18/08/2026
Emerald Green Beauty Waters: A Luxurious Escape with Elegant Kyoto-Style Gardens and Echizen's Coastal and Mountain Buffet #HotelSeifuen
Located in the heart of Tsukioka Onsen in Niigata Prefecture—famed for having one of the highest sulfur contents in Japan—this prestigious inn is consistently ranked among the top 100 hotels and ryokans in Japan by industry professionals. It boasts excellent accessibility, located just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen and train. Surrounded by vast nature, the space offers a sophisticated, open atmosphere that makes guests forget the hustle and bustle of the outside world the moment they step inside.
The guest rooms, spread across three wings, provide refined and relaxing spaces tailored to every travel style. Options range from prestigious traditional Japanese-style rooms to Japanese-modern rooms featuring Simmons beds. The exclusive "GENJI-ko" floor offers premium accommodations, including rooms with private view baths or open-air hot spring baths, along with access to a private lounge for a truly blissful, secluded experience.
The hot spring facilities are filled with abundant, naturally flowing spring water, characterized by a striking emerald green color that looks as if it contains bath salts, and a soothing, thick scent of sulfur. Guests can enjoy the large public bath, a garden open-air bath featuring beautiful Kyoto-style landscaping and atmospheric cypress tubs, and three private reservable baths.
Dinner is a luxurious creative Japanese buffet showcasing the rich bounty of the Echigo region. The menu features an array of strictly selected delicacies, including sukiyaki made with the exquisite "Shibata Beef" (Niigata Wagyu), fresh sushi prepared on the spot by chefs, and piping-hot tempura.
📍Access:
・Shuttle bus available from Niigata Station (First-come, first-served basis; 1,500 JPY one way)
・Shuttle bus available from JR Shibata Station (500 JPY one way)
・From Tokyo Station, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Niigata Station, transfer to the Hakushin Line to Toyosaka Station (approx. 20 minutes), followed by a 15-minute taxi ride.
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