This page contains promotions (affiliate links) (Editorial & ad policy)
Nasu onsen inns with in-room dinner: 5 picked from 94
Approximate, at the rate on 2026-10-02. You pay in yen.
- Five Nasu-area hot-spring inns with dinner served in your room
- Oyado Nakata has just four rooms and tops the list at 88 out of 100
- Aqua Suite starts from about ¥11,000 per person on a weeknight
The five
| Best for | Where to book | Score | Weeknight (per person) | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four rooms, two kinds of bath and a bedrock bath in the room — if you can’t decide | Oyado Nakata Check price |
88/100 | ¥35,000 | ¥38,000 |
| Eight single-storey rooms, each with an open-air bath and sauna | Nasu no Onsen Yado Sekijitsu (Old Days) Check price |
86/100 | ¥30,000–32,000 | ¥33,000–37,000 |
| Thirty-one rooms in Itamuro, rest and art | Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya, an Inn for Rest and Art Check price |
85/100 | ¥26,000–34,000 | ¥31,000–33,000 |
| Cottages for dogs, with a dog run and a large bath | Angel Forest Nasu Check price |
81/100 | ¥28,000–101,000 | ¥42,000–114,000 |
| Twelve single-storey rooms, a full-course dinner in the room | Aqua Suite, Dinner in Your Room with a Private Open-Air Bath and Mist Sauna Check price |
76/100 | ¥11,000–20,000 | ¥21,000–22,000 |
Prices are the cheapest per person found on Rakuten Travel for Wednesdays and Saturdays between 2026-11-11 – 2027-01-02, for 2 adults in one room (checked 2026-11-03). They move daily — the link shows live prices.
The booking links go to Agoda, which shows today’s price and lets you pay in your own currency. Its price can differ from the Rakuten Travel figures above.
Four rooms, two kinds of bath and a bedrock bath in the room
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.82/5 (118)
- In Nasu Yumoto, with only four rooms
- Two kinds of bath and a bedrock bath inside the room, as the inn describes it
- Dinner and breakfast both served in the room
Why it made the five
- Four rooms, each with two kinds of bath and a bedrock bath (ganbanyoku) inside.
- Dinner rated 4.91 on Rakuten; 4.82 across 118 reviews.
- Dinner and breakfast in your room.
- Check-out 12:00, the latest of the five.
Getting there: No pick-up from the station. A reserved pick-up runs from the Moriko-zaka bus stop. Free parking for 8 cars, no booking needed.
Language and payment: Rakuten lists a few staff who understand a little English. Cash only: cards cannot be used.
-
Right for: Wanting to bathe, eat and rest all in one quiet room until check-out.
-
Not for: Wanting to pay by card, or a station pick-up.
-
Worth knowing: Cash only; cards cannot be used. There is no station pick-up, and the pick-up from the bus stop must be reserved. There are stairs inside the room. Phone if you will arrive after 18:00.
Score breakdown — 88/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ★★★★★ | The categories Rakuten does show (room and others) average 4.91 |
| Value for money | ★★☆☆☆ | ¥35,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 125% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Check-out 12:00; dinner and breakfast in your room; four rooms, each with two kinds of bath and a bedrock bath; a reserved pick-up from the Moriko-zaka bus stop (none from the station); free parking for 8 cars; staff with a little English. |
| Trust | ★★★★★ | 4.82 across 118 reviews (Rakuten Travel 118) |
| Only here | ★★★★★ | Rated 4.82, with dinner and breakfast both at 4.91, and the inn says each room has two kinds of bath and a bedrock bath. |
Eight single-storey rooms, each with an open-air bath and sauna
Nasu no Onsen Yado Sekijitsu (Old Days)
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.64/5 (659)
- Eight wooden single-storey rooms, every one with a hot-spring open-air bath and a bedrock bath
- The inn says every room is for dining in the room, in 16 to 26 tatami of Japanese-Western space
- A short walk from Nasu Safari Park, according to the listing
Why it made the five
- Eight rooms of 16 to 26 tatami, each with an open-air bath and a bedrock bath.
- Rooms rated 4.72, dinner 4.63; 4.64 across 659 reviews.
- Dinner and breakfast in your room.
- Bus from Kuroiso or Nasu-Shiobara station, about 20 minutes, then a 7-minute walk.
Getting there: About 20 minutes by bus from Kuroiso or Nasu-Shiobara station to the Nasu Safari entrance stop, then a 7-minute walk. The Safari Park is a 5-minute walk, per the listing. Free parking for 8 cars.
