Arai Ryokan - Shizuoka

Registered cultural property ryokan with natural hot springs in Shuzenji

Hot Springs & Baths

Arai Ryokan offers 2 public indoor hot-spring baths and 1 outdoor bath, all filled with natural thermal water from a local 142 °F source. Two private reservable indoor hot-spring baths are available free of charge for guests who prefer seclusion. The main communal baths were designed by master artist Yasuda Yukihiko and are registered as cultural assets.

Rooms & Accommodations

Guestrooms at Arai Ryokan feature tatami (woven-straw) floors, futon beds, and shoji paper screens, with river or garden views. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a green tea maker, and a private bathroom with a wooden barrel bath tub. A pillow menu allows guests to select their preferred pillow for sleeping.

Dining

Half-board stays at Arai Ryokan include a multi-course kaiseki dinner and a traditional Japanese breakfast served by a personal hostess. Special diet menus are available on request, including vegetarian options and alternatives for non-fish eaters. Meals feature local ingredients and are presented in the guest's room or a dedicated dining space.

Location & Activities

Arai Ryokan sits in the center of the Shuzenji hot-spring district, a 5-minute walk from Shuzenji Temple and a 2-minute walk from a bamboo forest. Niji-no-Sato Theme Park is 1 mile away, and the ryokan offers bicycle rental for exploring the area. Guests can also use on-site ping-pong tables or join tour or class about local culture.

Cultural Heritage & Services

The property is registered as a cultural property and dates back to 1872, with gardens, a koi pond, and traditional architecture preserved throughout. Arai Ryokan provides free private parking, a smoke-free environment, and a 24-hour front desk with dry cleaning and laundry services. On-site amenities include a coffee house, a massage chair, and temporary art galleries.

• Cultural status: Registered national cultural property
• Baths: 2 public indoor, 1 outdoor, 2 private reservable onsens
• Rooms: Tatami floors, futon beds, river views, pillow menu
• Dining: Kaiseki dinner & breakfast, special diets available
• Location: 5 min walk to Shuzenji Temple, 2 min to bamboo grove
• Wellness: Massage chair, public baths, private onsens
• Activities: Bicycle rental, ping-pong, local culture tours