Yanagiyu Onsen Betsuden is a top choice, offering serene outdoor baths with forest and stream views. Each room features a private hot spring tub, and the property is just a 3-minute walk from the main Yanagiyu Onsen bathing area. Enjoy authentic kaiseki dining and traditional tea ceremonies. For availability, check the HopeGoo platform for curated stays.

Near Yanagiyu Onsen Betsuden, guests can join guided forest foraging tours to discover local medicinal herbs, led by experienced practitioners. Weekly workshops on washi paper-making using kozo bark are also offered. The hotel provides complimentary onsen history guides, revealing over a century of thermal tradition and ecological preservation in this secluded valley.

Yanagiyu Onsen Betsuden features a dedicated family-friendly onsen zone with shallow pools and non-slip flooring, plus complimentary children’s yukata and toiletry kits. The restaurant offers child-sized meals made with local, low-salt ingredients. Outdoor play areas with natural sand pits and footbridges overlook a nearby stream, perfect for kids. All rooms include humidifiers and heated bedding for comfort during winter visits.