Language and payment: Rakuten lists a few staff who understand a little English, Chinese and Korean. It lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Rakuten Card and others.
-
Right for: Having the same kind of room, with a bath and a sauna, as every other guest, and eating in it.
-
Not for: Wanting a large public bath: there is none.
-
Worth knowing: There is no large bath. The hot spring is heated and diluted, not a free-flowing source, according to the inn. Allergy changes to meals are not possible. Phone if you will arrive after 17:00.
Score breakdown — 86/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ★★★★★ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.67 on Rakuten Travel, and every room has its own open-air bath |
| Value for money | ★★★☆☆ | ¥30,000–32,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 106% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Check-out 11:00; dinner and breakfast in your room; eight rooms, all with an open-air bath and a bedrock bath; about 20 minutes by bus and a 7-minute walk; free parking for 8 cars; staff with a little English, Chinese and Korean. |
| Trust | ★★★★☆ | 4.64 across 659 reviews (Rakuten Travel 659) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | The inn says every room is for in-room dining and has an open-air bath and a bedrock bath; rooms are rated 4.72 across 659 reviews. |
Thirty-one rooms in Itamuro, rest and art
Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya, an Inn for Rest and Art
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.66/5 (224) · Agoda 9.3/10 (42) · 266 in total
- A hideaway inn in the nature of Itamuro, as the listing puts it
- Check-in from 14:00; shogi and go sets lent free
- A large bath, an open-air bath, a bedrock bath and a sauna
Why it made the five
- Thirty-one rooms, with a large bath, an open-air bath, a bedrock bath and a sauna.
- Service rated 4.76, bath 4.75; 4.66 across 224 reviews.
- Dinner and breakfast in your room or the dining hall, depending on the plan.
- Taxi from Nasu-Shiobara station, 30 minutes, for a fee.
Getting there: A taxi from Nasu-Shiobara station takes about 30 minutes and is charged. About 20 minutes by car from Kuroiso-Itamuro IC. Free parking for 20 cars.
Language and payment: Rakuten lists a few staff who understand a little English. It lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Rakuten Card and others.
-
Right for: Wanting a quiet onsen area away from Nasu Yumoto.
-
Not for: Wanting to be close to the sights (it is 30 minutes by taxi from the station).
-
Worth knowing: The pick-up taxi from the station is charged. Dinner is in your room or the dining hall, and the plan decides which. Last check-in is 17:00; phone if you will be later.
Score breakdown — 85/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ★★★★☆ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.71 on Rakuten Travel |
| Value for money | ★★★★☆ | ¥26,000–34,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 95% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Dinner and breakfast in your room or the dining hall; a charged taxi from Nasu-Shiobara station, 30 minutes; 31 rooms with a large bath, open-air bath, bedrock bath and sauna; free parking for 20 cars; barrier-free toilet and loan wheelchair. |
| Trust | ★★★★☆ | 4.66 across 224 reviews (Rakuten Travel 224) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | A quiet inn in the nature of Itamuro that calls itself an inn for rest and art, with service rated 4.76 and bath 4.75. |
Cottages for dogs, with a dog run and a large bath
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.66/5 (379)
- A hideaway where you can relax with your dog, as the inn puts it
- A shared dog run; pets may stay
- A large bath, an open-air bath and a sauna; welcome drink
Why it made the five
- Thirty rooms in cottages, most with their own parking space.
- Rooms rated 4.74, facilities 4.75; 4.66 across 379 reviews.
- Dinner and breakfast in your room or the restaurant, depending on the plan.
- About 30 minutes by car from Nasu-Shiobara or Shin-Shirakawa station.
Getting there: About 30 minutes by car from Nasu-Shiobara or Shin-Shirakawa station. Rakuten notes a shuttle bus, but the listing gives no times, so ask when you book. A shared car park for 44 cars, and a private space at each cottage except Camina.
Language and payment: Rakuten lists a few staff who understand a little English. It lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover and Saison.
-
Right for: Travelling with a dog and wanting to eat dinner in the cottage.
-
Not for: Wanting a quiet stay without dogs around.
-
Worth knowing: Dinner is in your room or the restaurant, and the plan decides which. The dog fee is not included in the room rate and is paid at check-out. The kitchen is shared, so traces of allergens may get into meals.
