experience was especially outstanding Let’s begin “The 6 Ultimate All-Inclusive Stays in Japan” First, I visited a ryokan called Daikon no Hana in Miyagi Prefecture It’s in the southern part of Miyagi, near the borders with Yamagata and Fukushima It took about five hours by car from Tokyo The ryokan sits in a vast forest at the foot of the Zao mountain range Within a property of about 10,000 tsubo, there are just 18 detached guest rooms quietly nestled in the woods Of those 18 rooms, 14 have their own open-air onsen baths Every room is beautifully designed, so choosing which one to stay in was quite difficult Let’s head to the room together This time I stayed in a room called “Oborozuki” I’ll reveal the price at the very end So as you watch, please have fun guessing the rate from the room and the meals First, let me tell you something important In addition to dinner and breakfast being included, this time our stay was on an all-inclusive plan That means everything in the fridge, including alcohol and soft drinks, is complimentary Snacks are also included, so there are no extra charges for those either There’s an electric kettle with drip coffee and tea bags as well I rarely watch TV, so this is more than enough for me To the left of the entrance is the bedroom Go straight ahead and you come out onto a private terrace in the middle of the forest On that terrace is the loveliest open-air onsen It feels almost like a private garden at your own home You can slip into the hot spring anytime you like, which is such a luxury I visited in early June, when the fresh green leaves were dazzling The forest looked so full of life, almost sparkling Because they’ve kept the trees as intact as possible and preserved the natural landscape There’s even a tree growing right in the middle of the terrace And that really adds to the charm of the space It’s not a manicured garden It’s an onsen truly wrapped in untouched forest nature It almost feels like the bath is floating halfway out into the woods Like an infinity open-air onsen overlooking the forest Once you’ve warmed up and your body is nice and toasty, you can cool down on the bench Honestly, just gazing at the trees and the bath from the room is healing in itself Let’s go back inside and look at the room in more detail The Oborozuki room can accommodate up to three guests All the beds here are made by Simmons Next to the beds there’s a small raised tatami area of about three mats And further in, you’ll find the washroom area There’s a toilet and a shower booth Everything is spotless and gleaming The bath amenities from this brand smelled wonderful Daikon no Hana also has heated towel racks Towels dry quickly and stay warm and fluffy They even have the Dyson hair dryer that I loved so much at Yunushi Ichijo From what I’ve researched, Daikon no Hana opened in 2003 But they’ve clearly been renovating different areas over time So all the facilities feel very fresh and well-maintained Now it’s time for the highlight: dinner We dine at “Konoji,” the restaurant inside the main building It’s a private room that still feels open and airy, so it’s both cozy and spacious Since it’s all-inclusive, wine, sake, whisky, beer, fruit liqueurs, and soft drinks are all free-flow, which is such a treat Their theme is joyful satoyama country cuisine The meal begins with a clear ichiban-dashi broth Green and white asparagus, abalone and fresh shrimp, all topped with a rich abalone liver sauce and a little caviar on the asparagus A platter of Zao mountain vegetables and seafood: the white fish is flounder, and it even comes with the fatty engawa, which made me happy Seri, warabi, takanotsume, mussels from Sanriku with urui greens, and gently simmered octopus with aromatic oil, all enjoyed by dipping them into this special soy-sauce-style dressing The red sauce is plum, the yellow is egg-yolk shuto, and the green is chrysanthemum greens in soy The hand-drawn illustrations and notes on the menu made everything very easy to understand Next is lobster and spring vegetables in a clear soup New onions, young carrots, spring cabbage, and tomatoes give the broth a natural sweetness And the lobster, coated generously in miso, adds a deep rich umami to the soup I did a little tasting of “Date” whisky and Nikka’s Miyagikyo single malt Then we had Misumi trout from nearby Zao, gently confit in a Japanese style Confit is a cooking method where you slowly poach ingredients in oil at a low temperature For a palate cleanser, we had rhubarb sherbet, like a granité in a French course The main dish was A5-rank Sendai beef tenderloin steak I loved how tender it was without being overly fatty Served with a sour cream and mustard sauce And yuzu pepper New potatoes and wild bamboo shoots from Yamagata Rice cooked with small shrimp and bamboo shoots You get a lovely toasty aroma from the shrimp The homemade pickles include cucumber, cabbage, carrot, and more The red miso soup even had an onsen egg inside, which I found quite unique Dessert was a generous platter of fruit and sweets Each item was so carefully prepared and delicious For a late-night snack, we were given sasa-dango rice cakes Back in the room, I immediately enjoyed one with a cup of coffee The bamboo leaves smelled wonderful After another relaxing soak in the onsen, it was time for bed Good morning Breakfast is served amidst lush greenery, with birdsong all around First to arrive at the table were A warm soup, plus a vitamin-rich salad and fresh fruit There are two kinds of house dressings to choose from A little later, a colorful Japanese breakfast was brought out Freshly cooked rolled omelet Grilled flounder Homemade tofu Simmered hijiki seaweed and shredded beef The daikon radish had soaked up all the flavor and was delicious Miso soup rich with the umami of shellfish Freshly shaved katsuobushi bonito flakes, sprinkled over rice The facilities inside the ryokan are so impressive that I really want to show you around There’s one large public bath and four private open-air baths in stunning locations You don’t need reservations or time slots—just check if it’s free and use it whenever you like Let me show you all five baths one by one This private open-air bath is called “Asakaze” Indoors, there’s a changing area, washbasin, and shower booth The name Asakaze, or “Morning Breeze,” suits this bright and refreshing space perfectly All of Daikon no Hana’s baths are filled directly from their own natural hot spring source Togatta Onsen, which has been flowing for about 400 years, is a clear, gentle spring with low irritation to the skin It’s a beautifying water, like a liquid toner, with a good balance of moisturizing and cleansing effects Next to Asakaze is another bath called “Hoshi no Hayashi” Both Asakaze and Hoshi no Hayashi have indoor washbasins, changing areas, and shower booths The shower head here was so cute—shaped like a donut Each of the four private open-air baths has its own distinct character and design You can rest your head on a wooden pillow and, at night, gaze up at a sky full of stars It’s a joy to go bath-hopping between these open-air tubs and see how the scenery changes from morning to noon to night Further along the path, there are two more baths along the stream The next one is called “Yukimachi.” When you use it, you flip the sign to “In Use” and place a wooden bar across the path to show it’s occupied A river flows below the hillside, so you can soak while listening to the sound of the water The hot spring water here is a sodium-chloride-bicarbonate-sulfate spring It’s said to be effective for chronic gynecological conditions, chronic skin diseases, burns, cuts, and fatigue recovery The changing area here is also outdoors, giving it a very rustic, wild charm Beyond Yukimachi, at the very back of the property, is A hidden-spring-style bath called “Tōriame” or “Passing Shower” This is exactly the kind of natural healing I’d been longing for Soaking in the onsen, surrounded by lush greenery and negative ions Feels like the very definition of luxury The fifth and final bath is the large public bath, Gin-yanma Gin-yanma is split into men’s and women’s sides The four baths I showed earlier are private use, and this one is the only large communal bath, with a spacious changing area Bath towels are provided here, so you can come empty-handed Skincare products are also fully stocked Gin-yanma has both an open-air bath and an indoor bath On the right is the indoor bath area The tub is spacious and spotlessly clean There are three washing stations Through the other door you can step out to the open-air bath The open-air tub is also nice and wide Since 14 of the 18 guest rooms have their own open-air baths, these shared baths rarely feel crowded Of the five baths, only the large public bath is open 24 hours a day One thing that really surprised me here was the drink service During my stay, they served draft beer from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and mojitos from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. After soaking in the onsen, wandering through the forest-like corridors and ending up here, sipping a mojito in a hammock while listening to the birds was pure bliss All of this is included in the all-inclusive plan, and anything you enjoy in the “Kotori Salon” lounge is also complimentary The Kotori Salon