阿部倉温泉 Abekura Onsen
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Ryokan highlights
A secluded Yokosuka hot spring stay known for alkaline sulfur baths, quiet nature, and updated design.
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Food & drinks
This Yokosuka hot spring serves simple on-site meals with local seasonal ingredients, plus a few useful nearby dining stops.
On-site meal service with local seasonal dishes.
- Misaki tuna dishesspecialtyLocal tuna featured in meals.
- Seasonal set mealfoodVaries with local ingredients.
- Bamboo shoot setspecialtyLimited seasonal set when available.
- Daily lunchfoodWeekday lunch changes by day.
Casual garden restaurant inside Yokosuka Iris Garden.
- Local cuisine lunchfoodSimple Japanese-style meals.
- SobafoodLight noodle option.
- CoffeedrinkBasic café drink.
Local café-restaurant known for area ingredients.
- Daily lunchfoodChanges with the day.
- Local vegetablesspecialtyUses Miura Peninsula produce.
- Fish dishesfoodSeafood-focused plates.
- CoffeedrinkStandard café option.
Access, transport and nearby sights
This ryokan is in a wooded hillside area of west Yokosuka, so the most practical arrival is usually by train to Kinugasa or Shioiri and then bus or taxi for the final approach.
Should you choose this ryokan?
This is a small, characterful onsen stay in the hills of Yokosuka, better suited to travelers who want a quiet soak and an offbeat atmosphere than a polished luxury ryokan experience. It stands out for its natural hot spring, mountain setting, and arty reboot, but the access and guest restrictions will not suit everyone.
- A genuine hidden onsen in YokosukaIt sits in the green hills of Abekura rather than in an urban part of Yokosuka, so the stay feels unexpectedly secluded for this area. That contrast makes it appealing if you want a quiet retreat without going far from the Tokyo region.
- Interesting blend of retro and artThe property has been repositioned with a distinctive 'Spa & Graffiti' concept, mixing Showa-era ryokan atmosphere with modern art in the interiors and even around the bath spaces. It feels more individual than a standard traditional inn.
- Natural alkaline spring for a proper soakThe inn uses its own local Abekura hot spring, described as an alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring with a smooth feel on the skin. If the bath itself is your priority, this is a more meaningful stay than booking an ordinary hotel with a communal tub.
- Small-scale stay with personal serviceGuest feedback repeatedly highlights kind, attentive staff, and the small size gives the place a calmer, more personal rhythm. That works well for couples or solo travelers who value warmth over big-hotel efficiency.
- A good base for a slow local escapeIts position near the Okusu-yama hiking area makes it attractive if you want to combine a soak with light nature time rather than a crowded sightseeing circuit. The setting suits travelers looking for rest, short walks, and a low-key Kanagawa detour.
- Access is not especially easyIt is not right by a major station, and reaching it typically involves a bus ride plus some walking or a car. That can feel inconvenient if you are traveling with luggage or want effortless transport.
- Not ideal for families with young childrenThe property states that children under 7 cannot stay, and day-use bathing is restricted for children under 10. Families needing a flexible, child-friendly ryokan should look elsewhere.
- Amenities are fairly limitedThis is a compact onsen inn, not a full-service resort, so you should not expect the breadth of facilities found at larger ryokan properties. Travelers wanting lounges, shops, entertainment, or extensive in-house options may find it too minimal.
- More niche than luxuriousThe appeal is atmosphere, history, and bathing rather than high-end ryokan refinement. If you want elaborate kaiseki formality or a highly polished luxury stay, the experience may feel simpler and more eccentric than expected.
- Rules may reduce flexibilityThe inn has clear usage restrictions, including no stays by minors alone and age limits for children, which gives it a more adult-oriented feel. That is fine for a quiet retreat, but less convenient for mixed-age travel plans.
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Current position: 79th out of 128 ryokans in Kanagawa.
| Rank | Ryokan | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74th | Ryokan Kiritani Hakoneso | 8.6/10 | 1,118 |
| 75th | Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Kajikaso | 8.6/10 | 934 |
| 76th | Yutorelo-an | 8.6/10 | 868 |
| 77th | Hakone Fuga – Adult Only | 8.6/10 | 168 |
| 78th | Hotel Nanpuso | 8.6/10 | 156 |
| 79th | 阿部倉温泉 Abekura Onsen Current ryokan | 8.6/10 | 81 |
| 80th | Kitanokaze Saryo (Adult Only) | 8.6/10 | 57 |
| 81st | Gensen Uenoya | 8.6/10 | 38 |
| 82nd | Sansuisou | 8.6/10 | 7 |
| 83rd | Togakubo | 8.5/10 | 32 |
| 84th | Hatago Kintoen | 8.5/10 | 64 |
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