Score breakdown — 81/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ★★★★☆ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.69 on Rakuten Travel |
| Value for money | ★★★☆☆ | ¥28,000–101,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 100% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Dinner and breakfast in your room or the restaurant; a shuttle bus noted; 30 rooms, each cottage with its own parking space; a shared dog run, pets may stay; a large bath, open-air bath and sauna; about 30 minutes by car from the station. |
| Trust | ★★★★☆ | 4.66 across 379 reviews (Rakuten Travel 379) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | The inn describes itself as a place to relax with your dog, with a shared dog run and a large bath; facilities are rated 4.75. |
Twelve single-storey rooms, a full-course dinner in the room
Aqua Suite, Dinner in Your Room with a Private Open-Air Bath and Mist Sauna
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.47/5 (441)
- A small single-storey hotel for privacy, as the inn describes it
- Hot-spring open-air bath and mist sauna in the main-building rooms
- A full-course dinner served in the room
Why it made the five
- Twelve rooms; the main-building rooms have a hot-spring open-air bath and a mist sauna.
- Dinner rated 4.51; 4.47 across 441 reviews.
- Dinner and breakfast in your room.
- A private bath open 24 hours; terms depend on the plan.
Getting there: About 20 minutes by bus from Kuroiso station to the Safari Park entrance stop, then a 7-minute walk. About 10 minutes from Nasu IC. Free parking for 12 cars.
Language and payment: English support and tattoo rules are not published, so ask when you book. Rakuten lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Rakuten Card, debit cards and others.
-
Right for: Two people who want a full-course dinner in the room with a private bath nearby.
-
Not for: Wanting a station within walking distance.
-
Worth knowing: The private bath is free or paid depending on the plan. The bath is circulating, not a free-flowing source. Allergy changes to meals are not possible. Phone if you will arrive after 18:00.
Score breakdown — 76/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ★★☆☆☆ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.43 on Rakuten Travel |
| Value for money | ★★★★★ | ¥11,000–20,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 39% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Check-out 10:00; dinner and breakfast in your room; 12 rooms, the main-building rooms with an open-air bath and a mist sauna; a private bath open 24 hours; about 20 minutes by bus and a 7-minute walk from Kuroiso station; free parking for 12 cars. |
| Trust | ★★★☆☆ | 4.47 across 441 reviews (Rakuten Travel 441) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | The inn describes an open-air hot-spring bath and a mist sauna in the room with a full-course dinner served there; 441 reviews average 4.47. |
Know before you book
- Nasu is a highland resort area in northern Tochigi, and this guide also takes in Itamuro onsen in Nasu-Shiobara city. Nasu-Shiobara station is on the Tohoku Shinkansen, and Kuroiso station is on the Tohoku line, so it is a weekend trip from Tokyo. The inns are spread out across the highland, and a car or an inn pick-up makes it much easier.
- In-room dinner is not automatic. Of the 14 inns that met the theme, Oyado Nakata, Sekijitsu and Aqua Suite list the room alone as the dinner venue on Rakuten. Itamuro Daikokuya lists your room or a dining hall, and Angel Forest Nasu your room or a restaurant, so the plan decides which you get. Check the plan name or ask when you book.
- Pick-ups vary a lot. Daikokuya sends a taxi from Nasu-Shiobara station for a fee, and Oyado Nakata has no station pick-up, only a reserved one from the Moriko-zaka bus stop. Sekijitsu and Aqua Suite are a bus ride of about 20 minutes from Kuroiso or Nasu-Shiobara and then a walk of about 7 minutes. Angel Forest is about 30 minutes by car from Nasu-Shiobara or Shin-Shirakawa station.
- Dinner starts early, so arrival time matters. Last check-in is 17:00 at Daikokuya and Aqua Suite and 18:00 at Oyado Nakata, Sekijitsu and Angel Forest. Phone ahead if you will be later. Oyado Nakata takes cash only, and cards cannot be used.
- The areas differ. Nasu Yumoto is the old onsen town. Itamuro, where Daikokuya stands, is a quiet onsen area in Nasu-Shiobara city, about 30 minutes by taxi from the station. Sekijitsu and Aqua Suite sit near the Nasu Safari Park, which Sekijitsu’s listing puts a few minutes’ walk away.
- Prices are per person with dinner and breakfast, for two sharing. A bathing tax of ¥150 per adult is paid at the inn on top, and two listings note that Nasu town has also levied an accommodation tax since 1 October 2026.
