Affordable Luxury – 2026 Fall Gourmet Onsen Discovery

HOTEL NIKKO KANSAI AIRPORT (Kansai — 1 Night): The hotel is directly connected to Kansai International Airport, allowing guests to immediately begin relaxing after their flight.

IWASO INN (Miyajima — 3 Nights): Located on the World Heritage Miyajima Island, Iwaso Inn features Japanese-style accommodations with beautiful surrounding views. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor onsen hot springs. Traditional, multi-course Kaiseki Dinners featuring seafood and local ingredients are served at the dining room. A Japanese or Western breakfast is served at Momiji restaurant. Iwaso Inn is a five-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park.

HOTEL GYOKUSEN (Tamatsukuri Onsen — 2 Nights): Tamatsukuri is one of the premier onsen resorts in Shimane, widely known for its skin beautifying effects. Built along the Tamayu River are eighteen hotels and ryokans (traditional Japanese inns). Some of them offer a day spa, and public foot spas can be enjoyed free of charge. The area also has spiritual locations, high-quality souvenir shops, and cafés for visitors. Rejuvenate in the hotel’s lobby lounge, overlooking a traditional Japanese garden, bringing out the best in the natural beauty of the pine trees and the rock garden.

MERCURE KYOTO MIYAZU RESORT & SPA (Miyazu — 2 Nights): Immerse yourself in an all-inclusive stay at Mercure. The all-inclusive plan includes dinner, breakfast, drinks, and snacks at the lounges, access to the public onsen facilities, and activities within the hotel. Free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included at dinner. From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily, unwind in the lounge, where a selection of sparkling wine, beer, as well as soft drinks, coffee, black tea, and herbal waters are available. From 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm daily, conclude your day with a nightcap at the lounge, where you can enjoy a wide range of beverages, including whisky, brandy, and Japanese spirits, in a cozy yet refined ambiance.

OSAKA STATION HOTEL (Osaka — 4 Nights): Built on the historic grounds of Osaka’s first train station, the Osaka Station Hotel opened its doors in July 2024. The hotel is directly connected to the JR Osaka Station, allowing convenient access to numerous shopping and dining opportunities. It’s also in the same building as the KITTE OSAKA, a shopping mall with Japan-centric basement restaurants and stores selling specialty goods from far-flung prefectures. Special arrangements have been made for rooms in the “Specialty” category at the hotel, allowing Tour Members special access to the Specialty Salon — a special space located on the 38^th floor, offering food and drink services throughout the day, including breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails, as well as check-in and check-out services, along with access to the ofuro (Japanese bath) facilities on the 30^th floor.