[Shizuoka/Izu] Shuzenji Onsen, traditional Japanese architecture and cultural property inn, Arai Ryokan

The essence of traditional Japanese architecture, a large public bath that is a nationally registered tangible cultural property

A historic building completed in 1934 that took three years to build.

In 2024, Tenpyoburo, a large public bath built using Taiwanese cypress trees that are over 1,000 years old as pillars and without the use of a single nail, will be 90 years old. The bathhouse, which was built by bringing together the wisdom of Japan's leading literary figures and artists, has provided healing and peace to many customers. There is a window that allows you to see into the pond when you soak in the bathtub. If you look up there, you can see Nishikigoi swimming in the pond outside. It may be the only public bath in Japan that was built 90 years ago so that you can see inside the pond.

Outdoor bath in the garden, bath of sunlight filtering through the trees

An open-air bath surrounded by seasonal flowers. Recommended times are the beautiful fresh green season and the fall foliage season, when you can take a bath and admire the bright red maple leaves.

Completed in 2023 Oribushi-no-Yu Sekka

On April 28, 2023, a new open-air bath "Orifushi no Yu Sekka" opened.

Two private baths available for families and groups

Paid private bath for hotel guests only (Suiren) 45 minutes 1,100 yen Please make a reservation at the front desk.

The eight-sided board covering the bathtub is made of Taiwanese cypress, the same as the Tenpyo bath. Hinoki cypress is also used for the Otorii gate of Meiji Shrine and the jewel pillars of Hirakawa Bridge in the Imperial Palace, but logging is currently prohibited and it is difficult to obtain. This Taiwanese cypress was purchased during the Taisho era and was kept in the inn for over 100 years.

Free private bath for hotel guests only Jade (Jade) Reservations are not required. Please feel free to take a bath during your free time.

Two bathtubs iris bath

A large public bath where you can see Nishikigoi swimming in the pond from the bath shaped like an iris (flower). In 2018, we renovated the changing room and powder room.

Notice and request for renovation work in 2023 [Large bath/iris bath]

We are undergoing renovation work on the large public bath and iris bath from September 11th (Monday) to October 31st (Tuesday). During the construction period, there may be changes to bathing hours, etc., so please check the Arai Ryokan website for details.

Shuzenji Onsen Arai Ryokan

Cultural property inn Arai Ryokan

970 Shuzenji, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-2416

A wooden building standing along the Katsura River, an inn that is a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. Within a 5-minute walk from the famous temple Shuzenji and Shuzenji's representative tourist spots such as the bamboo grove. The proud cultural property bath "Tenpyo large bath" is made entirely of Japanese cypress and is the best in Japan. The inn's facilities include the open-air bath "Komorebi no Yu" surrounded by seasonal flowers, the open-air bath "Oribetsu no Yu/Sekka" newly established in May 2023, and two private baths where families and groups can take a relaxing bath. You can enjoy a tour of the hot springs inside. There are various views from the guest rooms, and the most popular rooms are those overlooking the Katsura River and the bamboo grove, and those standing on a pond and overlooking a large number of Nishikigoi. For meals, please enjoy Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients and allows you to feel the seasons.