Shiratama no Yu: Senkei

Shiratama-no-Yu Senkei is a hot spring ryokan in Tsukioka Onsen, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, proud of its private source. Its hot spring has a top-class sulfur content nationwide and is also called a “hot spring that makes you beautiful,” letting you feel skin as smooth as a white jewel. After bathing, there are free services such as drinks and ice cream at the cooling lounge, so you don’t need to bring your wallet from your room. Meals let you experience seasonal ingredients and the skill of the chefs. The seasonal blessings of spring, summer, autumn, and winter—together with Niigata’s water and air—come through in cuisine that is sure to be memorable. Breakfast is also popular, offering a 30-item Japanese-Western buffet that enjoys nature’s bounty in a natural way. Children’s dishes are also available. Amenities and loaner goods for families and children are well stocked, making it a ryokan everyone can enjoy. Access: about 20 minutes by paid shuttle bus from Toyosaka Station; about 25 minutes by car from Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway “Toyosaka-Niigata-Higashi Port I.C.” or about 25 minutes by car from Ban-etsu Expressway “Yasuda I.C.”