is open 24 hours a day It’s another soothing, glass-walled space in the forest where you can zone out to gentle music, read books and magazines, and very often meet little friends from the woods These are wild Japanese squirrels, about 15–20 cm long, which you can frequently see here in the Kotori Salon, but nationwide they’re actually quite rare and thought to be extinct in many parts of western Japan It’s said that Japanese squirrels have been around for roughly 3.4 million years The coffee in the room was drip bags So I always came here for freshly ground coffee instead In the salon you’ll find pecan nut chocolates, cookies like corpolone, still and sparkling mineral water, a variety of milk, and even ice pops—absolutely everything you could wish for It’s full of delightful treats, both after a bath and for coffee time There are other unique facilities around the property as well Beyond a storybook-like little door, you’ll find the “Donguri Cottage” It’s a relaxation space offering aroma treatments and lava-stone baths Lava-stone bathing is basically a ganbanyoku hot-stone bath, using lava stones taken from this land In a ganbanyoku, natural stones are heated and you warm your body by lying on them While saunas are usually around 80–100°C, these hot-stone baths are about 40°C and much more comfortable Far-infrared rays from the floor gently warm you from the inside, helping with anti-aging and detox Next, I visited Shikotsuko Tsuruga Bessou Ao no Za in Chitose, Hokkaido One of the biggest advantages here is how easy it is to access New Chitose Airport is one of the five major airports in Japan It also has a large number of international flights This ryokan is located about 50 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport They even offer complimentary shuttle service between the ryokan and New Chitose Airport, JR Chitose Station, and JR Minami-Chitose Station Such thoughtful hospitality By the way, have you seen my previous ferry-cruise video? This time I arrived in Hokkaido by car ferry From the Tomakomai ferry terminal, it’s only about a 35-minute drive to Ao no Za The ferry arrives at 1:30 p.m., and check-in at the ryokan is at 2 p.m., so the schedule works out perfectly with no wasted time—honestly, it was ideal For those of us who don’t live in Hokkaido, traveling within this vast prefecture—so huge it’s hard to believe it’s just one “prefecture”—means access is an especially important factor When you look for a luxury ryokan in Hokkaido, this property is probably number one in terms of location alone However, the reason I wholeheartedly recommend this place is not just its location Let’s head up to the room together In reality we were taken up by elevator But the staircase with wooden Ainu patterns glowing softly in the light was so beautiful That I wanted to share this footage with you We’ve arrived on the second floor This time we stayed in Room 204, called “Ruri” I’ll reveal the price at the end So as you watch, please try to guess the rate from the room, the food, and the level of service Open the door and there’s a spacious entrance hall First, let’s open the door on the right Inside the large walk-in closet, there’s even a desk In this box, they’ve thoughtfully prepared stomach medicine, nail clippers, an eye mask, earplugs, a sewing kit, band-aids—everything you might need In the drawers are comfortable samue loungewear, soft pajamas, and plenty of towels Warm outer robes for the cold are hanging on the rack And the designs are incredibly cute There are various pillows so you can choose the one you like Now let’s open the door to the left of the entrance Ao no Za opened in May 2019 So at the time of my stay it had only been open about two years, and everything was sparkling new The toilet is TOTO’s Neorest model The generously sized space with dim lighting feels very calm and relaxing I rarely show the restroom in my videos, but this one was so nice I had to include it Beyond the restroom is the washbasin area There’s a towel heater and a double-sink vanity—my absolute favorite setup When you keep going in and out of your private onsen, a towel heater is incredibly useful And the hair dryer is a Dyson in white and silver If you’re a regular viewer, you probably know That even the color is exactly my taste There are plenty of amenities as well Hokkaido-made skincare products A high-end French spa brand Bath amenities in front And even in-room items and consumables Everything is provided so generously—it’s really appreciated The black natural stone gives the space a solid, luxurious feel And the Shikotsu-Lake blue accents are a beautiful touch The gowns are also surprisingly handy to have around Beyond the washbasin area is the indoor bath There’s a separate space with a rain shower And another shower for washing your body The shower head has a very stylish design The water pressure is nice and strong The indoor bath itself is a jet bath The tub is large and feels very luxurious And outside is your private onsen Every room here faces the lake and has its own open-air bath It’s big enough for three or four people to bathe together comfortably The water feels silky and thick, like a beauty serum, and is known as a beautifying hot spring with high moisturizing power It’s a mildly alkaline, hypotonic hot spring of sodium-bicarbonate-chloride type Normally the list of hot spring components is printed on paper and framed on the wall But here it’s carved into wood, and I loved how they put so much thought even into details like that Now let’s go through the center door from the entrance into the main room It’s a long, rectangular space with the beds at the front There are two semi-double beds Ao no Za has a total of 25 guest rooms All are lake-view suites of over 100 square meters Each with its own open-air bath There are four types of rooms, and this one is actually the lowest-priced category Beyond the bed area is the living-dining space From here too you can step out onto the terrace and into the open-air bath The TV is hidden inside the wall, so when it’s off it doesn’t spoil the view Check-in is done right in your room Your welcome drink is a full bottle of champagne Not just sparkling wine—actual Champagne They also bring a plate of fruit and chocolates There’s room-temperature water and an electric kettle The coffee machine can brew everything from coffee to Japanese green tea And there’s black tea too Everything in the fridge is complimentary as well The still and sparkling mineral water is Hildon, by appointment to the British royal family You might think the selection looks a little limited But there’s no need to worry Because room service here is also all-inclusive Premium whiskies, wines, full meals The lineup is so luxurious, it’s hard to believe there’s no extra charge We checked in at 2 p.m. Then enjoyed a very elegant pairing of champagne with fruit and chocolate Spent time just relaxing on the terrace, cooling off in the breeze or soaking in the onsen And had the most leisurely, peaceful afternoon Now we’ve arrived at the dining venue, Restaurant Mizushiro Hokkaido is amazing for seafood, vegetables, and meat, so I’d really been looking forward to this meal Meals are served in private dining rooms, each separated from the others I started with a glass of Champagne as an apéritif, gazing out at the beautiful view from the window First, the appetizer course This sea urchin from Rishiri, raised on Rishiri kelp, is considered some of the finest uni in Japan It’s paired with king crab and lily bulb in a very light, refreshing dish Hokkaido asparagus, scallops, and tiny micro tomatoes You enjoy them with a sprinkle of truffle salt For sake, I ordered a tasting set of three local varieties from Hokkaido Next, a soup with Ezo abalone It also contains hasu-imo (lotus stem) and water shield The sashimi arrived beautifully plated on a shared platter for two Tuna from Nagasaki and flounder from Otobe in Hokkaido Surf clams from Tomakomai And one of the finest types of shrimp, botan-ebi, from the Sea of Okhotsk Absolutely stunning And more uni from Rishiri The overall quality was truly outstanding For the grilled course, we had kinki, one of Japan’s top high-end fish In particular, those from Abashiri are a premium brand and fetch very high prices Served with eggplant, baby carrots, and young corn The vegetables were delicious too Next was steamed conger eel in a “yōrō-mushi” style Topped with a glossy sauce containing yuba The main dish was sirloin steak from Mitsuishi beef in Shinhidaka For the rice course, they served a “Hokkaido harmony” of Yumepirika rice and a corn variety called Mirai The miso soup was filled with mushrooms and tofu For an after-dinner drink, you can choose from six kinds of herbal tea I avoid caffeine after 6 p.m., so this made me really happy The dessert plate was also fantastic—truly perfect right up to the very end On the left is milk gelato, with peach syrup, a white-wine granité, crumble, and peach compote underneath When you crack open the white chocolate in the center, a rich peach sauce flows out Dinner alone already had me feeling incredibly happy, but the fun was far from over After dinner, we headed to the bar The cool, crisp Hokkaido night air felt wonderful We enjoyed drinks and snacks on the terrace sofa seats Since it’s all-inclusive, food