By the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Kayabuki no Sato Yakushi Onsen Hatago
Located in the mountainous region of Gunma Prefecture and a few hours' drive from Tokyo, this rural traditional farmhouse offers local cuisine passed down through generations. It serves a dish made with freshly laid eggs from the farm—vibrant yellow egg yolk mixed with hand-cut soba noodles—and pairs it with rich, fragrant seasonal vegetables to create an authentic traditional meal for guests.
Seasonal specialty meal offered at Kayabuki no Sato Yakushi Onsen Hatago in Japan. (Image provided by Rakuten Travel)
Ichirino Kogen Hotel Roan
Ichirino Kogen Hotel Roan, known for its traditional cooking methods, features open-air hot springs in rustic interiors, allowing visitors to enjoy different mountain village delicacies in every season. Among the most praised dishes is Koshihikari rice, grown and cooked using groundwater from Mount Hakusan. There’s also the area’s specialty, Hakusan firm tofu, served with skewers and seasonal vegetables—a feast that keeps food lovers coming back for more.
Fresh flavors at Ichirino Kogen Hotel Roan that awaken the taste buds of gourmets. (Image provided by Rakuten Travel)
Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hoeiso
Situated in the Hakone hot spring area near Tokyo, this inn offers pheasant meals that are loved by women for their tender, sweet taste whether paired with wine or sake. In addition, the master chef, skilled in refined culinary techniques, prepares extremely fresh sashimi and aromatic, healthful herbal hot pot dishes for guests to choose from.
Enjoy refreshing and delicious pheasant dishes at Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hoeiso in Japan. (Image provided by Rakuten Travel)