Yagyu no Sho

by Miho Okamoto | Ryokan

Built in 1970, Yagyu no Sho is a traditional Japanese inn located in a city in the Shizuoka prefecture known as Izu.

The location is plentiful in forest areas and has an abundant number of hot spring resorts. It is also near to notable tourist spots like the Shuzenji Temple, Shuzenji Nijino Sato, and the Tokko-no-yo hot spring just to name a few.

The rooms of Yagyu no Sho are designed based on the Japanese architectural style of sukiya-zukuri, complete with tatami mat flooring and comfortable futon beddings, each being distinct in design.
The ryokan has 15 guest rooms in total, which cost between 30,000 to 130,000 JPY per night, including breakfast and exclusive hot spring baths for relaxation.
Yagyu no Sho also takes pride in its Japanese garden and woodland area near a village. Its exterior harmonizes with nature, enhanced by their pond and garden.
The ryokan also has two outdoor communal baths made from rocks, namely Musashi-no-Yu and Tsuu-no-Yu, with their water sourced from Shuzenji Temple. After taking a stroll, guests can enjoy open-air hot spring baths, which can be enjoyed separately by men and women.
The inn encourages its visitors to try their authentic kaiseki meals, a famous Japanese multi-course dinner. Their dishes come from local ingredients, from their seafood specialty to their prized beef.
The location of the onsen is accessible by rides coming from Tokyo Station or the Shuzenji Station. Yagyu no Sho has implemented measures to fight against COVID-19 where sanitizers will be provided around the area and advise its guests to wash their hands.