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[The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA] A charter accommodation plan is now available at a ryokan in “Yugawara Onsen” that was loved by great writers

2023.06.10

From May 31, 2023, “The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA” will start a plan that allows you to rent out the entire inn.

Charter with friends who can talk about their favorite things

During your stay, you can enjoy the free-flowing hot springs loved by great writers from check-in until 9:00 the next morning.
In addition to the guest rooms, there are plenty of free spaces, so there are various ways to use them.
For dinner, instead of the usual ryokan kaiseki cuisine, you can enjoy a set meal or gozen menu at a reasonable price.
Since it is a complete charter, it is also possible to arrange it according to your request.
Enjoy the atmosphere of Yugawara’s historic hot spring resort and a meaningful time with your friends.

Price: ¥300,000/group~
Minimum number of guests: 10 people
Maximum number of people: 30 people


・1 night with 2 meals
・Free-flowing hot spring (16:00-9:00)
・Free rental of yukata and jersey
・Free Wi-Fi/power supply

The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara
It is a hot spring inn located in Yugawara Onsen, which has a long history and was loved by great writers such as Soseki Natsume and Ryunosuke Akutagawa. An inn that asks for a new form of ryokan that does not stick to the conventional ryokan, such as manuscript writing packs and self-love packs.

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