🕓 2025/3/11
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About Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture, located in the center of Japan, is known as a region where history, culture, and industry converge. In addition to historic landmarks such as Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, and the Tokugawa Art Museum, its modern cityscapes and rich gourmet culture are also attractive. It is also an important economic region, home to world-class companies including Toyota Motor Corporation.
For tourism, you can enjoy the beautiful coastlines of Mikawa Bay and the Chita Peninsula, nature-rich scenic spots such as Inuyama Castle and Korankei, and the unique gourmet culture known as “Nagoya meshi” including miso katsu, hitsumabushi, and chicken wings.
Below, we introduce three carefully selected luxury hotels that offer a special stay when visiting Aichi Prefecture.
3 Carefully Selected Japanese-Style Ryokan in Aichi Prefecture
- Akariya Geihanro
- Irako Onsen Roman no Yado Izutsuro
- ■ The Appeal of “Izutsuro”
- ■ Access Information for “Izutsuro”
- ■ The Appeal of “Umi no Shougetsu”
- ■ Access Information for “Umi no Shougetsu”
- 3 Carefully Selected Hotels in Nara Prefecture (Japanese-Style Ryokan You Should Stay at Least Once)
- 3 Carefully Selected Hotels in Chiba Prefecture (Luxury Hotels You Should Stay at Least Once)
- 3 Carefully Selected Hotels in Saitama Prefecture (Luxury Hotels You Should Stay at Least Once)
Akariya Geihanro
Source: Akariya Geihanro Official Website
■The Appeal of “Geihanro”
Akariya Geihanro is a long-established ryokan located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. Founded in 1919 as a cuisine ryokan that welcomed travelers on sailing boats along the Kiso River, it has been loved by many. In 2017, it was reborn as an exclusive 10-room inn with semi-open-air baths in all rooms, named “Akariya Geihanro” with the wish to brightly illuminate the town and people of Inuyama.
1. Historic and Elegant Architectural Beauty
Akariya Geihanro is attractive for its architectural beauty that evokes the history from its founding. With the design concept of “Onko Sokei” (Creating New Landscapes from Old Traditions), it inherits the historical character of bygone eras while providing a modern, comfortable, and refined space. Throughout the building, interior and fixture designs from the original era can be found, giving visitors a sense of deep elegance.
2. Heal Body and Mind with Hot Springs
All guest rooms at Akariya Geihanro are equipped with semi-open-air baths, allowing you to enjoy hot springs in a private space. Private rental baths are also available, where you can relax while viewing the surrounding nature. Bathing while overlooking the majestic Kiso River and the National Treasure Inuyama Castle provides an extraordinary healing experience.
3. Kaiseki Cuisine Featuring Seasonal Flavors
The cuisine at Akariya Geihanro features a new style of kaiseki (multi-course Japanese dinner) prepared with seasonal ingredients from the vast natural environment, carefully balancing quality and quantity. Meals are served in private dining rooms, ideal for those who value privacy. The dishes are also crafted to pair well with wine.
4. Diverse Guest Rooms and Tranquil Spaces
Akariya Geihanro offers a variety of guest rooms that cherish the essence of Japanese aesthetics. All rooms offer views of the Kiso River and Inuyama Castle, and some special rooms feature expansive windows with magnificent scenery. Maisonette-type rooms are also available, allowing you to spend a relaxing time in an open space.
■Access Information for “Geihanro”
- Official Website: https://www.geihanro.co.jp/
- Access: About 25 minutes from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Meitetsu Inuyama Station. About 5 minutes by car from Inuyama Station (shuttle service available).
- Address: 484-0082, 41-6 Kitakoken, Inuyama, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YJDKqisbBsuNw6e38
Irako Onsen Roman no Yado Izutsuro
Source: Irako Onsen Roman no Yado Izutsuro Official Website
■ The Appeal of “Izutsuro”
Irako Onsen Roman no Yado Izutsuro is a long-established ryokan with approximately 200 years of history, located on the Atsumi Peninsula in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture. Making use of its historic buildings while blending modern comfort, it provides visitors with a special experience.
1. An Inn with History Dating Back to the Edo Period and Cultural Property Status
Irako Onsen Roman no Yado Izutsuro is a historic inn founded during the Tempo era (1830-1844) of the Edo period. Originally opened as a hatago (traditional inn), it developed alongside the port town culture of the Atsumi Peninsula. The building is designated as a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property, with architecturally valuable beauty preserved throughout. With wooden beams, shoji screens, and an elegant courtyard, it feels like stepping back in time to the Edo period.
2. Savoring Natural Tiger Pufferfish and Atsumi Peninsula Seafood
The Atsumi Peninsula boasts the largest catch of natural tiger pufferfish in Japan. At Izutsuro, you can enjoy the winter-exclusive “Irako Fugu Kaiseki” course. The privilege of savoring premium locally caught tiger pufferfish in a full course including tessa (pufferfish sashimi), deep-fried pufferfish, and fugu nabe (pufferfish hot pot) is unique to this inn.
