A sauna lodge where you can jump into Lake Inawashiro
A resort hotel nestled on the shores of Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture. Located about an hour by car or train from Koriyama Station, it offers a peaceful lakeside setting where guests can relax and rejuvenate while enjoying stunning views of Lake Inawashiro.
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The hotel opened in 1964 and stands right by the lake. Inside, it has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere with tatami rooms, old-style game machines, and public baths with classic “Kerorin” buckets. At the same time, after renovations, the whole hotel now has free Wi-Fi, and all beds use Simmons mattresses for comfort. It’s a place where retro charm and modern comfort come together, making your stay both relaxing and memorable.
Lake Inawashiro is Japan’s fourth-largest lake, renowned for its clear waters and often called the “Mirror of the Sky.” The surrounding area is part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park, offering rich natural scenery.
Lake Inawashiro is Japan’s fourth-largest lake, renowned for its clear waters and often called the “Mirror of the Sky.” The surrounding area is part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park, offering rich natural scenery.
Enjoy a luxurious, hands-free barbecue on the rooftop with stunning views of Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai.
The inn features tatami-matted Japanese rooms, a retro game corner, and a large bath lined with traditional “Kerorin” buckets, evoking the charm of Showa-era Japan.
The staircase showcases works by internationally active mural artist Shogo Iwakiri, themed around the “Four Seasons of Inawashiro.”
Enjoy freshly baked bread and morning menus supervised by Tokyo’s popular bakery, “Pan to Espresso to.”
Take a dip in Lake Inawashiro as a natural cold bath after using the tent sauna, adding an adventurous twist to your relaxation.
The highlight of LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA is its Finnish-style tent sauna located by the shores of Lake Inawashiro. Guests can warm their bodies thoroughly in a tent sauna set up on the sandy beach and then take a refreshing plunge directly into the lake for a luxurious sauna experience.
At the hotel’s in-house restaurant “Chinese Cuisine Saiko,” guests can enjoy authentic Chinese dinner. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes—from à la carte to full course meals—served with beautiful views of Lake Inawashiro. Rice refills are free, and many guests say the portions, variety, and taste are very satisfying.
If you stay for multiple nights, the menu changes daily with Japanese and Western dishes mixed in, so guests don’t get tired of the same food. The restaurant has 64 seats, is wheelchair-accessible, and includes raised tatami seating, a nursing room, and a changing room.
LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA has two buildings, the Main Building and the Annex, and offers a variety of guest rooms, mainly Japanese-style and Japanese-Western-style. All rooms in the Main Building are equipped with a private bath and toilet (with washlet), and the beds use Simmons mattresses for a comfortable sleep.
One of the most special rooms is the lake-facing “Comfort Sleep Room” for two guests, designed under the supervision of sleep therapist Miho Mitsuhashi. This room features the top-class “Silky Pocket” mattress, used by VIPs, and guests can choose from six types of pillows with different firmness, height, and breathability, as well as three types of aromatherapy scents, creating a personalized, luxurious sleep experience.
Other rooms in the Main Building include Japanese-Western Twin Rooms (2 beds + 4.5 tatami, up to 4 guests), Japanese-Western Triple Rooms (3 beds + 7.5 tatami, up to 7 guests), Japanese-style rooms (10 tatami, up to 5 guests), and more affordable Japanese-Western rooms with a mountain view (2 beds + 6 tatami, up to 5 guests). These options accommodate couples, families, and groups of various sizes.
The hotel features separate large public baths for men and women, designed as artificial hot spring baths using natural mineral stone “Bakuhanseki” and quasi-drug “Herustone.” The minerals released from Bakuhanseki, along with far-infrared effects, make the water smooth and help warm the body from the core. Guests often say that the baths feel as refreshing as natural hot springs and are effective for relieving fatigue, stiff shoulders, neuralgia, and lower back pain.
Each day, the men’s and women’s baths alternate, and guests can enjoy them at any time during their stay. Day-use bathing is also available for 500 yen per person (ages 3 and up), making it an easy stop for travelers along the way.
This service uses a reservation request system. After we check room availability with the accommodation, we will propose the most suitable room and plan for you.Once availability is confirmed, we will send you our proposal via LINE, and your reservation will be finalized upon completion of payment.
Hot Spring Semi-Suite “Nagori Yuki”
This residence-style room features a spacious living-dining kitchen and a private open-air hot spring bath, offering a relaxing stay as if you were living in a hot spring town.
The living area is equipped with a large TV and a comfortable sofa, while the dining kitchen includes a bar counter, cookware, tableware, and a large closet—providing everything you need for a truly comfortable and extended stay.
Hot Spring Suite “Yuki Akari”
The 102㎡ Hot Spring Suite “Yuki Akari” is a spacious connecting suite featuring two bedrooms and a large living-dining kitchen area.
The first bedroom offers comfortable beds, while the second features a tatami-floored sleeping space with a small raised area (koagari), ideal for families with babies or multi-generational stays.
Guests can enjoy the luxury of a private open-air bath fed directly by the natural hot spring of Matsunoyama.
Hot Spring Semi-Suite “Nagori Yuki”
This residence-style room features a spacious living-dining kitchen and a private open-air hot spring bath, offering a relaxing stay as if you were living in a hot spring town.
The living area is equipped with a large TV and a comfortable sofa, while the dining kitchen includes a bar counter, cookware, tableware, and a large closet—providing everything you need for a truly comfortable and extended stay.
Hot Spring Suite “Yuki Akari”
The 102㎡ Hot Spring Suite “Yuki Akari” is a spacious connecting suite featuring two bedrooms and a large living-dining kitchen area.
The first bedroom offers comfortable beds, while the second features a tatami-floored sleeping space with a small raised area (koagari), ideal for families with babies or multi-generational stays.
Guests can enjoy the luxury of a private open-air bath fed directly by the natural hot spring of Matsunoyama.
Hot Spring Semi-Suite “Nagori Yuki”
This residence-style room features a spacious living-dining kitchen and a private open-air hot spring bath, offering a relaxing stay as if you were living in a hot spring town.
The living area is equipped with a large TV and a comfortable sofa, while the dining kitchen includes a bar counter, cookware, tableware, and a large closet—providing everything you need for a truly comfortable and extended stay.
Hot Spring Suite “Yuki Akari”
The 102㎡ Hot Spring Suite “Yuki Akari” is a spacious connecting suite featuring two bedrooms and a large living-dining kitchen area.
The first bedroom offers comfortable beds, while the second features a tatami-floored sleeping space with a small raised area (koagari), ideal for families with babies or multi-generational stays.
Guests can enjoy the luxury of a private open-air bath fed directly by the natural hot spring of Matsunoyama.
870 Nagahama, Okisawa, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima 969-3285, Japan
From the Airport by Rental Car
From Tokyo to Inawashiro
Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Koriyama Station, then drive about 10 minutes from Inawashiro Station.
Complimentary Shuttle
A shuttle service is available from Inawashiro Station (approx. 10 minutes). Advance reservation is required.
Ryokan Name
LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA
Address
870 Nagahama, Onosawa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3285, Japan
Baths
| Water quality | Sodium chloride spring |
| Opening hours | 24 hours open |
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