and drinks here are also free of extra charge Even though it’s essentially all-you-can-eat and drink, the menu is so luxurious—it’s shocking Ezo deer pâté Terrine made with Hokkaido veal House-smoked Shikotsu Lake trout with sour cream The original cocktails were beautiful to look at—short drinks with a very grown-up flavor Let me show you around the property Even mailing letters from here is included in the all-inclusive plan You can drop them in the post box without adding stamps I was amazed they even go this far for guests This is the Aoba shop They sell items made mainly in Hokkaido using traditional Japanese techniques The souvenirs are all so tastefully curated There are also many artworks displayed throughout the building What stood out most was the generous display of Jomon-era pottery Now, let’s head back to the room and get some sleep Good night Good morning Breakfast at a ryokan is always something to look forward to Just like at dinner, breakfast is served in a private dining room I’ll show you both the Japanese and Western breakfast sets Whichever you choose, the five types of drinks are the same From the left: Hokkaido milk, Omotaro tomato juice, broccoli and spinach, carrot and melon, and blueberry with yogurt Let’s start with the Japanese breakfast Sen-goku beans with black natto, simmered beef, and salmon roe Even the breakfast sashimi is lavish and very Hokkaido-style Miso soup rich with shellfish umami Domestic king salmon Pokka shrimp Shrimp shinjo topped with uni Pickles with gagome kombu and grated horseradish Jibuni-style simmered dish Crab tofu set in a clear jelly Now for the Western breakfast Clam chowder Prosciutto salad Stewed beans and sausages Escabeche Omelet and flounder meunière Steamed pork There are four types of homemade bread, delicious on their own Or with strawberry jam, azuki-bean butter, or truffle butter All of which make them even more indulgent They suggested, “If you like, you can have dessert at the bar,” so we moved over to the sofas Yogurt topped with strawberries from Kuriyama and blueberries from Yoichi Savoring dessert and coffee at a leisurely pace, we spent a wonderfully relaxed time until checkout Next, I stayed at Ochiairou, a ryokan in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Founded in 1874, it’s a long-established inn registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan It’s well-known for its fantastic large hot spring baths and saunas—but there’s much more to it than that Even compared with the other ryokans I’ve introduced so far, the level of cuisine here is especially high, and my stay was outstanding I’ll be going into detail, so I hope you’ll enjoy watching until the very end Check-in is done in the lounge Here, food and most drinks are included in the room rate under an all-inclusive plan Of course, some premium alcoholic beverages are extra But in general, you can order what you like, as much as you like For my welcome drink, I asked for sparkling wine The welcome sweet was walnut candy coated in wasanbon sugar On a plot of about 4,000 tsubo, there are only 16 guest rooms This time I stayed in a room called Yamazakura, which has an open-air bath As always, I’ll share the room rate at the end of this video So as you watch the room tour, facilities, and meals Please have fun guessing the price Yamazakura has two semi-double beds side by side The room size is 66.66 square meters The moment you step inside You feel the warmth of the floor heating underfoot And it naturally brings a smile to your face There are delicate kumiko latticework details, each piece crafted by hand From the Edo period through the Showa era, Izu prospered as a gold and silver mining area Adachi Mitsutoshi, owner of Mochikoshi Mine—one of Izu’s three great gold mines Built this villa here as a reception hall to entertain his guests And that was the beginning of this ryokan It opened in 1874, and later underwent a major renovation in 1933 The building from that renovation is the one that still stands today Literary giants such as Shimazaki Toson, Kawabata Yasunari, and Wakayama Bokusui All spent time here, deeply immersed in their writing Beneath the TV you’ll find the fridge Since it’s all-inclusive Everything in the fridge, including alcohol Is included in the room rate As for snacks, there was dorayaki in the fridge and rice crackers on the desk There’s coffee and Guri-cha, a local Izu tea The sugar shaped like Mt. Fuji is so cute You can reach the bathroom either from the garden side or from this corridor side In 2019, they renovated mainly the water areas So everything feels extremely clean and spotless Amenities are by a Japanese brand called Kagure Inside the cylinder are cotton pads, cotton swabs, hair ties, and headbands In the black box you’ll find toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and razors All prepared for the number of guests There are yukata robes ready in the closet The restroom is also very clean I love the embossed logo detail too Soaking in the bath while listening to birdsong and breathing in the scent of greenery is pure bliss You can lower the bamboo blinds for extra privacy The open-air bath also has a shower attached The bath amenities are from Yayoi, a brand using Japanese ingredients Now let me show you the large public baths There are two large baths, each with its own character And the men’s and women’s sides switch daily So even with just a one-night stay You can enjoy both baths—one on the day you arrive, and the other on the day you leave Between the two large baths There’s free water, milk, coffee milk, and even draft beer available Tsuki-no-Yu features a large open-air bath With a simple, elegant design and a calm, dignified atmosphere Ochiairou’s saunas are extremely highly rated So if you visit, I really recommend giving them a try They’re one of the major highlights here There’s no thermometer inside, so I’m not certain But according to a site called “Sauna Ikitai,” the tearoom-style sauna is about 90°C The glass walls let you look out at the scenery while you’re in the sauna, which is incredibly soothing Below the sauna room is the cold bath, which uses water drawn from the river It felt like about 15°C to me There’s also a fantastic cooling area where you can relax to the sound of the river as background music Of course, bath towels and face towels are provided As well as hairbrushes, razors, shower caps, and hair ties And plenty of skincare items like cleansers, toner, creams, cotton pads, and swabs Everything you need is fully stocked So it’s very comfortable and stress-free Tengu-no-Yu, named after the mythical tengu who are said to have bathed here to recover from fatigue Features a striking cave bath inspired by the old gold mines It’s a large hot spring area where the indoor and outdoor baths are connected The spring type is a calcium-sodium sulfate hot spring With a mildly alkaline pH of 8.2 And the sauna at Tengu-no-Yu is also absolutely incredible The sauna room is kept at a properly high temperature And there’s even a little hot spring waterfall inside So you can do löyly using real onsen water—such a luxury Thanks to the constantly flowing hot spring, the humidity stays nice and high too The hot spring water even flows under your feet Once you pour water over the stones for löyly, the perceived temperature shoots up to around 100°C With the glass walls bringing nature right up close, and the sound of running water, it was truly one of the best sauna experiences I’ve ever had After rinsing off at the shower just outside the sauna, it’s time for the cold bath The cold bath uses natural spring water drawn directly from the river flowing in front of you In late November, it was already icy cold The outdoor rest area also faces the river, so you can cool down while being completely immersed in nature Naturally, water is available freely, and there are plenty of fresh towels as well I loved the stylish wooden fan and board If you’re someone who doesn’t really “get” what’s so great about saunas, I’d love for you to try doing it properly, just once, by the textbook here Both dinner and breakfast are served in private dining rooms Since it’s all-inclusive, drinks are free-flow as well When we arrived at our reserved time, the appetizers were already laid out They asked if we drink alcohol And served a local Shizuoka sake as a toast Called Hakuin Masamune The appetizer plate featured three small dishes Salmon dressed in sesame sauce, topped with walnuts House-made konnyaku, rolled around fresh wasabi And blanched chrysanthemum greens I also ordered Koshu sparkling wine For the next small dish, we had freshwater prawns and seaweed from Lake Hamana By this point, I was already convinced the cuisine here is truly exceptional Next was a small hot pot of Fujisan Okamura beef and mushrooms, from cattle raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji The beef broth was unbelievably delicious You can sprinkle on Ochiairou’s original shichimi chili mix if you like The beef was incredibly tender Next came the sashimi course In the small bowl is squid dressed with wasabi In the other, there’s striped beakfish and blackthroat seaperch Wrapped with chrysanthemum petals Then the fried course arrived At the back is horse mackerel kakiage Crisp and crunchy on the outside On the front right is minced