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Yamayu Kōkan stands out with its wooden architecture nestled in the valley, offering panoramic mountain vistas from every guest room. The outdoor terrace overlooks a flowing stream, perfect for morning tea or stargazing at night. Just a 7-minute walk to the main Tojo Onsen bathing area, it blends serenity with accessibility
Shinobu Hotel Sohara provides spacious family rooms and a dedicated children’s bathhouse with shallow pools and playful water features. Located just 3 minutes’ walk from Tojo Onsen’s public baths, the hotel also offers kids’ activity kits including nature scavenger hunts and local craft workshops, making it perfect for a relaxed, immersive stay
Mikazuki no Yado features private rooftop onsen cabins built over natural rock formations, each with a glass ceiling allowing uninterrupted sky views. These secluded retreats are equipped with hand-crafted wooden tubs and seasonal aromatherapy bundles. Accessible via a quiet forest path, they offer ultimate privacy and tranquility
Sohara Taikomaru specializes in authentic Hiroshima-style kaiseki meals, using ingredients sourced directly from local farms and rivers. Dishes feature fresh river eel, wild mountain vegetables, and handmade tofu. Meals are served in a traditional tatami dining room with seasonal décor, enhancing the cultural immersion experience
Himitsu no Yu: Shizukana offers only 12 intimate rooms, each with a private open-air onsen overlooking a moonlit stream. The hotel provides a couples’ wellness package including synchronized massage and a candlelit dinner under the stars. With no phones allowed and silence enforced after 9 PM, it creates a truly magical, distraction-free escape
Stay at Yamayu Kōkan and begin your day with a guided morning hike along the ancient Sohara trail, spotting wild orchids and deer. In the afternoon, visit the Sun Shrine for a traditional purification ritual. Return to the hotel for a seasonal onsen soak with herbal infusion, followed by a tea ceremony hosted by a local elder, completing a holistic journey through nature, culture, and renewal
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