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Asaba

Shuzenji Onsen, Shizuoka, Japan | ryokan

Legendary 500-year-old Shuzenji ryokan with a Noh stage over water and exquisite kaiseki.

About this stay

Asaba is widely regarded as one of Japan's finest ryokan, set beside the Katsura River in the ancient hot spring town of Shuzenji on the Izu Peninsula. The inn has hosted guests for over 500 years, and its Noh stage — built over a tranquil pond — is the centerpiece of an experience that fuses performing arts with hospitality. Each room opens onto manicured gardens, and the kaiseki cuisine draws from both mountain and ocean provisions of the Izu region.


What this place offers

Historic Noh stage over pond
500+ years of history
Riverside location on Katsura River
Shuzenji hot spring baths
Exquisite kaiseki from Izu ingredients
Traditional Japanese gardens

Best for

Traditional ryokan connoisseursCouples retreatCultural immersionOnsen lovers

Getting here

Tokyo 2h

Shinkansen to Mishima + Izu Hakone Railway to Shuzenji

Mishima 40min

Izu Hakone Railway to Shuzenji + walk


Where you'll be

Prefecture Shizuoka
Area Shuzenji Onsen
Country Japan
Coordinates 34.97, 138.93
$600 / night

Up to $1500/night depending on season

ryokan · Shuzenji Onsen
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