wild boar sandwiched in lotus root and deep-fried The boar is ground, with absolutely no gaminess at all On the left are deep-fried baby taro After the fried dishes, we had a clear soup with grilled pickled plum to refresh the palate The bonito broth was excellent For the grilled dish, we had char-grilled Amagi Beni-hime amago and log-grown shiitake Raised in pristine water, the amago had no off-flavors And the fatty, moist flesh was wonderfully tasty On the side was mochi with karasumi (dried mullet roe) Perfect with sake For the meat course, we had local venison loin, seared over straw It’s rare to find venison this tender and free of any strong taste You can add sesame chili oil if you like The sweetness of soy-koji, the heat of the chili oil, the saltiness, and the refreshing daikon All come together in perfect balance For the final rice course, we had sakura shrimp tenbara rice The miso soup was a rich red miso with freshwater prawns The crispy sakura shrimp had a wonderfully toasty flavor And paired so well with the sauce-dressed rice that I couldn’t stop eating I ended up getting seconds Even the kombu was carefully prepared using only the tender parts Dessert could be served either in the lounge or in our room, so We asked to have it brought to the lounge On the right, in the leaf-shaped dish, is a baked sweet made with sweet potato On the left is roasted green tea ice cream with kinako cream Every single dish was wonderful—I was truly impressed I’m determined to come back again in a different season After dinner, they asked if we’d like a late-night snack And delivered it right at the time we requested And with that, good night Good morning It rained during the night, and this morning the air feels beautifully moist Breakfast is also served in a private dining room, just like dinner I hadn’t noticed yesterday, but you can actually see the mountains outside the window This is a juice of komatsuna greens and apple It’s sweet and very easy to drink I made the effort to wake up early and did three rounds in the sauna So I’m feeling great and very hungry The miso soup is packed with root vegetables For the rice, I topped it with wasabi and katsuobushi, then added a splash of soy sauce The grilled fish was splendid alfonsino It was my first time having tatami iwashi mixed with nori In the small bowl was blanched spinach The square dish held an array of carefully crafted little side dishes Grated daikon with whitebait, vegetables, carrot kinpira, shiitake, ganmodoki, pale rolled omelet, and yuba The persimmon was nicely soft with a gentle sweetness Thank you for the wonderful meal Let me show you the private open-air bath Each session is 50 minutes long You reserve a slot when you check in And then pick up the key at the front desk at your reserved time You get this entire detached building all to yourselves It’s fully stocked with amenities, towels, and drinks as well There’s a very spacious area with three showers You can soak in the large open-air bath Listening to the sound of the stream And just zone out and enjoy a truly luxurious, mindful moment Even the rain added to the charm There’s a 20-minute cultural heritage tour at 5 p.m. and again at 10 a.m. In 1933, at the height of the Great Depression With a wish to help boost the local economy The second owner, Adachi Kenji, funded a major renovation of the building by selling a gold mine The ceiling uses a rare grain called “uzura-moku” that appears only occasionally in woods like Yakusugi cedar, and these pillars use the very center of the tree, quarter-sawn on all sides—everywhere you look, you can feel the craftsmen’s meticulous attention to detail Perhaps because it was built for the local community, even the valuable iron roof tiles were miraculously never requisitioned by the government during WWII, and many of the light fixtures remain just as they were back then The east-facing windows feature bellflower motifs whose shadows change with the seasons, letting you feel the passage of time Learning about the beautiful architecture and its history was truly enlightening Let me show you the facilities inside the ryokan There’s a recreation room one floor below the lounge After dinner, we had a great time here playing table soccer and ping-pong In the shop, you can buy Ochiairou’s original items like their amenities, sauna hats, and shichimi chili mix used around the property You can borrow a bicycle, and it’s just over 20 minutes to Jōren Falls Here’s how to access the ryokan Ochiairou is located in Yugashima Onsen, roughly in the center of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture By public transport, it takes around two hours from Haneda Airport and about three hours from Narita Airport to the nearest station, Shuzenji, using the Shinkansen and local trains From Shuzenji Station it’s about a 20-minute drive, and there’s a complimentary shuttle if you reserve in advance This time as well, I stayed at Ochiairou in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture My last stay was in late November; this time it’s late April—so I’m back in under six months I’m staying in a different room from last time And I’ll also show you many areas I couldn’t cover in the previous video The season is different, so the dinner menu has changed as well I made this video so that not only first-time viewers But also those who watched the previous one Can enjoy lots of new information Check-in is at 3 p.m. and is done in the lounge They offer Japanese sparkling wine, white wine, draft beer, highballs, Japanese bottled beer, and a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks Because it’s all-inclusive, you can enjoy drinks and snacks freely with no extra charge Check-in is at 3 p.m. and checkout at 11 a.m.—fairly standard—but honestly, there’s so much to do that time just disappears here This time I stayed in Matsukaze, a room on the second floor of the annex, Min’untei I’ll reveal the price at the end of the video So as you watch the room tour, meals, facilities, and service Please have fun guessing the rate In the front room, there’s a closet and a safe And beyond that is the main room The main room is a ten-tatami space, plus an alcove and a wood-floored veranda Last time I visited during the autumn foliage; this time I’m here in the fresh green season Ochiairou is all-inclusive, so drinks and snacks are all included in the room rate In the fridge you’ll find beer, highballs, chuhai, mineral water, and juice The bedroom is separate, making this a suite-style layout There are two semi-double beds Each bed has its own adjustable reading light at the headboard There’s also an outlet for each person You can really feel how thoughtfully the room is designed for comfort The area of Yugashima in Izu has been known since before the Edo period As a hot spring resort for people seeking therapeutic stays You can even see mineral crystals forming where the hot spring water flows out Which makes it feel like it must be good for your body Many of the crafted details showcasing artisans’ skills have been preserved as they were But thanks to a major renovation in 2019 All the facilities are beautifully updated The toilet is a TOTO Neorest model Everything you might need as in-room amenities is provided Razors, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, cleansing oil, toner, serum—having makeup remover in the room from the start is especially appreciated In the tin you’ll find cotton pads, cotton swabs, a headband, hair ties, and a shower cap; the hair dryer is a Repronizer 3D Plus The bath products are from Yayoi, a Japanese skincare brand Each guest gets their own set of yukata loungewear What’s amazing about Ochiairou is that, while preserving historic features They’ve modernized the facilities exactly where needed So everything is spotless and fresh Even the tatami mats are kept in beautiful condition This ryokan’s name, Ochiairou, comes from its location At the confluence of two rivers Wherever you are on the property, the sound of flowing water is soothing Even in such a wonderful ryokan My favorite spots for healing both body and mind Are the three large baths First, let me introduce Tengu-no-Yu In the past, this part of Izu prospered thanks to gold mining The cave bath here was designed with those old gold mines in mind, and it’s very atmospheric And the truly extraordinary feature here is the sauna Inside, a waterfall of hot spring water flows down In traditional Finnish style, pouring water over the sauna stones to create steam is called löyly—and here, you can do that using actual hot spring water I also love that you can see the river right outside the window Once you’ve warmed up thoroughly, you rinse off at the shower just outside and then slip into the cold bath The flow from sauna to cold bath to relaxation area is absolutely perfect They say spending up to about 10 minutes in each is ideal Having the river flowing right below you is just amazing There are chic fans, towels laid out on the benches, and mosquito-repellent spray Plus mineral water is provided The amenities are so well stocked—it feels like they’ve thought of everything They’ve even added hair oil since my last visit, which wasn’t there before It’s a long-established ryokan, yet they continue to evolve—it’s impressive how forward-thinking they are At this