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If you want to experience Japanese culture, the number one essential thing that you must do is enter an onsen.

But most onsen are split between men and women, so couples and families can’t enjoy them together.

On top of that, most people are uncomfortable taking a bath with people that they don’t know.

If you have ever thought about any of these things, you should think about using a private onsen.

Recently, private onsen have become popular among Japanese people, and the number of ryokans with private onsen is on the rise!

There are various types of rooms, including rooms with open-air onsen overlooking the ocean, rooms with open-air onsen surrounded by forests, and rooms with open-air onsen that have picturesque views of Japanese mountain ranges.

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In this article, we are going to introduce 11 of the best hotels and ryokan that we recommend in the Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko area, all with private onsen options.

There are many ryokan with onsen in the Kawaguchiko area, and we have based our recommendations on the following criteria.

• A view of Mount. Fuji from the private onsen
• A wide range of prices (from 9,000 JPY to 50,000 JPY per person per night)
• Hotels and ryokan where you can feel Japanese culture

By reading this article, we hope to help you find a ryokan or hotel with a private onsen that fits your budget.

The view of Mount Fuji while relaxing in an onsen will become your best memory of Japan. You should have a wonderful stay with your partner or your family at these ryokan!
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Ryokan with private onsen are generally on the expensive side.

It is not uncommon to spend about 50,000 JPY (about 500 USD) on luxury ryokan when it includes a private onsen.

If you’ve been researching these types of lodges, you might be thinking the following.

“I’m not really looking for all the fancy traditional food, nice beds, or Japanese garden. I just want to experience a private onsen for cheap!”

In this article, we’ll be introducing 15 cost-effective ryokan with private onsen that will fit your needs and be within your budget.
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If you’re going all the way to Sapporo, you definitely should relax in a private onsen while watching the snowfall.

Many people want to spend this quality time with their family and loved ones.

However, Sapporo is a city with huge offices and high-rise buildings. It may be difficult to find a ryokan or hotel where you can enjoy a private onsen!

That’s why the Sakura Mobile Blog Team has researched onsen facilities in and around Sapporo, gathering information from different Japanese sources.

Based on the results from our research, this article will introduce 13 ryokan and hotels with private onsen that are within an hour and a half of Sapporo Station by train or bus that we recommend.

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Are you looking for a private onsen in Hakuba?

In a private onsen, you can relax in warm water without worrying about others. You can relax to your heart’s content!

Private onsen can be used by couples and families, and recently many places are starting to allow tattoos. More and more people are booking private onsen for after skiing these days.

In this article, we will introduce 13 Hakuba hotels and villas with private onsen, and private onsen for day trips.

After a long day of skiing, relieve your fatigue by resting in an onsen.

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Kyoto is the area in Japan that many people think of when they imagine Japanese culture and traditions. If you are looking to travel to Kyoto, you will experience all of this through the cityscapes, shops, and restaurants. However, we also think that staying at a ryokan is an indispensable experience.

Bathing in an onsen is a part of Japanese culture that has been alive for thousands of years, but some of us may be hesitant to enter the bath with strangers. Some of us also may have tattoos that prevent us from entering public baths in Japan.

These problems can be solved with a private onsen, a bath that can be rented out, or one that is attached to your room when you make your reservation.
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Whether you live in Tokyo or are just visiting, making a trip out to the traditional onsen town of Hakone is a must if you want to experience real Japanese culture.

But, it is known around the world that to bathe in a Japanese onsen, you have to get naked.

Onsen have been a large part of Japanese culture for centuries, but getting nude around other people can be embarrassing, even for some Japanese people.

We think that everyone should be able to appreciate the relaxing and rejuvenating properties of onsen, without the awkwardness that comes with making eye contact with someone while naked.

For these reasons, we are going to introduce our top 12 ryokan and hotels in Hakone with private onsen.
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