Immerse yourself in the changing seasons, reflect on eons of history, feel the spirit of literary giants, and let the babbling brook sing you to sleep… Arai Ryokan is keeping the ancient traditions alive, with Japanese architecture surrounded by nature and an atmosphere loved by artists as a space of creation.
Spend a lazy day in a space with deep history built up over 150 years. The lush forests of Amagi Mountain Range and Suruga Bay, the deepest in Japan. Izu is always offering rich bounty of the mountains and fresh catch from the sea. Mellow flavors grown by nature in this, the “Kingdom of Produce”, are carefully crafted into fine cuisine. Enjoy delicious food together with local sake.
A naturally-sourced hot spring that soothes both body and mind with its flow.
Dotting close to the vast 10,000 square meters, Arai Ryokan premises are comprised of buildings passed down from the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras.
Like an architectural museum, each building has its own distinctive style.
There are 31 rooms to accommodate 119 guests
Tatami area, spacious veranda, washbasin, bidet toilet, air conditioner, television, telephone, refrigerator, electric kettle, safe, hair dryer
After a hike or walk in the region, hit the hot springs. Renowned as a beautifying hot spring, Shuzenji Hot Springs are mildly alkaline, helping smooth and hydrate skin.
Legend has it that Kobo Daishi brought forth this hot spring 1,200 years ago to enable a filial son wash his ailing father’s back.