level, of course you’ll find plenty of towels, razors, brushes, shower caps, and so on Between Tengu-no-Yu and Tsuki-no-Yu, there’s a drink corner with mineral water, milk, coffee milk, draft beer, and highballs available freely Since Tengu-no-Yu and Tsuki-no-Yu alternate between men and women daily Even on a one-night stay You can enjoy both baths on different days The designs are completely different But both are wonderful, so I highly recommend trying them both The large baths are incredibly spacious On this 4,000-tsubo property, there are only 14 guest rooms And many guests also enjoy soaking in their own in-room baths So both on my last stay and this one, I hardly ever ran into anyone else I spent about two hours each in Tengu-no-Yu and Tsuki-no-Yu And every time, I had them all to myself There’s also a tearoom-style sauna inspired by a traditional chashitsu Just a few steps away, there’s a cold bath filled with natural water drawn from the river My personal must-haves for a great sauna are A clean space, 90°C or higher, a glass window with a view of nature, and no crowds I’ve never found a sauna that tops Ochiairou’s It’s hands-down the champion for me The third bath I’d like to show you is Hoshi-no-Yu, the private open-air bath You book a slot at check-in, then pick up the key at the front desk at your reserved time Last time I came to Hoshi-no-Yu it was raining So I think you’ll enjoy seeing it in a different mood this time Each private bath session is 50 minutes Hoshi-no-Yu is in a separate building with a slightly different lodge-like style Almost like a mountain chalet The changing area is large, with six baskets, so even big families can use it comfortably Just like the main baths, it’s fully equipped with amenities and everything you might need The in-room baths are lovely, but this level of size and openness feels incredibly luxurious The hot spring type is a calcium-sodium sulfate spring with a mildly alkaline pH of 7.8 The view of the clear blue river flowing right in front of you is deeply relaxing There’s so much here that you almost don’t have enough time to enjoy everything—it’s wonderful Dinner is served in the restaurant As part of the all-inclusive plan, drinks are free-flow I recommend the sake tasting set, which lets you sample several local Shizuoka sakes The appetizers were already set out, timed to our reservation Dinner starts at either 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.—you choose from these two slots First, blanched nora-bō greens Then Amagi gamecock liver with potatoes And homemade konnyaku with wasabi stems Next was steamed turban shell from Sagami Bay with sake Topped with a savory dashi jelly Served piping hot Came a small hot pot of Amagi gamecock and black rice cakes from Shuzenji You can add Ochiairou’s original shichimi chili mix if you like There were two kinds of sashimi Marinated Beni-hime amago and udo wrapped in blackthroat seaperch The marinated fish is already seasoned, while the blackthroat is enjoyed with seaweed salt or soy sauce Next, three kinds of fried dishes A spring roll of local horse mackerel from Izu with shiso Deep-fried log-grown shiitake stuffed with wild boar And in front, a very sweet kumquat called “Konta” To cleanse the palate after the fried course, we had a clear soup with grilled pickled plum The grilled course was Saikyo-miso-marinated sea bream with charcoal-grilled bamboo shoots The citrus on the side is “ōgon-kan,” a type of mandarin orange that’s very sweet all the way through The main dish was straw-seared sirloin of Shizuoka beef With grilled broad beans in the back You can season the beef with soy-koji or just salt For the final rice course, we had tenbara rice with sakura shrimp from Suruga Bay And red miso soup with Shuzenji yuba The spring cabbage from a local farm was lightly pickled with just salt Dessert was sakura mochi-style daifuku and a sweet with strawberries and vanilla ice cream on a bed of white-chocolate cream Even the restaurant restrooms are spotless, with little touches like diatomite coasters under the alcohol spray bottles The attention to detail is wonderful When we returned to the room, a late-night snack was waiting Adorable little salted rice balls Thank you for the meal Good night Good morning Since my last visit The restaurant has actually moved to a new location Did anyone notice during the dinner scenes? After a small glass of yuzu juice, the miso soup and rice were served The miso soup has a gentle sweetness from vegetable broth And the white rice is cooked in a clay pot Slightly firm, with a perfect texture Blanched spinach Ganmodoki, carrot kinpira, grated daikon with whitebait, yuba, nori tsukudani—some of my favorite classic Japanese side dishes The grilled items were brought out fresh from the grill Famous local dried alfonsino from Izu, and a fluffy rolled omelet soaked with dashi Izu is one of Japan’s top wasabi-growing regions I topped my rice with katsuobushi and soy sauce Dessert was Setoka oranges from Shizuoka Prefecture Exceptionally sweet and beautifully aromatic Let me show you more of the facilities Near the entrance there’s a shop filled with natural light from the windows They stock Ochiairou’s original goods that you can only buy here Seeing items you encountered during your stay already makes you feel nostalgic Their original shichimi chili is especially recommended Directly under the lounge there’s a unique game room You can enjoy retro, adorable games that feel like you’ve time-traveled back to the Showa era Playing games here naturally brings a smile to your face—I felt it was a great way to relax your mind as well If you love the outdoors or saunas, this is the kind of in-nature sauna you’ll want to try at least once After warming up thoroughly, you can even step straight into the river to cool down Next to the tent there are two bathtubs, one filled as a cold bath and the other with hot spring water The tent sauna is an optional activity, so please contact the ryokan directly for pricing About four kilometers from the ryokan is Jōren Falls For overseas guests this might be surprising But the waterfall appears in a very famous song from about 40 years ago So most Japanese people feel a little moved when they finally come here and think, “So this is Jōren Falls” You can borrow an electric bicycle for free, making sightseeing in the area very easy I also stayed at Hotel Futari Komorebi in Itō City, Shizuoka Prefecture From western Kanagawa to eastern Shizuoka—Hakone, Izu, Atami, Itō—this area is lined with popular hot spring towns and dozens of high-end ryokans, making it one of Japan’s premier onsen resort regions In this highly competitive area, Hotel Futari Komorebi is currently ranked No. 1 in guest reviews on Ikkyu.com Check-in is at 3 p.m. We enjoyed a welcome drink and sweets in the lounge The lounge has books, coffee, and more that you’re free to use throughout your stay We passed by the restaurant where we’d later have dinner And headed to our room first I’ll reveal the price at the end of the video So as you watch the room, meals, service, and facilities Please enjoy guessing the rate This is the top-category Premium Suite, about 100 square meters in size With no wall separating the bedroom and living area, the space feels wonderfully open And above all, this panoramic view is incredible You can’t help but gasp the moment you walk in This “in-garden” space is one of the highlights With a table and daybed, it combines the best of indoors and outdoors The unobstructed view is truly healing Hotel Futari Komorebi is designed with a Hawaiian vacation home in mind It has a laid-back, beach-house atmosphere One of the hotel’s biggest features Is that food and drinks are all-inclusive The coffee machine is a Nespresso There are also black tea and Japanese tea There’s a handy little sink area And below it is the refrigerator Since it’s all-inclusive, all the drinks inside are included in the room rate There’s another fridge on the other side, tucked inside this cabinet In the freezer we found Häagen-Dazs ice cream, and in the fridge, Pocari Sweat and mineral water The center of the room is a cozy living area With a TV and desk along the wall Here’s the room service menu We ordered quite a few items—I’ll show you later on There are two Fujiiryoki massage chairs in the room, each costing around 100,000 yen They were far more impressive than I imagined I even did some video editing while getting a massage here Next to the massage chairs is the bed area The mattresses are slightly firm, custom-made by Simmons for hotels There are two generously sized double beds All the switches are conveniently located by the headboard And there are two multi-port chargers with three outlets each They’ve really thought through every detail for a comfortable stay Next to the beds is the closet The loungewear is a two-piece set Very comfortable to wear There was also a trouser press and lightweight outer robes Now let me show you the bathroom There’s a very spacious vanity area with double sinks And a fantastic selection of amenities DHC cleansing oil, face wash, lotion, and emulsion Plus shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion from THEMAE, a French brand And a leave-in hair treatment Cotton pads and cotton swabs Brushes, toothbrushes, razors, shaving foam, hair