This Charming City Just an Hour's Train Ride From Tokyo Has a New Hotel With Private Onsens and Sea Views in Every Room

"The hot spring town of Atagawa in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture flourished between the '60s and '80s, when a new railway connected the region along the Izu Peninsula's east coast to Tokyo. Now, a new hotel hopes to revive some of that heyday glamor. Izu Retreat by Onko Chishin debuted last November following an extensive renovation that transformed the historic ryokan into a 16-room stay with private onsen baths."

"Upon arrival at Izu-Atagawa Station, about two and a half hours from Tokyo, guests are whisked to the hilltop property in a restored '90s Mitsuoka sedan. Capitalizing on its prime location, the hotel's bright and airy lobby boasts picture windows with panoramic views of the sea. The ground floor now has a new bar with a vinyl record-lined wall and a lounge outfitted with retro games and vintage posters."

"Much of the decor nods to the hotel's past-in line with its self-proclaimed "nostalgic luxury" concept-from original chandeliers to ceramic ashtrays given new life as pendant lights. The guest rooms and suites are extravagantly spacious, with the smallest coming in at an impressive 936 square feet. Each accommodation has a private balcony furnished with an open-air hot spring-fed tub, facing the ocean and Atagawa's black-sand beach."

Izu Retreat by Onko Chishin renovated a historic ryokan into a 16-room hotel offering private onsen baths and panoramic ocean views. The property sits on a hill above Atagawa and transports guests from Izu-Atagawa Station in a restored '90s Mitsuoka sedan. Public spaces blend nostalgic luxury and retro features, including a vinyl-lined bar, vintage posters, and original chandeliers repurposed as pendant lights. Guest rooms start at 936 square feet and include private balconies with open-air hot spring-fed tubs facing the black-sand beach. Complimentary mini-bars and afternoon and evening room service are provided. Former communal spaces were reimagined into themed suites, saunas, and multi-layered bathing areas.

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