How about a gateway to onsen in Japan? Three newly opened onsen hotels offer exceptional experiences. From the high-end Yumesenkei Lagoon Villa with stunning seaside views, to the recently renovated Hotel Abest Happo Aldea in the snowy mountains of Hakuba, and the tranquil TAOYA Kawaji nestled in the serene nature of Tochigi, these onsen hotels provide the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and scenic beauty.
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1. YUMESENKEI LAGOON VILLA
Opened on February 8, 2025, YUMESENKEI LAGOON VILLA – an onsen hotel Japan, is a high-end villa by the shoreline. Located next to Awaji Yumesenkei, this villa offers 4 luxury suites with outdoor hot spring baths, each ranging from 100 to 200 square meters in size. The largest suite, over 200 square meters, features an outdoor hot spring bath filled with Sumoto Onsen water, a private pool with onsen water, and a sauna. Guests can enjoy meals made with fresh seafood from Awaji Island, local vegetables, and Awaji beef, offering a luxurious and relaxing experience.
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Source: HOTEL NEW AWAJI GROUP
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Address: 5-1 Kojidani, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
2: HOTEL ABEST HAPPO ALDEA
Hotel Abest Happo Aldea, located in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, reopened after renovations on December 21, 2023. All 31 rooms feature art inspired by origami, fabric panels made from kimono materials, and other displays that immerse guests in the culture of Shinshu. The lounge, with a cozy fireplace, includes a darts area, and a new barrel sauna for women has been added to the outdoor bath area. Hakuba Village is known for its high-quality powder snow, making it a great destination for winter sports. Guests can enjoy skiing and hot springs for an extended stay.
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Address: 4878-3 Kita-shiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
3: TAOYA KAWAJI
TAOYA KAWAJI, the seventh addition to the TAOYA brand of all-inclusive onsen hotel Japan, opened on February 1 in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The hotel features an outdoor rock bath surrounded by the sounds of a mountain stream, as well as an indoor bath with large windows offering views of the changing seasons, including fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snow. Guests can enjoy a buffet with Tochigi-produced ingredients and seasonal menus. The Japanese garden, with a watermill building, also features a foot bath, providing a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the four seasons of Japan.
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Address: 22 Kawaji Onsen, Kawaji, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