ties, headbands, shower caps, and a basic skincare set The hair dryer is a Repronizer 3D Plus They even provide a hot-air styling brush and a hair iron There are cotton-pile bathrobes And a towel warmer as well Behind this door is the shower room The soundproofing is so good you can barely hear the water running There’s another set of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash here as well There’s air conditioning in the bathroom too, so I turned on the heater and enjoyed a nice warm shower And this is the panoramic onsen I’d been looking forward to most It’s a rare brown, cloudy hot spring for the Izu Peninsula A sodium-calcium chloride spring With a neutral pH of 7.14 You can set the water temperature exactly as you like So I kept it slightly lukewarm and soaked in slowly While taking in this spectacular view And there’s still more to this room On the opposite side of the bathroom from the tub, there’s a private stone sauna Unlike a regular dry sauna A ganban-yoku bed uses far-infrared rays from heated stone to warm you from the inside out Special stone-sauna wear is also provided The toilet is located near the entrance And believe it or not, we’re still not done with the Premium Suite tour Right next to the room there’s a separate annex, and beyond that is a private open-air bath reserved just for our room, with a breathtaking view The Premium Suite is the most luxurious room with the very best view Hotel Futari Komorebi has only ten rooms in total, and among them there is just one Premium Suite It books up quickly, so I recommend reserving as early as possible There’s a shower right by the open-air bath To explain the layout: you step out into the corridor from your room, and the annex is directly next door, side by side Towels and warm outerwear were prepared in front of the open-air bath Because the Premium Suite is a corner room, you can draw the curtains across the front of the corridor So the path between your room and the open-air bath also becomes a private area There’s also a special door just for room service So meals can be delivered contactlessly Which is great if you’re in the bath when your order arrives Before dinner, we decided to try out the room service We opened a bottle of sparkling wine from the fridge and set the table in the in-garden area The setting is perfect—the atmosphere couldn’t be better We ordered fragrant black truffle potato chips, house-made pickles with local Izu vegetables, and marinated tuna and olives in oil Prosciutto from Watanabe Ham Workshop in nearby Gotemba, rillettes made from Shizuoka brand pork “Fujinokuni Pork,” refreshing somen noodles Every dish was carefully selected and delicious—and the fact that we can eat and drink this much with no extra charge feels almost too good to be true We had such a fun early evening As the sun slowly set, it was time for the dinner we’d been waiting for Dinner is a French course centered on ingredients from Shizuoka Prefecture The drinks are already free-flow, which is wonderful—but the sommelier will even indulge requests for small pours paired with each dish My first glass was Champagne Not just sparkling wine—proper Champagne The first small appetizer Buckwheat galette made with local flour, topped with kegani crab, caviar, and vegetables With a sauce of crab tomalley and mustard Plus apple purée and avocado—all wrapped up together so you can enjoy every flavor in one luxurious bite The bread was excellent too, and the whipped butter reminded me of Europe They chose a different wine for each course, perfectly matched to the food—I was genuinely grateful It made me feel truly spoiled Next came a beautifully plated, almost artistic dish in a glass bowl A spring-inspired plate using two kinds of squid: bigfin reef squid and firefly squid Cured pork back fat added a rich depth of flavor The dishes are wonderful, and the wine pairings are outstanding—it’s rare to find a ryokan where both are at such a high level Next was fritto of clams from Lake Hamana and white asparagus The foam on top is made from clam broth Every wine is thoughtfully matched with the dish And the sommelier explains each pairing so carefully—it’s really fun I also loved that the wine glasses had a thin rim Then the fish course arrived Flounder landed off the coast of Itō, with scallop purée And shaved black truffle on top The sauce was a veal-based fond de veau with vermouth Often with free-flow wine You just get one inexpensive label poured generously And that’s it, which can be underwhelming But here, the professional sommelier draws from a wide selection Serving each guest at their own pace and volume, with detailed explanations—I felt the level was truly outstanding The main course was sirloin steak of Saga beef The side dish, a red-fleshed potato variety called Red Moon, was also delicious The first dessert was a silky, jelly-like mousse made with Dong Ding oolong tea and mandarin orange Fragrant, gently sweet, and gone in an instant The second dessert featured a premium Shizuoka strawberry Beni Hoppe, served as an ice cream cake-style dessert The meringue on top and the scattered crumble were also made with strawberries The bright red against the blue plate was stunning Every dish was refined and truly delicious We finished with after-dinner drinks and that concluded our meal The food was wonderful, the service was excellent—I was completely satisfied Thank you for the feast I heard that the head chef previously worked at Arcana Izu No wonder the quality is so high When we returned to the room after dinner, soft jazz was playing On the table was a handwritten note from our butler Along with a pot of warm, roasted rooibos tea I usually avoid caffeine at night So I was very happy to see naturally caffeine-free rooibos tea Room service is available until 11:30 p.m. So of course we ordered a few things as a late-night snack My beloved tamago-kake gohan—rice with raw egg I loved that it came topped with aonori seaweed We also tried the raisin butter I’d been curious about And ordered more of the somen noodles and potato chips we’d enjoyed earlier Good night Good morning The sun rises over the Pacific Ocean right in front of us In mid-April, when we stayed, sunrise was around 5:10 a.m. We’d asked for breakfast at 10 a.m., so we happily went back to sleep I loved that we could enjoy breakfast in the in-garden area while taking in the view You can choose between Japanese and Western-style breakfasts We ordered both, so I’ll introduce them one by one Starting with the Japanese set The grilled fish was Saikyo-miso-marinated Spanish mackerel from Suruga Bay There was simmered hijiki, bonito sashimi, and dashimaki tamago made with Amagi eggs Behind that was a salad of leafy greens, bamboo shoots, and tiny dried fish The bamboo shoots added a nice crunch And the dressing was especially delicious In the round bowl were simmered vegetables Gotemba pork raised nearby, nanohana greens, and bamboo shoots The rice was Tsuyahime from Yamagata Prefecture Cooked individually for each party in a cast-iron pot There was something fun to try on top of the rice On the menu it was listed as “katsuo-tama” There’s dashi broth inside the bottle You place the katsuo-tama on the rice, pour the broth over it, and enjoy it like ochazuke The katsuo-tama itself is made by rolling powdered katsuobushi into a ball and dusting it with matcha powder I cracked it open and let it melt into the broth as I ate There were several desserts as well Almond milk pudding and seasonal fruits Strawberries are especially good this time of year Fromage blanc and honey Next, let me show you the Western breakfast The eggs are from Amagi Tamago-no-Sato farm The same eggs used in the dashimaki omelet, here in a galette Galettes are a French dish Savory crêpes made with buckwheat flour When you cut into it with a knife The soft-set egg oozes out The salad was very generous With sakura shrimp, octopus, avocado, bamboo shoots And lots of other ingredients We had it with carrot dressing The toppings were quite luxurious There was white bread, soy milk bread, and a croissant Served with whipped butter and strawberry jam We also had local Tanna milk, tomato juice, apple juice, and soup made from new-season onions from nearby Itō The Western set also came with three desserts Panna cotta and seasonal fruits Fromage blanc tasted like something between cream cheese and yogurt A pot of green tea, black tea, and coffee was brought to the room Savoring all this while gazing out at the sea was pure bliss With one quick phone call, staff came to clear everything away And we relaxed in the freshly tidied room until checkout Now, let me explain how to access the hotel Hotel Futari Komorebi is located in Itō City, Shizuoka Prefecture If you take the Limited Express Odoriko, it’s a 15-minute taxi ride from Itō Station From Atami Station on the Shinkansen, it’s about 30 minutes by taxi For local trains, Ajiro Station is the closest—it’s a 5-minute drive There’s a complimentary shuttle between Ajiro Station and the hotel By car, it’s about two and a half hours from Tokyo I also stayed at Le Vent Vert Kokyo in Sarugakyō Onsen, Gunma Prefecture We visited in the dazzling fresh green season With a breeze so pleasant it makes you want to take a deep breath As it blew gently through the trees Check-in is at 3 