How we chose: theme, conditions, scoring
How we chose
- Candidates: every property in Nasu listed on Rakuten Travel — 94
- Passed the review filter (counts and averages on Rakuten Travel, the one site that lists every property in the area): 66
- Met every condition below: 14
- Kept: five, each the best at something different
Where the facts come from
- Facts: Rakuten Travel property information (in some articles, each hotel’s own site too)
- Prices: Rakuten Travel live availability, Wednesdays and Saturdays over eight weeks
- Reviews: the count and average on Rakuten Travel, as given in each hotel’s Trust row. Agoda’s reviews are shown under each hotel name for reference only and do not count towards the score
Conditions (all of them, not most of them)
- In Rakuten Travel’s Nasu, Itamuro and Kuroiso district of Tochigi, with a hot spring
- At least 30 reviews on Rakuten Travel, averaging 4.0 or better
- Dinner can be served in your room: Rakuten’s facility information lists the guest room as a dinner venue, or the inn’s own description mentions in-room dining
- A plan for two with dinner and breakfast can be booked
Scoring
Five criteria, one to five stars each, weighted to one hundred points. Every star says where the number came from.
- Quality25 pts
- The average of the scores Rakuten Travel publishes for the room, the bath and the food.
- Value for money20 pts
- The cheapest rate with dinner and breakfast against the median of the inns we compared.
- Easy to stay25 pts
- A pick-up from the station, meals in your room, check-out time, and practical extras such as language support and parking.
- Trust15 pts
- Review counts and averages published by Rakuten Travel.
- Only here15 pts
- What this inn has that the other six do not.
What we dropped
| Property | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Nasu Onsen Sanraku | Runner-up (74/100) | 74/100. Reviews and the free station shuttle are good, but a weeknight at ¥34,000–48,000 per person was 123% of the median, so value scored two stars. |
| Shin-Nasu Kogen Onsen Kokoro no Oyado Jizaiso | Runner-up (73/100) | 73/100. A weeknight from about ¥20,000 per person scored well for value, but its 4.45 average for room, bath and dinner and 4.51 review average are lower than those of Oyado Nakata, Sekijitsu, Daikokuya and Angel Forest. |
| Shiki no Yado Koyomi | Runner-up | 85 reviews averaging 4.70, and pets can stay, but dinner is rated 4.42, and we picked Angel Forest Nasu with 379 reviews for the dog slot. |
| Nasu Bettei Kai | Not confirmed | 4.81 across 46 reviews, but Rakuten lists a restaurant as the dinner venue with no mention of the guest room, so the theme cannot be confirmed. |
| Nasu Kogen Sanbo Kotakuboku | Not confirmed | 4.92 across 125 reviews, but Rakuten lists a dining hall as the dinner venue with no mention of the guest room, so the theme cannot be confirmed. |
Questions visitors ask
If I book one of these, will dinner definitely be served in my room?
Not on every plan. Oyado Nakata, Sekijitsu and Aqua Suite list the room alone as the dinner venue. Daikokuya offers your room or a dining hall, and Angel Forest your room or the restaurant. The plan decides, so look for in-room dinner (部屋食, heya-shoku) in the plan name or ask when you book.
Is there a pick-up if I come by train?
It depends. Among the runners-up, Sanraku has a free shuttle from Nasu-Shiobara station by reservation. Among the five, Daikokuya sends a taxi from Nasu-Shiobara station for a fee, and Oyado Nakata has no station pick-up, only a reserved one from the Moriko-zaka bus stop. Rakuten notes a shuttle bus at Angel Forest, with no times.
Can I stay with a dog?
Angel Forest Nasu says in its description that it is a place to relax with your dog, and it has a shared dog run. We did not check the other inns for pets, so ask the inn if it matters.
Do any of them have English-speaking staff?
Rakuten lists staff with a little English at Oyado Nakata, Daikokuya and Angel Forest, and a little English, Chinese and Korean at Sekijitsu. Aqua Suite does not publish its language support, so write when you book.
Which one would you book?
Oyado Nakata, top at 88/100. It has only four rooms, and a weeknight is about ¥35,000 per person with dinner and breakfast. It takes cash only, though. If price matters more, Aqua Suite starts from about ¥11,000 per person on a weeknight.
When were these prices checked?
We searched Rakuten Travel availability for Wednesdays and Saturdays between 11 November 2026 and 2 January 2027, taking the cheapest room with dinner and breakfast for two adults and showing it per person (checked 3 November 2026). A bathing tax is paid at the inn on top. Prices move daily; the link on each inn shows today’s.
Changes
- 2026-11-03 First published. Scored from 94 candidates.