Overview
Nestled in a verdant mountain valley, Eirakukan invites you to unwind with warm hospitality, nourishing cuisine, and soothing hot spring waters. Here, the surrounding mountains and forests cradle you, and the rushing stream below sets a calming tempo for your stay. Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or in a group, this inn welcomes you with a friendly smile and an atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home.
A recent renovation introduced a beautifully modern dining space and new private open-air bathrooms, blending comfort with authenticity. From morning to night, this is a place to pause, reset, and savor every moment.
Onsen
Eirakukan features two natural hot spring sources, each with gentle, silky waters that are known as “beauty baths” for their softening effect on skin. Both sources are perfectly blended and provided by gravity flow—pure and unfiltered.
Snow-Eta no Yu (7th Floor Scenic Bath)
The main attraction is this rooftop bath with an indoor bath, a small open-air wood tub, and a mini sauna. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow sweeping views of forested slopes and shifting seasons—take in dawn light or moonlit treetops as you soak.
Yujiro no Yu (1st Floor Playful Bath)
Located on the ground floor, this smaller bath is ideal for quieter moments. It alternates between being open to men and women, and is lighter and more intimate—perfect for early mornings or dusk.
Both baths draw on two sources: Eiraku-senkaku (a 36.8 °C, pH 9.3 source with alkaline softness) and a municipal blend (48.4 °C, pH 8.4) known for easing joint pain and fatigue. Together they promote warmth, skin smoothness, and mental clarity. During renovations (May–September 2025), Snow-Eta no Yu will refresh its spaces and reopen with even more refined amenities. In the meantime, patrons are invited to enjoy both current baths daily.
Cuisine
Eirakukan crafts each dish using fresh, seasonal ingredients from Fukushima’s abundant landscapes. Every offering reflects heartfelt care and regional pride.
Dinner Options:
- In-Room Dining: Enjoy a full kaiseki-style dinner with seafood from the nearby sea, local Fukushima beef, and vegetables. Each course arrives freshly prepared for a warm, relaxed dining experience in your room.
- New Dining Room (since June 2024): A stylish communal space where you savor multi-course meals served one dish at a time, right after they’re prepared.
- Private Dining Rooms: Ideal for groups, these intimate spaces host seasonal banquets in traditional style.
Breakfast Offerings:
Choose between room delivery or a laid-back dining-room meal. Either way, you’ll enjoy Fukushima-grown rice served with nourishing natto, miso soup, local eggs, and refreshing smoothies. It’s a balanced, homely foundation for your day’s adventures.
Accommodation
Choose a room that suits your travel style—whether you crave an open-air bath, inn-style comfort, or modern simplicity. Each room includes free Wi‑Fi and thoughtful amenities: yukata robes, slippers, toiletries, and linens.
Open-Air Bath Rooms:
- Toyotomi Luxe: A brand-new room with a private natural hot spring bath on the balcony, offering refined comfort and serene forest views.
- Scenic Open-Air Bath Room: Relax under the sky while looking out over the valley—perfect for peaceful private soaks.
Wa-Modern Rooms:
- Wa-Modern Twin: Features Simmons beds, sofas for lounging, a 50″ smart TV, and a work desk—perfect for both rest and light work.
- Wa-Modern Single: Cozy for solo stays, this room has everything you need to unwind in comfort.
Standard Rooms:
- Japanese-Style Room: Traditional tatami flooring with a sun-soaked veranda, offering a peaceful, open-air ambiance.
- Wa-Style Twin: Combines a tatami bed layout with modern comfort—with options for massage chairs in deluxe variants.
- Wa-Style Special Room: Located on the 5th and 6th floors, these spacious suites include living areas ideal for conversation, family stays, or couples looking to spend relaxed time together.
How to Spend Your Time
Although a full guide is in progress, here are some relaxing ways to experience Eirakukan:
- Morning Ritual: Begin your day with a soak in the open-air bath at dawn, followed by breakfast delivered to your room.
- Tea Time: Relax in the lounge or walk among nearby garden paths—an afternoon pause with a view is soothing.
- Dinner Delights: Choose between cozy in-room dining or experiencing the communal dining space, depending on your mood.
- Evening Bath: After dinner, return to the roof bath to soak under the night sky.
- Reading & Rest: Settle into your room with a favorite book or journal by the veranda.
- Explore Outdoors: Walk short forest trails around the inn or simply listen to the stream that flows close by.
Facilities
- Two Natural Hot Spring Baths (plus mini-sauna and an open-air tub on 7th floor)
- Free Wi-Fi across all rooms and public areas
- Private indoor and open-air bath rooms
- Dining options: in-room, dining hall, and private dining rooms
- Relaxation lounge and garden paths
- Gift shop with local treats and souvenirs
- Vehicle parking available
- Modern amenities in all rooms: Simmons beds, smart TVs, desks, yukata, slippers, toiletries
- Renovation notice: Snow-Eta no Yu bath undergoing refurbishment (May–September 2025)
Access & Reservations
Closest station: Bandai-Atami Station (~3 minutes’ walk)
Reservations available online or by phone—flexible plans include day-use bathing
Plans: seasonal tour buffet + concert, day-use hot spring, and stay plans with meals offered throughout the year
Eirakukan weaves together natural beauty, warm service, and carefully sourced local ingredients. Let it be your haven of stillness, refreshment, and heartfelt moments in Fukushima’s mountains.