Furthermore, the Japanese kaiseki cuisine generously using fresh seafood nurtured in the waters of Cape Irako is also a point of pride. In particular, dishes using locally sourced large clams, spiny lobster, and abalone provide visitors with exquisite flavors.
3. Be Healed by Irako Onsen with Skin-Beautifying Effects
The Irako Onsen that Izutsuro is proud of is classified as a “sodium-calcium chloride spring,” said to have high skin-beautifying effects. It features a gentle, moisturizing bathing experience that is also effective for poor circulation and fatigue recovery.
The bathing facilities include an atmospheric cypress bath and private baths, allowing you to leisurely enjoy the hot springs in a private space. Bathing while feeling the sea breeze of Cape Irako is a special experience that deeply heals both body and mind.
4. A Luxurious Stay Limited to 5 Groups Per Day
Izutsuro limits guests to just 5 groups per day to ensure each guest can enjoy a truly special experience. All 5 guest rooms feature different design themes, offering spaces that combine Japanese elegance with modern comfort for a relaxing stay.
In particular, the rooms with different design concepts for each room, such as “Tsuki no Ma” (Moon Room) and “Yuki no Ma” (Snow Room), allow you to feel the changing of seasons, bringing new discoveries with each visit. In a quiet and calm atmosphere, it is the perfect inn for spending special time with loved ones.
■ Access Information for “Izutsuro”
- Official Website: https://www.izutsuro.com
- Access: About 25 minutes by car from Toyohashi Railway Mikawa-Tahara Station (shuttle service available with advance reservation)
- Address: 441-3617, 13 Shimoji, Fukue-cho, Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ADF11aAok4Svm2tQ8
Chita Peninsula Umi no Shougetsu
Source: Chita Peninsula Umi no Shougetsu Official Website
■ The Appeal of “Umi no Shougetsu”
“Umi no Shougetsu” is an exquisite inn located in Utsumi, Minamichita-cho, at the southern tip of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, with all rooms featuring ocean views and open-air baths. Its appeal lies in the open spaces that feel at one with the sea and the meticulously crafted creative cuisine. It provides tranquility and luxury that only adults can savor, a special place that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
1. All Rooms with Ocean Views and Open-Air Baths — A Luxurious Space
At “Umi no Shougetsu,” all guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths overlooking Ise Bay, allowing you to enjoy the ever-changing ocean scenery in a private space. Bathing while watching the sea dyed in the colors of dawn at sunrise creates a moment that warms you to the core.
All 10 guest rooms are suite-style, each with different furnishings and tranquil Japanese-modern designs. They also come equipped with wood deck terraces, offering the great appeal of an openness that makes you feel at one with the sea.
2. Creative Cuisine Featuring Seasonal Chita Peninsula Flavors
One of the unique pleasures of this inn is being able to enjoy dishes made with generous amounts of Chita Peninsula ingredients carefully selected by the head chef. In addition to fresh seafood caught in the Chita Sea, pesticide-free vegetables carefully grown in the inn’s own garden add color to the dishes.
The inn also takes pride in wine and local sake pairings, allowing you to enjoy the marriage of Chita Peninsula local sake and selected Japanese wines. Attention to detail can be felt not only in the food but also in the tableware and presentation, with a special dining experience awaiting you.
3. Tranquility and Relaxation That Only Adults Can Enjoy
This inn does not accept children aged 12 and under. As a result, the premises are filled with a quiet, serene atmosphere, creating a special space where only adults can relax. With only 10 rooms, attentive hospitality is provided to each guest, and you can fully savor the luxury of doing nothing.
4. Relaxation Facilities to Rejuvenate Body and Mind
At “Umi no Shougetsu,” in addition to accommodation, relaxation facilities for refreshing body and mind are also well-equipped. A bedrock bath and aesthetic salon are on-site, allowing guests to spend luxurious time restoring balance to body and mind while receiving treatments.
5. Lobby and Lounge with Stunning Views
The lobby and lounge of “Umi no Shougetsu” are among the spaces that symbolize the inn’s appeal. Beyond the large glass windows, panoramic views of Ise Bay unfold, and you can enjoy scenery that changes with time. The golden-glowing sea at sunrise, the refreshing blue sea at noon, the crimson-dyed water surface at dusk, and the moonlight floating in the silence at night all create a fantastical atmosphere.
■ Access Information for “Umi no Shougetsu”
- Official Website: https://www.umi-shougetsu.jp/
- Access: Transfer to Meitetsu Chita New Line, get off at Utsumi Station. Shuttle service available from the station.
- Address: 470-3321, 80 Maeyama, Utsumi, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DYqDi76LXR9pQjxM7