p.m. We completed the formalities in the lobby This ryokan is all-inclusive Meals and drinks are included in the room rate So you can fully relax and indulge without worrying about extra charges To be honest, by this point I was already certain this would be a wonderful stay Because the service was outstanding The gentleman in charge of us was incredibly kind and considerate With impeccable manners and wording Thanks to him, our entire one-night stay felt comfortable and pleasant This time I stayed in the top-category Executive Twin Room I’ll reveal the price at the very end of the video So as you watch the room tour, meals, facilities, and services Please have fun guessing the rate The moment you step into the room, the spaciousness takes you by surprise The room is 90 square meters With a living room and bedroom separated, making it a suite “Le Vent Vert” means “green wind” in French And the view from the room suits that name perfectly The sofa in the center is by Rockstone, a Japanese furniture brand Because it’s all-inclusive, everything in the fridge is also included in the room rate Perfect for after a bath By the window there’s a desk area with a great view This Executive Twin is a corner room with windows on two sides, closest to the lake And out of all 13 rooms at Le Vent Vert Kokyo, there’s only one like it The living room continues further back In one corner is a coffee and tea station The coffee machine is a Nespresso They’d selected some special capsule varieties For tea, there were green tea, hojicha, and black tea Next to that is the washroom With a generous array of amenities The basic skincare set included cleansing oil, face wash, toner, and emulsion The green bottles, likely for men, had face wash, toner, and hair tonic The green line had a menthol-type scent, while the brown line smelled more woody Other amenities included cotton pads, cotton swabs, razors, toothbrushes, and hairbrushes If you look closely, the letter “O” is shaped like a grain of rice These are eco-friendly products made from inedible rice The door at the very back leads to the toilet A simple, very clean space The closet is near the entrance It’s a proper walk-in closet with plenty of storage For clothing, there are simple yukata and tabi socks I was happy to see comfortable samue loungewear in addition to yukata On the hangers were gowns and half-length haori jackets There were also basket bags you can carry to the public baths Now let’s head to the bedroom There are two semi-double beds The mattresses were on the firmer side Each bed has outlets beside it, plus one in the middle And you can control the lights from the bedside, which is very convenient There’s also a small desk area in one corner of the bedroom Now, let’s take a look at the much-anticipated bath area Right through the door is the changing room and vanity area The same basic skincare set we saw earlier is provided here too The other amenities are slightly different: body towels, hair ties, cotton pads, cotton swabs, and shower caps There are plenty of towels, and they will replenish them as needed The hair dryer is Panasonic’s top-of-the-line model With a strong airflow—very nice to use The shower room beyond the door was spotless and very pleasant The bath products there were from POLA And then there’s the private open-air bath with the best view of all Right in front of you is Lake Akaya, a stunning shade of blue The spring type is a sodium-calcium sulfate chloride hot spring With a mildly alkaline pH of 7.83 Sarugakyō Onsen is well known for its skin-beautifying effects And this bath is pure, free-flowing spring water straight from the source With that view in front of me, it was an absolutely perfect soak Sarugakyō Onsen prospered as a post town on the Mikuni Highway, which connected Edo and Echigo Located at the foot of the challenging Mikuni Pass It has long been a place where travelers came to heal their bodies In 1560, the famous warlord Uesugi Kenshin visited this area before a battle He told his retainers that he’d had a troubling dream in which eight of his front teeth fell out into his hands But they reassured him, saying it was actually a lucky sign that he would strike down enemies one after another Convinced, Kenshin renamed the area Sarugakyō—because that day happened to be the Year of the Monkey, in the Month of the Monkey, on the Day of the Monkey—and over time it came to be written with the current characters for Sarugakyō Let me show you the public baths The large baths are open continuously from check-in to checkout, even late at night and early in the morning They’re stocked with the same amenities you’ll find in the guest rooms The skincare products are the ryokan’s original line, blended with hot spring minerals The only thing you need to bring from your room is a towel There are four washing stations The public bath area has a spacious indoor tub and an open-air bath with a lovely view In fact, a typhoon was passing through at the time, and between bouts of bad weather—from the afternoon of day one to lunchtime on day two We miraculously had clear skies just during my stay, from check-in to checkout—I felt incredibly lucky Thanks to the hot spring, the warmth lingered in my body for a long time Dinner is served in the restaurant on the third floor, the same floor as the front desk It’s like an à la carte buffet—you can order whatever you like, as much as you like Both food and drinks are included in the all-inclusive plan First, a complimentary hors d’oeuvre was served A mille-feuille of sea bream and salmon So colorful and beautiful From here, I’ll show you the dishes we chose This is tuna and avocado tartare Deep-fried parcels of prosciutto and Camembert cheese I forgot to mention—the cuisine here is Italian No reservation is needed; you can go anytime between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., which is very convenient This is baked mussels from the oven You can enjoy two different sauces: a green butter sauce and a bacon and tomato sauce With alcohol also included as much as you like, I’m reminded again how amazing the all-inclusive system is For my main dish, I ordered beef tagliata The colorful ingredients make for such a beautiful presentation The grilled vegetables on the side are especially delicious The beef is Joshu wagyu from Gunma Prefecture, with wonderfully rich marbling These are mushrooms cooked ajillo-style in garlic oil We ordered them because the guests at the next table were raving about the dish This is linguine boscaiola, a “woodcutter-style” pasta As the name suggests, it’s made with plenty of mushrooms And you can enjoy both cream and tomato sauces in one dish Next came pasta with asparagus and prosciutto It’s oil-based, with a flavor similar to peperoncino I think the biggest highlight of the food here is the pizza Especially their original pizza called “Monica,” which is absolutely outstanding A bean miso made with butterbur stems adds a unique accent The cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese all come together beautifully—it’s so good They also serve Margherita Bufala made with buffalo mozzarella And a version using regular cow’s milk mozzarella This inn is run by a married couple, and the husband is the one who bakes the pizzas Over there is their pride and joy—a Mario Acunto pizza oven imported from Naples Using oak, known as the king of firewood, they bake the pizzas over a powerful wood flame The high heat cooks them quickly, driving off excess moisture while sealing in the flavor So the crust is crisp on the outside and fluffy inside For dessert, I ordered tiramisu It was such a fun dinner, getting to try so many different dishes Thank you for the wonderful meal The lounge is open until 10 p.m., making it perfect for spending time after dinner There’s even a corner where you can try simple casino games We’ve returned to our room A long soak in the hot spring was the perfect way to unwind We’re going to turn in early tonight Good night Good morning I slept incredibly well I actually slept for a full ten hours You can choose either a Western-style or Japanese-style breakfast We started by toasting with a homemade yogurt drink made by the okami First, let me show you the Western breakfast There was an omelet with bacon and asparagus And a creamy pumpkin potage soup With a gentle, comforting flavor The salad featured vegetables grown locally And it quietly had two different dressings drizzled over it The bread basket had a croissant, pain au lait, pain au chocolat, and a small baguette The fresh, bright morning view was also wonderful Next, let me show you the Japanese breakfast It began with Tsukiyono-grown Koshihikari rice and miso soup made with house miso There were sesame-dressed greens and kiriboshi daikon The little pot over the flame held yudofu—hot tofu The grilled fish was salmon, and beside it were simmered hijiki and sweet potato cooked with lemon Plus tamagoyaki and grated daikon The fuki miso had a pleasantly sweet finish The salad was very fresh, and the sweetness of the turnips really stood out The hospitality at this hotel truly is exceptional After breakfast, I enjoyed a café latte Back in the room, I suddenly heard an unfamiliar bird call from outside A pheasant had wandered into the garden to visit Pheasants are native to Japan and are the