JAPANiCAN Select Ryokan - Izu Peninsula Ryokan

A private room with its own outdoor bath provides the ultimate in relaxation.

• A private room with its own outdoor bath provides the ultimate in relaxation.
• A seamless fusion of West and East makes these rooms seem familiar yet wholly Japanese at the same time.
• The perfect combination of natural splendor and man-made beauty.
• Light pours into this elaborate bath, reserved for male guests only.
• Bathed in warm lights and fresh air, this outdoor bath is only for female guests.
• The main corridor makes one feel as if they are enjoying a hike through the forest.
• Guests can head to the terrace to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
• The quaint serenity of a traditional Japanese-style room.
• A Japanese-style room with an open-air bath.
• The well-lit exterior of Kikuya glistens against the night sky.

Situated in an area long-renowned for its hot springs, the storied Kikuya has a history that goes back over 360 years. And though it maintains its traditional Japanese roots, its also offers beds and modern features in order to make guests' stays even more comfortable. The ryokan boasts a large shared bath, outdoor bath and four reservable baths, all easily accessible via connecting hallway inside the building itself. Guests can relax amidst the nostalgic atmosphere and gaze out a the beautiful garden while soaking themselves in the various baths. It even offers rooms with their own private outdoor bath.

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Staying at Storied Shuzenji Onsen, A Ryokan with a Past: Kikuya

This open-air bath is part of a private guestroom.

• This open-air bath is part of a private guestroom.
• A room with a private open-air bath.
• The warm glow of the ryokan awaiting the next guest.
• A climb up the stairs here will reveal an outdoor bath with a commanding view of the stream rushing through the nearby valley.
• Lush greenery peers into this traditional Japanese-style room.
• The relaxing outdoor bath.

This hotel is a small ryokan with ten rooms located in the remotest area of Okuyugawara Onsen hot spring resort. All rooms have an open-air bath, some with views overlooking the rambling river. This hotel also features delicious Japanese dishes with the menu changing monthly. Plus it is only about ten minutes from Yugawara Station on the JR Tokaido Line.

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A traditional Japanese-style room.

• A traditional Japanese-style room.
• Light pours from the windows as night sets in.
• The view from inside the sprawling bathing complex.
• Guests can soak in the splendor of this outdoor bath.
• As the sky grows dark, lights dance in the tranquil pond.
• Kaleidoscopic leaves hang in the garden outside the lobby.

This long-established ryokan was built in 1873. Nearly the entire building is recognized as a National Cultural Asset. The baths are old Tenpyo period (8th century) style. In about ten-minutes, the bus leaving from Shuzenji Station can drop guests off within a five-minute walk from the ryokan.

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Guests can enjoy a peaceful stroll right outside the ryokan.

• Guests can enjoy a peaceful stroll right outside the ryokan.
• Guests can relax in the bath while soaking in the natural splendor around Sansuiro.
• Rooms embody wabi, the Japanese pursuit of quiet refinement.
• One of Sansuiro's traditional rooms offering a gorgeous view of the surroundings.
• Sansuiro's design seemlessly blends geometric precision with natural warmth.
• For patrons who prefer a bit more elevation when sleeping, western-style rooms with beds are also available.
• A bubbling outdoor bath provides respite for weary travelers.
• Sansuiro's outdoor bath also offers a stunning panorama of the area.
• Basking in natural beauty while relaxing in an outdoor bath is an unforgettable part of the Japanese experience.
• A range of delectable Japanese morsels are painstakingly prepared at Sansuiro.
• Unique goods are sold on the premises, making for perfect gifts and treasured souvenirs.
• Well lit, Sansuiro is easy to find even at night.

Though it has been in business for over 75 years, Sansuiro looks as good as new, having reopened its doors after a renewal project in 2007. It now offers Japanese-style rooms with bedrooms and rooms with their own outdoor baths.

Sansuiro also prides itself on following the time-honored tradition of savoring each delectable morsel of kaiseki cuisine, offering various flavors that change with the seasons.

More than just a delicious meal, there are a new spa and a large outdoor bath that provide stunning views of the area.