country’s national bird Now let me explain how to access the hotel Le Vent Vert Kokyo is located in Tone District, Gunma Prefecture If you’re driving, the nearest expressway exit is Tsukiyono Interchange It takes about two hours to get here from central Tokyo by car If you’re coming by train, the closest station is Jōmō-Kōgen on the Jōetsu Shinkansen It’s 75 minutes from Tokyo Station to Jōmō-Kōgen And then about 30 minutes by bus from Jōmō-Kōgen Station to the inn In early June, when the hydrangeas are beautiful I visited Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture This time I stayed at Mizumari, a secluded hot spring inn tucked deep in the Kawazu Nanadaru area The ryokan is called Mizumari The history of this place stretches back more than 150 years In 1865, the first year of the Keio era in late Edo A teahouse called Miho-ya opened here as a rest stop for travelers crossing the Amagi Pass Loved by travelers for generations, the property has evolved over time And in 2022, it was reborn as Mizumari For this stay, I chose Special Room 103, which has its own open-air bath I’ll reveal the price at the end of the video So as you watch the room tour, meals, facilities, and services Please have fun guessing the rate The room is 88 square meters in size With the living room and bedroom completely separated Forming a spacious two-room layout Right after you step through the entrance is the combined living and dining room The keyword for this ryokan is, without question, “all-inclusive” You can enjoy everything with no additional charges Beyond what’s in the fridge, there are many more options available in the lounge, which I’ll show you later You can also order from a drink menu The coffee machine is a Dolce Gusto There’s of course an electric kettle, and even a microwave in the room Meals are served in your room, either at the dining table or seated on tatami, whichever you prefer There are two restrooms in total: one on the living room side and one by the bedroom A gentle aroma of tea from an incense warmer lightly fills the quiet space Now let me show you the bedroom The futons are laid out from check-in all the way until check-out Because the living/dining area and bedroom are separate There’s no need for staff to come in to lay out or put away the futons You can lounge before dinner or take a second nap in the morning Behind the bedroom door is the washroom I was amazed by how luxurious the amenities and equipment were For women’s skincare, they provide POLA’s B.A series Not in small sachets, but in generous mini-bottle sizes There’s also a skincare set and razor from the British brand Bulldog Plus shampoo and other products from the New York brand Sundari, and a hair scrunchie The hair dryer is by ReFa Next to the washroom is the closet, and beyond that is the restroom Let’s head back through the bedroom and out to the terrace The space that would be the engawa in a typical Japanese-style room serves as the changing area here I really appreciated having a towel warmer There were plenty of towels, as well as yukata and pajamas Mizumari has been ranked number one for baths among luxury inns in the Izu–Hakone area The Izu–Hakone region is full of very high-level ryokan, so being rated the top among them is no small feat But I felt that this ryokan excels not only in its baths, but also in its outstanding hospitality The open-air bath is fed 100% by the Kawazu Nanadaru hot spring source, free-flowing from the spring They have their own private spring on the grounds, producing 150 liters per minute The water is completely free-flowing, with no added water and no circulation Room 103 has two tubs: a square one made of Izu stone, and a round “tsubo-yu” pot bath The pot bath looks small, but its shape is just right and it feels wonderful to sit in The spring type is an alkaline simple hot spring It’s very gentle on the skin, so you can soak for a long time in comfort The surrounding nature is rich, and we occasionally spotted squirrels and deer There’s also an indoor bath, where you can use the shower The bath products are provided there as well They’re from Napidem, Japan’s first luxury spa brand Both check-in and check-out are completed right in your room We were welcomed with Izu’s specialty tea and a smooth lotus-root mochi sweet Now let me show you around the property Mizumari sits on grounds of about 3,000 tsubo, with only three guest rooms—a truly luxurious setup All food and drinks during your stay are all-inclusive Even the vending machines are free to use—they prepare coins for you in advance Because of how the vending machines work, you still need to insert a coin, so you put in ten yen and then press the button There’s something fun about getting your drink from a vending machine Besides the vending machines, there are many other drinks, as well as cup noodles, bread, and classic Japanese snacks that both adults and children will love Once you see them, you can’t help wanting to try them, and we ended up sampling all sorts of treats They all had a nostalgic flavor It was perfect for satisfying a little hunger between meals Among the items you can borrow is the Repronizer 4D Plus hair dryer There’s also information on sightseeing around Izu and board games to play in your room, as well as yukata and even water guns Mizumari welcomes children, and the services for families are incredibly extensive A former large banquet hall has been turned into a kids’ room, stocked like a toy store with slides, trampolines, tents, ride-on toys, dolls, and picture books Children can enjoy themselves all day long, regardless of the weather There’s also a wide range of free rental items for babies and toddlers Next to the kids’ room are a ping-pong table and a treadmill, so adults can get a bit of exercise too You can really feel how thoughtful they are toward parents in these shared spaces Dinner is a kaiseki course served in your room You can choose to start at either 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. For the aperitif, they served Sanuki Cloudy, a low-alcohol sake First came three colorful seasonal appetizers Firefly squid and broad beans, plus tender homemade konnyaku dressed in vinegar miso The adorable temari-sushi balls featured two types: kombu-marinated flounder with karasumi, and smoked mackerel The clam soup was like capturing the aroma of the sea in a bowl The freshness of the asparagus and the texture of tosakanori seaweed added a nice accent The soup course was a clear broth with asari fishcake It had a softly crumbling texture and the deep umami you only get from shellfish For sashimi, there were two kinds: John Dory and a grouper called taimō-hata The John Dory had a sweetness and silky texture almost like botan shrimp I ordered Isojiman, one of Shizuoka’s most famous sake brands They also served venison from Amagi, only offered on the days it’s caught It was very fresh, and I imagine the bloodletting and other preparation were done extremely well The flavor was remarkably clean and delicious Next came the oshinogi course Prawns, spring cabbage, and sake-steamed abalone topped with a Tosazu jelly The nimono course was itoyori sea bream cooked “Holland-style” “Holland-style” refers to a method where ingredients are first deep-fried, then simmered in dashi For the upcoming meat course, I ordered a glass of red wine On the small plate was perfectly cooked chuck flap of Izu beef Chuck flap is a rare cut—only a few hundred grams can be taken from a whole cow It was served with fragrant fresh wasabi and seasonal vegetables For the rice course, we had usui-mame green pea rice with red miso soup containing funori seaweed The lightly sweet usui peas were plump and tender Dessert was matcha parfait with amanatsu citrus jelly Thank you for the exquisite meal From late May to early June, wild fireflies can be seen flying right in front of the open-air bath Good morning When I opened the window, I was greeted by gloriously clear skies Taking a deep breath, I could feel the fresh morning air filling my whole body After a morning soak in the room’s open-air bath, I went for a walk around the grounds “Mizumari” refers to a moment when splashing water forms a big round shape That fleeting shape of water mirrors the once-in-a-lifetime encounters between an inn and its guests, and you can feel how they cherish each such moment in their hospitality Breakfast is also served in your room Course after course of lavish dishes, packed with local specialties, arrived like treasures in a box For grilled fish, I chose local amago trout It tasted rich and fatty, almost like salmon Next to it was tamagoyaki with nori seaweed There was also a salad of soft-boiled hot spring egg, whitebait, and vegetables The simmered Izu beef and eggplant in thick sauce was rich and wonderfully indulgent They also prepared freshly cooked white rice in a donabe clay pot The variety is Kinu-musume, a specially cultivated rice from Izu I heard that the whole menu was designed around how best to enjoy freshly cooked white rice Every dish was seasoned just right—not too strong, not too light—so I kept reaching for more Izu is blessed with both sea and mountains, so ingredients are plentiful And when you think of Izu, you also think of fresh wasabi I grated wasabi, put it on 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